2026 Northwest Ohio Halloween Guide: Trick-or-Treat Times, & Haunted Houses

Welcome to the 6th Annual Northwest Ohio Halloween Guide from 98.7 Towpath Radio!

Halloween is almost here, and Northwest Ohio is getting ready for a frightfully fun finish to October. Whether you’re planning an evening of trick-or-treating, searching for a haunted house that will make you scream, or looking for family-friendly Halloween activities, we’ve gathered plenty of ways to celebrate.

And don’t forget to turn up 98.7 Towpath Radio on Halloween night! We’re bringing back our annual all-Halloween music takeover, starting at 5 p.m. on October 31 and continuing until 3 a.m. on November 1.

Halloween Fun in Grand Rapids, Ohio

A Little Bit of Hocus-Pocus: Saturday, October 24

The magic returns to downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This charming village along the Maumee River will be filled with Halloween spirit, with a celebration that includes witch-themed festivities, shopping, activities, and seasonal fun.

The day begins with the River Witch Grand Gala kickoff and dance, followed by activities throughout downtown. Visitors can enjoy cider and donuts, photo opportunities, children’s crafts, shopping, and more.

It’s a great excuse to put on your witch’s hat, explore the village’s unique shops, and enjoy a little Halloween magic.

When: Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Where: Downtown Grand Rapids, Ohio

More information: Visit Grand Rapids, Ohio

Grand Rapids Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Costume Contest: Saturday, October 31

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, making it a perfect evening for families to enjoy the holiday in Grand Rapids.

The Village of Grand Rapids has announced the following schedule:

• Village Trick-or-Treat: 5–7 p.m.
• Halloween Costume Contest: Begins at 7:30 p.m.

After collecting candy throughout the village, children and families can continue the celebration with the annual costume contest.

For additional costume contest information, view the village’s official Halloween flyer.

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More Northwest Ohio Halloween & Family Events

Eerie Nights at Sauder Village: October 23 & 24

Travel back in time for a Halloween celebration with a 1920s twist at Sauder Village in Archbold.

Eerie Nights invites families to experience vintage Halloween traditions, complete with costumes, trick-or-treating along the historic Main Street, seasonal games, a Halloween story stroll, train rides, and treats from the Soda Fountain.

The celebration offers plenty of Halloween atmosphere without being too frightening for younger visitors.

When: Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 5:30–8 p.m. each evening.

Where: Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, Ohio.

Advance ticket prices through noon on October 22:

• Adults: $15 ($13 for members)
• Children ages 4–16: $10 ($8 for members)

At-the-door admission:

• Adults: $17 ($15 for members)
• Children ages 4–16: $12 ($10 for members)

Learn more and purchase tickets at Sauder Village.

Whitehouse Halloween Celebration: Saturday, October 31

The Village of Whitehouse is making Halloween a little sweeter this year, with treats for the kids and something to eat before all that candy!

Families can stop by the Village Park Shelter House for complimentary hot dogs and chips from 5–6:30 p.m.

Downtown businesses will welcome trick-or-treaters beginning at 5 p.m., with neighborhood trick-or-treating following from 6–8 p.m.

It’s a fun way to start Halloween night, grab a bite with the family, and enjoy the community before heading out for candy.

More information from the Village of Whitehouse.

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Northwest Ohio Trick-or-Treat Times 2026

Grab the candy buckets, get those costumes ready, and check your community’s schedule!

Most Northwest Ohio communities are celebrating on Saturday, October 31, but several have scheduled trick-or-treating earlier.

Times are subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm with your local municipality before heading out.

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. (downtown business trick-or-treat event)

Saturday, October 31 — Halloween Night

• Archbold — 6–7:30 p.m.
• Bowling Green — 6:30–8 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.
• Grand Rapids — 5–7 p.m. (Costume contest at 7:30 p.m.)
• Hamler — 5:30–7 p.m.
• Holgate — 5:30–7 p.m.
• Holland — 6–8 p.m.
• Maumee — 6–8 p.m.
• Napoleon — 6–7:30 p.m.
• Northwood — 6–8 p.m.
• Norwalk — 6–7:30 p.m.
• Oregon — 6–8 p.m.
• Ottawa Hills — 6–8 p.m.
• Pemberville — 6–7:30 p.m.
• Perrysburg — 6–8 p.m.
• Sandusky — 5–7:30 p.m.
• Springfield Township — 6–8 p.m.
• Swanton — 5:30–7 p.m.
• Sylvania — 6–7:30 p.m.
• Sylvania Township — 6–7:30 p.m.
• Toledo — 6–8 p.m.
• Walbridge — 4:30–6 p.m.
• Wauseon — 6–7:30 p.m.
• Weston — 6:30–8 p.m.
• Whitehouse — 6–8 p.m. (Downtown businesses begin at 5 p.m.)

Remember to use sidewalks and crosswalks, carry a flashlight or other reflective gear, and keep an eye out for pedestrians while driving through neighborhoods on Halloween night.

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Northwest Ohio Trunk-or-Treat Events 2026

Looking for another opportunity to show off those costumes and collect some treats? Churches, businesses, community organizations, and first responders are hosting trunk-or-treat events throughout the region.

Here’s a look at the remaining events scheduled for October.

Wednesday, October 21

• Maumee Eagles — 6–8 p.m., 2301 Detroit Avenue, Maumee.

Thursday, October 22

• Zepf Center — 4–5:30 p.m., 424 W. Woodruff Avenue, Toledo.

Saturday, October 24

• Midwest Shooting Center — 5–7 p.m., 7638 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania.
• 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.

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.

Spotlight: Wood County Sheriff’s Office Trunk-or-Treat

One of the area’s annual Halloween traditions returns to Bowling Green on Monday, October 26.

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office will host its ninth annual Trunk-or-Treat from 6–7:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the sheriff’s office at 1960 E. Gypsy Lane Road.

The free event brings together first responders from around Wood County, who decorate their vehicles and hand out candy to children in costume.

Families can enjoy a fun evening while meeting the men and women who serve their communities.

Visit the Wood County Sheriff’s Office for details.

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Haunted Houses & Scary Attractions in Northwest Ohio

Ready for something a little more frightening?

Northwest Ohio is home to some seriously spooky attractions, from haunted cornfields and terrifying wooded trails to elaborate indoor haunted houses.

Here are several places to get your adrenaline pumping this Halloween season. Check each attraction’s website for operating nights, ticket prices, and age recommendations.

Distracted Haunted House — Bowling Green

Located inside the Woodland Mall, Distracted offers a fully indoor haunted experience that doesn’t rely on the weather to deliver scares.

For 2026, the attraction introduces its Ritual Horrors experience, featuring eerie settings, elaborate characters, and unexpected surprises throughout the haunt.

Visitors can also unwind afterward in the Recovery Zone with a fire pit and hot cocoa.

Website: feardistracted.com

Panic in the Pines — Genoa

A quiet trip into the woods becomes something much more sinister at Panic in the Pines.

Located at Bowlander Farm near Genoa, this attraction brings together a haunted hayride, trail, and woods experience. It’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys being frightened outdoors.

Website: panicinthepines.com

Kesters ‘Tis the Season — Swanton

For those who enjoy their Halloween scares surrounded by darkness and cornfields, Kesters ‘Tis the Season offers a wagon ride, haunted corn maze, and wooded trail.

The attraction is located at 2513 US Highway 20A in Swanton.

Website: kesterstistheseason.com

ScreamAcres & The PanDEMONium Project — Napoleon

The peaceful farmland at Leaders Farms takes on a completely different personality after dark.

ScreamAcres sends visitors into a haunted cornfield, while The PanDEMONium Project delivers an intense experience built around a fictional laboratory gone horribly wrong.

If you’re looking for two distinct scares in one outing, Napoleon has you covered.

Website: screamacres.com

The Haunted Hydro — Fremont

The Haunted Hydro has been frightening visitors for generations, and the 2026 experience takes the terror onto the Hydro grounds and into the surrounding woods.

This year’s expanded outdoor path stretches nearly one-third of a mile. The actual Hydro building is not part of the walkthrough.

For those seeking an especially intense experience, an optional Extreme upgrade is also available.

Website: thehauntedhydro.com

Field of Fear — Monclova

If one haunted experience isn’t enough, Field of Fear offers multiple frightening environments.

The 2026 attractions include The Stockyard, Sensory Overload, Dead End, and Abandonment.

Located on South Crissey Road in Monclova, the attraction is scheduled to run through Halloween night.

Website: fieldoffear.com

Cedar Point HalloWeekends — Sandusky

By day, Cedar Point is filled with family-friendly fall activities, entertainment, and Halloween decorations.

After dark, things take a terrifying turn with haunted mazes, scare zones, monsters, and plenty of screams mixed in with the park’s famous roller coasters.

HalloWeekends continues on select dates through November 1, 2026.

Website: Cedar Point HalloWeekends

Ghostly Manor Haunted House — Sandusky

If you’d prefer a haunted house that doesn’t disappear when October ends, Ghostly Manor is open year-round.

The indoor walkthrough attraction features eerie rooms, elaborate effects, and plenty of unexpected frights.

Ghostly Manor is located at 3319 Milan Road in Sandusky.

Website: ghostlymanor.com

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Halloween Night Takes Over 98.7 Towpath Radio!

Halloween isn’t complete without a great soundtrack, and 98.7 Towpath Radio is bringing back one of our favorite annual traditions.

Beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, we’re putting our regular music on hold and going ALL HALLOWEEN!

From classic spooky favorites and monster-themed music to Halloween party songs, we’ll keep the creepy tunes rolling through trick-or-treating, costume parties, and well into the night.

And we don’t mean stopping at midnight.

We’re playing nothing but Halloween music until 3 a.m. Sunday morning, November 1!

Whether you’re handing out candy, driving through Northwest Ohio, decorating the house, or hosting a Halloween bash, make Towpath Radio your soundtrack.

Here’s how to listen:

• On the radio: 98.7 FM in Grand Rapids, Ohio, and the surrounding area.
• Online: TowpathRadio.com
• Alexa: Say, “Alexa, start the Towpath Radio skill.”
• Roku: Find the 98.7 Towpath Radio app.
• On your phone or in the car: Listen through the Stream 419 app.

One station. A whole night of Halloween music. And just the right amount of spooky!

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Want Something Really Scary? Watch The Paranormal Exploring Project

When the trick-or-treaters have gone home and the candy bowls are empty, why not keep the Halloween chills going?

If haunted houses and scary movies aren’t enough, check out The Paranormal Exploring Project, where investigators explore reportedly haunted buildings, abandoned locations, and places with mysterious histories.

Follow the team into dark hallways, former funeral homes, historic buildings, and other locations as they attempt to document unexplained activity and discover the stories behind the hauntings.

From creepy encounters to unexplained sounds and strange occurrences, there’s plenty to explore if you’re looking for something spooky to watch on Halloween night.

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@paranormalexploringproject

Visit: ParanormalExploring.com

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Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

However you celebrate, there’s no shortage of Halloween fun to be found across Northwest Ohio this October.

Support your local attractions, enjoy the traditions that make our communities special, and don’t forget to slow down and watch for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night.

Have a community event or updated trick-or-treat time to share? Send your information to contact@nwocommunitymedia.org.

From all of us at 98.7 Towpath Radio, have a safe, fun, and frightfully happy Halloween!

And remember, your Halloween soundtrack begins October 31 at 5 p.m., only on 98.7 Towpath Radio — Northwest Ohio’s Hit Oldies!