When is trick-or-treat night in Akron? City reveals 2022 Halloween plans, including free movie screenings like 'Hocus Pocus'

AKRON, Ohio — Halloween is right around the corner, and the city of Akron is preparing for the spooky season by hosting a variety of events throughout the month of October -- including a special screening of Hocus Pocus.

Here are the highlights…

TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT

First up, the city has announced that trick-or-treat night will be held throughout Akron from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Akron police will be out “to promote a safe and successful celebration for all.”

Based on Akron City Council ordinance, trick-or-treat is always held on the last Saturday in October.

Those participating are asked to turn on their porch lights.

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FREE MOVIES

The city will host a series of free movie screenings at 7:30 p.m. as listed below (guests are encouraged to bring a chair and a blanket)…

• Saturday, Oct. 1: Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Screening at Cascade Plaza (1 West Mill Street)
• Saturday, Oct. 8: Cruella. Screening at Cascade Plaza
• Saturday, Oct. 15: Gremlins. Screening on top of Mocha Maiden parking deck (next to MUSICA off East Market Street between High and Main)
• Saturday, Oct. 22: Hocus Pocus. Screening at Cascade Plaza
• Saturday, Oct. 29: Rocky Horror Picture Show. Screening on top of Mocha Maiden parking deck

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FALL FEST

The Downtown Akron Partnership will host the Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-9 p.m. with trick-or-treating along Main Street, pumpkin, decorating, music and more.

There will be Trick or Treating along Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m., as well as pumpkin decorating, music, fire pits, vendors and more at Cascade Plaza.

Free Activities include:

• 10+ trick-or-treating stations
• Free photobooth
• Roaming magician
• Pumpkin decorating
• Face painting by Imani Brantley
• Local music from Mo' Mojo
• Fire pit lounge

Available for purchase:

• Local craft brews and specialty beverages
• Totally Baked Pizza
• Lepley & Co. flowers
• Essential Dipped Delights desserts
• Bereka Coffee food and drinks

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Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in a previous story on July 29, 2022.