Citywide neighborhood Trick or Treat is Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Turn your porch light on if you plan on participating.
A number of other trick-or-treat and Halloween activities are scheduled for the next week. Here are just a few:
Boo at The Zoo at the Akron Zoo will take place Oct. 21 and 22 and Oct. 28 and 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Doors will open early at 11 a.m. for pre-sale tickets holders only.. All guests must have a ticket to enter, including free observers. Tickets are available online and at the Akron Zoo box office. Tickets are not available at Acme Fresh Market stores this year. For more info, visit www.akronzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo.
Those looking for an art-inspired trick or treat can go to Trick or Treat on South High Street at the Akron Art Museum Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will include self-guided trick-or-treating in the galleries, maker stations, an outdoor maze and games and a costume parade and dance party at 7 p.m. The event is free for members and $10 for each non-member child. Registration is required by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-on-south-high-street-tickets-36932119965?aff=es2 or calling (330) 376-9186.
The DeBord Halloween Trick or Treat Party, hosted by the same organizers of the popular annual Halloween Party, takes place Saturday, Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. at 2968 Hillbrook St. This event is expected to gather more than 400 trick or treaters, food, drinks, a campfire and Halloween movies and music. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more info.
Those looking to burn the calories from Halloween candy for a good cause can take part in the First Tee Trick or Treat Trot 5K and Candy Dash, Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. at Mud Run Golf Course and Driving Range, . The 5k will begin at 9 a.m., and the cost is $30. The Candy Dash will begin at 10:30 a.m.: this activity is free, but children must be pre-registered. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Akron/TrickorTreatTrotAkron. For info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/367149757054390.