Towpath Radio Hocus Pocus Hits Grand Rapids
Written by Towpath Radio on October 13, 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, Ohio — A Halloween-themed day of shopping, entertainment and family activities is planned in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 24.
A Little Bit of Hocus Pocus will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the village. The event is hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The day begins at 11 a.m. with the River Witch Grand Gala Kickoff and Dance, moving west through town to Village Park. Cider and donuts will follow at the Olde Fire Station.
Activities throughout the day will include a shopping passport with raffles and prizes, photo opportunities in the Gorilla Courtyard, kids crafts, cotton candy, popcorn, yard games, temporary tattoos, sticky earrings and entertainment.
Live music featuring Aaron Hertzfeld is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Lincoln Street. Balloon animals will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. at the Olde Fire Station, with a palm reader from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and a traveling juggler from 1 to 3 p.m.
Table Top 419 Gaming will be at GameChefs from 1 to 5 p.m. Raffle drawings are set for 4 p.m. at the Olde Fire Station.
The day will close with a 4:30 p.m. retelling of “Sleepy Hollow” at the Town Hall Theater.
Local restaurants will also offer limited-edition food and drinks during the event.
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