What To Do This Weekend in Westlake and Nearby | October 23-25, 2026

The October 23 through October 25 weekend in Westlake and the surrounding communities is the final full weekend before Halloween, and the calendar is full of family events, farmers markets, and farm outings. Saturday is the busiest day: Crocker Park's Tricks & Treats runs noon to 3:00 PM in Westlake, the North Union Farmers Market runs 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same shopping center, Strongsville hosts its Trick or Trail at Town Center Park from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, and Mapleside Farms in Brunswick runs its Wild Wild West themed weekend. Across the communities John serves, including Westlake, Rocky River, Bay Village, Avon, Avon Lake, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Fairview Park, Lakewood, Strongsville, Brunswick, and Medina, there is plenty to do before the big night on October 31.

If you are planning ahead, last week's Weekend Guide for October 16-18, 2026 covered the Shanerock Clambake, the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest Fall Festival, and the Spooky Luminary Hike at the Rocky River Nature Center. And if you are curious about local market conditions as the fall selling season winds down, read our Westlake Real Estate Market Update: October 2026 for current pricing, days on market, and inventory trends in the area.

Friday, October 23

Mapleside Farms Pumpkin Village Fun Friday, Brunswick

The Mapleside Farms Pumpkin Village kicks off its Halloween-weekend run with Fun Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 PM on Friday, October 23 at 294 Pearl Road (SR 42) in Brunswick. Pumpkin picking, hayrides through the apple orchard, a seven-acre corn maze, Ohio's largest jumping pillow, duck races, and the 311-foot super slide sit across more than 100 acres, with fresh apple cider and donuts on site. Fun Friday admission is about $15, with children under two free. See the Brunswick community page for more local favorites.

Boo at the Zoo, Cleveland

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Boo at the Zoo runs Thursday through Sunday through October 25, 2026, so it is open Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at 3900 Wildlife Way. The after-hours family celebration features trick-or-treating, costumed characters, a magician, the Boomerang train, a hay maze, and themed paths through the zoo, with a VIP tent for an upgraded experience. It is about a 25-minute drive from Westlake and one of the region's biggest family Halloween traditions. Check the Zoo's event calendar for ticket details before you go.

Boo and Bowl Halloween Party, Brunswick

Friday night in Brunswick, T&M Lanes at 1480 Pearl Road hosts its Boo and Bowl Halloween Party from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with cosmic bowling, costumes, and Halloween games for families. It sits along the Pearl Road corridor, an easy evening stop on the way home from Strongsville or Brunswick.

Daughter of the Ghoul Haunted House, Westlake

In Westlake, Wagner's of Westlake at 30855 Center Ridge Road hosts this year's production, "Daughter of the Ghoul," on Friday and Saturday, October 23-24 at 7:00 PM for those who want a scare. See the organizer's Eventbrite page for tickets and event details.

Witches Weekend at The Common Ground, Medina

In Medina, the Witches Weekend at The Common Ground (220 North State Road) opens Friday, October 23 at 5:00 PM, a seasonal market event with local vendors, Halloween goods, and community programming in the historic district. Medina's countywide Halloween events are collected on the Medina County Live Halloween roundup, a useful local calendar for the weekend. See the Medina community page for more about the downtown square.

HOKUS POKUS: An Improvised Movie, Cleveland

Friday evening in Cleveland, a Halloween-themed improv show brings the cult film to the stage: HOKUS POKUS: An Improvised Movie at Imposters Theater, 4828 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102, on Friday, October 23, 2026, with doors at 9:00 PM and the show running 9:30 to 11:00 PM. The improvisers build the story from audience suggestions, making each performance different. Tickets and details are on the Imposters Theater schedule.

Saturday, October 24

North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park, Westlake

Saturday morning starts at the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park in Westlake, held outdoors at the Fidelity Investments parking lot, 1800 Crocker Road, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The 2026 outdoor season runs through November 28, with seasonal produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and prepared foods from Northeast Ohio farms and vendors, plus live music, free parking, and SNAP benefits accepted. Late October brings the last of the apple crop, winter squash, gourds, cider, and fresh cider donuts. See the Westlake community page for more local favorites.

Halloween 5K Run/Walk at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Runners and walkers can start the day at the Halloween 5K Run/Walk at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Saturday, October 24 at 8:30 AM at 3900 Wildlife Way. Costumes are encouraged on the course, and the event supports the Zoo's conservation programs. Registration details, course information, and packet pickup are on the Zoo events page. It is a short, scenic drive from Fairview Park and Lakewood down the West 25th Street corridor.

Frostville Farmers Market, North Olmsted

The Frostville Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Frostville Museum in the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation (24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted). The 2026 outdoor season continues through Saturday, October 31, so this weekend is on with local produce, meats, eggs, honey, pastries, and artisan breads in a historic 19th-century village setting. Learn more about the North Olmsted community.

Antique & Vintage Doll Sale, Strongsville

Collectors and browsers can spend Saturday morning at the Antique & Vintage Doll Sale at the Strongsville Historical Village, 13305 Pearl Road, running 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Dealers set up in the village's restored buildings with antique dolls, toys, and vintage collectibles, and it sits in the same historic cluster as the Strongsville Historical Society museum. It is listed on the City of Strongsville events calendar.

Tricks & Treats at Crocker Park, Westlake

From noon to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, Crocker Park hosts its annual Tricks & Treats, a free Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating at participating shops and restaurants, costume characters, face painting, balloon artists, a dance party, food trucks, and the howl-o-ween pet costume contest. Presented by Sylvan Learning Centers of Westlake and Strongsville and sponsored by Lutheran West High School and Valley Automotive, it is the signature family event of the weekend in the Westlake community.

Town Center Park Trick or Trail, Strongsville

The City of Strongsville holds its Trick or Trail at Town Center Park on Saturday, October 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at 18300 Zverina Lane. The free event lines a trail through the park with trick-or-treat stations, food trucks, and family activities, giving kids a daylight run before the city's official door-to-door trick-or-treat on October 31. It is an easy drive down I-71 from Westlake and the West Shore.

Farm Day Across the West Shore

Saturday is a full farm day across the region. Mapleside Farms Pumpkin Village in Brunswick runs its Wild Wild West themed festival Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with western-themed decor layered over the full pumpkin lineup: pumpkin picking, the corn maze, hayrides, the jumping pillow, and live entertainment. Pickering Hill Farms Fall Festivities in Avon runs noon to 5:00 PM at 35669 Detroit Road (weather permitting) with a free wagon ride to a two-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch and a one-acre corn maze. The Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin' R Ranch (19066 East River Road, SR 252) runs noon to 5:00 PM, and Red Wagon Farm (16081 East River Road) runs its Pumpkin Festival from about 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with wagon rides, a five-acre corn maze, and pumpkin picking. All are within an easy drive of the Avon, Strongsville, and Brunswick communities.

Boo at the Zoo (Saturday Night), Cleveland

After a full day of farms and parks, Boo at the Zoo runs 5:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, October 24 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The hay maze, trick-or-treat trail, and costumed characters are open each night through October 25, and the 5:00 to 9:00 PM window pairs well with an early dinner along the Lakewood or Ohio City corridor on the way home.

Sunday, October 25

Mapleside Farms Wild Wild West Weekend (Day 2), Brunswick

Mapleside Farms continues its Wild Wild West themed weekend Sunday, October 25 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 294 Pearl Road in Brunswick, one of the last full fall weekends before the farm's Halloween Spooky Fest on October 31-November 1. Pumpkin picking, the seven-acre corn maze, hayrides, and the super slide are all operating, and the theme adds costume characters and western decorations to the weekend lineup. See the Brunswick community page for more.

Sensory-Friendly Trunk & Treat, Rocky River

The Sensory-Friendly Trunk & Treat in Rocky River takes place Sunday, October 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at 3301 Wooster Road. Organized as a calm, low-stimulation trunk-or-treat, it is designed for children who benefit from a quieter, more predictable Halloween experience, with smaller crowds and gentle sound and lighting. It is listed on the Rocky River events calendar, and it is a thoughtful option for families across the Rocky River and Bay Village communities.

Boo at the Zoo: Final Night, Cleveland

Sunday closes the Zoo's Halloween run: Boo at the Zoo hosts its final evening of 2026 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Sunday, October 25 at 3900 Wildlife Way. If you have been meaning to catch it all month, Sunday is the final evening, and the Sunday crowd tends to be lighter than Saturday. Afterward, a drive back along the lake through Bay Village and Westlake makes for an easy end to the weekend.

Another Quiet Afternoon of Farms and Parks

Sunday afternoon keeps the farms open: Pickering Hill Farms in Avon runs noon to 5:00 PM, the Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin' R Ranch runs noon to 5:00 PM, and Red Wagon Farm runs its Pumpkin Festival through the afternoon. For a quieter option, the Rocky River Reservation, Huntington Reservation in Bay Village, and Bradley Woods Reservation in Westlake all make for an easy afternoon walk, bike ride, or picnic in the last strong week of autumn color.

Planning Ahead: Trick-or-Treat Night

The region's official door-to-door trick-or-treat lands on Saturday, October 31. Westlake, Lakewood, Rocky River, Bay Village, and Fairview Park run 6:00 to 8:00 PM, while Avon and Avon Lake run 6:00 to 7:30 PM, and many neighboring communities follow the same Saturday night. The full list is tracked on the ideastream Northeast Ohio trick-or-treat roundup as dates are confirmed, and a regionwide event list is collected by Signal Cleveland. With Crocker Park's Tricks & Treats and Strongsville's Trick or Trail this weekend, families have two daytime dress-up options before the big night.

Plan Your October 23-25 Weekend

Whether you are shopping the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park on Saturday morning, catching Tricks & Treats in the afternoon, walking Strongsville's Trick or Trail, or catching the final nights of Boo at the Zoo, the October 23-25 weekend offers plenty of things to do across Westlake and Northeast Ohio.

Last week's edition, the Weekend Guide for October 16-18, 2026, is archived in the Weekend Guide category along with every past edition. Westlake and Cleveland's west side offer plenty to do throughout the year. If you are considering buying or selling a home in Westlake or anywhere across Northeast Ohio, explore our latest local real estate resources or contact John Froelich at Sterling Auction Group.