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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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