Halloween at Findlay Market

Costume & Candy Drive

Now - Friday, October 23

We are still collecting gently-used costumes of all sizes and unopened bags of candy now through Friday, October 23 to distribute for free to the community! Guests are welcomed back to sport their new-to-them costumes at our annual Trick or Treat event on Halloween.

Last year, we were able to hand out 1,600 costumes and 12,000 pieces of candy to kids in our community. Will you help us beat last year’s goal?

Here’s how you can support the drive from now through October 23:

  • Drop off donations at the Market Center

  • Contribute an item from our Amazon Wishlist

  • Reach out to events@findlaymarket.org to coordinate a donation pickup.

Don’t have any costumes to donate? Consider making a monetary donation instead.

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Costume Pick Up Event

Saturday, October 24 • 3 PM • 132 W. Elder Street

All are welcome to attend our annual Costume Pickup Event on Sunday, October 24 at 3 PM! In order to ensure that as many people as possible are able to attend and get the costumes they need, costumes are limited to 1 per child if children are present, or 2 costumes per adult if children are not present. This event is completely free, and costumes will be available while supplies last. We will have costumes and accessories available for all age groups, from infants to adults. 

Bites and Delights Tasting Tour

Saturday, October 31 • 2- 3:30 PM • 1801 Race Street

Come celebrate Halloween at Findlay Market with a Bites and Delights Tasting Tour! We'll take you around the Market and stop by five local businesses for some spooky samples.

Participating Vendors:

Tickets are $40 and include all food, drinks, and gifts received during the tour.

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Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 31 • 4 - 6 PM • 1801 Race Street

Our Merchants dress up and pass out candy to any kiddo in costume. Findlay Market invites you to the best Trick or Treating in town. All families, school groups, and neighbors are welcome to join us from 4 - 6 PM on Halloween to trick or treat from our Market Merchants and partners. Kids will have the chance to get candy inside of the Market House and at our surrounding storefronts. All businesses passing out candy will be clearly marked so you know where to stop!

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest

Sunday, November 1 • 2:30 - 4PM • Jane’s

The best doggone Halloween costume contest returns on Sunday, November 1 at Jane’s! Dress up your dog and hightail it down to Findlay Market to participate in our annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest.

Registration:

There are 30 spots available. The entry fee is $5.

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Judging Criteria:

Three judges will score your dog's costume based on:

  • Cleverness – How clever or unique is the costume concept?

  • Creativity – How creative and imaginative is the costume?

  • Costume Wearability – How well does the dog keep the costume on and wear it as intended?

  • Cuteness Factor – Overall adorable-ness of the dog + costume combo

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: Free Pet Wants Food for a year!

  • 2nd Place: $30 Pet Wants Gift Certificate

  • 3rd Place: $20 Pet Wants Gift Certificate

Registrants may have multiple dogs in the contest, but must register them each individually. All pups will receive a small treats from PetWants!

*Disclaimer: All dogs must remain on a leash and under control at all times. For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that you leave pets at home if they are not comfortable around other dogs or large crowds.

Joe Hansbauer