WHAT: Fall Open House (Shopping Spree)
WHERE: Downtown Elyria Businesses
WHEN: Saturday, October 17th from 12-4 PM
Celebrate the season and explore Downtown Elyria at ECP’s Fall Open House on Saturday, October 17th from 12–4 PM. Pick up a passport and swag bag at Pioneer Plaza (Rain Location: Elyria Arts Council) then visit participating shops and locations throughout downtown to collect stamps, discover special promotions, connect with local businesses and trick-or-treat.
What to Expect:
- Shop & Explore – Start at the Pioneer Plaza (Rain Location: Elyria Arts Council), then continue to downtown storefronts.
- Snacks & Eats – Try local restaurants or the Soulful Hibachi Food Truck on site!
- Promotions & Treats – Collect stamps and discover specials along the way.
- Costume Contest – Compete and win a prize for best costume! (Judging begins at 3PM at ECP table)
- Trick-or-Treating – Visit a number of participating businesses to trick-or-treat.
How It Works:
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Pick up your passport & swag bag at the ECP table in Pioneer Plaza (Rain Location: Elyria Arts Council). You will receive one raffle ticket for participating.
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Visit at least 10 stops to collect stamps. Spend $5 at any location to get an extra raffle ticket.
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Return your completed passport to the ECP table for 10 extra entries into the raffle prize drawing!
Participating Locations:
- Aberash Designs
- Annie’s Embroidery
- AXS Performance
- Carly’s Ceramics
- Elyria Arts Council
- Elyria Public Library
- Hope Community Church/First United Methodist Church
- Kaplan’s Furniture
- Metro by T-Mobile
- New to You Resale Shop
- Shoppes on Broad
- Venue Church
RAFFLE PRIZES:
- Custom Elyria Together Mural Blanket – Courtesy of Busch Funeral Homes
- Fall Gift Basket – Courtesy of Wesleyan Village
- Gift Cards
Costume Contest:
- Judging Begins at 3pm at the ECP Table in Pioneer Plaza (or in the case of rain: Elyria Arts Council)
- Age Categories: Newborn–5 years; 6–14 years; 15+ years, including adults
- One winner in each age group will receive a prize!
Spend the afternoon downtown supporting Elyria’s small businesses and enjoying everything the season has to offer.