Halloween is here, Toledo! And with October 31 falling on a Saturday this year, there’s plenty of time to enjoy everything spooky season has to offer across the Glass City.
Remember when Halloween meant plastic pumpkin buckets, homemade costumes, neighborhood decorations, and staying out until your pillowcase was practically overflowing with candy? Some things never change, and we’re here for it!
We’ve rounded up the area’s 2026 trick-or-treat schedules, family-friendly Halloween events, trunk-or-treat celebrations, and some of the scariest haunted attractions within driving distance of Toledo.
So grab your costume, turn up some of your favorite ’80s and ’90s hits, and get ready for Halloween in the 419!
Toledo & Metro Area Trick-or-Treat Times 2026
Saturday, October 31 — Toledo Metro
- Toledo — 6–8 p.m.
- Maumee — 6–8 p.m.
- Perrysburg — 6–8 p.m.
- Oregon — 6–8 p.m.
- Sylvania — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Sylvania Township — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Ottawa Hills — 6–8 p.m.
- Holland — 6–8 p.m.
- Springfield Township — 6–8 p.m.
- Northwood — 6–8 p.m.
- Walbridge — 4:30–6 p.m.
- Whitehouse — 6–8 p.m. (Downtown businesses begin at 5 p.m.)
- Swanton — 5:30–7 p.m.
- Bowling Green — 6:30–8 p.m.
- Pemberville — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Grand Rapids — 5–7 p.m.
- Weston — 6:30–8 p.m.
Other Northwest Ohio Communities — October 31
- Archbold — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Bryan — 5–7 p.m.
- Clyde — 5–6 p.m. (Halloween parade at 4 p.m.)
- Custar — 6:30–8 p.m.
- Delta — 4–6 p.m.
- Deshler — 4:30–6:30 p.m.
- Findlay — 6–8 p.m.
- Fostoria — 5:30–7 p.m.
- Gibsonburg — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Hamler — 5:30–7 p.m.
- Holgate — 5:30–7 p.m.
- Napoleon — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Norwalk — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Sandusky — 5–7:30 p.m.
- Wauseon — 6–7:30 p.m.
Communities Celebrating on Different Dates
Sunday, October 25:
- Tiffin — 6–8 p.m.
Thursday, October 29:
- Defiance — 6–7:30 p.m.
- Waterville Boo-to-Do — 5–7 p.m. (Special downtown business trick-or-treat event)
Halloween Events Around Toledo
Waterville Boo-to-Do: Thursday, October 29
Downtown Waterville is getting ready to welcome plenty of little ghosts and goblins for its annual Boo-to-Do celebration.
From 5–7 p.m., participating downtown businesses will hand out candy and other treats to costumed children.
It’s an opportunity for families to enjoy Halloween in Waterville’s downtown business district while visiting local shops and getting an extra chance to show off those costumes.
When: Thursday, October 29, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Downtown Waterville, Ohio
Admission: Free
More information from the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce
Whitehouse Halloween Celebration: Saturday, October 31
Whitehouse is helping families kick off Halloween with a little something extra before the candy starts rolling in.
The Village will provide complimentary hot dogs and chips at the Village Park Shelter House from 5–6:30 p.m.
Downtown Whitehouse businesses will begin trick-or-treating at 5 p.m., with the rest of the village following from 6–8 p.m.
It’s a perfect opportunity to grab dinner, visit local businesses, and enjoy a Saturday night Halloween celebration with the family.
More information from the Village of Whitehouse
A Little Bit of Hocus-Pocus: Grand Rapids, October 24
Looking for a Halloween-themed day trip just outside Toledo?
Downtown Grand Rapids transforms into a witchy wonderland on Saturday, October 24, with A Little Bit of Hocus-Pocus.
The celebration runs from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and includes seasonal activities, shopping, children’s crafts, cider and donuts, and plenty of Halloween atmosphere throughout the village.
The day also features the River Witch Grand Gala kickoff and dance.
Grand Rapids will hold its village trick-or-treating on October 31 from 5–7 p.m., followed by a costume contest beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Eerie Nights at Sauder Village: October 23 & 24
Want a little old-fashioned Halloween fun?
Sauder Village in Archbold is inviting families to step back into the 1920s for Eerie Nights on Friday and Saturday, October 23–24.
Guests can dress in costume, trick-or-treat along historic Main Street, enjoy fall-themed games, take a train ride, and explore Halloween traditions from a century ago.
The event runs from 5:30–8 p.m. each evening.
Advance admission through noon on October 22 is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 4–16, with member discounts available. Prices increase by $2 at the door.
Visit Sauder Village for tickets and details
Toledo-Area Trunk-or-Treat Events 2026
If one night of trick-or-treating isn’t enough, there are plenty of opportunities to fill those candy buckets ahead of Halloween.
Businesses, community organizations, and first responders across the Toledo area are hosting trunk-or-treat celebrations throughout the rest of October.
Here’s where to find them.
Thursday, October 22
- Zepf Center — 4–5:30 p.m., 424 W. Woodruff Avenue, Toledo.
Saturday, October 24
- East Toledo Family Center Trunk-or-Treat — 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Waite High School, 301 Morrison Drive, Toledo.
- The Shops at Fallen Timbers — Noon–3 p.m., Maumee.
- Midwest Shooting Center — 5–7 p.m., 7638 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania.
Monday, October 26
- Wood County Sheriff’s Office — 6–7:30 p.m., 1960 E. Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green.
Tuesday, October 27
- Maumee Bay Brewing Company — 6–7:30 p.m., Toledo.
Wednesday, October 28
- Jim White Toyota — 4–6 p.m., 6123 W. Central Avenue, Toledo.
Special Event: Wood County Sheriff’s Trunk-or-Treat
The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is bringing back its popular annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration on Monday, October 26.
Now in its ninth year, the event features decorated vehicles from area first responders, with plenty of candy for kids dressed in their favorite costumes.
Families are invited to meet local first responders while enjoying a fun, free Halloween evening.
When: Monday, October 26, 6–7:30 p.m.
Where: Wood County Sheriff’s Office, 1960 E. Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green.
Admission: Free
Haunted Houses Near Toledo: Where to Get Scared in 2026
Okay, so maybe you’re a little too old to go door-to-door asking for candy. That doesn’t mean Halloween can’t still scare the life out of you.
The Toledo area has a long tradition of haunted attractions, and there are plenty of places to put your courage to the test this October.
From dark cornfields and abandoned-looking buildings to terrifying indoor experiences, here are several haunted attractions worth checking out.
Field of Fear: Monclova
Just outside Toledo, Field of Fear is back with multiple frightening experiences designed to test your nerves.
This year’s lineup includes The Stockyard, Sensory Overload, Dead End, and Abandonment.
If you love a haunted experience that keeps changing around every corner, Field of Fear is worth putting on your Halloween list.
Located on South Crissey Road in Monclova.
Website: fieldoffear.com
Kesters ‘Tis the Season: Swanton
A wagon ride, a dark corn maze, and a haunted wooded trail? Sounds like a perfectly terrifying night in Northwest Ohio.
Kesters ‘Tis the Season brings Halloween scares to the countryside near Swanton, with multiple outdoor experiences for visitors looking for more than a traditional haunted house.
Located at 2513 US Highway 20A in Swanton.
Website: kesterstistheseason.com
Panic in the Pines: Genoa
There’s something unsettling about walking through the woods after dark, especially when you know something might be waiting for you.
Panic in the Pines at Bowlander Farm near Genoa features an assortment of haunted outdoor experiences, including a hayride and haunted trail through the woods.
Website: panicinthepines.com
Distracted Haunted House: Bowling Green
If you’d rather face your nightmares indoors, Distracted Haunted House in Bowling Green might be the perfect choice.
Located inside the Woodland Mall, the attraction features its Ritual Horrors experience for 2026, with frightening characters, unsettling environments, and surprises designed to keep visitors on edge.
Website: feardistracted.com
The Haunted Hydro: Fremont
A Northwest Ohio Halloween favorite, The Haunted Hydro has built a reputation for delivering plenty of screams.
The 2026 experience features an expanded outdoor haunted path through the Hydro grounds and nearby woods. The actual Hydro building is not included in the walkthrough this season.
An optional Extreme experience is also available for guests looking for additional intensity.
Website: thehauntedhydro.com
ScreamAcres & The PanDEMONium Project: Napoleon
Leaders Farms in Napoleon isn’t quite so peaceful once Halloween season arrives.
ScreamAcres sends guests through a haunted cornfield, while The PanDEMONium Project introduces an entirely different kind of nightmare, with a fictional laboratory setting and plenty of unsettling surprises.
Website: screamacres.com
Cedar Point HalloWeekends: Sandusky
If there’s one place that knows how to mix thrills with Halloween, it’s Cedar Point.
HalloWeekends brings haunted mazes, scare zones, costumed monsters, seasonal entertainment, and plenty of spooky atmosphere to the amusement park.
Guests can enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities during the day before the scares turn up after dark.
The 2026 celebration continues on select dates through November 1.
Website: Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Ghostly Manor Haunted House: Sandusky
Ghostly Manor offers an indoor haunted attraction that’s available beyond the Halloween season.
Visitors make their way through an elaborate haunted environment packed with special effects and frightening surprises.
Located at 3319 Milan Road in Sandusky.
Website: ghostlymanor.com
Keep the Halloween Party Going with Sweet 419!
Whether you’re carving pumpkins, decorating the house, heading out to a Halloween party, or driving the kids from neighborhood to neighborhood, don’t forget to bring Sweet 419 along.
We’re Toledo’s ’80s and ’90s station, playing the music you grew up with and plenty of songs you haven’t heard on the radio in years.
And let’s face it: some of those old Halloween memories just wouldn’t be the same without the music of those decades!
Take Sweet 419 wherever you go:
- Listen online at Sweet419.com
- Stream Sweet 419 through the Stream 419 app on your phone or in the car.
The right music, right now. Toledo’s ’80s and ’90s Station!
Love Ghost Stories? Check Out The Paranormal Exploring Project
Sometimes the best Halloween scares happen after the lights go out.
If you’re a fan of haunted places, unexplained activity, and paranormal mysteries, spend a little time with The Paranormal Exploring Project.
The investigators take viewers inside reportedly haunted locations, historic buildings, former funeral homes, and other places known for their eerie stories.
Explore the Bell Mansion in Fort Wayne, revisit the mysteries of Auglaize Village, or follow an overnight paranormal investigation aboard the USS Edson in Michigan.
Are these locations really haunted? Watch the investigations and decide for yourself.
Watch on YouTube: The Paranormal Exploring Project
Visit: ParanormalExploring.com
Happy Halloween from Sweet 419!
There’s something special about Halloween in Toledo. The costumes change, the decorations get bigger, and the candy might cost a little more than it did when we were kids, but the excitement never really goes away.
Whether you’re celebrating in Toledo, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Maumee, Oregon, or anywhere else in the 419, we hope you have a safe and memorable Halloween.
Watch out for little trick-or-treaters, support your favorite local businesses, and enjoy the season.
Happy Halloween from all of us at Sweet 419! Toledo’s ’80s and ’90s Station!
