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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Akron, OH
Top Halloween picks in and around Akron: Haunted Schoolhouse & Laboratory, Carnival of Horrors and Factory of Terror. We've mapped 6 events and attractions in Akron and 6 more nearby (7 halloween festivals, 4 haunted houses, 1 haunted trail / hayride). 6 are free. 7 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Akron (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Akron: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Akron?
None are mapped in Akron yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Akron?
Haunted attractions near Akron include Haunted Schoolhouse & Laboratory (2025: from $24.95), Carnival of Horrors, Factory of Terror and Chippewa Lake Slaughterhouse. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Akron are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Boo at the Zoo, Downtown Akron Fall Fest, Boo on the BLVD and Hands-On Halloween at Akron Children's Museum. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Akron?
Yes. Free options include Boo at the Zoo, Downtown Akron Fall Fest, Boo on the BLVD and Boo at the Akron Zoo. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Akron?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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