Family events in Lorain County, OH

Presented by Lorain County Veterans Services, this second annual car show returns to Lorain County Community College with a new Biker Alley alongside the main showcase. Attendees can look forward to classic cars, custom builds, motorcycles, and community vendors, all presented in support of local veterans. Admission is free. Businesses interested in getting involved can explore sponsorship opportunities to highlight their services while supporting veterans. Registration information, vendor specifics, and further updates will be shared as they become available.

Enjoy an annual Trunk or Treat that brings the community together for a free, family-friendly outing. Explore decorated vehicle trunks, get your face painted, make crafts, play games, and gather candy. Costumes are welcome but not required. Remember to bring a bag for your treats.

Celebrate Halloween at Gym Skills with a festive mix of costumes, trick or treating from decorated car trunks, open gym time, gymnastics, games, crafts, music, pizza, and plenty of spooky fun. The first portion welcomes all ages, invites costumes for trunk or treat, and then opens the floor for free play in the gym. Pricing for this segment is $15 per child with a $12 sibling rate, and children under 5 must participate with a parent or guardian. A later kids-only session is designed for ages 5 and up and features gymnastics and active play, spooky games and group activities, arts and crafts, music, and pizza with a drink. Drop-off is allowed for ages 5 and older, and the price is $35 per child with a $25 sibling rate. Children 5 and up can enjoy both portions for a combined option at $40 per child with a $30 sibling rate, creating a full evening of trick or treating, gymnastics, games, friends, food, and Halloween excitement. Families who provide a decorated trunk receive complimentary trunk or treat admission for their children. Capacity is limited. Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance are eligible for a refund or credit, and those made less than 24 hours before the event are not.

Open to all ages, this family bingo fundraiser supports the hiring of four American Sign Language interpreters for Mighty Goliath Productions’ sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. There will be 13 rounds of play, each offering a prize, and bingo books will be available at the door for $10. Concessions will be offered throughout the event, and attendees can try their luck with raffle baskets. Both cash and card payments will be accepted.

Capture fresh family portraits surrounded by the season’s colors at Mill Hollow in Vermilion. Each $100 session lasts 20 minutes and includes a private online gallery and a $50 print credit. Explore new wall art options to display your images at home, along with plenty of designs for this year’s Christmas cards. Several appointment times are still available.

A casual chess meet-up at Amherst Public Library offers relaxed over-the-board games and conversation. The Amherst Chess Players Society welcomes participants of any age and experience level through recurring in-person gatherings, an online community, and talks focused on strategy. The atmosphere centers on fair competition, mutual respect, and genuine connection.