It's the most 'boo'tiful time of the year if you like scary delights and cool crisp air (and everything pumpkin-flavored). 21 News has compiled the lists for all fall events and Trick or Treat times by county and community. If you or your group has a fall or Halloween event you would like to add to the list, email us at [email protected].

Check back, as the list will be updated as times and dates are announced.

MAHONING CO.

FALL EVENTS

6th Annual Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest: Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., between Steel Street and McKinley Avenue in the West Side's historic Garden District. This year’s fest will feature a host of family-friendly activities, including Trek Coffee House – Sneak Peek and Samples; Corn Roast; Pumpkin Patch; Baked Goods; Antique Sale; Flea Trash & Treasure Sale; Arts & Crafts; Music Jam Session; Paisley House Garage Sale; Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association Cotton Candy. Hackett’s Pub and Casa Ramirez will give away Fall Fest 6th Anniversary commemorative pint glasses free with a beverage purchase (while supplies last). This year will have a pumpkin patch, and Trek Coffee House will have free samples.

The 46th annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest: Sunday, Oct. 2, Boardman Township Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 admission fee for anyone 12 and over. Free parking near Southern Blvd entrance. Shuttle service from the Southwoods parking lot. For more information, click here.

Spookataculr Halloween Drive-Thru in Boardman Park: Oct. 17-Oct. 31 from 5-10 p.m. Drive-thru and see light up holiday hauntings, and tune your radio to 88.9 FM to hear music that matches the theme.

Friendly Squares Halloween square dance: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 7:30–10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Cider and donuts will be served by the refreshment committee. There is a $6 donation per person at the door. For additional information, call 330-506-3370.

Mill Creek Park: Pumpkin Walk at Twilight: Fellows Riverside Gardens, Sunday, Oct. 16, from 4–8 p.m., Scarecrow Lane in the new Children's Garden. Free.

Mill Creek Pumpkin Carving: Friday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carving tools available, or bring your own. Meet in the parking lot by the new Cushwa Outdoor Education Pavilion. No registration is required—Call 330-740-7116 for details.

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds:  Open Fridays & Saturdays from 7 pm-midnight; Sundays from 7–10 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 31 from 7–10 p.m. More details.

Jackson Citizens Halloweeniefest: Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30-7 p.m. at North Jackson Township Hall

Police and Fire Grab N Go: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. at North Jackson Fire Station

Corn Maze Corn: New Springfield Twp., 14070 Woodworth Rd. (State Route 165). Twenty-one acres, maze, hayrides, kids ziplines, and more. Ages 5 and up, $12 per person. Free entry with Military ID. For more information, click here. Last tickets are sold at 9:30 p.m., Open Friday, 5–11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Maze closes at 6 p.m., last ticket at 5 p.m.

Molnar Farms: Saturday's 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday's 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 30. Corn maze, kids play area, hayrides and food from vendors. For more info, click here.

The Rocky Horror Show: The B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown: November 3 at 7 p.m., November 4 at 7 p.m., and midnight, November 5 at 7 p.m. Get tickets at millennialtheatre.org.
 
First Halloween Party for the "Purple Cat": St. Christine Catholic Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave.: Friday, October 28. 6:30–8:30 p.m. 
 
The Wickyards: 711 Wick Ave Youngstown, is hosting a Haunted House Attraction entitled "Nine Lives," an immersive, unique storyline filled with plenty of scares that all ages can enjoy inside a historic home. 7-10:30 p.m. (last admission)  Fridays and Saturdays in October. Free concerts at 9 p.m. during our intermission by local acts. Tickets start at just $10 at the door; with an additional $10, you gain access to even more of the mansion.
 
Stambaugh Auditorium: Sunday, Oct. 30th, 4 p.m.: Showing the 1925 silent film ‘The Monster’ starring Lon Chaney with live organ accompaniment. Tickets (available to purchase now) are $7 with a $3 service fee, and refreshments will be available to purchase. The live-streamed portion of the event will be free to view online; visit StambaughAuditorium.com and click on Digital Concert Hall for more information. For tickets to the in-person performance, please call 330-259-0555 or click here.
 
The Addams Family Returns, A Halloween Organ Event: Oct. 29th at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 West Front Street in Downtown Youngstown. We will hear a dramatic reading from the works of Edgar Allan Poe and the annual singing of several Pumpkin Carols. Halloween costumes are recommended as there will be a Costume Parade at this event. 
 
Penguin City Beer: 460 E Federal St., will be showing the 1975 classic cult phenomenon “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with audience participation on Sunday, Oct. 29, 9 p.m.: We will be showing the feature on our large 300-inch TV and Rebel Rescue will be selling the party favor prop list bags to participate in the film. (Proceeds from the sale of bags go to Rebel Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit animal rescue) DJ Spruce will be spinning some Halloween tunes starting at 7 p.m. and following the movie. Absolut Vodka drink specials throughout the night, giveaways, and a costume contest. Rocky Horror Picture Show Saturday, Oct. 29 $5 door cover Doors at 7 p.m. with DJ Spruce kicking off the party Movie starts at 9 p.m. sharp $5 party favor bags (100% proceeds goes to Rebel Rescue Ranch Animal Rescue)
 
Fall Harvest Costume Celebration: 610 N. Lakeview Avenue, Saturday, October 29. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and close at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available here or at 5648, Market St. in Boardman.
 
That 70s Spooktacular Car Show at Springfield Local High School: Sunday, October 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Featuring national drag racing standouts, Tom and Ryan Martino of Martino Motorsports with their top dragster on display. There will be activities including a trick or treat session and plenty of cars, bikes and trucks to see.
 
Youngstown Police Department Halloween Event: The event will be held at Cardinal Mooney High School (2545 Erie St., Youngstown) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine. There will be candy and games for kids and their families.
 
Youngstown Playhouse Trunk or Treat: Sunday, October 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Youngstown Playhouse (600, Playhouse Lane, Youngstown). There will be 20 decorated trunks and everyone will be given a ticket to vote on their favorite design. There will also be a free costume contest in which contestants can get their pictures professionally taken by Kelly Mckee-Foos Photography and posted on the Youngstown Playhouse's Facebook page, where users can vote for their favorite costume. The winner will receive a 2022-23 Flex Pass to the Youngstown Playhouse.
 
South Range High School Trunk or Treat: Car show and Trunk or Treat at South Range High School until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22. Hosted by the Spirit Club.
 
Movies @ Maag Presents: "Victor Frankenstein," Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m., on the lawn between Ward Beecher and Maag Library on the YSU campus.
 
The Millennial Theatre Company, B&O Station Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, presents the immersive production of "The Rocky Horror Show" coming to the B&O Station Banquet Hall Thursday November 3 at 7 pm, Friday November 4 at 7 pm and midnight, and Saturday, November 5 at 7 pm and midnight. Tickets are $20. Prop bags for audience members are available for purchase at each performance for $10 at the door. No outside props will be permitted. Costumes are encouraged and a costume contest with prizes will be held each night. Virgin Sacrifice games will begin before each performance. Tickets are on sale now at www.millennialtheatre.org. 
 
Trails of Treats in Wick Park: Saturday, October 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
 

TRICK OR TREAT TIMES

Austintown Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Austintown Plaza Trunk-R-Treat: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the center parking lot of the plaza, 6000 Mahoning Ave. 

Beaver Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Beloit: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Boardman Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Boardman Plaza: Sunday, Oct. 30, 4:00–6:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Boardman Nissan & Loud 102.3 Trunk or Treat, Thursday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m to 7 p.m., with candy, games, music. 7809 Market St.

Southern Park Mall: CANDY CRAWL 2022, Friday, Oct. 14, from 5–6:30 p.m. (while supplies last), Kids, put on a costume event will begin outdoors at DeBartolo Commons, and the trick-or-treating will continue with participating retailers and food vendors.

Canfield Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Canfield City: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Campbell: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Coitsville Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Craig Beach Village: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Ellsworth Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Greenford, Green Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m., with a costume judging contest at the fire station at 7:30 p.m.

Lowellville: Trick or Treat 5–7 p.m., Cruising the River Car Cruise Oct. 10, 5–8 p.m. with trick or treating starting at 5:45 p.m.

Milton Twp.: Trunk or Treat 5–7 p.m. at Milton Township Fire Station on Monday, Oct. 31.

New Middletown: Monday, Oct. 31, 6–7 p.m.

New Springfield:

North Jackson/Jackson Township: Monday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m.

Poland Township: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m. and drive-thru trunk-or-treat at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Center Road Sunday, Oct. 30, 4–6 p.m.

Poland Village: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Sebring: Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30–6:30 p.m. followed by Halloween parade at 7:00 p.m.

Smith Township: Trunk or Treat, Oct. 22, 3-5 p.m. at Maple Ridge Park, corner of Bandy Road and Alliance Sebring Road. 

Struthers: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Springfield Twp.: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Youngstown: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Youngstown Playhouse Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 23, 4–7 p.m.: Free admission and costume contest.

TRUMBULL CO.

FALL EVENTS

Dark on Park: Saturday, Oct. 8, 6–10 p.m.: Show will be opening Saturday, Oct. 8, 6–10 p.m. at Art on Park (180 N Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481). Free admission, live music. Open to works in all mediums and styles that deal with subjects of the dark, morbid, surreal, bizarre, and beautifully strange. Any artwork meant to be hung must be wired and ready to hang. Artists can submit up to three works with no fee to enter. Come out and support the arts. 100% of all sales of artworks go directly to the artists.

The Perkins Family Ghost Walk 2022: Oct. 14, 15, 21, and 22. Guided tours every 15 minutes, starts at 6:30–10 p.m. Presented by the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County and the Trumbull County Historical Society, Ghost Walk is a historic walking tour that begins each night at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, located at 256 Mahoning Ave., N.W. in downtown Warren, Ohio, Guided tours leave every 15 minutes from the church parking lot and will include stops along Warren's historic Millionaire's Row, where actors will portray the restless spirits of people who once lived in Trumbull County. The last tour departs the church parking lot at 9 p.m. Cookies and refreshments will be offered as upon your return to the church. Adults are $10 at the door, and children 12 and under are $5. Purchase advance tickets here.

Niles Artisan Farmers Market: Sunday, Oct. 23, Noon to 5 p.m., 434 Robbins Avenue. Free petting zoo, face painting, and twisted balloons, along with Halloween surprises.

11th annual Trick or Treat event at St. Thomas the Apostle Church: 4453 Warren - Sharon Rd, Vienna. Individuals or groups can sign up to decorate a table and provide candy to the little ghosts, goblins, and princesses. All you have to do is register by Oct. 14. Decorate the table & hand out your candy to area children. Donations of candy or monetary support would be appreciated. For information or to register, call 330-394-2461.

Niles Halloween Parade: Sunday, Oct. 30. The parade will begin promptly at 1 p.m. Registration is not
required, participants entering a float should line up at McKinley High School, starting at noon.
All spectators should line up on Main Street, from Federal to State.

4th Annual Fall Festival and Special Needs/Disability Resource Fair: 6954 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Hubbard, Noon-3 p.m. Activities include trunk-or-treating at the various vehicles and resource tables, checking out first responder vehicles and interacting with first responders, therapy bunnies, checking out motorcycles and other vehicles, a basket auction and a 50/50 raffle. All ages are welcome.

1st Annual Trunk or Treat event at First Christian Church of Niles: Saturday, Oct. 22 in the Niles First Christian Church parking lot (22 W. Church St., Niles) from 1-2 p.m.

The Haunting on Lakeview Drive: Tuesday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cortland Public Library. Teens in grades 7-12 can celebrate Halloween with food, crafts, a costume contest and a movie (rated PG-13). Free and no registration required.

3rd Annual McKinley Memorial Halloween Party and Pumpkin Walk: Saturday, October 22 at the McKinley Memorial Library and Museum (40, N. Main St., Niles) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be trick-or-treating in the museum, a carved pumpkin walk in the courtyard and along the grounds, a magician, cider and cookies on the grounds, story time, a book giveaway, face painting and a photo op in the library.

Hubbard Haunted Woods, 1429 Brookfield Rd., Hubbard: A night of fun for those with sensory disorders or cognitive delays, Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with friendly monsters, no strobe lights or chainsaws. Includes walk and hayride. $20 per person for one attraction, or $30 for both walk and hayride. 330-623-0882.

4th Annual Fall Festival and Special Needs Resource Fair, sponsored by the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley and Autism Awareness Training and Acceptance Program, Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 12 PM-3 PM, Cornerhouse Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut-Ridge Rd., Hubbard, OH. The festival is a special needs awareness and acceptance event and fundraiser for all in the Mahoning Valley, with local first responders and their emergency vehicles; Trunk or Treat – Dress up in your Halloween costumes; Face painting, games, giveaways, and basket auction and 50/50 to raise funds. 

TRICK OR TREAT

Bazetta Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 6–8 p.m.

Braceville Twp.: Sunday, Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m.

Bristol Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Brookfield Twp. (including Masury): Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Champion Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 6–7:30 p.m.

Cortland: Monday, Oct. 31, 6–8 p.m.

Fowler Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Trumbull County MetroParks Office: 2983 N. River Rd. NE: Sunday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m. Pups and Pumpkins, 3983 N. River Road NE. Dress up, dress up your dog—food and merchandise to purchase, pet costume contest.

Warren Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Girard: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Gustavus Twp.:

Hartford Twp.:

Howland Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Hubbard City: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Hubbard Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Johnston Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Kinsman Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–6:30 p.m.

Liberty Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Lordstown Village: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

McDonald: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Newton Falls: Saturday, Oct. 29, 4–6 p.m.

Newton Twp.: Saturday, October 29 from 4 pm to 6 pm

Niles: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

24th annual “Trick or Treat” at Eastwood Field in Niles: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6–8 p.m. Children age 12 and under. Ticket quantities are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children and adults will require a ticket. Tickets are $1 each and are available starting Friday, Sept. 23, at the Scrappers Team Office at Eastwood Field. In addition, anyone that donates canned goods at the “Trick or Treat” event for Feed Our Valley will receive a free general admission Scrappers ticket valid during the 2023 season. Back for the 2022 Trick or Treat event is the “Fast Pass.” The “Fast Pass” is only available for the first 100 kids, includes admission for one child and two adult tickets, and allows you to skip the line and get in at 5:45 p.m. for only $10. Those that purchase the Fast Pass will receive a wristband upon purchase.

Oak Street Health Trick or Treat Event: Oak Street Health, located on Belmont in Liberty Plaza, is hosting a Trick or Treat for all. Games, music, food, prizes & more. October 27th from 4–6 p.m. 

Southington Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m. Halloween in the Park, at Gazebo.

Vienna Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. 

Mineral Ridge/Weathersfield Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Warren: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

COLUMBIANA CO.

FALL EVENTS

Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department 7th Annual Reverse Kids Halloween Parade: Saturday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. Registration starts at noon at Busy Beaver parking lot in Calcutta. Kids in costumes walk in the parade; businesses will hand out candy. Prizes for best costume, by age groups, from newborn to 5 years old; 6 to 12 years old. Contact Lt. Randy Schneider at 330-501-5198 with questions.

Birdfish Oktoberfest: 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Friday, Sept. 30th thru Sunday, Oct. 2nd for German Beer, Food & Music. We’re giving away a Vogelfisch Bier Stein each day. Friday: Open at Noon; 7-9 p.m., German Punk & New Wave vinyl from 7–9 p.m.

East Palestine Park Halloween Fall Fest: Saturday, Oct. 29, 6-10 p.m.: Food and drinks provided, hayrides 7-9 p.m.; costume contest, bonfire, trunk or treat and a movie.

Rogers Community Park Trunk or Treat: Monday, October 31 at Rogers Community Park (Vine St., Rogers) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress up and decorate your car and pass out treats. If you can't make it, but would still like to donate treats, contact Amy Burkey at 330-383-2393. 

Pumpkin Hunt: Columbiana Dairy Queen, Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. at 44844 State Route 14. For ages 2 to 9 years old, mini-pumpkins and cany will be hidden in the straw. Find a gold DQ spoon and win a special prize. Certificate for participating children for a free DQ cone on a future visit. Costume contest, with prize baskets, DQ cakes, more.

Trunk to Treat, Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, 7880 Lincole Place, Lisbon. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 27. 

Zombie Crawl & Trunk or Treat, Columbiana County Courthouse, 105 S. Market St. in Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Food trucks, face painting, prizes for best-dressed zombie costumes, most original and scariest trunks.

TRICK OR TREAT

Calcutta/St. Clair Twp.:

Columbiana: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

East Liverpool: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

East Palestine: Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7 p.m.

Fairfield Twp.:

Leetonia: Monday, Oct. 31, 5 pm to 7 p.m. at Leetonia Library

Lisbon: Monday, Oct 31, 5-7 p.m.

Liverpool Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 6–7:30 p.m.

New Waterford Village: Halloween Community Event, Saturday, Oct. 29, 1–4 p.m.; Treat-or-Treat 5-7:30 p.m.

Perry Twp.: Monday, October 31, 5-7 p.m.

Salineville: Halloween Parade, 5 p.m.; Trick-or-Treat follows, 5:30–7 p.m.

Salem City: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

Salem Township: Monday, Oct. 31, 5–7 p.m.

St. Clair Twp.: Monday, Oct. 31, 6–7:30 p.m.

Washington Twp.:

Washingtonville:

Wellsville: Monday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

MERCER CO.

Events

Hole-O-Ween  Night Golf, 263 Leach Road, Greenville, Pa., Pine Hill Golf Course, 6:30-11 p.m. Costumes welcomed, bonfires, food. $50 per golfer (includes golf, food, and refreshments) or $25 for non-golfers (food and refreshments).

ANH Trunk or Treat in Grove City: Allegheny Health Network (AHN) staff will be hosting Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the hospital's front parking lot (631, N. Broadway St. Ext., Grove City).

West Salem Fire Department Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 625, Vernon Rd. in Greenville. In the event of rain or snow, the event will be held inside the building. 

Trick or Treat

Farrell: Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30–6:30 p.m. 

Greenville -

Grove City: Saturday, Oct. 29, 4–6 p.m.

Hermitage: Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Liberty Twp.-

Sandy Lake Borough: Monday, Oct. 31, 4–6 p.m. 

Sharon: Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Sharpsville -

Shenango Twp. -

South Pymatuning Twp. –

Springfield Twp.-

Stoneboro Borough -

West Middlesex Borough -

West Salem Twp. -

REGIONAL EVENTS

Phantom Fall Fest begins Kennywood’s 20th year of Halloween, fear kicks into gear on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, plus two new bonus Thursday dates, October 20 and 27.

Cedar Point 25th annual HalloWeekends runs Thursday nights, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, through Oct. 30. Daytime activities for kids are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. For information on the full HalloWeekends offerings, guests can visit halloweekends.com.

The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield has a long alleged history of paranormal activity and offers ghost hunts all year. Those brave enough can visit Escape From Blood Prison on weekends through Oct. 30.