Boo By The Woods
BOO BY THE WOODS 2025
Thursday, October 9 & Saturday, October 11
Location: Avon Lake Public Library & Lorain County Metroparks Kopf Reservation
Presented by: The City of Avon Lake, Avon Lake Recreation Department & Avon Lake Public Library
Exclusive Title Sponsor: Kopf Builders
Family Trail Sponsor: Eyring Movers
Library of Terror Sponsor: Northern Hammerworks
Activity Sponsors: Hinkley (2), Plas Family Dental, Miss Kristin's
NEW THIS YEAR – Digital Tickets!
All tickets for the Boo by the Woods Family Trail, Trail of Haunted Tales, and Library of Terror are now digital through Eventbrite for fast and easy purchase.
- Buy tickets using our Eventbrite link to bookmark (trail ticket sales open Sept. 17): BOO TICKETS
- Bring a printed ticket or store it in your phone’s digital wallet
- Our team will scan one ticket per person for entry to the trail
TICKETS AVAILABLE: Thursday, October 9 – The Library of Terror
6:00–9:00 PM | $8 per person | Online sales only
Dare to enter the Library of Terror — a high-intensity, jump-scare maze inside the Avon Lake Public Library, perfect for older kids, teens, and adults.
- Tickets sold in 45 minute increments (6 PM – 6:45 PM, etc.)
- Enter the line within your ticket time
- Tickets are limited to 10 per household
- Tickets on sale Wednesday, September 17 at 9 AM
- Recommended for kids 12 and older
Food Truck: My Mini Me Donuts
Saturday, October 11 – Boo by the Woods Festival
4:00–9:00 PM | Avon Lake Public Library & Kopf Reservation
FREE Activities (No Ticket Required) – DJ, inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin decorating, hay maze, trunk or treat, stilt walkers, Bubble Lady, Back to the Wild animals, Jurassic Park, dinos, character meet & greets with Ghostbusters, Star Wars, and princesses.
Food Trucks: Cheesy Dave's, Frankie B's, Cafe Melissa, CLE Cotton Candy, My Mini Me Donuts, Emilie's Coffee, Kountry Krunchins
SOLD OUT - FAMILY TRAIL – $6 per person
4:00–5:00 PM (Daylight, Not-So-Spooky)
- Choose 4:00 PM or 4:30 PM entry time
- Children 2 & under free with adult ticket
- Trail cleared at 5:30 PM
SOLD OUT - HAUNTED TRAIL – $15 per person
6:00–8:45 PM (Spooky, PG-13 rated scares)
- Tickets sold in 15-minute increments
- Arrive before the start of your time slot
- Children 2 & under free with adult ticket
SOLD OUT - SATURDAY’S LIBRARY OF TERROR
6:00–8:45 PM (One entry included with Haunted Trail ticket)
- Enter the basement maze any time before 8:30 PM
- High-intensity scares, best for older kids, teens & adults
Ticket Info for Saturday
- Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 17 at 9 AM for Avon Lake residents
- Limit: 10 tickets per household
- If Haunted Trail & Library tickets sell out, free festival activities are still available
Parking
No parking at the Library on Saturday. Use Avon Lake High School North Lot or Erieview Elementary. Police will assist crossing Electric Blvd. Limited handicap parking at the Library’s west entrance.
Weather
Rain or shine! Trails may close for severe weather, but indoor activities will remain open (no refunds).
Mark your calendar, gather your ghouls, and get ready for a frightfully fun night in the woods!
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