Kingsdale Shopping Center hosts a Costume & Candy Crawl in Upper Arlington on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Kids can trick-or-treat through the shopping center while stopping for face painting and visits with balloon artists, according to CityScene Magazine. The crawl is the first of several family-friendly Halloween events across Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights between Oct. 22 and Oct. 31.
Fall Fest at The Little Grand
One day later, The Little Grand Market in Grandview Heights launches its Fall Fest Weekend, running Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 6 p.m. each day.
The market is offering mini pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating with vendors and drink specials for adults, according to its event listing. Pumpkins and candy are available daily while supplies last.
Costumes are encouraged.
Beggar's Night and Grandview trick-or-treat
Upper Arlington's Beggar's Night falls on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine with no alternate date. The city's official calendar notes that Upper Arlington Police will run their annual Pumpkin Patrol in marked vehicles to keep trick-or-treaters safe.
Miller Park Library also offers indoor trick-or-treating starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29, according to CityScene.
Grandview Heights holds its trick-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library hosts a costume contest during trick-or-treat hours, with contests at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m., according to CityScene. NBC4 confirmed the Grandview Heights trick-or-treat schedule.
Upcoming Halloween events
- Thursday, Oct. 22: Costume & Candy Crawl, Kingsdale Shopping Center, 4-6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25: Fall Fest Weekend, The Little Grand Market, noon-6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29: Beggar's Night, Upper Arlington, 6-8 p.m.; Miller Park Library indoor trick-or-treat, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 31: Trick-or-treat, Grandview Heights, 6-8 p.m.; Grandview Heights Public Library costume contest, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
