Wednesday, 10.22
Trapped Toledo: Infected! – Can you solve the puzzles, get a vaccine to stop the zombie apocalypse and get out of the room before the doctor bites you? Ages 18+, or 15-17 with a parental waiver. Wednesdays-Sundays until October 31. Thursdays, $13; Fridays-Sundays, $20. Trapped Toledo, 2410 Key St., Suite 210. 567-316-7028. trappedtoledo.com
Haunted Brew Tours – Enjoy a pint and learn about the eerie history of the Oliver House. Also on October 29. 7pm. $17. The Oliver House, 27 Broadway St. 419-724-4477. mbaybrew.com
Thursday, 10.23
Little Boo at the Zoo – Little Boo is the perfect Halloween party for preschoolers who may be too young to enjoy the Pumpkin Path. Costumes are encouraged. Also on October 24. 10am. Free with zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
Monster Bash – This members-only event will feature spooky demonstrations and eerie activities to trick your eyes and treat your mind. 6-8pm. Members only. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org
Friday, 10.24
The Satanarium – This interactive performance follows a young woman on the verge of becoming the newest member of a satanic sisterhood, the Sisters of Lilith, and her disturbing path to enlightenment within the group. Ages 18+. A portion of the proceeds benefit the CAC. Also on October 25, 26 & 31 at 8pm, with an extra performance on Halloween at 10pm. $20, must be purchased in advance at glacity.org. Collingwood Arts Center Basement, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Parkwood Entrance. 419-244-2787. glacity.org
Friday at the Infirmary – Take a creepy 90-minute tour through the Lunatic Asylum, Pauper’s Cemetery and an eerie 19th-century wake in the historic log cabin. Reservations required. 7pm, 8pm & 9pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org
Garrison Ghost Walk – See the spooky side of Fort Meigs during a haunted tour. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the Old Northwest Military History Association. Visit the website or call for more information. Also on October 25. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org/ghostwalk
Adams Street Zombie Bar Crawl V – The dead shall walk among us! Dress in your bloodiest attire and join the zombies as they attack Adams Street’s local bars, along with food tents and zombie make-up stations. 6pm. $5/admission to all venues, cash only. Adams Street, UpTown Toledo.
Halloween Boo Cruise – Enjoy a beautiful half-hour cruise up the Maumee River for a non-scary Halloween experience for all ages. Costumes are welcome! Reservations required. Also on October 24-25 & 28-30. Weekdays 5pm, 5:45pm, 6:30pm & 7:15pm; Saturday, 12:45pm, 1:30pm & 2:15pm. $5. The Sandpiper Boat, Jefferson Street Dock at Promenade Park.
419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com
Night of the Living Dead World Premiere – Chad Zuver, co-owner of Shattered Images Films, brings a new look to the classic 1968 movie Night of the Living Dead. Chad wrote and directed a revision of the movie with a new story, new characters and a lot of gore. 7pm. $7. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-270-8435. shatteredimagesfilms.com
5th Annual All Hallows Eve Celebration – When dusk falls each night, the pumpkins are lit and paths come alive with costumed storytellers, bonfires, hayrides and historical re-enactors. 6-10pm. $5/adult, $10/family, $2.50/child or senior citizen, free/ages 4 and under. Seven Eagles Earth Center, 16486 Wapakoneta Rd., Grand Rapids, OH.
Flashlight Tours – Explore the galleries after hours and see the Museum collection in a whole new light. Participants must bring their own flashlight. Also on October 30 & 31. 9pm. $5/members, $10/nonmembers. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Ghost Hunting at the CAC – The Collingwood Arts Center (CAC) has long been rumored to be haunted and has been featured in the books Ghost Hunting Ohio and the Haunted Ohio series. Check-in begins at 7:30pm. A tour of the facility will begin promptly at 8pm. After the tour, attendees are free to conduct their own independent investigations. Ages 18+. Also on October 25. 7:30pm. Advance, $35/ day of, $45. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org/ghost-hunting
Saturday, 10.25
Paranormal Tour – See a short film on the Wolcott family and take a 45-minute candlelit tour through the rooms of the historic home, relating the strange happenings that have taken place within its walls. Bring your own flashlight or end up in the dark. Registration required. Also on October 31 & November 1. 7:15–11:30pm. $10. Wolcott House, 1035 River Rd., Maumee.
419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org
Toledo Witches Ball – Celebrate Halloween season with a magical night of food, drink, dancing, tarot reading, vendors, a magic show, best costume award, and more. 6-11pm. $12/person, $20/couple. F.O.P. Lodge #40, 255 Gradolph St. 419-810-1478. Visit Once in a Blue Moon on Facebook.
Double Feature: Repo: The Genetic Opera and Rocky Horror Picture Show – A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program. See more on pg. 36. Doors open at 8pm, features start at 9pm. $10/show or $25/duel show V.I.P. The Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-241-6785.
Trick or Treat at the Market – The market will be filled with delicious treats and children can trick-or-treat. 4-8pm. Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St. toledofarmersmarket.com
Octoboofest – Louisiana Avenue is transformed into a Fall Festival street fair with a cornucopia of free family fun and entertainment for all ages. 11am-5pm. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana Avenue at Front Street. 419-872-6246. visitperrysburg.com Free
Ghost of Providence Lantern Walk – Experience an eerie walk through the trails by lantern light. The characters from the past may be ghosts! Not recommended for ages younger than five. Registration required. $5. 7pm, leaving every fifteen minutes. Providence Metropark, 13827 US 24, Grand Rapids, OH. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
Costumes and Cocktails – Enjoy a delicious meal, dancing, fun and prizes. Costumes are encouraged but not required. This fundraiser will help Planned Pethood provide medical treatment and behavioral rehab for animals within the community. $35/person, additional donations are appreciated. 6-11pm. 3141 Central Park West Dr. 419-826-3499. plannedpethood.org
Haunted Ride 2014 – Come dressed in your 'bike safe costume' and enjoy a 3-5 mile family bike ride of haunted trails within Oak Openings Metropark. For families with children 12 and under. 10:30am. $5/Family Haunted adult & 12 and under. Oak Openings Preserve Buehner Center, 4139 Girdham, Swanton. 419-829-2761. mvadventurers.org/bike-tours
37th Annual Tombstone Bicycle Tour – This tour takes bikers from Secor Metropark to Oak Openings Metropark to see historical tombstones and the colorful beauty of fall. Tour will be a distance of 38 miles over flat terrain. Registration required. Registration begins at 10:30am, tour starts at 11am. $5-$20. Secor Metropark, 10000 W. Central Ave, Berkey. 419-829-2761. mvadventurers.org/bike-tours
Reverse Trick or Treat Parade – Point Place businesses will pass out candy to costumed little ones. 1-3pm. Lighthouse Landing, 4441 N Summit, Back Parking Lot. 419-740-0072. facebook.com/LighthouseLandingToledo Free
Sunday, 10.26
Halloween Spooktacular – Enjoy a variety of pre-concert activities (like the instrument petting zoo) in the Grand Lobby and then head into the Valentine Theatre for a fabulously fun program of the spooky classics you know and love. Kids get the opportunity to walk across the stage in the annual costume parade. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
Monday, 10.27
Uptown Business Halloween – Businesses will be open for trick-or-treating. 6-8pm. Uptown Maumee, 100 blk W. Dudley St., Maumee.
DIY Zombie Survival Kit Class – Have a great time protecting yourself from the walking dead by creating your very own Zombie Survival Kit. 5:30-6:30pm at the Washington Branch, 5560 Harvest Lane & 6-7:30pm at the West Toledo Branch, 1320 Sylvania Ave. Also on October 29, Reynolds Corners Branch, 4833 Dorr St. at 6:30-7:30pm. toledolibrary.org Free
Zombie Fest – Shuffle into the Library for some undead fun! Feast on some gore-riffic treats, create your own zombie masterpiece and give yourself a ghoulish makeover. Costumes are encouraged. October 27, 6-7:30pm at the West Toledo Branch, 1320 Sylvania Ave. Also on October 28, 4-5pm at the Lagrange Branch, 3422 Lagrange St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free
Tuesday, 10.28
Halloween Hullabaloo-Listen to scary stories, enjoy gory snacks and join the costume parade. 6-7pm. Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St.
419-259-5310. toledolibrary.org Free
Carrie – This is a haunting production of Stephen King’s famous novel. 7:30pm. The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Film Theater, 104 Hanna Hall, Bowling Green. 419-372-GISH. bgsu.edu Free
Wednesday, 10.29
Halloween Bash – In addition to costume contests, enjoy a fire pit to roast marshmallows, dancing to scary music, kids Halloween crafts, scary story time, candy, fall foods and more. 6:30-8:30pm. The Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., Monclova. 419-861-1336. monclovacommunitycenter.com
Halloween Night Hike – Come enjoy an evening adventure filled with Halloween lore, nature and fun night activities in the beautiful Oak Openings Preserve. Program is appropriate for children but may be too spooky for young children. Reservations required. 7-8pm. $ 2. Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center parking lot at Mallard Lake, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
Thursday, 10.30
The 2nd Annual Animal Masquerade – Enjoy a fantastic evening of grazing, a costume contest, live music by The Kirbys, a silent auction and some of Nature's Nursery's education animals in person from 6-7pm. Costumes are encouraged. 6-10pm. $40. Wildwood Preserve Metropark Ward Pavilion, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-877-0060. natures-nursery.org
Friday, 10.31
Tipsy Tow – To help members and nonmembers celebrate Halloween safely, AAA is offering a free tow service to assist those who find themselves or a friend too intoxicated to drive home. Call AAA and say that you need a “Tipsy Tow”, all AAA needs is a name, home address, phone number and vehicle location. Free tow is a maximum of 10 miles. From 6pm on October 31 through 6am on November 2. 1-800-222-4357. AAA.com
All Hallows Eve Seance – On Halloween, the shield between us and those who have passed is at its thinnest, making communication clearer and easier to achieve. This magical night is for serious seekers only. Due to limited seating, registration is required. 10pm. $25. Once In A Blue Moon, 4348 Monroe St. 419-810-1478. Visit their Facebook for more information.
Hallopalooza – Celebrate during a night of unforgettable revelry and entertainment with performances by Bird’s Eye View Circus Space, T-Town Tassels and DJ Amjad Doumani. 6pm-2am. $10/advance, $15/ At the door. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org
Halloween Costume Party at Bar 145 – Celebrate the spookiest time of the year in style with live music by Arctic Clam, prize giveaways, and lots of deliciously creepy drink specials. Bar 145, 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. bar145toledo.com
Blood of the Vine: Halloween Treats – Enjoy four dark wines and light snacks during It’s Friday at the Glass Pavilion. 6:30-8:30pm. $20/members, $30/nonmembers. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Home Slice Halloween Pizza Party – A house, techno and art party featuring music by DJs Dennis Cox and Marty Noller. Artwork featured for by Larry Wade & Toledo Artist Nate Masternak. 10pm. Home Slice Pizza, 28 S. St. Clair.
Halloween in the Roaring 20s – Dance the night away in style at the roaring 20s Halloween party. The night includes live music by The New Fashioned, prohibition-style cocktails as well as fantastic costumes. The festivities begin at 4pm, music starts at 9pm. Barr’s Public House, 3355 Briarfield Blvd. 419-866-8466. barrspublichouse.com
Art Hours: Flameworking – This one-hour glass experience will teach you how to make a glass candy corn. 7pm. $25. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Saturday, 11.1
Halloween Party – Jello shots, specialty drinks, guest bartenders, Photo Booth live and food. Costumes encouraged. Donations accepted, for Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism. 8pm-midnight. Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-243-2200.
Psychic & Health Event – Psychics will be available for readings and multiple vendors will be selling items aimed at improving your well-being. 9:30am-4:30pm. $4 at the door/ $15 per minute for reading. America’s Best Value Inn, Oregon and Wales Rd., Northwood. 419-833-5503.
Wednesday, 11.5
Jekyll & Hyde the Musical – A story about an obsessive scientist whose alter ego wreaks havoc across Victorian London. 7:30pm. $48-$68. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
