While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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October 2025
Factory of Terror
This is an extreme haunt and not intended for children under 12. Through 11/1.
Find out more »The Chillicothe Halloween Festival
A three-day festival celebrating the fun of Halloween.
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Hudson Haunted House
Visit the monster of all haunted houses. Through 11/1. 7:30-11 p.m.
Find out more »Horror on the Big Screen: Poltergeist
Poltergeist (1982) will be featured as part of the 2025 Horror on the Big Screen film series. The plot consists of family’s home becoming the center of paranormal activity and they must cross over to the “other side” to get their daughter back. 7-9 p.m.
Find out more »Truck or Treat
Sweet Kiddles Trunk or Treat! Get ready for a spooktacularly fun evening! Join us for our exciting Trunk or Treat event, hosted right here at our Avon Lake location! We're thrilled to be partnering with our Westlake Sweet Kiddles family to bring you an even bigger and better Halloween celebration. Dress up in your best costumes and enjoy safe, friendly trick-or-treating from creatively decorated car trunks! It's the perfect opportunity to collect treats, show off your Halloween spirit, and make wonderful memories with friends…
Find out more »EVENT OF THE WEEK – Halloween Drive-thru at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Halloween Drive-thru returns for another season of family-friendly thrills, chills and adventure at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. This special event delivers seasonal magic from the comfort of your car without the need to brave the elements or extra steps, making it an easy and accessible way for everyone to enjoy festive fun together. On select October evenings, Farmpark’s winding roadways are transformed with glowing lights, oversized decorations and immersive sets ranging from playful to spine-tingling. Dozens of spirited volunteers help bring…
Find out more »Spooky Pooch Parade
A free, family-friendly Spooky Pooch Parade along Madison Avenue and surrounding streets. An awards presentation to the best dressed dogs and their owners will take place. This community festival provides a tail-wagging good time for canine and human guests alike. Enjoy entertainment, pumpkin painting for kids, and dog-related vendors and local businesses. The costume contest parade is at 2 p.m., and judges award the top three prizes per category at 3:15 p.m. The categories that dogs will be judge on…
Find out more »Halloween All Aboard
Wear costumes and take a ride on the miniature railroad. 6-8 p.m. Friday, 4-8 p.m. Saturday.
Find out more »Pumpkins & Piranhas
Explore Lake “Eerie” and the deep “BOO” sea. during our afterhours celebration. Aquarium access, activity booklet, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, scuba diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, appearances by the friendly landshark Finn and a pumpkin craft. Know Before You Go Adults & children are invited to dress up in family-friendly costumes. Advance registration is requested and recommended. Passholders can log into their account for discounted admission and early entry. Guests who would benefit from a little less external stimuli might can…
Find out more »Lake Erie Fearfest
Plan your visit for one of the scariest haunted houses in Ohio... if you dare. 8-11 p.m.
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