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Now through November 8, downtown is buzzing with spooky, seasonal, and family-friendly events you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re cruising the Maumee, solving mysteries, or dancing the night away in costume, there’s something for everyone.
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Dark Waters Exhibit
National Museum of the Great Lakes
Now through October 31Step into the shadows of Great Lakes history in the inaugural show of our new Temporary Exhibit Gallery, supported by Kiemle Hankins and Don McCord and Merrie Williams, Dark Waters dives deep into the region’s most gripping tales of wrongdoing, misfortune, and unsolved mystery.
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Downtown Zombie Crawl
Various Downtown Bars
October 18 from 5pm - 2amDistrict 419 is teaming up with your favorite bars Downtown and bringing the Zombie Crawl tradition back to life—just like the old days!
Participating Bars: Migos, Magnolia, Chevys, Erie Street Rocks, The Blarney, Table Fourty4, Cock N Bull, Home Slice, Red Whiskey Saloon, Hannons Block, Pro Golf Fairways, The Switchboard
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Nightmare on Adams Street 2
Georgjz419
October 18Haunted Parking Lot Party & Costume Contest! Crawl, creep, or stagger your way to Georgjz419 for an epic night of dancing, drag, and devilish fun!
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Fall Color Cruises on the Sandpiper
J&M Cruise Lines
October 18, 19, 25, 26As the Maumee River transforms into a vibrant canvas of gold, crimson, and amber, join us aboard the Sandpiper for a two-hour cruise celebrating the most breathtaking season of the year. This isn’t just a boat ride — it’s an immersive autumn experience filled with rich color, crisp air, and unforgettable views.
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Spirits & Spirits: Paranormal Investigation
Toledo Spirits Company
October 22
Step into the shadows of history and sip on spectral spirits at Toledo Spirits Company's Spooktacular Paranormal Investigation! Join the fearless leaders from Boo Productions Paranormal for an evening of chills, thrills, and ghostly discoveries as you uncover the haunted secrets lurking within their historic distillery. -
Hellwether: A Halloween Pop-up in Toledo Spirits Underground
Toledo Spirits Company
October 23 - Nov. 2Beware Hellwether! The ultimate Halloween pop-up bar. Taking place in the Underground at Toledo Spirits basement beer+pinball bar, Hellwether will provide the most terrifying bar experience in the area. Embrace the terror of the season with seasonal beers, spooky cocktails, haunted tours, and other activities designed to terrify!
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The Rocky Horror Show 10th Anniversary
Collingwood Arts Center
October 24-25Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show at Collingwood Arts Center!
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Spooky Science
Imagination Station
October 24-26Who you gonna call for the spookiest, creepiest, scariest, most scientific Halloween? Imagination Station!
You’ll have a frighteningly good time as you experience new activities that send chills down your spine, engulf your senses and leave you on the edge of your seat. Don’t worry, we’ll have more treats than tricks…. Or will we?
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Boo on the Boat
National Museum of the Great Lakes
October 24-26Bring your ghouls and goblins during museum hours on Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26 for Halloween fun aboard two of Toledo’s most historic haunts, the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the Museum Tug Ohio. Trick or treat in costume from the pilothouses to the galleys and everywhere in between. Collect your treats in pre-portioned, sealed bags at various haunted stations, making it a frightfully fun and safe way for young explorers to dive into Great Lakes history and discover the mysteries aboard our museum ships.
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Metal Night: Horror, Headbangers, and Highballs
Toledo Spirits Company
October 24Join us in The Underground for a night filled with horror, headbangers, and highballs!
Enjoy an evening of heavy metal music, bold cocktails, and high-energy vibes. Sip on handcrafted spirits while rocking out with friends in an atmosphere built for music lovers.
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Murder Mystery Cruise on the Sandpiper
J&M Cruise Lines
October 24Residents here include Hollywood horror monsters, ghouls, and even the actors who portray them. Former menace Freddy Croaker has trimmed his metal nails and re formed his evil ways. Over the last few years, Freddie has become much beloved by all. SO who would've stabbed him in the back 27 times? Was it Frankie Stein? Mummy Dearest? The Invisible Man? Get your scream on while solving this hilarious whodunit!
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Culture Clash's Halloween Bash
Culture Clash Records
October 24Food Truck @ 5:00
Live Music @ 6:30
COSTUME CONTEST!
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Toledo Ballet's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Valentine Theatre
October 24-25A new Halloween tradition returns as Toledo Ballet brings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to life through dance. Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher with a passion for ghost stories, vies for the heart of Katrina Van Tassel, the charming daughter of a wealthy farmer. But after a lively harvest celebration, his journey home takes a chilling turn when he crosses paths with the legendary Headless Horseman. By morning, Ichabod and Katrina have vanished without a trace.
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Flashlight Tour at TMA
Toledo Museum of Art
October 25Looking for a fun, spooky, and unforgettable adventure. Experience the museum like never before, after dark! Join us for an after-hours flashlight tour led by a TMA Docent. You’ll explore the galleries in a whole new light.
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Horror Movie Trivia
Toledo Spirits Company
October 25Think you know your Scream from your Psycho? Your Exorcist from your Evil Dead? Then it’s time to prove it at Horror Movie Trivia in the Underground at Toledo Spirits!
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Make Your Own Ghost Workshop
Huron Street Studios
October 25Float into the spirit of the season with our Make Your Own Ghost Workshop! These friendly glass phantoms have wide black eyes and a long, howling mouth, they're the perfect companions to haunt your home this fall.
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Sci Fi Film & Television Trivia
Quenched & Tempered
October 29Head to Uptown to test your knowledge on Sci Fi film & television!
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Gothic Creole Dinner
Registry Bistro
October 30
Call for ReservationsWhere Southern soul meets Gothic allure, the night unfurls in candlelight and shadow. Whispers of New Orleans drift through the ballroom — smoky, sultry, and spellbound. Each course a story, each sip a secret. Step into the enchantment… if you dare.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
The Summit
October 30
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toledo, OH. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween-inspired music at The Summit under the gentle glow of candlelight. -
TSA's Rockin' Halloween Bash
Toledo School for the Arts
October 30Live Music! Costume Contests! Trunk or Treat! Come celebrate Halloween with Toledo School for the Arts! Tickets are $5 per person or $20 for families of 4 or more! Tickets are available the night of the event at the door!
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The Official Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl
Starts at Cock N Bull
October 31 & Nov. 1Get ready to celebrate Halloween like never before! On October 31st and November 1st, join us in Toledo for a spooktacular TWO-DAY bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails, outrageous costumes, and an electrifying atmosphere. 6+ bars included!
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Silver Screen Classics: Bram Stoker's Dracula
The Valentine Theatre
October 311992 version: Count Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker is sent to Dracula's castle to finalize a land deal, but when the Count sees a photo of Harker's fiancée, Mina, the spitting image of his dead wife, he imprisons him and sets off for London to track her down.
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Halloween Rooftop Party
The Heights
October 31Come celebrate the spookiest night of the year at The Heights Rooftop Halloween Party!
Featuring: Live DJ spinning all night, from spooky beats to dance floor anthems - Signature Halloween Cocktails - All night Happy Hour Specials - Costume Contest with Food & Beverage Prizes
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Make Your Own Mini Pumpkin
Huron Street Studios
November 7-8Small gourd, big charm! In our Mini Pumpkin Workshop you create a solid glass pumpkin with a classic curly stem—just like the blown version, but perfectly petite. Add one (or a few!) to your glass patch this fall.
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