Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeastern Indiana
October is a great month with so many fun things to do. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, concert or fall festival! See our list of over 150 local events listed by region and then by date.
CINCINNATI, OHIO EVENTS
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society Oktoberfest (WEST)
Through October 2, 2022
4290 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Beer, food and live performances
Hamilton (CENTRAL)
Through October 2, 2022
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Hip hop and broadway
Tchaikovsky & Rouse: Final Symphonies. (CENTRAL)
Through October 2, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Candlelight: From Bach to the Beatles (CENTRAL)
Through October 6, 2022
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm St.,Cincinnati, Ohio
Multi-sensory musical experience
My Way: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra (WEST)
Through October 9, 2022
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Center at 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Sweat (CENTRAL)
Through October 9, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Ohio at 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Explosive drama!
The Science of Color: Prismatica (CENTRAL)
Through October 16, 2022
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Interactive art experience with many colors
Jackson Family Farm – Fall on the Farm Festival (NORTH)
Through October 23, 2022 (weekends)
6760 West Alexandria Road, Middletown, Ohio
Fall on the Farm: farm animals, corn barn, hay tower, hayride, pumpkin launcher and more
Murder on the Orient Express (CENTRAL)
Through October 23, 2022
Aronoff Center at 640 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Production by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Halloween Haunt (NORTH)
Through October 29, 2022
Kings Island in Mason
6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio
Scare zones include a backwoods bayou, cemetery drive, freak street and nightmare alley
Fall Festival (EAST)
Through October 30, 2022 (Weekends)
Burger Farm and Garden Center at 7849 Main Street, Newtown, Ohio
Animated pumpkin land, puppet show, farm animals, pony rides, carnival rides and more
Fall on the Farm at Blooms & Berries Farm Market (EAST)
Through October 30, 2022
9669 South SR 48, Loveland, Ohio
Fall on the Farm Fall Festival: Hayrides, corn maze, farm animal and more. Online reservations required
Niederman Family Fun and Pumpkin Patch (NORTH)
Through October 30, 2022 (Thursday – Sunday)
4972 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Hamilton, Ohio
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, kids play area and more!
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Ohio Renaissance Festival (NORTH)
Through October 30, 2022 (Weekends)
10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio
Eat, drink, enjoy everything renaissance
Schappacher Farms (NORTH)
Through October 30, 2022 (weekends)
3068 W SR 73, Wilmington, Ohio
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, face painting
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town (EAST)
Through November 5, 2022
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio
19th century town and haunted trail
Apple Butter Festival (NORTH)
October 1–2, 2022
Hueston Woods State Park, Oxford, Ohio
Experience 19th century farm life
Carmel Apple Festival (NORTH)
October 1, 2022
Hidden Valley Orchards at 5474 N. State Route 48, Lebanon, Ohio
Cincinnati Jazz & BBQ Festival (EAST)
October 1, 2022 (unconfirmed)
Madison Road in Madisonville, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food and jazz
DORA Oktoberfest (EAST)
October 1, 2022
Downtown Historic Montgomery at corner of Montgomery Rd. and Cooper Rd. (Montgomery) Cincinnati, Ohio
Fall Bird Walk (EAST)
October 1, 2022
W.M. Johnson Hills Park at 7950 Bridle Rd., (Anderson Twp.), Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring binoculars
Festivals of Evanston (EAST)
October 1, 2022
Owls Nest Park at 3326 Trimble Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concerts
Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (WEST)
October 1–2, 2022
Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, Ohio
Live music, hayrides, food trucks, sunflower maze and more
The Great Dubois (NORTH)
October 1, 2022
Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
High-energy circus show
Harvest Fest (NORTH)
October 1, 2022
Garver Family Farm at 6716 Hamilton Lebanon Rd., Middletown, Ohio
Hayrides, food trucks, music, activities for kids and pumpkins
KidFest (EAST)
October 1, 2022
Nisbet Park at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Games and giveaways
Lakota Arts and Crafts Show (NORTH)
October 1–2, 2022
Lakota West High School at 8940Union Centre Blvd., West Chester, Ohio
198 indoor booths!
The Market (EAST)
October 1, 2022 (+Dec 3)
Medpace at 5375 Medpace Way (Madisonville), Cincinnati, Ohio
Fresh produce, food, shopping
Nauticrawl (CENTRAL)
October 1, 2022
Somerset at 139 E. McMicken Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Visit various “ports” in Over-the-Rhine
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
October 1, 9, 15, 22 and 29, 2022 (weekly tours through Dec 3, 2022)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Serenity Jam (EAST)
October 1, 2022
Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live bands all day, food, drinks
Signature Over-the-Rhine Tour (CENTRAL)
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022 (+Nov 5/19, Dec 3)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour starting at Findlay Market to Washington Park to Music Hall; Enjoy lunch from 4 restaurants and a glass of beer or wine
Swinefest (NORTH)
October 1, 2022
Swine City Brewing at 4614 Industry Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Live music, bbq and limited beer releases
Wyoming Fall Festival (WEST)
October 1, 2022
Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, Ohio
Entertainment near the gazebo the Village Green Park; food and fun!
Hyde Park Art Show (EAST)
October 2, 2022
Hyde Park Square, Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
55-year tradition! Admire and purchase art
North Star Festival (CENTRAL)
October 2, 2022
Findlay Street between Race and McMicken, Cincinnati, Ohio
Local artisans
Weekend Walkabout (WEST)
October 2, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Walking tour
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen (CENTRAL)
October 5–11, 2022
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Music of Queen under the glow of candlelight
Public Tram Tour (WEST)
October 5, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Sauerkraut Festival (NORTH)
October 6–9, 2022
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Everything made of sauerkraut!
Children of the Corn Maze: In Search of The Greenville Ghost (CENTRAL)
October 7–29, 2022
Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
First Friday (NORTH)
October 7, 2022
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Tour of Italy. Art, music and food!
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Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
October 7 and 21, 2022 (+Nov 11, Dec 9)
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
Kaleidoscope (CENTRAL)
October 7, 2022
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert benefitting Cincinnati Children’s Hosptial
Main Street Pumpkin Crawl (NORTH)
October 7–9, 2022
Main St., Hamilton, Ohio
Pumpkin-themed shopping, food and drinks!
Operation Pumpkin (NORTH)
October 7–9, 2022
High Street, Hamilton, Ohio
Vendors, pumpkin weigh offs, pet parade and more
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Barktoberfest (NORTH)
October 8, 2022
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
October 8, 2022 (+Dec)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Comboni Missionaries Taste of Mission (EAST)
October 8, 2022
1318 Nagel Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio (Anderson Twp.)
Entertainment, food, beer/wine tastings, kids area
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical (CENTRAL)
October 8–16, 2022
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Versions of classic Disney tales
Great Pumpkin Fest (WEST)
October 8, 2022
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester, Ohio
Puppet show, custom contest for kids and non-scary haunted trails
Cherry Street Murder Mystery Train (NORTH)
October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio
An evening of mystery featuring the Mason Community Players; solve the mystery
Harvest Moon Festival (EAST)
October 8, 2022
Swaim Park at 7650 Cooper Road, Montgomery, Ohio
Hayrides, pumpkins and more!
Movie in the Park (EAST)
October 8, 2022
East Loveland Nature Preserve at 227 E. Loveland Ave., Loveland, Ohio
Bring your blankets and chairs
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival (NORTH)
October 8–9, 2022
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Enjoy sauerkraut-based foo, plus fun
Oxfordfest (NORTH)
October 8, 2022
2 N. Main St., Oxford, Ohio
Arts and crafts festival
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Sayler Park Harvest Fest (WEST)
October 8, 2022
Nelson Sayler Memorial Park at 6600 Gracely Dr., CIncinnati, Ohio 45233
Music, food, flowers, pumpkins, arts and crafts
Car Show (WEST)
October 9, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Concessions, mini trams tours
Court Street Car Show (CENTRAL)
October 9, 2022
Court Street Plaza at E. Court St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
View unique cars
Safety Town (EAST)
Sharon Woods at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, Ohio
October 9, 2022
Kids 4–12 years learn all about safety
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
October 12 and 26, 2022 (+Nov 9, 23, 30; Dec 14, 28)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
Blink Cincinnati (CENTRAL)
October 13–16, 2022
From Findlay Market to downtown Cincinnati to Covington, Kentucky
Dazzling light show with projection mapping
Jurassic World Live Tour (CENTRAL)
October 13–16, 2022
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
Experience the Jurassic movies like never before
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
October 14 and 28, 2022 (+Nov 12)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market (NORTH)
October 14–16, 2022
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd Lebanon, OH
Open air shopping
CSO Proof: Sun Dogs (CENTRAL)
October 14–16, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Filmmaker pairs film with music from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Dinosaurs of Antarctica: The Exhibition (CENTRAL)
October 14 – January 15, 2023
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Take a journey back 200 million years!
Haunted Village (EAST)
October 14–15, 21–22, 28–29, 2022
Sharon Woods Park
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45241
Take a wagon ride through the village or wall – if you dare! Dress in costume and trick or treat. Fun and games.
NightLight 513 Outdoor Movies (CENTRAL)
October 14, 2022
Sawyer Point at P&G Pavilion, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Movie DJ and food trucks on hand; 21+ audience; tickets required
Walk on Wilburn (EAST)
October 14, 2022 (+Nov 11, Dec 9)
East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Shop, eat and enjoy
Frida – A Self Portrait (CENTRAL)
October 15 – November 6, 2022
Playhouse in the Park t 962 Mt. Adams Circle, CIncinnati, Ohio
Garden Adventures: Chills and Thrills (WEST)
October 15, 2022
Glenwood Gardens/Highfield Discovery Garden at 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, Cincinnati, Ohio
Crafts, games and visits from critters (children 2–5)
The Howl (NORTH)
October 15, 2022
Voice of America Metropark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Doggy fun with a costume parade, trick-or-treat trail, obstacle course, vendors and more
Off Pike Market (EAST)
October 15, 2022
Mills Avenue at Victory Park, Norwood, Ohio
9am–1pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more
Seth Mitchell Hero 5K (EAST)
October 15, 2022
Nisbet Park at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Charity run
HallZOOween (CENTRAL)
October 15–16, 22–23 and 29–30, 2022 (Weekends)
Cincinnati Zoo at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Trick or treat stations, special animals to meet, beauty shop of horror and more! Wear a costume if you like!
Movies in the Park (NORTH)
October 15, 2022
Smith Park at 1125 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
Fall Walking Tour (WEST)
October 16, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Highlighting the best in autumn color
Hocus Pocus Family Fun Halloween Festival (NORTH)
October 16, 2022
S. Main Street between Central and 1st Aves., Middletown, Ohio
View the film and enjoy vendors, magic show, dog costumer contest and more
Weber Family Pumpkin Festival (WEST)
October 15–16, 2022
6007 Kilby Road in Harrison, Ohio
Enjoy pumpkins, crafts, games, food, music, pony rides and a petting zoo!
Cincinnati Taco Week
October 17–23, 2022
Various restaurants throughout the region
$2 tacos
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics (CENTRAL)
October 18–27, 2022
The Transept at 1205 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Scary music along with candlelight
Halloween on the Green
October 20, 2022
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Trick-or-treating from local businesses; wear your favorite costume
Sister Act (WEST)
October 20 – November 13, 2022
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts at 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Musical comedy
Wheel of Fortune Live (CENTRAL)
October 20, 2022
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St. Cincinnati, Ohio
Be a lucky contestant!
ArtLocal Art Show (WEST)
October 21–22, 2022
ArtsConnect Art Center at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Langree Conducts Also Sprach Zarathustra (CENTRAL)
October 21–23, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
The Rocky Horror Show (NORTH)
October 21–23, 2022
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
A classic movie made into a musical
Cincinnati Coffee Festival (CENTRAL)
October 22–23, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Coffee and tea lovers will enjoy tastings
Fitton Showstoppers – Bravissimo Broadway (NORTH)
October 22, 2022
Fitton Center for Creative Arts at 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, Ohio
Classic Broadway tunes
Kevin Hart: Reality Check Tour (CENTRAL)
October 22, 2022
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
Popular comedian
Monster Bash (EAST)
October 22, 2022
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati at 4015 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Costume contest, pumpkin decorating, games and more
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
October 23, 2022 (+Nov 6; Dec 4, 11; Jan 2)
1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Common (CENTRAL)
October 25, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (CENTRAL)
October 25 – November 6, 2022
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Journey of a musical icon
Mary J. Blige: Good Morning Gorgeous Tour (CENTRAL)
October 27, 2022
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ballet Hispanico (CENTRAL)
October 28–29, 2022
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series
Final Friday (CENTRAL)
October 28, 2022
Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Art, music and food!
Howl-O-Ween Hootenanny (WEST)
October 29, 2022
ArtsConnect Front Lawn at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Kids can wear costumes for trick-or-treating; hay maze, paint a mini pumpkin
Nature at Night Pumpkin Hike (WEST)
October 29, 2022
Farbach-Werner Nature Preservice at 3455 Poole Rd., Colerain Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring a flashlight
Nook Brew Fest (NORTH)
October 29, 2022
Spooky Nook Champion Mill at 611 N. B St., Hamilton, Ohio
Beer tastings, food trucks and entertainment
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (CENTRAL)
October 29–30, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Public Tram Tour (WEST)
October 30, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Spooktacular (WEST)
October 30, 2022
Downtown Harrison, Ohio
NORTHERN KENTUCKY EVENTS
VFW House of Horrors @ VFW Post 2734
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022
3177 AA Highway, Maysville, Kentucky
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First Friday and Fall Fest
October 7, 2022
Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, Kentucky
Turning of the Leaves Festival
October 8, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
Music, food and vendors
Movie Night on the Levee
October 28, 2022
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sandylandacres Haunted Hayride
Through October 29 ,2022 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4172 Belleview Road, Petersburg, Kentucky
Date to ride!
Country Pumpkins Fall Festival
Through October 30, 2022
1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Rd., Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Activities, pumpkins, petting zoo, hayrides and more (rides on Friday evenings through Sundays)
Fall Fun at Evans Orchard
Through October 30, 2022 (dates to be determined)
198 Stone Road, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Yoga on the Levee
October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
6pm–7pm
Barks and Brews on the Levee
October 6, 2022 (+Nov 3)
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Bring your dog!
Fall Fest & Taste of Bellevue
October 7, 2022
Washington Avenue, Bellevue, Kentucky
Shop stores, craft vendors
Kentucky Wool Festival
October 7–9, 2022
48 Concord Caddo Rd., Falmouth, Kentucky
Petting zoo, music, food vendors and more
Live on the Levee
October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2022
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Touch a Truck
October 8, 2022
Freedom Park at 550 Freedom Park Dr., Crestview HIlls, Kentucky
Turn of the Leaves Festival
October 8, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
An annual event
Blink Cincinnati
October 13–16, 2022
From Findlay Market to downtown Cincinnati to Covington, Kentucky
Dazzling light show with projection mapping
Celebrity Ghost Hunt at Bobby Mackey Music World
October 13, 2022
Bobby Mackey’s Music World at 44 Licking Pike, Wilder, Kentucky
The Travel Channel will be on hand!
Burlington Antique Show
October 16, 2022
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idelwood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
Spooky Sunday
October 16, 2022
President’s Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky
Costume parade and contest
MainStrasse Village Flea
October 23, 2022
MainStrasse Village at the George Steinford Park, Covington, Kentucky
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Mason County Fall Fiddle Fest
October 27, 2022
Mason County High School Auditorium at 1320 US-68, Maysville, Kentucky 40156
Mason County Orchestra performs
Movie Night on the Levee
October 27, 2022
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Pumpkin Glow
October 28–30, 2022
Cummins Nature Preserve at 3049 Pickett Ln, Maysville, Kentucky 40156
Carved pumpkins along the nature paths
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DAYTON AND SPRINGFIELD OHIO EVENTS
Heritage of Flight Festival and Parade
Through October 2, 2022
Main Street, New Carlisle, Ohio
Parade of plans, carnival rides, contests and more
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Through October 2, 2022
Dayton Playhouse at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio
From the classic film
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
Through October 30, 2022
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
Dine and enjoy the show
Toms Maze and Pumpkin Farm
Through October 30, 2022
4881 Germantown-Liberty Road, Germantown, OH 45327
8-acre maze to get lost in and enjoy the farm animal display. If you come in the evening, be sure to bring a flash light
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Chocolate Festival
October 1, 2022
Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Chocolatiers, food trucks, kids zone, games and festival stage
City of Trenton Fall Fest
October 1, 2022
Trenton Community Park & Amphitheater at 440 Dell Dr., Trenton, Ohio
Classic car show, games, fireworks, live music
Dayton Art Institute Museums On Us
October 1–2, 2022
456 Belmont Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Free museum access to Bank of America cardholders on the first full weekend of the month
Fall Fest & Car Show
October 1, 2022
400 Dell Drive, Trenton, Ohio
Kids zone, live music, vendors, food trucks and more
Haunted Wagon Rides at Young’s Dairy
October 1–29, 2022 (Friday and Saturday evenings)
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Scary stories while on the wagon – stories designed for families with kids
Havana Nights
October 1, 2022
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Philharmonic will be playing
Springboro 4th Annual Boro Fest
October 1, 2022
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio
Live music, food trucks, activities for kids
Spring Valley Potato Festival
October 1–2, 2022
Spring Valley, Ohio
Potato soup, candy, plus music and more
Centerville Fall Fest
October 2, 2022
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Hayrides, games, DJ and more
Deeds Carillon Concerts
October 2 and 16, 2022 (+ dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Fall Festival in Centerville
October 2, 2022
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Hayrides, games, DJ, pumpkin patch and more
Paris Flea Market
October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2022
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
Urbana Oktoberfest
October 2, 2022
809 East Lawn, Urbana, Ohio
Vendors, artisans, live entertainment, food and beer
Creepy Crawl Scavenger Hunt
October 3–28, 2022
Month-long hunt throughout Kettering and Dayton, Ohio
(register by September 28, 2022)
Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Oktoberfest
October 7, 2022
Dayton, Ohio
Fiddler on the Roof
October 7, 2022
Clark State Performing Arts Center at 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio
Tradition!
First Friday Paint the Town Pink
October 7, 2022
Public Square on Main Street, Troy, Ohio
World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous
October 7–8, 2022
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Aerial events, reenactment camp and antique cars
Enon Apple Butter Festival
October 8–9, 2022
120 S. Xenia Dr., Enon, Ohio
Enjoy apple butter cooked over open wood-burning fires
Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
October 8–9, 2022
2385 E. State Route 41, Troy, Ohio
Corn maze, corn shooter, hayrides, farm animals, games
Yellow Springs Street Fair
October 8, 2022
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Food, artisans and more
Purple Madness – A Tribute to Prince
October 9, 2022
Dayton Masonic Center at 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton,Ohio
Bradford Pumpkin Show
October 11–15, 2022
Bradford, Ohio
Daily parades, fair food, rides and pumpkins
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Fairborn Food Truck Rally
October 12, 2022
103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio
+Night farmers market
Halloween Hop and Howl
October 13 and 15, 2022
Forest Field Park at 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Pre-schoolers wear their costumes
Fairborn Halloween Festival
October 14–16, 2022
Downtown Fairborn, Ohio
Rides, zombie walk, music, vendors
Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally
October 14, 2022
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Dinner and dessert food truck, live entertainment
Cracked Egg Extreme Hunt
October 15, 2022
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Ages 55+. Search for black eggs hidden in the woods after dark
Halloween Festival
October 15, 2022
Downtown Fairborn, Ohio
Music, food trucks and more
Try a Truck in Beavercreek
October 15, 2022
Fire Department at 2195 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Police car, snow plows and fire trucks!
Green Grasshopper Fall Festival
October 18, 2022
Fairgrounds Rec Center at 210 Fairgrounds Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Kids’ event: Make apple cider, a glowing craft, snacks
The Great Pumpkin Patch
October 19, 2022
Russ Nature Preserve at 2380 Kemp Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Hundreds of pumpkins hidden along the trails with images for you to match
Life with the Afterlife: A Supernatural Evening with Ghost Hunter Amy Bruni
October 20, 2022
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Wiggle Worms – Fall Harvest Festival
October 20, 2022
Fairgrounds Rec Center at 210 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Pumpkins, apples and animals; games and crafts
Dayton Music Fest
October 21–22, 2022
Yellow Cab and Blind Bob’s in downtown Dayton, Ohio
20 local bands
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Far Away Places: Scheherazade
October 21–22, 2022
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Philharmonic
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
October 21–30, 2022
Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Monster in the Closet
October 21–23, 2022
Town Hall Theatre at 27 N. Main St., Centerville. Ohio
All about a closet monster
The Spooky Past of Greene County
October 21, 2022
Russ Nature Reserve at 2380 Kemp Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Spooky tales told while sitting around a campfire
Dayton Pagan Pride Day
October 22, 2022
Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Vendors, workshops, entertainment and food
PhilharMonster Halloween Concert
October 23, 2022
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Philharmonic plays spooky music
Pumpkin Glow on Stoddard Ave.
October 24–25, 2022
View 1000 unique jack-o-lanterns in Grafton Hill
Pumpkin Glow
October 26–29, 2022
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint
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October 27 – November 13, 2022
The Loft Theatre at 126 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Comedy thriller
Halloween Party and Dance
October 28, 2022
American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio
Fall at the Fairgrounds Craft Show
October 29–30, 2022
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
130 booths of artists, crafters and farmers
Hometown Halloween
October 29, 2022
Public Square on Main Street, Troy, Ohio
Costume contest and trick or treating
Wag-O-Ween
October 29, 2022
Kettering Recreation Center at 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, Ohio
Trick-or-treating for your dog! Photo booth, pet costume contests
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA EVENTS
Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
Through October 23, 2022 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Vogt Farm at 12115 N. State Rd. 129, Batesville, Indiana
Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn maze
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All Aboard! Train Exhibit
October 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023 (Thursdays – Saturdays)
Batesville Area Historic Society at 15 W. George St., Batesville, Indiana
Train exhibit
Annual Fiesta Hispana
October 1, 2022
Liberty Park at 716 S. Park Ave., Batesville, Indiana
Batesville Masonic Lodge Monthly Breakfast
October 1, 2022
119 W. Pearl St., Batesville, Indiana
Lodge #663 hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast starting at 6am.
Fiesta Hispana
October 1, 2022
Liberty Park, Batesville, Indiana
Hispanic food cooked on site, music, dancing, children’s activities and more!
16th Annual Ertel Cellars Winery Festival
October 7, 2022
3794 E. County Rd., 1100 North, Batesville, Indiana
Live entertainment, dancing, hayrides and pumpkins
Chalktoberfest 2022
October 8, 2022
Downtown Batesville, Indiana
Enjoy viewing chalk art on the street
Halloween Tea Party
October 15, 2022
Museum at Sunman, Indiana
Spooky dress encouraged
Trunk or Treat
October 15, 2022
Downtown Rising Sun, Indiana
Free hay wagon rides
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
October 28, 2022
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Halloween Costume Contest and Movie Night
October 29, 2022
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Prizes, candy and a movie
Halloween Parade
October 31, 2022
Batesville Memorial Pool to Pearl St. to Main St. to the Memorial Building, Batesville, Indiana
Begins at 6pm
Rising Sun’s Halloween Ghouls & Golf Cart Parade
October 31, 2022
Beings at Front/Second Streets, Rising Sun, Indiana
