​HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
Sept. 20 - November 1
Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
Enjoy Halloween attractions, shows, and fall activities by day, then those ready to awaken their dark side can stay for a night of terrifying haunted mazes, immersive scare zones, live entertainment, and monster-filled midways. Across the 364-acre peninsula, there's no way out and no shortage of thrills, making HalloWeekends an experience like
no other.
Hallowweekends

 

​Oak Harbor Apple Festival
October 10-11, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Downtown Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor, OH
Enjoy crowd favorites like the Baby Contest, Grand Parade at 2:00 p.m., Cornhole Tournament, and live entertainment in the entertainment tent throughout the day.
Sunday features include a Classic Car Show, a 5K run, a Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, and performances by local entertainers.
Oak Harbor Apple Festival

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Brigade Napoleon
October 10-11, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd.
Perrysburg, OH

Join us for Brigade Napoleon’s Grand Tactique! Experience the conflict that engulfed the rest of the world during the War of 1812. Learn more about the Napoleonic Wars, take special guided tours, and witness various 19th-century European tactical demonstrations.
Brigade Napoleon

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Grand Rapids Apple Butter Fest

Oct. 11, 2026

10 am to 5 pm

Downtown Grand Rapids, OH

Applebutter Fest

 

Since 1977, the Applebutter Fest has been a beloved local tradition, offering a blend of historical re-enactments, artisan crafts, live music, delectable food, and of course, delicious apple butter.

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The Bodyguard: The Musical at the Stranahan

Oct. 15–Oct. 18, 2026

7 pm - 10 pm

Stranahan Theater
4645 Heatherdowns Blvd
Toledo, OH

 

Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. 

Tickets to The Bodyguard The Musical

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Sylvania Fall Festival
October 17, 2026
2 pm – 8 pm
Centennial Terrace
5773 Centennial Road
Sylvania, OH
The Sylvania Fall Festival brings together families, businesses, visitors, and neighbors for a weekend filled with local flavor, festive fun, and small-town charm.

Sylvania Fall Festival

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Trolley Tours in Downtown Perrysburg
October 24, 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Downtown Perrysburg
Perrysburg, OH
Hop aboard and join Historic Perrysburg Inc. this fall for an unforgettable journey to the past. In partnership with the City of Perrysburg's celebration of America's 250th birthday, we will be hosting an event that celebrates Perrysburg's unique history.
Starts at 11 am. Free to the public. Hop on or off at 9 historic locations.
Interact with historic reenactors.
Trolley Tour Registration

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Fall Color Cruise on the Sandpiper 

Oct. 24, 2026

1 pm - 3:00 pm

The Sandpiper
1 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, OH  

As 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. Includes a narrated journey through the rich history of the Maumee River. Plus, fresh-pressed hot apple cider and some yummy donuts from Haas Bakery

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Boo on the Boat at the National Museum of the Great Lakes
October 30, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front Street
Toledo, OH
Bring your ghouls and goblins during museum hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last boarding at 4 p.m.) on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 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.
Boo on the Boat

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Eerie Manor Tours at Wildwood Metropark
October 30, 2026
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wildwood Manor House

Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Avenue
Toledo, OH
Join us at the Manor House for a ghostly good time at the annual Eerie Manor Tours.
Family-friendly and free event for all ages. Roam through over 30 hauntingly decorated spaces. The first floor will be suitable for all ages, while the second floor and basement may have some mild gore and jump scares. All Ages / Costumes Encouraged / Not a Trick-or-Treat Event.
Eerie Manors

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Boo! Cruise on the Sandpiper
October 30, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The Sandpiper
1 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, OH 
This magical 30-minute cruise is specially designed with the little ghouls and goblins in mind, offering a fun-filled voyage packed with laughter, surprises, and festive fun on the water. Bring your best tricks, share your funniest jokes, and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Boo Cruise Tickets

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Silver Screen Classic Film: “The Shining”
Friday, October 30, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Valentine Theatre
425 N. St. Clair Street
Toledo, OH
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
Tickets to The Shining

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LIGHTS OUT! Eerie Manor Flashlight Tours
Friday, October 30, 2026
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wildwood Manor House
5100 W. Central Avenue
Toledo, OH
Are you brave enough? Come to the extra, spine-tingling terror by turning out the lights at the Manor House! On select evenings, after the Eerie Manor Tours, join us at the Wildwood Manor House for an extra-spooky guided flashlight tour.
Groups will be given flashlights, most lights will be out, and decorations may not be visible during this tour. Adults and 12+
Events Lights Out

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Rachmaninoff and New World Symphony
October 30, 2026
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
2445 Monroe Street
Toledo, OH
Few works test a pianist like Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, the centerpiece of this program of orchestral color and scale. Toledo Symphony favorite Jon Nakamatsu takes on the concerto, a legendary showpiece that pushes the piano to its limits while revealing moments of warmth and reflection 
Rachmaninoff

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Haunted Waterville Tours
Saturday, October 31, 2026
5:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Robbins House
114 S River Rd.
Waterville, OH

Tours at 5:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30, and 8:15pm. Tours are 90 minutes. Visitors meet at Robbins House for introductions and then board a horse-drawn trolley to tour Waterville.
Events: Haunted Waterville Tours

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Macbeth by Village Players
October 31, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Village Players Theatre
2740 Upton Avenue
Toledo, OH
When three mysterious witches predict that Macbeth will become King of Scotland, ambition takes hold of him and his wife, driving them to commit murder to fulfill the prophecy. Their pursuit of power unleashes betrayal, bloodshed, and overwhelming guilt, leading to one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.
MacBeth

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