Destination Toledo

Haunted Hydro
2025-10-03 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Haunted Hydro, 1333 Tiffin St., Fremont, Ohio, 43420, United States
Step into terror at The Haunted Hydro, northwest Ohio’s most legendary haunted attraction. Located inside a historic hydroelectric power plant in Fremont, Ohio, this one-of-a-kind haunt spans 4 acres of indoor and outdoor scares. Guests will brave terrifying environments with elaborate sets and skilled live actors with the eerie backdrop of the century-old power plant itself. The Haunted Hydro creates an immersive experience unlike any other. Known for its authenticity, creativity, and heart-pounding atmosphere, it’s a must-visit destination for thrill seekers every Halloween season.
Tickets at The Haunted Hydro

Field of Fear
2025-10-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Field of Fear, 3001 South Crissey Road, Monclova, OH, 43542
Step into the Field of Fear… if you dare. Field of Fear is a haunted corn maze located in Monclova. In this years maze, wander through war-torn wastelands, twisted campgrounds, blood-soaked backwoods, and a clown-infested maze designed to drive you mad. Every turn hides a new nightmare, and escape is never guaranteed.
Gates creak open at 7:00 pm, the terror begins at dark. Last ticket sold at 11:00 pm Friday’s and Saturdays and at 10:00 pm on Thursday’s and Sunday’s. through November 1.
Tickets available online or at the gate.
Please note Field of fear utilizes a variety of lights, sounds, and live actors to create the most blood curdling, fear inducing experience possible. If you have issues with these types of effects, please inform the attendant before you enter the Field of Fear.

Rocky Horror 10th Anniversary
2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH, 43620, United States
Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Stone Productions and the Collingwood Arts Center proudly present Rocky Horror LIVE – 10th Anniversary Celebration, returning for two nights only, October 24–25, 2025. Celebrate a decade of Rocky Horror madness with Toledo’s favorite cult-classic stage show, featuring outrageous costumes, electrifying performances, and all the interactive fun fans know and love. Experience the wild, high-energy spirit of this Halloween-season tradition with showtimes at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, plus a special midnight performance on October 25. Don’t miss your chance to join the party — tickets are on sale now at our.show/rocky10th.

Trail of Terror at The Ability Center
2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH, 43560, United States
Dare to enter the Trail of Terror at The Ability Center on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 8–10 PM — a spine-tingling, fully accessible haunted experience in Sylvania, Ohio. Designed to thrill and include visitors of all abilities, this free Halloween event features frightful scenes, eerie sounds, and live actors (who won’t touch or chase you) along a paved, accessible path. Encounter haunting effects like water-based fog, dark lighting, and spooky set designs, all while enjoying a safe and inclusive environment. Local food trucks and carnival-style Halloween games add to the fun, making it a perfect fall evening for teens, adults, and families alike. Bring your friends, brace for chills, and experience a haunted trail that’s as inclusive as it is terrifying at The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH.

Lake Eerie Fear Fest
2025-10-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH, 44870
Looking for the best-rated haunted house in Ohio?! Lake Eerie Fearfest at Ghostly Manor Thrill Center in Sandusky, Ohio, is one you don’t want to miss!
Haunted Attraction Magazine ranked them as the #1 Haunted House in Ohio. Other publications, such as Forbes Magazine, list them in their Top 10 Haunted Attractions in the country, and The Scare Factor rated them as a number three Must-See Ohio Haunt.
Located in Sandusky, Ohio, they are just minutes from Cedar Point’s Halloweekends, Kalahari Waterpark, and more!
Get your tickets and enjoy all of the fear and thrills at Lake Eerie Fear Fest through Friday and Saturdays through October 25!

Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms
2025-07-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, OH, 43620, United States
Explore the intersection of art and technology in Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms. This exhibition highlights the innovative ways artists use code, systems, and generative processes to create visually striking works that challenge how we define creativity. From early experiments in computer art to today’s algorithm-driven visuals, discover how artists are reimagining image-making in the digital age.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity; reserve your exhibition tickets today.

Toledo Farmers' Market
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Toledo Farmers’ Market, 525 Market St,, Toledo, Ohio, 43604, United States
The Toledo Farmers’ Market occurs every Saturday throughout the year, featuring local produce & handmade products from local artisans in the Toledo Region.
*Summer/Fall Hours (Outdoor Market)*8am – 2pm
*Winter/Spring Hours (Indoor Market)*9am – 1pm
The Farmers’ Market Association of Toledo (FMAT) goal is to provide a highly visible, centralized location for area farmers and gardeners to market high-quality products directly to consumers. They support local small family farms, agricultural producers, and craftsmen, whose continued existence depends on direct marketing opportunities.

Dark Waters: Curator Tours
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:30 | National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
Step beyond the exhibit labels with an exclusive guided tour of Dark Waters: True Crime & Mystery on the Great Lakes. Led by the exhibit’s curator, Director Emeritus Chris Gillcrist, these intimate tours uncover untold stories, chilling details, and behind-the-scenes insights into how the exhibit came together.
Explore all seven stories featured in the gallery while discovering additional accounts, hidden details, and deeper context behind the artifacts on display. Perfect for both history buffs and true crime fans, this unique experience offers a rare chance to dive deeper into our latest temporary exhibit.
Dark Waters is recommended for ages 13 and up.

Get tickets: https://darkwaterstours.eventbrite.com

Tour Dates & Times Saturday, September 2010:15–11:15 AM | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday, October 2510:15–11:15 AM | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday, November 1 (Closed-Door Experience)10:15–11:15 AM – The final opportunity to see the exhibit before it closes.
Tickets$20 NMGL Members | $40 Non-Members(Museum admission included. Registration required.)
Register now: https://darkwaterstours.eventbrite.com
All tours take place in the temporary exhibit gallery at the National Museum of the Great Lakes.

Toledo Zoo Harvest Fest
2025-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Hippo Way 2, Toledo, OH, 43609, United States
Fall’s favorite festival is back at the Zoo!
Join us Oct. 1-31 for Harvest Fest—a fantastic fall festival included with general Zoo admission!
Enjoy: Giant pumpkin displays Pumpkin animal displays Extended hours each Thurs & Fri Seasonal food & beverage offerings* Animal demos & feedings Character meet & greets Pumpkin carving classes Musical entertainment Garden workshops*
*Separate fee required
Find the schedule of events on our website.
This event is free with general Zoo admission (free for members).

Civil War Winter Camp
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH, 43420, United States
A military band performing while on horseback is the newest addition to the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums’ annual Civil War Winter Camp taking place Saturday, Oct. 25, at Spiegel Grove.
Civil War Winter Camp is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It focuses on life in a winter camp like those of President Rutherford B. Hayes’ regiment, the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and takes participants inside the camp to see aspects of how soldiers lived during the war. It includes:

Performance by the 2ndCavalry Brigade Band, a brass band that plays while mounted on horseback
Tours of the winter camp with Civil War reenactors
Demonstration by the 5th U.S. Colored Troops
Kids’ event
Talk on President Hayes’ Civil War service
Rifle infantry demonstrations
73rd Regimental Band performance
Reenactors portraying Civil War veterans
Free Model-T rides by Firelands Timeless Ts. These are being offered because veterans would have driven Model-Ts to their reunions.

Roots Poultry’s food truck and Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor’s root beer stand will sell lunch and snacks. Refreshments are not included with admission.
Camp tours last about 50 minutes and are outdoors. Please dress for the weather. Paid tickets are required for camp tours. Tickets for non-members are $10 ages 13 and older, $7 ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. Tickets for Hayes Presidential Library & Museums members are $8 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. All tickets are non-refundable.

Boo on the Boat
2025-10-24 10:00 - 17:00 | National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
Bring your ghouls and goblins to the National Museum of the Great Lakes on Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, for Halloween fun aboard two of Toledo’s most historic haunts, the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the Museum Tug Ohio. Trick or treat in costume from the pilothouses to the galleys and everywhere in between. Collect your treats in pre-portioned, sealed bags at various haunted stations, making it a frightfully fun and safe way for young explorers to dive into Great Lakes history and discover the mysteries aboard our museum ships.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Non-food treats for children with food allergies will be offered as part of the Teal Pumpkin Project
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE for museum members and Children ages 0-5. For non-members, it is included with Museum-Ship Admission. Adult: $20 | Youth (6-17): $14
This is a free program for Museums For All participants.*

Spooky Science
2025-10-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo, OH, 43604
Who you gonna call for the spookiest, creepiest, scariest, most scientific Halloween? Imagination Station!
You’ll have a frighteningly good time as you experience new activities that send chills down your spine, engulf your senses, and leave you on the edge of your seat. Don’t worry, they’ll have more treats than tricks…. Or will they?
Activities:

Do you boo-lieve in ghosts? Try to catch all of our Ghost Bubbles before they float away…

Come face-to-face with The Blob! And then make your own

Build your own monster and watch it come to life in our LEGO® Laboratory

Eat a cricket…but only if you dare

U-Pick Apples | MacQueen's Orchard
2025-10-02 10:00 - 18:00 | MacQueen’s Orchards, 7605 Garden Road, Holland, OH, 43528, United States
It’s apple-picking season at MacQueen Orchards! Bring the family to pick your own Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Granny Smith, or Ida Red apples daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. through October. Just see the attendant before entering, prepay for a minimum of a ½ bushel, and get your bags and ticket.
Prefer something quick? Choose from pre-picked, sorted, and bagged apples perfect for snacking, pies, and salads. Beyond their 16 varieties of apples, MacQueen’s offers 10 peach varieties, and seasonal produce, plus a year-round market with fresh cider, pies, baked treats, home décor, and unique gifts in Martha’s Gift Shop, Boutique, and Christmas Shop.

Pumpkin Picking at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm
2025-10-03 10:00 - 19:00 | Fleitz Pumpkin Farm, 7133 Seaman Rd, Oregon, Ohio, 43616, United States
Come for the pumpkins and stay for the donuts with the whole family at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm!
Visitors can explore the pumpkin patch, take a scenic hayride, feed the farm animals, and enjoy fresh cider and made-from-scratch donuts. Whether it’s a first-time visit or a beloved fall tradition, Fleitz Pumpkin Farm offers a full seasonal experience for all ages.
The farm is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM through October 31, offering family-friendly fall activities every day of the week. Specialty donuts also return this season with limited-edition, one-day-only flavors that guests look forward to all year.
Free admission and free parking.
$2 hayrides
$2 corn maze
$6 play area for kids

Halloweekends | Cedar Point
2025-10-09 18:00 - 23:59 | Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH, 44870, United States
Bring the whole family and enjoy not-so-scary fall activities, your favorite rides and attractions, live entertainment and more, OR immerse yourself in terrifying mazes, spine-tingling scare zones and thrilling shows when the sun goes down. HalloWeekends at Cedar Point in Sandusky runs on select days and nights from September 11 – November 2.
Plan your trip to Halloweekends and get your tickets on Cedar Point’s website.

Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival and Vendor Market at the Shops at Fallen Timbers
2025-10-25 12:00 - 17:00 | The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Suite 1599, Maumee, Ohio, 43537, United States
The Annual Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival and Vendor Market returns to the Shops at Fallen Timbers on Saturday, October 25 from 12 PM – 5 PM. Families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring Trunk or Treat on Main Street and throughout the center, where kids can collect candy in a safe, festive setting. This year’s event also introduces an exciting new feature—the Vendor Market in Suite 430, showcasing local makers, crafts, and unique finds. With activities happening on the Green and in the parking lot next to the theater, the festival offers something for everyone to enjoy. From seasonal treats and shopping to festive fun for the kids, the Shops at Fallen Timbers Fall Festival is a can’t-miss community tradition.

The Corn Maze at the Butterfly House
2025-10-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Butterfly House at Wheeler Farms, 11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse, OH, 43571, United States
Celebrate fall fun at The Corn Maze at the Butterfly House, located at 11455 Obee Road in Whitehouse, Ohio, right next to The Butterfly House and The Stables. Open from September 20 through October 26, 2025, this family-friendly attraction offers acres of winding paths and seasonal adventure. Visitors can explore the maze by day or bring a flashlight for a nighttime challenge on Fridays and Saturdays. Campfires provide a cozy spot for those who prefer to watch the fun from the sidelines.
The maze is open Fridays 5–10 PM, Saturdays Noon–10 PM, and Sundays Noon–6 PM (weather permitting). Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 4–9 and seniors 65+, and free for kids under 4 with an adult. Groups of 25 or more are encouraged to reserve in advance, with flexible scheduling available outside regular hours. With seasonal snacks, family traditions, and a safe, festive atmosphere, the Corn Maze at the Butterfly House is the perfect way to celebrate autumn in northwest Ohio.

Fall Color Cruise on The Sandpiper
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | OH
Enjoy the fall festival of color on this two-hour boat cruise on the Maumee River. As the leaves change, the river becomes even more breathtaking. This cruise is narrated by our crew to provide historical information about Downtown Toledo and the Maumee River. Warm apple cider and donuts are provided by Mama C’s Bakery and Los Toros Catering.
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any J&M Cruise Line event. Guests are encouraged to bring a small cooler to keep their items cold.
J&M Cruise Lines 2025 Season
J&M Cruise Lines operates the Sandpiper, Glass City Pearl, and the Water Street Taxi & Tour, and manages the Glass City Marina and the Downtown Toledo docks.
Visit www.jmcruiselines.com for more information about their boats, cruises, and policies.
For a full list of J&M Cruise Lines’ events visit www.jmcruiselines.com/calendar

Toledo Ballet - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
A new Halloween tradition returns as Toledo Ballet brings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to life through dance. Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher with a passion for ghost stories, vies for the heart of Katrina Van Tassel, the charming daughter of a wealthy farmer. But after a lively harvest celebration, his journey home takes a chilling turn when he crosses paths with the legendary Headless Horseman. By morning, Ichabod and Katrina have vanished without a trace. Featuring captivating choreography by Eric Otto and an evocative score by composer Jonathan Heck, this spine-tingling production is perfect for the season.

Eerie Manor Tours
2025-10-17 14:00 - 20:00 | Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave, Toledo, 43615
Wildwood Preserve, Manor HouseOctober 17 through 25, 2 to 8 p.m.No Reservations Required, FREE

Join a ghostly good time this October! Metroparks Toledo presents the fourth annual Eerie Manor Tours.
This is a free, family-friendly event for all ages! Roam through over 30 hauntingly decorated spaces. The first floor will be suitable for all ages, while the second floor and basement may have some mild gore and jump scares. Please use discretion when attending. No registration required.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. This is not a Trick-or-Treat event. For extra, spine-tingling terror, register for the Lights Out! Eerie Manor Lantern Tours in the evenings. Recommended only for ages 12+. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell the staff your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours before the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the ‘contact us’ form at MetroparksToledo.com.

Haunted Halls and Walls
2025-10-25 15:00 - 21:00 | Adventus, 2900 N Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH, 43615, United States
Join in for the third annual Haunted Halls and Walls!
Guests are invited to don their glowing garb and enjoy a dyno comp, black light climbing, costume contests, and more. Bring a carved pumpkin to be judged by the crowd, and don’t forget a headlamp if daring to climb the ropes.
3–6 p.m.: Little Ghouls ‘n Goblins~ Bring a carved or decorated pumpkin and enter the contest~ Compete for best costume~ Walk the haunted hall, if you dare5:30 p.m. – Awards3–8 p.m. – Food Truck: Pancho’s Taco Grill
6–9 p.m.: Ages 14 and Over~ Compete for best costume~ Walk the haunted hall, if you dare7 p.m. – Dyno Comp8 p.m. – RopeTober Final8:30 p.m. – Awards
TicketsIn advance: Members $5 | Guests $10Day of: Members $10 | Guests $15
Note: Guests are asked to refrain from wearing costumes that include paint, glitter, or sharp objects, as these could damage the climbing pads or cause injury.

Hellwether Halloween Pop-Up at Toledo Spirits
2025-10-02 16:00 - 22:00 | Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 N Summit St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Beware Hellwether! The ultimate Halloween pop-up bar!
Taking place in the Underground at Toledo Spirits, Hellwether transforms the basement beer bar and pinball room into the most terrifying bar experience in the area. Embrace the terror of the season with seasonal beers, spooky cocktails, haunted tours, and other activities designed to terrify!

Halloweekend at CedarCreek
2025-10-25 17:00 - 2025-10-26 11:30 | CedarCreek Church, 29129 Lime City Rd, Perrysburg, 43551
Join CedarCreek Church for a weekend full of scary Bible stories, family fun, and surprises you won’t forget.
Whether you show up for the costumes, the candy, or the story, you’ll leave with something even better: a fresh encounter with God’s power and presence. Plus—you’ll get another chance to Choose Your Own Adventure!
For service times and locations, head to https://www.cedarcreek.tv/events/halloweekend.

Eerie Nights | Sauder Village
2025-10-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Sauder Village, 22611 State Rte 2, Archbold, OH, 43502
Get into the Halloween spirit with Eerie Nights at Sauder Village! This is a fun and family-friendly celebration of the season!

With a 1920s flair, this event offers festive fall activities and a glimpse at Halloween traditions from a century ago.
Wear your best costumes for tricks and treats on 1920s Main Street, enjoy snacks at the 1920s Soda Fountain (or drinks in the Speakeasy for adults 21+), take a Halloween story stroll or a train ride, play themed games, meet a live tarantula, and more!

Friday, Oct. 24 & Saturday, Oct. 255:30-8:30 pm1920s Main Street

Register today!

So Wild a Place
2025-10-25 17:30 - 22:00 | Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front Street, Toledo, Ohio
Join Black Swamp Conservancy on October 25th to celebrate conservation in northwest Ohio with their annual fundraising event, So Wild a Place.
Held at Glass City Metroparks’ Market Hall, this vibrant and dynamic setting is sure to provide a unique energy to come together to enjoy live music, good food, games, raffles, a live auction, and more!
For 32 years, Black Swamp Conservancy has been your local land trust, conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value of northwest Ohio’s lands and waters, and providing opportunities for the people of our community to foster deep connections with the natural world. With your support, they can continue this important work!

Art in the Dark: Date Night
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, OH, 43620, United States
Bring your partner or your friend and immerse yourselves in a one-of-a-kind glow-in-the-dark painting experience under blacklight.

What’s Included:-All art supplies-Guided painting session-2 drink vouchers per person-A mystery glow-in-the-dark cocktail (exclusive to this event!)
No experience needed! Limited spots available. Wear something you don’t mind getting creative in — neon apparel is encouraged!
$50 for nonmembers, 10% off for members
Instructor: Amanda Speer

Garrison Ghost Walk
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
Each summer during Fort Meigs’ living history encampments, strange lights and sounds, along with the appearance of soldiers long dead have been reported by staff, volunteers, and visiting re-enactors. These phenomenal occurrences have never been accounted for or explained…
Guided by lantern light, experience ghostly tales around campfires within the walls of this historic fortification.
Cost:
Adults 18+ – $17
Seniors (60+): $15
Children (6-17): $12*
Note: This program is not suitable for children 5 and under
Additional Notes:
– Advanced tickets to this event are required. Please have your email confirmation with you when you arrive. Tickets are not sold at the door.
– This event is not appropriate for children age 5 and under.
– Doors open at 6:30pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your tour time. Tours leave promptly every 15 minutes.
– Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes
– Dress for the weather! Ghost Walk takes place outdoors, rain or shine, and over varying terrain. If severe weather develops, the event may be postponed or cancelled. Those affected by any changes will be notified the day of the event and issued a refund.
-Flashlights and other illuminating devices are not permitted.
– No refunds (unless the event is cancelled) or exchanges
– The 8:30pm, 8:45pm and 9:00pm tours are reserved for Adults 18+ & Seniors, 60+.
* Rain contingency plans are in effect. If severe weather develops, event planners may postpone or cancel an evening’s activities. Those affected by any changes will be notified by phone on the day of the event.
This event is a fundraiser for the Old Northwest Military History Association (ONMHA). ONMHA was organized in 1993 to support Fort Meigs Historic Site. The 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization assists Fort Meigs staff with group tours, special events, and other historical activities. Additionally, ONMHA helps create, purchase, and maintain the historical reproductions used at Fort Meigs and co-sponsors and coordinates living history events at the historical site. Members of the organization also travel to other War of 1812 sites around North America in order to participate in reenactments and events, spreading their knowledge to the public. Visit www.onmha.org for more information.
