Name: Not So Haunted House- Free Event open to the public
Start: 2025-10-18T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-18T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Austintown Plaza, Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, USA

Not So Haunted House- Free Event open to the public

Gateways to Better Living Presents: Not So Haunted House – A Fun Inclusive Sensory-Friendly Halloween Event
AUSTINTOWN OH – Gateways to Better Living invites the entire community to our Not So Haunted House a free sensory-friendly Halloween experience designed for children and adults of all ages and abilities. This event celebrates community inclusion by bringing together people with unique needs and families from across the community to enjoy Halloween in a fun welcoming environment.
Location: Austintown Plaza – Old Casals Building (next to the Post Office)
Date/Time:
·        Schools & Providers: Friday October 17 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
·        Open to the Public: Saturday October 18 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The event features interactive stations walk-through adventures and tons of candy and goodies including:
·        🌊 Luminous Lagoon – a walk-through undersea adventure (sight & sound)
·        ⛏️ Minecraft Mystic Island – build life-size Creepers and Zombies (sight & touch)
·        🍪 Monster Munch – toss creatures into the monster’s mouth (touch)
·        🎁 What’s in the Box? – mystery guessing game (touch)
·        🧪 Hocus Pocus Potion – create a magical disappearing drink (taste)
·        🎃 Pumpkin Plinko – win prizes as chips clink and drop (touch & sound)
·        🌌 Galaxy Goo – make scented slime to take home (touch & smell)
·        🚪 Practice Trick-or-Treat Door – try trick-or-treating in a supportive inclusive environment. Special Trick-or-Treat Cards will be provided for children who may find traditional trick-or-treating challenging.
Costumes are encouraged (fun and friendly not scary).
Thanks to the generous support of Austintown Plaza IPS and ECMSI this exciting event is offered completely free of charge. It’s a unique opportunity to celebrate Halloween together enjoy interactive activities and experience the benefits of sensory-friendly events—all while having a blast!
For more information please contact:
Kristie Murphy
Community Engagement Director
Gateways to Better Living Inc.
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 330-792-2854 ext 238 or 330-565-9411