Good morning, Medina County! 👋

Halloween is almost here, and things are getting a little spooky around the county! 🎃

Witches are taking over downtown Medina, pumpkins are lighting up the Square, and there are plenty of opportunities to squeeze in some fall fun before October disappears.

This week, we've also got a brand-new addition to downtown Medina, a heartwarming story about neighbors coming together, a few local spots worth checking out, and some weekend adventures that won't break the bank.

So grab your coffee (pumpkin spice or reg), start planning your weekend, and leave the digging to us.

We found the good stuff so you don't have to. ☕🐝

IN TODAY'S SCOOP

🎃 Pumpkins light up Medina’s Public Square
🧙‍♀️ Witches take over downtown Medina
❤️ Brunswick rallies around neighbors battling cancer
🎭 A new theater opens in downtown Medina

Downtown Medina is about to get a serious pumpkin glow-up! 🎃✨

This weekend, the Great America 250 Pumpkin Salute is bringing carved pumpkins, creative displays, and a little friendly competition to Medina's historic Public Square.

Expect pumpkins showing off everything from spooky faces to patriotic designs, with awards for the funniest, scariest, and most creative entries.

Be sure to carve out some time from your schedule. :)

📍 Where: Medina Public Square
📅 When: Saturday, October 24, from 6:00-9:00 PM
💰 Admission: FREE to attend

🐝 THE SCOOP: Grab a hot chocolate, take a stroll around the Square, and check out the pumpkin creations. It's a great excuse to get downtown and enjoy a little Halloween magic, while also supporting our local businesses!

Looking for a cozy fall dinner spot? 🍂

Tucked inside a historic Medina mansion, The Corkscrew Saloon is one of those places that feels like a special occasion, even when it's just a regular Friday night.

With its unique atmosphere, inviting dining rooms, and creative menu, it's a great excuse to ditch the usual dinner routine.

And here's something worth knowing: Corkscrew is offering its seasonal clambake through October 30! 🦪

📍 The Corkscrew Saloon — Medina
🍽️ Fall feature: Seasonal clambake (reservations required)
🔗 Website: https://thecorkscrewsaloon.com/

🐝 THE SCOOP: The Butternut Squash Ravioli is amazing!! View the full menu.

Got the costumes ready? Here's another excuse to put them to good use! We know they aren’t getting any cheaper - so get that cost per wear as low as you can!

This Sunday, Market 42 in Brunswick is hosting its second Trunk-or-Treat, with market vendors and local businesses handing out candy to all the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses.

It's a fun way to get the kids out of the house, enjoy some Halloween festivities, and check out a local market while you're there.

📍 Where: Market 42, 2099 Pearl Road, Brunswick
📅 When: Sunday, October 25 | Noon–3 PM
🍬 What: Trunk-or-treating with local vendors and businesses

🐝 THE SCOOP: Break out those Halloween costumes a few days early and bring the candy buckets! It's a sweet way to spend part of your Sunday without planning a big outing.

Event Details.

This weekend is your last chance to experience Boo at the Zoo at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!

The zoo transforms into a family-friendly Halloween adventure filled with glowing decorations, trick-or-treat stations, costumed characters, magical entertainment, and plenty of spooky surprises along the way.

And yes, you can still enjoy the zoo while getting into the Halloween spirit! Have you seen the new Primate Forest?! So cool.

📍 Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
📅 When: Through Sunday, October 25 | 5–9 PM
🎟️ Cost: Ticketed event — advance purchase recommended
🚗 Drive: Approximately 40–50 minutes from Medina

🐝 THE SCOOP: This is a great option for families who want something a little bigger than the neighborhood trunk-or-treat. Dress the kids in their costumes, bring the candy bags, and make an evening of it!

🔗 Details & Tickets: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/program-events/zoo-events

Sometimes the best stories aren't about what's new or what's happening. They're about people showing up for each other. ❤️

This Saturday, the ZiggyStrong Community Walk is bringing neighbors together at Brunswick Lake to support three local individuals battling cancer.

It's a chance for friends, families, and community members to rally around people facing some of life's toughest challenges and remind them they're not facing them alone.

📍 Where: Brunswick Lake, Brunswick
📅 When: Saturday, October 24

🐝 THE SCOOP: This is the Medina County we love highlighting. Neighbors helping neighbors, a community coming together, and a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. ❤️

The best things happening around Medina County this weekend.

🍬 Trick-or-Treat in the Warehouse
📍 The Common Ground, 220 N. State Road, Medina | 5–9 PM
Explore the warehouse, collect candy from local shops, and show off your costume for a chance to win prizes. A fun Halloween outing for the whole family! Details.

🎳 Boo & Bowl Halloween Party
📍 T & M Lanes, 1480 Pearl Road, Brunswick | 6–8 PM
Halloween fun for kids 12 and under, featuring games, crafts, candy, and a costume contest with prizes. Details.

🛍️ Witches Weekend at The Common Ground
📍 220 N. State Road, Medina | 10 AM–4 PM
Browse local makers, grab something tasty, and enjoy a weekend of witchy fun. Pickleback's will have themed cocktails for the grown-ups! Details.

🎃 Great America 250 Pumpkin Salute
📍 Medina Public Square | 6–9 PM
Watch downtown Medina glow with carved pumpkins! Enjoy a hay maze, costume contests, games, music, food trucks, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Pumpkin lighting begins at 6 PM. Details.

🍬 Hinckley Halloween
📍 Hinckley Preparatory Academy & Downtown Hinckley | 4–6 PM
Grab the costumes and candy buckets! Local businesses and organizations will be handing out treats along downtown Hinckley's sidewalks for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration. Details.

🛍️ Witches Weekend Continues
📍 The Common Ground, Medina | 11 AM–3 PM
One more chance to browse local vendors, enjoy seasonal treats, and explore the warehouse. Details.

🚂 Liverpool Depot Museum Open House
📍 6615 Center Road, Valley City | 1–4 PM
Step inside a restored 1895 train depot, explore local history, and check out vintage railroad equipment. Details.

🍬 Market 42 Trunk-or-Treat
📍 2099 Pearl Road, Brunswick | Noon–3 PM
Bring the kids in costume for a little early Halloween fun with local vendors and businesses handing out treats! Details.

A few more things worth knowing around Medina County!

🧙‍♀️ Witches Take Over Medina TONIGHT! — Main Street Medina's Witches Night Out brings shopping, spooky fun, and the famous Witches Dance to downtown Medina. Thursday, October 22 | 5–8:30 PM, with the dance at 8 PM.

🍬 More Halloween Fun in Brunswick! — Medina Sweet Street brings trick-or-treating to the Walmart on Pearl Road this Sunday, October 25. Listed hours are 12:30–3 PM for free admission, with an optional paid early-entry period.

🎃 Halloween Is Almost Here! — Most Medina County communities will hold neighborhood trick-or-treating Saturday, October 31, from 6–8 PM. Some communities have different hours, so check your local schedule!

❤️ Brunswick Is Walking for a Cause — The ZiggyStrong community walk at Brunswick Lake on Saturday, October 24, will bring neighbors together to support three local individuals battling cancer. Check event details before attending.

📬 Know Something We Don't? — A new business, upcoming event, or feel-good story happening in your corner of Medina County? Send us a tip at [email protected]. We'd love to hear about it!

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Thanks for hanging out with us. We’ll be back next Thursday with more of what’s good around Medina County.

Have a great weekend,

Ryan
Medina County Scoop