Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeastern Indiana
Looking for something fun to do in October? Check out our list of local events throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. You are sure to find something to pique your interest. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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October 2023 Events in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society Oktoberfest (WEST)
Through October 1, 2023
4290 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Beer, food and live performances
Ring Of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (CENTRAL)
Through October 1, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Musical
What the Constitution Means To Me (CENTRAL)
Through October 1, 2023
Ensemble Theatre at 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Four generations of women and the impact of the constitution on them
Cincy Sabros
Through October 15, 2023
Various restaurants
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month; try Latino dishes!
Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds (CENTRAL)
Through October 15, 2023
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy art by Picasso
First Flowers (CENTRAL)
Through October 22, 2023
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., CIncinnati, Ohio
Inspired by the Cretaceous era but without dinosaurs
Sanctuary City (CENTRAL)
Through October 22, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A play about taking a risk
Cherry Street Murder Mystery Train (NORTH)
Through October 28, 2023
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Mystery and mayhem featuring the Mason Community Players
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island (NORTH)
Through October 28, 2023 (Weekends)
Kings Island Drive at Mason, Ohio
Chilling rides and scares
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride (NORTH)
Through October 28, 2023 (Weekends)
1261 W. Dalton Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Fields com alive with screams of horror
Fall Fest (NORTH)
Through October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
7392 OH-73, Waynesville, Ohio
Kids pedal cars, mini golf ghost town village, petting farm, sugar rush junction
Fall Fest at Pot-Luck Greenhouse (NORTH)
Through October 29, 2023 (Wed–Sun)
6555 West SR 73, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
5-acre corn maze, hay ride, petting zoo and scavenger hunt
Niedermann Farms Fall Festival (NORTH)
Through October 29, 2023 (Thursday – Sunday)
5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd., Libery Twp., Ohio 45011
Ohio Renaissance Festival (NORTH)
Through October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio
Eat, drink, enjoy everything renaissance
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town (EAST)
Through November 4, 2023
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio
19th century town and haunted trail
Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience (CENTRAL)
Through December 31, 2023
18 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
360-degree views of Monet’s paintings
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
October 1, 2023 (+Nov 12)
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St. between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Family Fun on the Hill (NORTH)
October 1, 2023
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Kids’ activities; bring chairs and blankets
Hyde Park Art Show (EAST)
October 1, 2023
Hyde Park Square, Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
55-year tradition! Admire and purchase art
Weekend Walkabout (WEST)
October 1, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Walking tour
Wild West Fall Fest (EAST)
October 1, 8, 22 and 29, 2023
Terror Town at 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio
Pumpkin patch, costume contests, trunk or treat
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
6pm concert
Springdale Business and Community Expo (WEST)
October 3, 2023S
Springdale Community Center at 11999 Lawnview Ave., Springdale, Ohio
Chili cookoff, demos, displays of services
The Mersey Beatles (CENTRAL)
October 4, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tribute band from Liverpool
Public Tram Tour (WEST)
October 4, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn all about Spring Grove!
Fifth Third Community Days at The National Underground Freedom Center (CENTRAL)
October 5, and 15, 2023 (+Nov 5, 19; Dec 5, 17)
50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free admission
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
October 6 and 20, 2023 (+Nov 3 and Dec 8)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Drive-In Laser Light Show (EAST)
October 6–7, 2023
Coney Island Park at 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
360 degree laser light projections with music, vendors and food trucks
First Friday Concert (NORTH)
October 6, 13 and 20, 2023
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Spirits by Starlight Tours (EAST)
October 6 and 7, 2023
Heritage Village Museum at 11500 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241
Learn from paranormal historian
Apple Butter Festival (NORTH)
October 7–8, 2023
Hueston Woods State Park at 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, Ohio
Experience 19th century farm life
CIncinnati Asian Arts Fest (NORTH)
October 7, 2023
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio 45069
Art displays, activities, performances
Chocolate Walk in Downtown Milford (EAST)
October 7, 2023
Downtown Milford, Ohio 45150
Stroll and taste chocolate!
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 (through December)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
Fall Festival (EAST)
October 7, 2023
Valley View Nature Preserve at 5330 S. Milford Rd., Milford, Ohio
Hayrides, petting zoo, crafts, music and food
Fifth and Vine Live Concert Series (CENTRAL)
Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
October 7, 2023
Get ready to rock!
Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (WEST)
October 7–8, 2023
Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, Ohio
Live music, hayrides, food trucks, sunflower maze and more
Harvest Festival (WEST)
October 7, 2023
Forest Park Fire Department, Forest Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Crafts, chili cook-off, games, wear your costumes
KidFest (EAST)
October 7, 2023
Nisbet Park at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Games and giveaways
Kristin Chenoweth Concert (CENTRAL)
October 7, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert benefitting Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Le Diner En Blanc
October 7, 2023
Place TBD, Cincinnati, Ohio
Everyone wears white that night!
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
RiverArts Festival Plien Air (EAST)
October 7, 2023
Haussermann Park at 221 Front St., New Richmond, Ohio 45157
Juried arts festival; car show. Taste of New Richmond food trucks
Sunflower Festival (WEST)
October 7–8, 2023
Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, Ohio
Music, rides, food trucks and crafts
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
October 7, 2023
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Wyoming Fall Festival (WEST)
October 7, 2023
400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Ohio 45215
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Car Show (WEST)
October 8, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Concessions, mini tram tours
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
October 8, 2-23 (+Nov 12)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Spot A Truck (NORTH)
October 8, 2023
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio 45069
Trucks, face painting, and more
Cincinnati Taco Week (REGIONAL)
October 9–15, 2023
Various restaurants throughout the region
$2 tacos
Chris Tucker: The Legend Tour (CENTRAL)
October 11, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Comedy show
Halloween at Hogwarts (NORTH)
October 12, 2023
Lebanon Public Library at 1 01 S. Broadway St. Lebanon, Ohio
Magic stations, craft, scavenger hunt, trivia
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo (WEST)
October 12, 2023
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Taylor Tomlinson The Have it All Tour (CENTRAL)
October 12–13, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Comedy show
Autumn Acoustics (CENTRAL)
October 13 and 20, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati Ohio 45202
Local musical artists perform
Fantastic Beasts of the Harry Potter World (EAST)
October 13, 2023
W. M. Johnson Hills Park at 7950 Bridle Road, (Anderson Twp) Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Discover new creatures!
Haunted Village (EAST)
October 13–28, 2023 (weekends)
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.
Lebanon Oktoberfest (NORTH)
October 13–14, 2023
Downtown at Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Music, craft beer, activities
Operation Pumpkin (NORTH)
October 13–15, 2023
1 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio
Pumpkin and art festival with music, crafts, pumpkin vendors and kids’ rides
Spooky Movie Nights at Loveland Stage Company (EAST)
October 13, 20 and 27, 2023
111 South 2nd Street, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Concessions available
Walk on Wilburn (EAST)
October 13, 2023 (+Nov 10, Dec 8)
East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Shop, eat and enjoy
Barktoberfest (NORTH)
October 14, 2023
Bicentennial Park at E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Pooch pageant, dog race, pet vendors
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
October 14 and Dec TBD, 2023
Washington Park at 120 Elm Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Clyde’s (CENTRAL)
October 14 – November 5, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Sandwich making leads to a spiritual awakening
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 14, 21, and 28, 2023 (through December)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
The Great Pumpkin Fest (NORTH)
October 14, 2023
Keener Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Puppet show, petting zoo, kids’ costume contest, games
HallZOOween (CENTRAL)
October 14–29, 2023 (Weekends)
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Illusion shows, trick-or-treat stations, and more
Made in Camp (WEST)
October 14, 2023
Camp Washington, Cincinnati, Ohio
Neighborhood-wide event, art making demos, music, food
Sayler Park Harvest Fest (WEST)
October 14, 2023
Nelson Sayler Memorial Park at 6600 Gracely Dr., CIncinnati, Ohio 45233
Music, food, flowers, pumpkins, arts and crafts
Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960
October 14, 2023 – January 14, 2024
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
View fashion through the decades
Sauerkraut Festival (NORTH)
October 14–15, 2023
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Everything made of sauerkraut!
The SpongeBob Musical – Youth Edition (CENTRAL)
October 14–23, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls, 1800 to 1960
October 14, 2023 – January 14, 2024
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Evolution of women’s fashion
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
October 15, 2023 (+Nov 5, 12, 26; Dec 10; Jan 7)
1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Creepy Car Show & Trunk or Treat (NORTH)
October 15, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Part of the Hocus Pocus Festival
David Sedaris (CENTRAL)
October 15, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Best-selling humorist
DonutFest – Cincinnati
October 15, 2023
Place TBD
It’s all about the donut!
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Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival (NORTH)
October 15, 2023
Downtown Middletown at Main Street, Ohio
Creepy car show, trunk or treat
Girl From the North Country (NORTH)
October 17–29, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bob Dylan’s music
Become a Better Gardner Faster (EAST)
October 18, 2023
Anderson Parks Rec Plex at 6915 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Tips for beginners and advanced gardeners
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
October 18, 2023 (+Nov 1)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
KISS: End of the Road Tour (CENTRAL)
October 19, 2023
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market (NORTH)
October 20–22, 2023
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd Lebanon, OH
Open air shopping
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic (CENTRAL)
October 20–22, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Live Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, along with characters live and on screen
Cincinnati Coffee Festival (CENTRAL)
October 21–22, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Calling all coffee and tea lovers! Timed-entry event
Historic & Haunted Loveland Walking Tours (EAST)
October 21, 2023
Loveland Stage Company at 111 S. 2nd St., Loveland, Ohio 45140
Tour Historic Downtown Loveland
CinCityCon (WEST)
October 27–29, 2023
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Board games, card games and more
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (CENTRAL)
October 20–21, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Mix of modern, ballet, jazz and ethnic dance moves
HallowEve Brew Bash – Beer Tasting (EAST)
October 20, 2023
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Craft beer tastings, music and food trucks
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Halloween on the Green (NORTH)
October 20, 2022
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Trick-or-treating from local businesses; wear your favorite costume
Fallfest at Burnet Woods (CENTRAL)
October 21, 2023
Burnet Woods at Trailside Nature Center at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Pumpkin painting and carving; music; creepy crawly visitors
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
October 21, 2023
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
MariMac Pumpkin Patch (EAST)
October 21, 2023
W. M. Johnson Hills Park at 7950 Bridle Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Trick or treat along the trail; music and s’mores
Halloween Walk in the Woods (EAST)
October 21, 2023
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4433 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Stops at Halloween-theme booths, treats, crafts
Off Pike Market (EAST)
October 21, 2023
Mills Avenue at Victory Park, Norwood, Ohio
9am–1pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more; Facebook
Spook-O-Ree (EAST)
October 21 and 28, 2023
Cub World at 6035 Price Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Trick or treating, haunted castle, haunted trail
The Howl (NORTH)
October 21, 2023
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Dog-friendly Halloween parade, trick or treat trail
Norwood Historic Home Tour
October 21, 2023
Victory Park at Miss Ave. and Montgomery Rdo, Norwood, Ohio 45212
Tour three historic homes
Trunk or Treat (WEST)
October 21, 2023
Kuglia Park at 717 Bridgetown Rd., Green Township, Ohio
Weber Pumpkin Festival (WEST)
October 21–22, 2023
6007 Kirby Rd., Harrison, Ohio
Pumpkin everything!
Beyond Market Tasting Tour (CENTRAL)
October 22, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour experience with beer and wine tastings, appetizers and a dessert
Dents Schoolhouse Lights On Matinee (WEST)
October 22, 2023
5963 Harrison Ave., Dent, Ohio
Walk through the school house without monsters
Lights Up Night at Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall (WEST)
October 22, 2023
7700 Seward Ave., Mt. Healthy, Cincinnati, Ohio
Trip through the giant vortex tunnel; trick or treating
The Premier ABBA Experience – ABBAFAB (CENTRAL)
October 22, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tribute to ABBA
Ghosts and Gears Bike Tour (NORTH)
October 24, 2023
Outdoor Pursuit Center at 750 Oak St., Oxford, Ohio 45056
Guided ride of Miami University’s most haunted locations
New Liberty Dance Orchestra (WEST)
October 26, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., CIncinnati, Ohio 45232
October Concert (WEST)
October 26, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
New Liberty Dance Orchestra performs at the Norman Chapel
Step Back in TIme with Wine (EAST)
October 26, 2023
Loveland Museum Center at 201 Riverside Ave., Loveland, Ohio 45140
Learn about Loveland’s past
Zach Williams (CENTRAL)
October 26, 2023
Taft Theater at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
OTR Fright Fest (CENTRAL)
October 27–29, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Three bone-chilling movies – one each night
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey presents the Greatest Show on Earth (CENTRAL)
October 27–29, 2023
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
World-wide and daring performers
Survival with Laughter: Jim Breuer (CENTRAL)
October 27, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: Halloween Spooktacular (CENTRAL)
October 28, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Perfect for kids ages 2–9
Fall Fest Weekend (CENTRAL)
October 28–29, 2023
Washington Park at 120 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Festive activities
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Halloween on the Avenue (WEST)
October 28, 2023
Downtown Harrison, Ohio
Costumes, street performers, games, vendors, music
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Howl-O-Ween (NORTH)
October 28–31, 2023
Great Wolf Lodge at 2501 Great Wolf Lodge Dr., Mason, Ohio 45040
Parade, crafts and more
Oakley Masquerade (EAST)
October 28, 2023
20th Century Theater at 3023 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Costume party
Pleasant Ridge Halloween Pub Crawl and Costume Contest (EAST)
October 28, 2023
Pleasant Ridge at Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Shop, Eat, Treat – Monster Mash (NORTH)
October 28, 2023
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio 45069
Trick or treating, magic show
Lore Live (CENTRAL)
Springer Auditorium at Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
October 29, 2023
Thrilling dark storytelling
Halloween on the Hill (CENTRAL)
October 31, 2023
Bow Tie Afe at 1101 St. Gregory St., Mt. Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio 450202
Prizes for costumes, trick or treating 6–8pm
Trick or Treat at The Market (CENTRAL)
October 31, 2023
Findley Market at 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Trick or treat around the market; story, crafts
October 2023 Local Events in Northern Kentucky
Mesmerica
Through October 1, 2023 (Sat/Sun)
Haile Planetarium at 409 Science Center, 1 Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
Music along with 3D animated art
Flea in the Fort
October 1, 2023
Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Ave,, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
10am
Nightlight Movies
October 5 and 6, 2023
Covington Plaza at 1 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
Outdoor movie at dusk; food trucks; bring blankets
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Bourbon in the Bluegrass
October 7, 2023
Farm Haven at Tadpole Lane, Union, Kentucky 41091
Bluegrass music, bourbon and food!
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
October 7 and 28, 2023
Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter at 10 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Dinner and solve a mystery
Turning of the Leaves Festival
October 14, 2023
Augusta, Kentucky
Vendors, music and food
Burlington Antique Show
October 15, 2023
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
Queen City Vaudevillians Halloween Show
October 21, 2023
Falcon Theater at 636 Monmouth St., Newport, Kentucky
Songs, dances, comedy, magic
Spooktacular Halloween
October 22, 2023
AJ Jolly Park at 1501 Race Track Rd., Alexandria, Kentucky
Trick or treat along the friendly trail games, vendors, crafts
Kesha – The Gag Order Tour
October 26, 2023
MegaCorp Pavilion at 101 W. 4th Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Concert
Campbell YMCA BooFest
October 27, 2023
2437 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Bring your costume
Pumpkin Walk
October 27, 2023
Tower Park at 130 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
6pm–9pm. 40-year tradition; food trucks and spooky lights
Halloween House Decorating Contest
October 28, 2023
Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
7pm
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
October 28, 2023 (+Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2, 9, 16)
Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter at 10 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011
Dinner plus a murder mystery
Jack-O-Lantern Contest and Walk
October 28, 2023
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Walk the illuminated trail, hayrides, refreshments
Murder Mystery Cruise: Harry Potter and the Vanishing
October 28, 2023
BB Riverboats at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Interactive murder mystery dinner experience
October 2023 Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Into the Woods, Jr.
Through October 8, 2023
Town Hal Theatre at 27 N. Main St., Centerville, Ohio
Fairytale comes to life
Moan Alone
Through October 8, 2023
Actors Theatre Fairborn at 23 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio
Zombies stuck in a cabin
The Prom
Through October 8, 2023
Dayton Playhouse at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45414
Humor and heartfelt message
Lucas Bros. Fall Fest
Through October 22, 2023 (Weekends)
Candlebrook Farm at 3269 Ferry Rd., Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
Hayride, corn maze, pumpkin patch and more
Dayton Scream Park
Through October 28, 2023
5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424
Outdoor haunted trail
Lewisburg Haunted Cave
Through October 28, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4392 Swisher Mill Rd., Lewisburg, Ohio
World’s longest haunt with 30,000 live bats
Sidney Haunted Woods
Through October 28, 2023 (Sat evenings)
2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio
Thrills and chills! Half mile through the woods
Young’s Jersey Dairy – Fall Pumpkin Fun
Through October 28, 2023
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Enjoy selecting your pumpkin from the field (or pick on from out store), wagon rides
Grumpy Old Men: The Musical
Through October 29, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
Musical comedy about two feuding men
Warrick Farm Fall Family Hayrides
Through October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
8055 S. Union Rd., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Petting zoo, hayrides
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Corn Maze and Fall Festivities
Through November 5, 2023
Idle-Hour Ranch at 4845 Fenner Rd., Troy, Ohio
Hayrides, Flashlight nights and more
Hell’s Dungeon Haunted House
Through November 5, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays)
3866 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Indoor haunted attraction
Tom’s Maze and Pumpkin Farm
Through November 5, 2023
4677 Germantown-Liberty Rd., Germantown, Ohio
8-acre maze game, farm animals and more
Paris Flea Market
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
Tour de Gem Cycling Classic
October 1, 2023
Riverscape MetroPark at 111. E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Cycling fundraising event
Urbana Oktoberfest
October 1, 2023
809 East Lawn, Urbana, Ohio 43078
Vendors, artisans, entertainment, food, and beer
History Mystery, Mayhem & Murder Lantern Tour
October 2–26,2023
Woodland Cemetery at 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45409
See gravestones of inventors, bank robbers, and more
Halloween Hop & Howl
October 5 and 7, 2023
Forest Field Park at 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45458
Wear a costume! Festive stroll around the park! Treat stations.
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Art Hops at Front Street
October 6 and 20, 2023
1001 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Live music, art demos, food trucks and art exhibitions
Heritage of Flight Festival
October 6–8, 2023
Main Street, New Carlisle, Ohio
Parade of planes, live entertainment, carnival rides and games
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Love/Sick
October 6–14, 2023
Sinclair Black Box Theatre at 444 W. Third St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Nine hilarious short plays
2nd Street Market
October 6–8, 2023 (+Oct 13–15, 20–22, 27–29)
600 E 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Local growers, bankers, artisans and more
Chocolate Festival
October 7, 2023
Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Professional chocolatiers, food trucks, vendors, games, entertainment
Dayton Pagan Pride Day
October 7, 2023
Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Vendors, food, entertainment
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Iams Homestead Pioneer Harvest Fest
October 7, 2023
Iams Homestead Museum at 349 S. Broadway, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Chili and hotdogs over the fire; apple butter cooking; corn on the cob; demonstrations
Open House at Patterson Homestead
October 7, 2023 (+Nov 11)
1815 Brown Street, Dayton, Ohio
Learn about the Patterson family
Rocket Day
October 7, 2023
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Sppatz St., Dayton, Ohio 45433
Build a model rocket and launch it
Spring Valley Potato Festival
October 7–8, 2023
2. W. Main St., Spring Valley, Ohio 45370
Arts/crafts, carnival rides, potato soup and candy, pet parade, music
Oakwood Family Fall Festival
October 8, 2023
Shafor Park at 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419
Games, hayrides, scarecrow row, costume parade
Alice Cooper: Too Close for Comfort Tour
October 10, 2023
Hobart Arena at 255 Adams Street, Troy, Ohio 45373
Bradford Pumpkin Show
October 10–14, 2023
Downtown Bradford, Ohio
Pumpkins, games, rides, parade
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Scarecrows and Candy Corn
October 10, 2023
Chrisholm Metropark at 2070 Woodsdale Rd., Trenton, Ohio 45067
Build a scarecrow and see animals
Health Expo ’23
October 11, 2023
Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Art Center at 275 S. Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio
Free interactive expo with health screenings and demos
Englewood Market
October 12, 2023
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Vendors, food and fun
Boo in the Bog
October 13–14, 2023
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve at 980 Woodburn Rd., Urbana, Ohio
Non-scary walks with learning stations
Dayton Out Here Film Festival
October 13–15, 2023
Neon Movies at 130 E. 5th St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
LGBT film festival
Enon Apple Butter Festival
October 14–15, 2023
120 S. Xenia Dr., Enon, Ohio 45323
Apple everything!
Harvest on Main
October 14, 2023
Main St., Xenia, Ohio
Craft show, games, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, food trucks
In Good Company
October 14–15, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performance with Charles Anderson
Masquerage
October 14, 2023
Dayton Arcade at 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, Ohio
Myth and magic!
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PetFest 5k and Wag Walk
October 14, 2023
Deco Park Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45420
Demonstrations, food trucks, vendors and activities
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Pumpkin Fest at Austin Landing
October 14, 2023
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45432
Pumpkin food and drink,
Puppies & Pumpkins
October 14, 2023
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Food, prizes, photo opportunities
SpellBrook
October 14, 2023
Bellbrock Park at 57 N. Main St., Bellbrook, Ohio
Food, drinks and music for adults
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
October 14–16, 2023 (+Nov 18–19)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
Vandalia Fall Festival
October 14, 2023
Vandalia Art Park at 256 E. Alkaline Springs Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Music, beer, food trucks, vendors, games, pumpkin painting
Xenia Oktoberfest
October 14, 2023
Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio
Live music, beer, food trucks
Yellow Springs Street Fair
Downtown Yellow Springs, Ohio
October 14, 2023
Entertainment, performers, fine arts and crafts, music, food
Chocolate + Earth
October 15, 2023
Stillwater Lodge at 7125 Westfall Dr., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
Tapas paired with chocolate
Deeds Carillon Concerts
October 15 and 29, 2023 (+Dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Dayton Out of the Darkness Walk
October 15, 2023
Don Crawford Plaza ar 210 N. Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Walk to honor loved ones
3rd Sunday at Front Street
October 15, 2023 (+Nov 19 & Dec 17)
1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Art galleries, market, food trucks and music
To Kill a Mockingbird
October 17–22, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. Second St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Broadway show
John Gates Live! Ghosts, Monsters and Tales of Adventure
October 18, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Discovery Channel’s John Gates shares a spooky evening
Dayton Music Fest
October 20–21, 2023
Downtown Dayton at 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Yellow Cab, Blind Bob’s and The Trolley Stop
Fairborn Halloween Festival
October 20–22, 2023
Downtown Fairborn, Ohio
Rides, music, food, vendors, zombie walk
Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled Tour
October 20, 2023
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Comedy show
Haunted Halloween Drive Thru
October 20, 2023
George Rogers Clark Park at 936 S. Tecumseh Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Drive slowly!
Mean Girls High School Edition
October 20–22, 2023
Yellow Brick Theatre at Dayton Convention Center at 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Theater performance
Spook–tacular Fun
October 20, 2023
Washington Township Rec Plex at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45459
Flashlight treat hunt
Amy Grant Concert
October 21, 2023
Arbogast Performing Arts Center at 500 S. Dorset Rd., Troy, Ohio
Iconic pop star performs
Damon Darling Comedy Show
October 21, 2023
Star City Brewing Company at 319 S. Second St., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
As seen doing pranks on TikTok
Menopause The Musical
October 21, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton Ohio 45402
Laugh along with this show
Standing Up to POTS 5k/2k Run/Walk
October 21, 2023
Wittenberg University at 734 Woodlawn Ave., Springfield, Ohio
Benefit run/walk
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
October 21, 2023
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
1pm–4pm
Troops & Treats
October 21, 2023
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Sppatz St., Dayton, Ohio 45433
Trick-or-treating, animal encounters, balloon twisters, Star Wars-themed characters
WACO Air Museum Biplane Rides
September 15–17, 2023 (+Oct 21–22)
1875 S. County Road 25A, Troy, Ohio
Open cockpit biplane ride
Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous
October 26 – November 12, 2023
The Loft Theatre at 126 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Human Race Theatre performs
Goat Yoga at The Greene
October 26, 2023
4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio
Misery
October 26 – November 4, 2023
PNC Arts Annex at 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio
TheatreLab production
Downtown Trick or Treat
October 27, 2023
117 S. Fountain Ave., Springfiield, Ohio
Visit downtown Springfield businesses
Vintage Market Days “Shiny & Bright”
October 27–29, 2023
Greene County Fairgrounds & Expo Center at 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Look for holiday home decor
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Dracula: Bloodlines
October 27–29, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Ballet performs
Fall at the Fairgrounds Craft Show
October 28–29, 2023
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Two exhibit buildings with crafters
Hometown Halloween
October 28, 2023
Troy Public Square, Troy, Ohio
Costume contest, trick or treating
Rock the Rec Halloween Party
October 28, 2023
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarrry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
Food trucks, hayrides, trick or treat
Wag-O-Ween
October 28, 2023
Kettering Recreation Complex at 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45420
Trick or treat with your dog and wear a costume
Happy Howl-o-ween with Miss Bec
October 30, 2023
Vandalia Parks Garage (back of the Sports Complex) at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Bring your dog! Make a sweet treat and design a tug toy.
Pumpkin Glow on Stoddard Avenue
October 30–31, 2023
Stoddard Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45405
1000 jack-o-lanterns on display
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October 2023 Events in Southeastern Indiana
Fall Old Court Days
Through October 1, 2023
Jefferson County Courthouse at 300 E. Main St., Madison, Indiana
Crafts, food and more
Harvest Celebration
Through October 1, 2023
Lanthier Winery at 123 Mill St., Madison, Indiana
Festival food, artists, wine, music
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
Through October 1, 2023
Historic downtown Main St., Madison, Indiana
All Aboard! Train Exhibit
October 1 – December 31, 2023
Batesville Area Historical Society at 15 W. George St., Batesville, Indiana 47006
Batesville-themed villages on display with the trains
Splash of Color
October 1–31, 2023
Art on Main at 309 W. Main St., Madison, Indiana
Art show
Tri-State Antique Market
October 1, 2023
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Architectural Walking Tour
October 7, 2023
Broadway Fountain, Madison, Indiana
Learn about the landmark district
Madison RDC UTV/Golf Cart Poker Run
October 7, 2023
Madison, Indiana
Haunted Wine Walk
October 13, 2023
105B Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Wine tastings, scary stories, costumed characters
Soup Stew Chili & Brew
October 14, 2023
Main St., Madison, Indiana
Music, food, beer and wine gardens
Clifty Falls of Fear Haunted House
October 21–28, 2023
Clifty Falls State Park at 2221 Clifty Dr., Madison, Indiana
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
October 27, 2023
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Halloween Costume Contest
October 28, 2023
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Movie night, too!
Madison Halloween Festival
October 28, 2023
Bicentennial Park at 106 W. Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
Booths with treats, music
Updated: October 26, 2023
