7 Cleveland Halloween events for kids and adults
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You don't have to wait until Tuesday to celebrate Halloween.
Why it matters: This weekend is loaded with fun costume parties, performances, bar crawls, and trick-or-treating for kids in Northeast Ohio.
What's happening: We picked seven of the many events worth checking out:
Details: The 20-something crowd will be in full monster-mash mode at the clubs lining West 6th Street, including Ivy, Velvet Dog, Rumor, and Barley House.
When: 6pm-11pm Friday and Saturday.
Cost: Tickets start at $30.
Details: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's weekend-long Halloween celebration features 20 trick-or-treat stations, a dance party, costumed characters, train rides, and more.
When: 10am to 3pm Friday through Sunday.
Cost: Tickets are $9.
Details: The Greater Cleveland Aquarium gets in on the holiday action with a celebration that includes Halloween decor, face painting, and underwater jack-o-lanterns.
When: 5pm-8pm Thursday through Monday.
Cost: Tickets are $19.95 for adults and $15.95 for kids.
Details: The horror-themed heavy metal band timed its 30th anniversary and hometown celebration at the Agora perfectly.
When: 7pm Saturday.
Cost: Tickets are available for $99.
Details: Three actors play 40 characters as Van Helsing tells the "true" tale of the most famous vampire of all time.
When: Showtimes vary from Friday through Nov. 5.
Cost: Tickets start at $20.
🥞 "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" Drag Brunch
Details: Bottlehouse in Lakewood hosts a drag brunch with lip-syncing and dance moves centered around the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" franchise.
When: 10am Sunday.
Cost: Tickets start at $12.
Details: The Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra dresses in Halloween costumes at Mandel Concert Hall while performing chilling selections such as the "Imperial March" from "Star Wars."
When: 2pm Sunday.
Cost: Tickets start at $18.