About this Event
KidsLinked Licking County Fall Festival & TreatFest presented by
📅 Sunday, October 18th, 2026 1PM–4PM
📍Canal Market District (36 E Canal St, Newark, OH 43055)
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Join us for the 8th Annual Licking County Fall Festival & TreatFest!
A FREE family event packed with pumpkins, costume contest, trick-or-treating and tons of fun activities! Kick off the event with the Hayrides, Bounce Park, Carnival Games, Character Meet & Great, Petting Zoo & more! Register early! This event will sell out fast!
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Featured Activities:
- 1st 200 GET A FREE PUMPKIN – Fun contest to win either a small or medium pumpkin!
- 1st 200 FREE TIMBITS from Tim Hortons!
- COSTUME CONTEST – Dress up in your favorite costume to win prizes!
- TRICK -OR-TREATING – Lots of treats & fun!
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT with BINGO and PIKACHU! (Character Key Chain, Cupcake & Special Sticker 1st 500 & special picture area!)
- FUN ZONE: Bounce Houses Area | Bubble House | Tunnel Zone | Fort Zone | Mini Golf – Register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
- FALL FUN: Hay Ride | Petting Zoo | Pony Rides ($6 per ride) | Register Fun for the whole family!
- CARNIVAL GAMES – Get Activity Tickets – 8 Carnival Games & 3 Electric Prize Games - WIN Great Prizes Games! - So much fun!
- FUN ACTIVITIES: Balloon Artist | Face Painting | & More
- STAGE CONTESTS – Price is Right Game Show, limbo contest, hula hoop contest – win prizes
- Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, family resources!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor People’s Bank Newark
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🚚 Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor?
Send email to [email protected]
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Event Registration Opportunities!
Event is Outdoors under a huge, covered paviion. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!
Registration Options (Pick ONE ONLY – Space Limited)
Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register":
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- Early Entry (1PM - 4PM)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) – Must get by 2PM
- DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES
- FUN Pass – Includes:
⮞ Special Activities: Stage Contest – COSTUME CONTEST (2:15PM Main Stage) Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (2:35 Main Stage), Price is Right Game Show (2:45PM Main Stage)
⮞ Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, blow pops or bubble gum!)
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- General Entry (2PM - 4PM)
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY $10 (Limit 100 - $20 Value) – PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Early Entry (1PM–4PM)
- 1 FREE PUMPKIN – Pick Coin to Win Medium or Small Pumpkin
- BOUNCE PARK ZONE WRISTBAND: Good for Bounce Park (Frankestein Bounce/Obstacle Course, Giant Slide, and more!), Tunnel Zone and Fort Zone (All Day)
- 5 ACTIVITY TICKETS: Used for: CARNIVAL PRIZE GAMES: Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Basketball Game, Frog Flipper, Balloon Darts and Duck Hunt Game, ELECTRIC GAMES: Claw Game and Spinner Game – all are 1-2 tickets FALL FUN & ACTIVITIES: Hayride, Barrel Train, and Mini Golf Course - 1 Ticket per item
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family - Must get by Noon)
(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $17 (Limit 40 - $30 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Includes ALL items in Everything Pass (see above)
- 1 FREE ENTRY - BINGO and PIKACHU Character Meet & Treat EARLY Visit (1PM - 1:30PM): Plus, Bluey & Friends or Pokemon Keychain, sticker and Bluey Mini Cupcake!)
⮞ Character Mystery Box (Pick 1 box): (Many Styles - See options):
⮞ Bubble Wand or Fun Toy: (Many Items - See options):
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ADD-ON FUN ITEMS
(1) Character Meet & Treat with BINGO and PIKACHU (Anytime 1:30PM or Later):
⮞ $4 online / $5 at event
⮞ Includes visit with Bluey & Friends or Pokemon key chain, sticker & Bluey Mini Cupcake plus special picture opportunity!
(2) Unlimited Bounce Park Pass
⮞ $5 online / $7 at event
⮞ Includes Bounce Items (Frankestein Bounce/Obstacle Course, Bubble House, and more!), Tunnel Zone & Fort Zone!
(3) Carnival / Activity Tickets
⮞ 3 for $6 online (games 1–2 tickets each) / $7 at event
- Carnival & Prize Games: Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Basketball Game, Frog Flipper, Balloon Darts, Duck Hunt Game, and Electronic Prize Games: Claw Game and Spinner Game – all are 1-2 ticket FALL FUN 1 round of Minion mini golf
- FALL FUN & ACTIVITIES: Hayride and Minion Frankstein Golf Course - 1 Ticket per item
(4) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($4 / $6 at event) Many Styles - See options:
(5) Bubble Wand or Fun Item! ($7 online / $9 at event) SEE OPTIONS:
(6) Holiday Light Up Knitted Hat ($8) - Great Gifts!
- SEE 24 DIFFERENT DESIGNS
(7) Holiday Snowflake Gloves ($4)
- SEE 4 DIFFERENT STYLES HERE
(8) Holiday Warm Socks ($4)
- SEE 5 DIFFERENT STYLES HERE
** Individual items above are subject to availability
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What’s in the VIP* Bag?
- Free 10-pack Timbit’s from Tim Horton’s
- Kids Meal Coupons
- Special discounts to various fun activities!
- Plus, more surprises!
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💥Refer-a-Friend Bonus💥
We are offering a “Refer-a-Friend” bonus. TOP 5 people who refers the most attendees will receive 50 Activity Tickets good for the event. We will award the winner at check-in!
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Event Schedule Highlights:
- 1PM: DIAMOND, EVERYTHING & ULTIMATE PASS - EARLY ENTRY OPENS!
- 1:05PM: Bounce Park / Carnival Games / Barrel Train / Rides Open!
- 1:05PM: Bingo Meet & Treat Starts
- 1:50PM: Magic of Jason Woyce Performance (Main Stage – Outside)
- 2PM: GOLD PASS - ENTRY OPENS
- 2:00PM: PIKACHU Meet & Treat Starts
- 2:15PM: Costume Contest (Main Stage – Outside)
- 2:30PM: Limbo or Hula Hoop Contest (Main Stage – Outside)
- 2:45PM: Price is Right Game Show - Win Prizes! (Main Stage – Outside)
- 3:00PM: Bingo Meet & Treat Starts
- 3:05PM: Magic of Jason Woyce Performance (Main Stage – Outside)
- 4:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for Coming!
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Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the Fall!
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How to Join the Fun:
- Click "Register" online.
- Choose your admission level + any add-ons.
- Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name).
- Head to the KidsLinked Booth (Behind the school – look for the GIANT inflatable gorilla!).
- Let the fun begin!
Event venue & nearby stays
Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, United States
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