Americans go (Zag)nuts for Halloween.
The National Retail Federation I think people will spend $10.6 billion this year during the holidays, from handing out candy to trick or treating, dressing up or decorating their homes and yards. Spending is expected to surpass the record $10.1 billion spent last year.
“Halloween is an exciting time for many families, and that excitement is reflected in the number of Americans who plan to celebrate the holidays this year,” National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a prepared statement “As consumers continue to return to pre-pandemic behaviors, retailers are ready to meet this demand and help make this holiday season fun and memorable.”
The group said individual consumers plan to spend an average of $100 on Halloween candy, decorations, cards and costumes, down slightly from last year’s record $103 and the second-highest in the history of the survey
The National Retail Federation says it surveyed 8,283 consumers about Halloween shopping plans from Sept. 1-6, and that the survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 percentage points.
Meanwhile, if you’re wondering about the Buckeye State’s favorite candy, it’s not Buckeyes. According to CandyStore.com, Ohioans’ favorite candy is M&Ms, followed by Blow Pops and Starburst.
When is trick or treating in Stark County?
Here’s a look at trick-or-treat times and days for cities, towns and villages in the Canton area. This list will be updated as communities share their plans.
Alliance: 5-7 p.m. October 31
City Beach: 6-7:30 p.m. October 30
Municipality of Bethlehem: 5-6 p.m. October 27
Brewster: 18-19:30 October 31
Fulton Canal: 6-8 p.m. October 31
Corner: 3-5 pm October 30
Municipality of Canton: 3-5 pm October 30
East corner: 3-5 pm October 30
Eastern Sparta: 17:30-19:00 October 31
Hartville: 3-5 pm October 30
Jackson Township: 3-5 pm October 30
Lake Township: 3-5 pm October 30
Lawrence Township: 6-8 p.m. October 31
Lexington Township: 5-7 p.m. October 31
Louisville: 3-5 pm October 30
Magnolia: 6-7 p.m. October 31
Massillon: 3-5 pm October 30
Municipality of Marlboro: 6-8 pm October 31
Minerva: 6-8 p.m. October 31
Navarre: 6-7 p.m. October 27
Municipality of Nimishillen: 3-5 pm October 30
North corner: 3-5 pm October 30
Perry Township: 3-5 pm October 30
Pike Township: 3-5 pm October 30
Municipality of La Plana: 3-5 pm October 30
Tuscarawas Municipality: 17:30-19:00 October 31
Waynesburg: 5-7 p.m. October 30
Halloween-themed community events abound in Stark County
In the meantime, here are some of the many Halloween-themed community events planned throughout the Canton area.
October 14-29
Historic Louisville Ghost Tour, Fridays and Saturdays, October 14-29 from 9:00pm to 10:00pm or 10:00pm to 11:00pm Walk through the historic district and hear about Louisville history and paranormal experiences. Purchase tickets, $10, at the Sage Shack, 225 E. Main St., or by phone at 330-871-9078 during business hours. The tour is a fundraiser for the Louisville-Nimishillen Historical Society Museum.
October 15
Spectacular Halloween, 10-11 a.m., Stark Main Library, 715 Market Ave. N, Canton. Spooky stories, songs and activities, followed by trick-or-treating at the library. Costumes are welcome. Information and registration: https://events.starklibrary.org/event/6865851.
Introducing Ohio’s Historic Haunts, 2-3:30 pm, Jackson Community Branch Library meeting room, 7487 Fulton Drive NW, Jackson Township. Explore how Ohio history and ghost stories are connected, and hear about author James Willis’ experiences spending the night at some of these haunted Ohio locations. Information and registration: https://events.starklibrary.org/event/6867495.
October 20
Haunted Canal Fulton, October 20-22, Santa Helena park and historic center. Enchanted boat ride, inflatables, games, spider web maze, prizes. The walks start at 18:30. Information and purchase of tickets for boat ride ($25) a http://cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov/halloween/.
October 21-22
Oddmall: Hallowondrous, Oct. 21, 4 to 11 p.m., Oct. 22, 2 to 11 p.m., Tadmor Shrine, 3000 Krebs Drive, Green. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is appreciated. Performers and vendors, a Haunted Hay Ride, live entertainment, trick or treating, monsters and makeup. Information: www.oddmall.info
October 22
Louisville Haunt Fest, a two-weekend event at Metzger Park. Haunted Trail open October 21, 7 to 11 p.m., ticket sales open at 6:30 p.m. (Haunted Trail only); From October 22 to 23 and from October 29 to 30, from 5 to 11 p.m., full festival and haunted trail. Food, outdoor beer, craft vendors, face painting, paranormal services, bounce houses, Halloween-themed story time, glow-in-the-dark yoga classes on Saturdays. Free entrance to the festival. Admission to the Forbidden Backwoods Haunted Trail is $10 per ticket at the door. Information: https://tinyurl.com/vady4j5.
Trick or treat at Clay’s Park Resort, 5-7 p.m., 12951 Patterson St. NW, Lawrence Township. Information: www.clayspark.com.
The Township of Jackson Haunted Hayride7 to 10 p.m., Jackson Township South Park, 4811 South Park Drive NW.
Trunk-or-Treat by Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty, 4-6 pm in the parking lot, 4974 Higbee Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Suitcase or treats in the back of the building. Guest parking to the side and to the front.
Spectacular Halloween treats, 11 a.m., Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. E. Registration is required; visit the library’s children’s department or call 330-854-4148.
October 23
Northwest High School Trunk-or-Treat4:30-6 p.m., 8580 Erie Ave. NW, Lawrence Township.
October 25
Stark County Sheriff’s Trunk-or-Treat5-7 pm, at the Stark County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton.
ghost stories, 6-6:30 p.m., Sandy Valley Branch Library, 9754 Cleveland Ave. SE, Pike Township. Information: https://events.starklibrary.org/event/6848299.
October 26
Chrysler Jeep Dodge Progressive Trunk-or-Treat5-7pm, 7966 Hills & Dales Road NW, Jackson Township.
October 27
Mall-O-Ween at Belden Village Mall, 4-6 p.m., Trick or Treat at the Mall, 4230 Belden Village St. NW, Jackson Township. Free.
Canton Parks and Recreation Trunk-or-Treat5:30-7 p.m., at Stadium Park, 1200-2500 Stadium Park Drive NW, Canton.
Massillon Parks & Recreation Trunk-or-Treat6-8 p.m., at the Massillon Recreation Center, 505 Erie St. N, Massillon.
Walsh University Community Trunk-or-Treat6:30-8 p.m., 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton.
boo at school, 5-7 p.m., GlenOak High School, 1801 Schneider St. NE, Plain Township. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1921736378031020/.
October 28
Halloween party at the “Boo-seum”, 6-8 p.m., Trick or Treat at the McKinley Museum Street of Shops and Discover World, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. Horseback rides (weather permitting, tickets $2 per ride), science shows and planetarium shorts. Information: https://tinyurl.com/3wfbvcsv.
October 29
Trick-or-Treat in downtown Cantonfrom 4 to 6 p.m
Massillon Public Library Halloween Open House, noon to 2 p.m., 208 Lincoln Way E. Treats, Halloween crafts, games, slightly spooky stories. Family costumes are encouraged. Information: https://tinyurl.com/vks6ucpt.
October 30
Jackson Township Trick or Treat Drive3-5 pm, Jackson Amphitheater parking lot, 7454 Community Parkway NW.
Saint in the Museum, 2-5 pm, Lake Township Historical Society, 3300 Myers St. NW, Lake Township. Come in costume and visit the museum exhibits, take part in the Muck Monster Mystery Contest. Information: https://www.discoverhartville.com/event/hallow-at-the-museum.
Inaugural Enchanted Forest Marathon, Santa Helena park and historic center. Marathon and half marathon start at 8:00, 5K starts at 8:15. For tickets or more information, visit http://cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov/halloween/.
October 31
Trick or Treat YMCA of North Canton5-7pm 200 S. Main St.
Halloween Party at the Paul and Carol David YMCA6-7 pm, 7389 Caritas Circle NW, Jackson Township.
Trick or treat at the terminal, 6-8 pm, Akron-Canton Airport, 5400 Lauby Road NW, Green. Free admission. Wear costumes, collect candy and treats, enjoy crafts, a Touch-a-Truck and photo opportunities.
