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4 family Halloween events near Akron / Canton with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Trick-or-Treat Trail & Costume Contest, on October 17. 2 list free admission.
City of Green's walk-around trick-or-treat trail in Central Park, with local businesses handing out candy, a costume contest and a movie.
Free family fall festival along Main Street in downtown Akron with costumed fun, kids' activities, food and music.
Free downtown Halloween street party with a costume contest, Akron Zoo animal encounter, market vendors, food trucks, a DJ and an evening pyro show; tasting cups sold for adults.
City-run family fall festival at the Tallmadge Recreation Center with hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatable games, food trucks and DJ music.
Downtown Akron Fall Fest, Nightmare on Front Street, Tallmadge Fall Street Festival and Trick-or-Treat Trail & Costume Contest. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Trick-or-Treat Trail & Costume Contest on October 17, 2026.
Downtown Akron Fall Fest, Nightmare on Front Street and Tallmadge Fall Street Festival are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Downtown Akron Fall Fest and Tallmadge Fall Street Festival list free admission on the official site.
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