Halloween is no longer a day— it’s an entire month! As such, you don’t have an excuse for getting at least a little bit scared this October. Your real problem is, with all the events going on in T-Town, how do you get the most of your scares? Can you survive all the way to Halloween? Roll the dice, take the path least travelled and hope for the best. Or, just go to these events on the day they happen and we won’t pester you about it. Have a good… fright!
Looking for a haunted house, or other scares? Check out The Seven Circles of Hell-O-Ween: The Halloween Guide Part 1.
Friday, 10.21
Haunted history
If, like the Cowardly Lion, you do believe in spooks, then you’re going to want to jump on this opportunity. Conducting two paranormal tours, the Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits (ORBS) are going supernatural hunting with the Maumee Valley Historical Society. Find out if any malevolent and/or historically authentic spirits are lurking in the old schoolhouse or behind the church grounds. Rest assured, there’s safety in numbers as both tours will be conducted with groups of 40 people max. 6-8pm or 9-11pm. Friday, October 21. $25.
Wolcott Heritage Center | 1035 River Road | Maumee
419-893-9602 | wolcotthouse.org
Assault your senses
Not for the faint of heart, this haunted house winds through a spooky, old building. While waiting to enter the haunted house, customers will be able to enjoy alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Younger than 18 must be accompanied by guardian. 7pm-Midnight. Friday, October 21. $13.
Collingwood Arts Center | 2413 Collingwood Blvd.
419-244-2787 | collingwoodartscenter.org
Saturday, 10.22
Shock and ahh!
Need more opportunities to don your scary clown costume? Check out TranSylvania, a horror-heavy short film festival and costume party put on by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. This spooky festival has collected an assortment of scary short films from the area’s best filmmakers. Light snacks and one drink ticket will be provided with the cost of admission. Be sure to wear a costume and bring a photo ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 7-11pm Saturday, October 22. $50.
The Barn at Shade Rock Farms | 5577 Section Rd. | Ottawa Lake | MI
419-517-0118 | sylvaniaarts.org
Sunday, 10.23
Jack attack
Heeeeeere’s Johnny! Reconnect with one of the scariest movies of all time as Fathom Events brings The Shining back to the big screen. Jack Nicholson is at his most maniacally unhinged here. 7pm. Sunday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 26. $10.25/general $7.90/children and seniors.
Franklin Park 16 | 5001 Monroe St.
419-472-2324 | cinemark.com
Thursday, 10.27
Nightmare on Realm St.
Take a free bus to the hottest party you’ll find tonight. With over $3000 in costume contest prizes and plenty of swag, you can actually make money by partying. DJ Manny is spinning for one night only and the drinks will be flowing. Must register for the party beforehand. 9pm. Thursday, October 27. $5/pre $10/door.
Realm Nightclub | 135 S. Byrne Rd.
419-214-1005 | realmtoledo.com
Glass City Roasters and Holey Toledough’s Halloween Party
Great for adults and the kiddos, decorate halloween doughnuts, share spooky stories, and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, coffee, or apple pie cider. 6pm Thursday, October 27. Free
Glass City Roasters | 1240 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-787-7764 | glasscityroasters.wixsite.com
Friday, 10.28
Garrison Ghost Hunt
The once fighting soldiers of the battlefield haven’t seemed to lay to rest. The sights and sounds of their ghosts are reported to be present at the haunted location. Now is your chance to get close to the paranormal phenomenon in a guided group tour around the eerie battle grounds. Registration required. 7pm Friday and Saturday, October 28-29. $5-$10.
Fort Meigs | 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.
419-874-4121 | Fortmeigs.org
Staged terrors
Feast on some theatrical frights this Halloween. Tori Zajac has cobbled together some of the most iconic and horrific works of famed storytellers Edgar Allen Poe, Gertrude Atherton, The Grimm Bros. and HP Lovecraft and brought them to life on stage— with a twist! For her show Vaguely Terrifying, the Glacity Theatre Collective incorporates storytelling and movement in a spine-tingling show that is appropriate for all ages. 8pm. Friday, October 28. $15.
The Valentine Studio Theatre | 410 Adams St.
419-277-3492 | glacity.org
Saturday, 10.29
Saturday is the most important night in the onslaught of Halloween events. There’s a lot to choose from this day, so do what good ghouls and goblins do— haunt the Toledo area by hitting as many spooky parties as you can.
Old West End Halloween Party at The Attic
Hit the patio, get spooky and dance to tunes provided by DJ JonZenz at The Attic’s patio. Let loose under DJ lights to a thumping mix of hits that range from throwbacks, 80s top 40s and more— just no jump scares (we hope.) The mixmasters (behind the bar) will craft horrifyingly-delicious cocktails to raise your spirits and coax the dead onto the floor. Costumes aren’t required, but neither is a pleasant attitude— do you really want to be that grumpy guest who couldn’t even don a cheap mask? Get your scare on. $2 suggested donation at the door. 9pm-1am.
The Attic on Adams | 1701 Adams St.
419-243-5350 | Facebook.
Freaky Fremont
Before you start party-hopping like a pro, you need to get your heart racing. What better way to jumpstart your adrenaline than the fear factory that is the Haunted Hydro? Be sure to wear a surgical mask to survive their two major attractions Quarantine and Infestation. And with two new events, Munchy’s Mausoleum and Escape— Planet Space, bring a spare pair of underwear. There’s also a novelty gift shop, tarot readings and the Ghoul’s Gallery and Museum, so always plenty to see and do. 7-11:30pm. Saturday, October 29.
The Haunted Hydro | 1333 Tiffin St., Fremont.
419-307-6985 | thehauntedhydro.com
Carnival of Horrors
You won’t go wrong if you make your way over to Hensville for Fall Fleetfest – The Night Circus. With live music, craft brew flights, the Bird’s Eye View Circus and a rooftop party at Fleetwood’s, your biggest problem will be what not to do tonight. 6pm-Midnight. Saturday, October 29.
Hensville | 406 Washington St.
419-725-4392 | hensvilletoledo.com
Cabinet of Mystery
Horror is in full display with A Nightmare on Collingwood, the now annual scarefest at the Collingwood Arts Center. With a costume party and a cash bar, there will be some tasty treats— so don’t get stuck at home watching your microwave burn popcorn tonight. This event is not for the faint of heart. 8pm-2am. $10/advance $15/door.
Collingwood Arts Center | 2413 Collingwood Blvd.
419-244-2787 | collingwoodartscenter.org
Bikini Kill?
Close out your night with what promises to be the most jiggly of evenings at the Bikini Babes Halloween Costume Party. Dance to the tunes of Balance Bird, The Shakin’ Shivers and Human Juicebox with a bevy of like-minded Halloween hedonists. Put on by Innovation Concerts, this party promises to put the sin back in HallowSINween. 9pm. Saturday, October 29. $5.
The Ottawa Tavern | 1815 Adams St.
419-725-5483 | innovationconcerts.com
Sunday, 10.30
Phantom of the retail
Levis Commons is playing host to a haunted house of ghoulish proportions. With 4,500 square feet of terror, Distracted is giving scare-enthusiasts of all ages can rediscover their fear of things that go BOO! Side attractions include fortune telling, a photo fright booth and a VIP tent. 6-10pm. October 30. $20.
Levis Commons | 3180 Levis Commons Blvd.
419-283-8342 | feardistracted.com
Monday, 10.31
Whew, you made it to Halloween. Now feel free to stay home and hand out candy to high school kids who are just going to egg your house anyways.
