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Boo by the Woods
BOO BY THE WOODS FESTIVAL
Thursday, October 10 & Saturday, October 12, 2024
 
At the Avon Lake Public Library and Lorain County Metroparks Kopf Reservation.

Presented by the City of Avon Lake, Avon Lake Recreation Department, and the Avon Lake Public Library.

Exclusive Title Sponsor: Kopf Builders.
 
Bigger and better than ever!  Now our 11th year of bringing Spooktacular family fun to Avon Lake.  On Thursday evening we will bring high-intensity scares to our indoor mazes for those who dare to enter the Library’s Basement of Terror!  There might also be a chance to bump into some eerie characters throughout the evening. 

On Saturday we will have our "PG" rated Trail of Haunted Tales, including the option of walking the trail earlier for a non-scary experience during daylight.  As in years past, this remains a family-friendly event; however, you will have the opportunity to enter the much scarier Basement of Terror.

Other activities include an inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin decorating, tarot card reading, stilt walkers, and more!  Plus, we have added more characters and decorations, the Ghostbusters, Superheroes for Kids of Ohio, and creatures of the night from Back to the Wilds.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase from participating food trucks.  
 
 
Thursday, October 10
 
BASEMENT OF TERROR  
Visit the Basement of Terror on Thursday, October 10 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Avon Lake Public Library.  Thursday tickets must be purchased online prior to attending.   
 
The Basement of Terror will provide those daring enough to enter the Library on a Thursday night and walk through the indoor mazes with high-intensity scares, and an extreme fear factor with lots of jump scares.  The Basement of Terror is geared towards older children, teens, and adults. 
 
Basement of Terror Ticket Sales:  $5 per ticket/per person 
Tickets for Thursday evening are limited and will only be sold as supplies last.  Tickets will be sold in one-hour increments; i.e. 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, etc.  You must enter the line within the 45 minute time slot printed on your ticket.  If you miss your time slot, you will not be permitted to enter so please plan to arrive early.  Thursday tickets are only valid on Thursday.  All participants must have a ticket to enter. 
Food Truck:  Dough Daddy's
 
Tickets go on sale as follows: 
 
Avon Lake Residents (online only) – Monday, September 16 at 9:00 am at www.avonlakerec.com.   
 
Non-Residents – (online only) - Monday, September 23 at 9:00 am at www.avonlakerec.com.   
 
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! BASEMENT OF TERROR TICKETS PURCHASED AFTER 11:59PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 WILL BE AT WILL CALL AT THE LIBRARY OCTOBER 10.

Please note, you must have an account set up in advance with avonlakerec.com prior to your purchase. 
 
Tickets are limited to 10 tickets per household.  Purchases over 10 tickets per household will be cancelled and refunded.


Saturday, October 12
 
BOO BY THE WOODS FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 12 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Avon Lake Public Library and the Lorain County Metroparks Kopf Reservation.   

Event Schedule (subject to change):
 
4:00 pm – Event begins and food trucks are open! FREE activities include: DJ, inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin decorating, hay maze, Trunk or Treat, Back to the Wild and character meet and greets with Ghostbusters, superheroes and princesses.  Food trucks include: Telos Hot Dog/Lemonade, Frankie B's, Kona Ice, Dough Daddy Doughnuts and Kountry Krunchins.
 
FAMILY TRAIL (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm):  $5 per ticket/per person
Guests with a Family Trail ticket will be able to walk a Not-So-Spooky trail through the woods with cool characters and scenes while it is still daylight.  All participants must have a Family Trail ticket to enter.  Children 2 and under are FREE with the paid admission of an adult.  Ticket holders may enter the trail anytime between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.  No entry after 5:00 pm.  The Trail will be cleared at 5:30 pm.       

HAUNTED TRAIL (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm): $10 per ticket/per person 
If you dare, enter the Haunted Trail featuring spooky tales as it winds through the Kopf Reservation woods.  All participants must have a Haunted Trail ticket to enter.  Children 2 and under are FREE with the paid admission of an adult.       
 
BASEMENT OF TERROR (6:00 pm to 8:45 pm): Must purchase a Haunted Trail ticket to enter
Things get even scarier with the Basement of Terror located inside the Avon Lake Public Library.  The Basement of Terror will provide those daring enough to enter the Library on a Saturday night and walk through the indoor mazes with high intensity scares and an extreme fear factor with lots of jump scares.  The Basement of Terror is geared towards older children, teens, and adults. 

All participants must have a Haunted Trail ticket to enter.  Ticket holders are permitted to enter the Basement one time anytime between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm.  You must be in line for the basement by 8:30pm. 

 
FAMILY TRAIL & HAUNTED TRAIL TICKET SALES:
 
Tickets for Saturday are limited and will only be sold as supplies last.  Tickets are sold in 15-minute increments.  Please enter the trail queue at the beginning of your time slot.  For example, if you purchase a 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm ticket, please enter the line at 6:00 pm. If you miss your time slot, you will not be permitted to enter the trail, so please plan to arrive early.  To accommodate the trail size and give families the best view of the scenes, ticket-holding guests may be asked to walk in smaller groups within their time slot.  Saturday tickets are only valid on Saturday. 
 
Tickets go on sale as follows: 
 
Avon Lake Residents (online only) – Monday, September 16 at 9:00 am at www.avonlakerec.com.
* Please note, you must have an account set up in advance with avonlakerec.com prior to your purchase.
* Tickets are limited to 10 tickets per household.  Purchases over 10 tickets per household will be cancelled and refunded.


Did tickets for the Haunted Trail and Basement of Terror sell out before you had a chance to purchase?  There are still plenty of FREE family-friendly activities at the festival at the library and in the library parking lot to enjoy without a ticket to the trail or basement.

Parking:
Parking is NOT available at Avon Lake Public Library.  Please use the Avon Lake High School North Lot, or Erieview Elementary School. Police will be available for assistance crossing Electric Blvd.  Limited handicapped parking is available at the library's west entrance, check with the police officer at the West entrance.
 
Weather Policy:
This event is rain or shine.  If severe weather occurs and the wooded trail is deemed unsafe, it may be closed early, and no refunds will be given as indoor activities will still be available.  In the rare event that the entire Boo by the Woods event is cancelled, credits will be given to your MyRec account with Avon Lake Parks & Recreation. 

CheckAvonLakeRec on Facebook for updates.

THANK YOU to our sponsors:
Exclusive Title Sponsor: Kopf Builders
Activity Sponsors:
Two Acitivities
 - Hinkley Lighting
 - The Team Shop
One Activity
 - Miss Kristin's Dance Studio
 - Northern HammerWorks

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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