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11 Sweet Trick-or-Treating Events in the Akron & Canton Area This Year
Halloween is nearly upon us, which means that Akron and Canton's most prepared ghouls, goblins, princes and princesses are already forming their routes and strategies for a successful night of trick-or-treating.
While we love a night full of traditional trick-or-treating complete with knocking on doors and begging our neighbors for sweets—there may be a more fail-safe way to get a good candy haul this year: special trick-or-treating events! All throughout the month of October, locals will be hosting family-friendly trick-or-treating events where your children can get candy in a safe, friendly environment.
We rounded up 11 trick-or-treating events happening in the area this year. From trunk-or-treats to Halloween spooktaculars, you'll find a sweet spot on this list. Happy Halloween!
Art Harvest: Trick-or-Treat Family Day
Where: The Canton Museum of Art
When: October 4 | 5:30-7:30
Calling all witches and wizards, ghouls and ghosts! You're invited to a very special Halloween event at the Canton Museum of Art. Kick off the season by trick-or-treating in your favorite costume throughout the museum. Kids will also have the chance to tackle make-and-take art projects, a scavenger hunt, art demonstrations and more!
Boo at the Akron Zoo
Where: The Akron Zoo
When: October 12-27 | Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Photo courtesy of the Akron Zoo
Dress up your little superheroes and princesses for this scare-free event at the Akron Zoo. Grab your candy passport and use it to hunt for treats around the zoo after hours. Between bites, make sure to give a Halloween greeting to your favorite animals!
Trunk or Treat
Where: Color Our Rainbow Academy, Akron
When: October 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Color Our Rainbow Academy offers a fun alternative to trick-or-treating with Trunk-or-Treat, where community members decorate their vehicles and pass out candy to children. This event is completely free to attend!
Trick-or-Treat Trail & Costume Contest
Where: Central Park, Green
When: October 19 | 2:15 p.m.
Join the City of Green for their 23rd Annual Trick or Treat Trail & Costume Contest! Children ages 0-12 years old are encouraged to come in their best Halloween costume and compete for first place against other Green locals. There will also be plenty of candy up for grabs during trick-or-treating. Admission is one non-perishable food item or personal care item.
Trick-or-Treat on South High Street
Where: Akron Art Museum
When: October 24 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Break out your costume and get ready for this special event at the Akron Art Museum! Meet enchanting new friends and creatures while you creep through the galleries; collect art trinkets; mix up unique concoctions in their idea laboratory; and show off your monster moves on the dance floor. The cost per nonmember child is $12 and free for members of the museum.
Trick or Treat Monster Mash Event
Where: Arbors at Minerva, Minerva
When: October 24 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Candy, costumes and dancing—this Halloween bash has it all, and you're invited! Head out to Minerva and enjoy trick-or-treating, a dance, and a costume contest hosted by Doug Dominick. For more information and updates on the event, click here.
Halloween Party at the Boo'seum
Where: McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, Canton
When: October 25 | 6-8:30 p.m.
The McKinley Museum invites you and your family to go trick-or-treating in the Street of Shops and Discover World! You'll also get to enjoy hayrides, a scavenger hunt, science shows, Planetarium shorts, games, stories and more. Admission is $5 and attendees are encouraged to call (330) 455-7043 to reserve a spot.
Howl-O-Ween Trick-Or-Treat
Where: Old Colony Farm, Medina
When: October 26 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
This family-friendly Halloween event is open to everyone—and they mean everyone! Not only will you and your kids have a blast exploring the Old Colony Farm and trick-or-treating throughout the property, but your dog is welcome too. If you don't have a furry friend to bring along, don't worry! They'll be providing balloon animals and a special wild animal show so you can still join in on the animal kingdom fun. Tickets will be available both online and on-site.
City Hall Trick-or-Treat
Where: Cuyahoga Falls City Hall
When: October 31 | 3-4:30 p.m.
For the first time ever, Cuyahoga Falls will be hosting a special trick-or-treating event! Head to Cuyahoga Falls City Hall and take your children trick-or-treating throughout the building. Because the entire event takes place indoors, there's no need to worry about the weather. So don your favorite costume and enjoy a free Halloween event the whole family will enjoy!
City Wide Beggar's Night
Where: The City of Tallmadge
When: October 31 | 5:30-7 p.m.
The city of Tallmadge does things a little differently on Halloween. Instead of a traditional trick-or-treating night, they host a Beggar's Night, where kids can go up to homes throughout the city and, quite literally, beg for candy! The celebration will be followed by the annual Halloween Street Dance in the Recreation Center's parking lot.
5th Annual Trunk or Treat
Where: Weis Park, Canton
When: October 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Head out to Weis Park on Halloween for this not-so-scary Halloween event! Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes and go "trunk-or-treating" for candy. This family-oriented event is completely free to attend so grab your bucket or pillowcase and get to it!
Happy Halloween!
Have a safe and sweet holiday!
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