It’s spooky season in Wheeling, and there’s no shortage of family-friendly Halloween events to get your little goblins and ghouls excited! Whether you’re hunting for treats at trunk or treats, solving a spooky scavenger hunt, or enjoying the animals at Boo at the Zoo, there’s something for everyone. From decorated cars brimming with candy to fun community celebrations, Wheeling is packed with exciting activities for kids and families this Halloween season. Check out these events happening around town!
Treated Tours at Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
- Dates: October 18-20, 2024
- Time:
- Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum, 144 Kruger St, Wheeling, WV
Put your detective skills to the test with a unique Halloween-themed scavenger hunt! This non-scary, indoor event is perfect for all ages. Adults wearing a costume will win a prize! Everyone gets in for just $7.50 — don’t miss this fun, affordable way to celebrate Halloween.
Elm Grove Elementary School Trunk or Treat
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Elm Grove Elementary School, Wheeling, WV
Enjoy decorated trunks, treats, and community activities at Elm Grove Elementary! This is the perfect way to kick off the Halloween season in a fun, safe environment.
Linsly Trunk or Treat
- Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Linsly School, Wheeling, WV
A fun evening for the whole family! Bring the kids for candy, costumes, and lots of spooky fun at Linsly.
Newbridge Academy Trunk or Treat at Wheeling Park
- Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Wheeling Park, 1801 National Rd, Wheeling, WV
Join the fun at Wheeling Park with Newbridge Academy’s Trunk or Treat! Decorated vehicles, treats, and lots of community spirit await you.
Wheeling University Athletic Department Trunk or Treat
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: Wheeling University, Wheeling, WV
Join Wheeling University for their first-ever Trunk or Treat before the volleyball team hosts a tri-match against Glenville State and Ohio Dominican. Enjoy trick-or-treating before cheering on the Cardinals!
Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree & Screening of Hocus Pocus 2
- Date: Saturday, October 28, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Garden Park, Warwood, WV
Get in the Halloween mood with a Trunk-or-Treat trail, games, and a screening of Hocus Pocus 2! The Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree is the perfect Halloween night out for the family.
Trunk or Treat
- Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: 125 Kruger St, Wheeling, WV
Wrap up your trunk or treat fun with this great event on Kruger Street! Safe, fun, and full of candy for the little ones.
Boo at the Zoo
- Dates: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October
- Time:
- Fridays: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Oglebay Good Zoo, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV
Don’t miss the beloved Boo at the Zoo! Stroll through treat stations, show off your costumes, and enjoy the spooky (but not too spooky!) fun at Oglebay Good Zoo. Admission is $15.11 for adults and $10.99 for kids aged 3-12. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween while supporting the zoo’s animals!
No matter which event you attend, Wheeling is full of festive Halloween fun for all ages! Whether you’re trick-or-treating, solving a spooky scavenger hunt, or enjoying a night at the zoo, we hope you have a fang-tastic time celebrating with your family this October! So grab your costumes and your candy bags, and enjoy these spooktacular events!
