Welcome to the 5th Annual Northwest Ohio Halloween Guide! Each year we round up the very best in local Halloween fun — from family festivals and big community traditions to haunted houses, spooky parties, and of course, the most important thing of all… Trick-or-Treat times across our towns.
We’ll start right here in our hometown of Grand Rapids and then take you through everything happening across Northwest Ohio so you can plan the perfect spooky season. Whether you’re looking for fall festivals, costume contests, or just want to know when to send the kids out for candy, this guide has you covered.
And don’t forget — 98.7 Towpath Radio will be going ALL Halloween again this year on October 31! Starting at 5 PM and running all night, we’ll be your soundtrack for trick-or-treating and Halloween parties. Listen on 98.7 FM in Grand Rapids or via the 98.7 Towpath Radio App, Alexa, or Roku!
Festivals & Family Events
Grand Rapids Apple Butter Fest – Oct. 12
Downtown Grand Rapids comes alive with food, apple butter, heritage crafts, vendors, and small-town fall fun.
MacQueen’s Run for Your Life – Oct. 12
10K, 5K, Challenge, and Kids Run starting at MacQueen Orchards in Holland. Costumes encouraged.
Fulton County Spooktacular Fall Family Festival – Oct. 16–19
At the Fulton County Fairgrounds, enjoy games, crafts, trick-or-treating, entertainment, and camping fun. Daily admission just $5 per vehicle.
Sylvania Fall Festival – Oct. 18–19
Downtown Sylvania’s biggest annual tradition. Saturday features the Nite Lite Farmers Market and live music; Sunday includes the parade at 1 PM and trick-or-treating around 2 PM.
Monster Mash Bash – Oct. 24
855 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Toledo. A late-night party with DJ, dancing, and a costume contest with cash prizes.
Sauder Village Eerie Nights – Oct. 24–25
A family-friendly Halloween celebration in Archbold with a 1920s twist.
A Little Hocus Pocus (Grand Rapids) – Oct. 25
A little Hocus Pocus is brewing in Grand Rapids. Events begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25th. We are looking for some fun-loving people to join the “Witches Walk” (Think Flash-Mob vibes with super simple, fun dance moves!). Participants need to: find/make a costume, learn the moves, show up and have fun! You can learn the simple dance steps at Defying Gravity Dance Studio from fabulous instructor, Hayley, on Monday, October 13th and/or October 20th from 6:50 – 7:50 p.m. If you can’t make it in person, a video tutorial will be available. No excuses, witches! Grab your hat, your broom, and your best witchy attitude because this is one spellbinding day you won’t want to miss. Email us at adropofhoneyllc@gmail.com to join the class list and you will receive an email with further details.
Trapped in Town Hall (Grand Rapids) – Oct. 25
A unique experience awaits you in the historic Grand Rapids Town Hall also on October 25th. “Trapped in the Theater: The Escape Room Experience” is an event from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m., with the last group entering at 7:00. Group size is 5-10, and participants must be age 12 and up unless they are accompanied by parents.
Are you ready to be locked in a room with a group of friends or strangers to solve the puzzle presented? You will need to find hidden clues and use your wits to discover the answers to obtain your freedom while touring the darkest recesses of the Town Hall.
The price to experience this Halloween happening is $10 with all proceeds going to further restoration of the Town Hall.
Please contact Matthew Tolles to order tickets: 21matthewsnyder@gmail.com.
Lincoln House Inn Grand Opening & Halloween Party – Oct. 25
325 N Main St, Bowling Green. A hauntingly elegant 21+ event with open bar, food, tarot readings, pumpkin carving, contests, and live entertainment.
Grand Rapids Halloween Costume Contest – Oct. 31, 7:30 PM
Grand Rapids Township Fire Station. Ages 0–15, categories include Best Superhero, Princess, Animal, Scariest, Handmade, Disney/TV, Duo, and Group. Cookies and cider provided.
Haunted Attractions
Haunted Trail – Maumee Bay State Park – Oct. 10–11
A half-mile haunted trail plus Friday Trunk or Treat and Saturday guest Crazy Bob.
Haunted Collingwood – Oct. 10
Guided tours of Toledo’s historic Collingwood Arts Center.
Haunted Lock – Providence Metropark – Oct. 11
Outdoor storytelling at Lock 43 North about the mysterious death of lock tender William Bellinger.
Ghosts of Providence – Oct. 17–18
Lantern-lit ghost tours of the historic Providence ghost town.
Eerie Manor Tours – Wildwood Preserve – Oct. 17–25
Family-friendly first floor and spookier basement/upper floors. Optional “Lights Out” lantern tours (12+).
Toe Tag Party – Olive’s on Main, Sylvania – Oct. 17
21+ event with cadaver costume contest, adult trick-or-treat, tarot readings, and a mini paranormal investigation.
Field of Fear – Monclova
Clown maze, backwoods, and more. Open weekends at dark.
Panic in the Pines – Genoa
Three attractions: haunted hayride, trail, and woods.
Fear Distracted – Bowling Green
Indoor haunted house with themed sections, games, and firepit hangout.
Haunted Hydro – Fremont
Two attractions: Fog Harbor and Hydro Complex. Extreme upgrade available.
Trick-or-Treat Times (2025)
Oct. 25
- Deshler: 5–6:30 PM
- Holgate: 5:30–7 PM
- Ridgeville Corners: 3–4 PM
Oct. 27
- Wood County Sheriff Trunk or Treat: 6-7:30p (1960 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green)
Oct. 30
- Archbold: 6–7:30 PM
- Liberty Center: 5:30–7 PM
- Norwalk: 6–7:30 PM
- Swanton: 5:30–7 PM
Oct. 31
- Grand Rapids: 5–7 PM (Costume Contest at 7:30 PM)
- Providence Township (Neapolis): 5:30–7 PM (Costume Contest at 7:15 PM)
- Bedford Township: 6–8 PM
- Bellevue: 5–7 PM
- Bowling Green: 6:30–8 PM
- Delta: 5–7 PM
- Dundee: 5:30–7:30 PM
- Gibsonburg: 5:30–7:30 PM
- Hamler: 5:30–7 PM
- Holland: 6–8 PM
- Lyons: 5:30–7 PM
- Metamora: 5:30–7:30 PM
- Oak Harbor (Village): 6–7:30 PM
- Oregon: 6–8 PM
- Pemberville: 5:30–7 PM
- Perrysburg: 6–8 PM
- Rossford: 6–8 PM
- Sandusky: 5–7:30 PM
- Sylvania: 6–7:30 PM
- Sylvania Township: 6–7:30 PM
- Toledo: 6–8 PM
- Walbridge: 6–7:30 PM
- Wauseon: 6–7:30 PM
If you have an event you’d like us to add please submit it to contact@nwocommunitymedia.org.
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