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. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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October Events in Cincinnati, Ohio
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series (CENTRAL)
Through October 5, 2024
Sawyer Point P&G Stage and Lawn, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free concerts
Mr. Parent (CENTRAL)
Through October 6, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Personal stories abut being a struggling actor turned teacher
The Negro Motorist Green Book (CENTRAL)
Through October 13, 2024
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about the travel guide used by Black travelers from 1936–1967
The Garbologists (CENTRAL)
Through October 6, 2024
Ensemble Theatre at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Regional premiere comedy
Mum’s the Word (CENTRAL)
Through October 13, 2024
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy autumn blooms
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island (NORTH)
Through October 27, 2024 (Weekends)
Kings Island Drive at Mason, Ohio 45040
Chilling rides and scares
Niedermann Farms Fall Festival (NORTH)
Through October 27, 2024 (Thursday – Sunday)
5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd., Libery Twp., Ohio 45011
Corn maze, wagon ride, and more
Ohio Renaissance Festival (NORTH)
Through October 27, 2024 (Weekends and Labor Day)
10542 E. SR 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Renaissance characters, shows, stages, crafts, food fit for a king
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride (NORTH)
Through October 28, 2023 (Weekends)
1261 W. Dalton Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Fields com alive with screams of horror
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town (EAST)
Through November 2, 2024
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio
19th century town and haunted trail
Cincinnati Fear Fest (NORTH)
Through November 2, 2024
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176
Eerie settings and dark corridors at every turn
Tricks and Treats (NORTH)
Through November 2, 2024 (Sat/Sun)
Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason, Ohio 45050
Trick or treating, rides, costume contests
Waynesville Fall Fest (NORTH)
Through November 3, 2024 (Sat/Sun)
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio 45068
40+ artisan vendors, antiques
Discovering Ansel Adams (CENTRAL)
Through January 19, 2025
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Photos from 1916–1940s
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 1–December 28, 2024 (various dates throughout months)
Outside Planet Fitness at 145 Second St. East, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Downtown, Findlay Market and 6 food stops
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
October 1 and 8, 2024
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–9pm
Built on Beer (CENTRAL)
October 3 – December 29, 2024 (various dates)
101 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Historic architecture tour above ground and below
Cincinnati Booze and Boos Tour (CENTRAL
October 1–31, 2024 (various dates; +Nov and Dec dates)
Queen City Radio at 222 W. 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about Over-the-Rhine’s haunted spots
Jack O’Lantern Glow (CENTRAL)
October 3–31, 2024
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail
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Light the Night (CENTRAL)
October 3, 2024
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
1.5 mile walk with illuminated lanterns; fireworks
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
October 3–5, 2024
Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
A C.S. Lewis story
Amped Up Concert Series (CENTRAL)
October 4-5, 2024
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Schott Amphitheater; jam to musicians and watch pickle ball matches
Brad Williams
October 4, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest
October 4–6, 2024
4290 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
30 types of beer, German food, music and more
Fall for Symmes
October 4, 2024
Symmes Park at 11600 N Lebanon Rd, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Hayrides, games, food
Indie Fridays (CENTRAL)
October 4 and 11, 2024
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Up and coming artists perform their music from 7pm–10pm
ThunderBeard – Tribute to ZZ Top (NORTH)
October 4, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Tribute concert
Apple Butter Festival (NORTH)
October 5–6, 2024
Hueston Woods State Park at 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, Ohio 45003
Experience 19th century farm life
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Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
October 5, 2024
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St. between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Brewers and Barons Trail Tour (CENTRAL)
October 5, 12, 19 ans 26, 2025 (+Nov dates)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Guided tours through the east-side brewery district in Over-the-Rhine
Brew Ash
October 5, 2024
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale-Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Chocolate Walk in Downtown Milford (EAST)
October 5, 2024
Downtown Milford, Ohio 45150
Stroll and taste chocolate!
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024 (+dates through Dec 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Fall Festival (EAST)
October 5, 2024
Valley View Nature Preserve at 5330 S. Milford Rd., Milford, Ohio 45140
Fall activities and music
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
October 5, 2024
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert time!
Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (WEST)
October 5–6, 2024
Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, Ohio 45241
Live music, hayrides, food trucks, sunflower maze and more
Harvest Festival (WEST)
October 5, 2024
Forest Park Municipal Building at 1201 W. Kemper Rd., Forest Park, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
Crafts, chili cook-off, games, wear your costumes
Jo Koy (CENTRAL)
October 5, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
KidFest (EAST)
October 5, 2024
East Loveland Nature Preserve at 227 E. Loveland Ave., Loveland, Ohio 45140
Games and giveaways, inflatables. hot dogs, trick or treating, DJ., costume parade
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
October 5, 12, and 17–19, 2024 (+weekly tours )
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Tour (CENTRAL)
October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024 (Saturdays through Dec. 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Posing Beauty in African American Culture (CENTRAL)
October 5, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Commercial photos demonstrate fashion and beauty standarda
RiverArts Festival (EAST)
October 5, 2024
Haussermann Park at 221 Front St., New Richmond, Ohio 45157
Juried arts festival; car show. Taste of New Richmond food trucks
Sunflower Festival (EAST)
October 5–6, 2024
Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, Ohio 45241
Enjoy the sunflower fields, food trucks., music, hayrides
The Great Pumpkin Fest (NORTH)
October 5, 2024
Keener Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Puppet show, petting zoo, kids’ costume contest, games
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Thunderbeard: Tribute to ZZ Top (NORTH)
October 4, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Tribute concert
Craft with the Wind
October 5, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Watch Gone with the Wind while crafting
Darkside of Brewing Tours (CENTRAL)
October 5 – November 30, 2024 (Fri/Sat)
111 W. McMicken Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Chilling tales of grave robbing and other deadly events
Spirits Tour (EAST)
October 5, 2024 (+Nov 16, Dec 7)
Heritage Village Museum at 11500 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241
A paranormal experience with stories of the supernatural.
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
October 5, 2024 (+Nov 2 Dec 7)
Various Walnut Hills businesses, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Wyoming Fall Festival (WEST)
October 5, 2024
400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Ohio 45215
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Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
October 6 and 27, 2024 (+Nov 3; Dec 1, 19; Jan TBD)
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cin City Reptile Show (NORTH)
October 6, 2024 (+Nov 10, Dec 8)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Hyde Park Art Show (EAST)
October 6, 2024
Hyde Park Square, Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
55-year tradition! Admire and purchase art
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Spot-a-Truck (NORTH)
October 6, 2024
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio 45069
Dump trucks, snow plows, emergency vehicles and more
The District Oktoberfest (WEST)
October 6, 2024
Downtown Harrison at 116 E. Broadway St., Harrison, Ohio 45030
6–10pm
Cincinnati Taco Week (REGIONAL)
October 7–13, 2024
Various restaurants throughout the region
$2.50 tacos
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concert
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
October 8, 2024
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–9pm
The Mersey Beatles: A Hard Day’s Night (CENTRAL)
October 8, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tribute concert
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (CENTRAL)
October 9–November 2, 2024
Cincinnati Shakespeare Theater at 1195 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A frightful play
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo (WEST)
October 10–12, 2024
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Class demos, shopping, quilt displays
Haunted Village (EAST)
October 11–26, 2024 (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 11–12, 2024
Downtown at Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Music, craft beer, activities
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (CENTRAL)
October 11 – November 2, 2024
The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A Gothic tale
Murder Mystery Company’s Dinner Theater Show (NORTH)
October 11 and 25, 2024 (+Nov 8 and 22)
6320 S. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Uncover the truth while enjoying dinner
Operation Pumpkin (NORTH)
October 11–13, 2024
101 High St., #1, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
There will be a lot of food and drink booths for this event along with live music, activities and crafts and a pet parade
The Improvised Shakespeare Company (CENTRAL)
October 11–12, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Based on an audience suggestion, an improvised Shakespearan masterpiece is performed
Stomp (CENTRAL)
October 11–12, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A percussion sensation
Walk on Wilburn (EAST)
October 11, 2024 (+Nov 8, Dec 14)
East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Shop, eat and enjoy
Alpaca Encounter & Fall Market (EAST)
October 12, 2024
590 Obold Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140
See alpacas up close; shopping market
ArtisanFest513: Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
October 12, 2024 (+Nov 9, Dec 14)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Handcrafted items and homemade treats
Ezzfest (CENTRAL)
October 12, 2024
Ezzard Charles Park. West End at 500 Ezzard Charles Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
Music, games and more
Milford Witches Market (EAST)
October 12, 2024
Riverside Park at 425 Victor Stier Dr., Milford, Ohio 45150
Metaphysical market: crystals, books, tarot readers, food trucks
Nosferatu Silent Movie (NORTH)
October 12, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Silent movie accompanied with a live orchestra
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival (NORTH)
October 12–13, 2024
174 S. Main St., Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Reubens, cabbage rolls, macaroni and cheese, brownies, pies – all kinds of ways to try sauerkraut
Return of the Frogman (EAST)
October 12–13, 2024
126 S. Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Activities, food trucks and fun
Rock the Hill Music Festival (WEST)
October 12, 2024
St. William at 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
October 12 , 2024 (+Nov 2)
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St,. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Nov: Spring Vintage Market Factory 52 at 4590 Beech St., Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
HallZOOween (CENTRAL)
October 12–27, 2024 (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 12, 2024
Camp Washington, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
Neighborhood-wide event, art making demos, music, food
Salsa Night at Findlay Market (CENTRAL)
October 12, 2024
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Live music and salsa lessons
Sayler Park Harvest Fest (WEST)
October 12, 2024
Nelson Sayler Memorial Park at 6600 Gracely Dr., CIncinnati, Ohio 45233
Music, food, flowers, pumpkins, arts and crafts
Sunshine Sessions (CENTRAL)
October 12, 2024
Fountain Square, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
DJs, vendors, food trucks
Car Show (WEST)
October 13, 2024
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Concessions, mini tram tours
Creepy Car Show and Trunk-or-Treat
October 13, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 64 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Family fun!
Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
October 13, 2024
63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Tour the 133 year old building
Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival (NORTH)
October 13, 2024
Downtown Middletown at Main Street, Ohio 45044
Creepy car show, trunk or treat
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
October 13, 2024 (+Nov 10)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Rutka: A New Musical (CENTRAL)
October 13–November 10, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Indie rock musical based on the diary of a 14-year old from 1953 Poland
Jim Henson’s Labryrinth (CENTRAL)
October 14, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Watch the movie accompanied by live music
Blink (CENTRAL)
October 17–20, 2024
Various locations throughout downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Lights, street art, murals and live performances throughout 25 blocks; parade on 10/17
Night of the Living Dead (NORTH)
October 17, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Screening of the movie
Charm at the Farm (NORTH)
October 18–20, 2024
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Find great vintage items!
Cincinnati Comic Expo (WEST)
October 18–20, 2024
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Gabriel Sanchez – The Prince Experience (NORTH)
October 18, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Purple Rain, Let’s Go Crazy and other hits
The Lebanon Experience (NORTH)
October 18, 2024
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Train ride and lunch at the Golden Lamb, ice cream at the Village Parlor and more
Cincinnati Pride 5K (EAST)
October 19, 2024
Lunken Playfield at 4740 Playfield Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Calling all runners, skate rollers or walkers
Harvest Hootenanny (WEST)
October 19, 2024
Story Woods Park at 694 Pontius Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, craft vendors, food trucks
Halloween Trick or Treat Movie Night (NORTH)
October 19, 2024
Heroes Park at 6032 Morris Road, Fairfield Township Ohio 45011
7pm–10pm
Middletown Family Fall Festival (NORTH)
October 19, 2024
Sunset Park at 2698 Milton Rd., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Music, food trucks, crafts, animals
Off Pike Market (EAST)
October 19, 2024
Victory Park at 2078 Mills Ave, Norwood, Ohio 45212
3pm–7pm
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The Morrow Market (NORTH)
October 19, 2024
The Morrow Arts Center at 10 Miranda St., Morrow, Ohio 45152
Artisan festival with 80 vendors, 36 studios
Weber Pumpkin Festival (WEST)
October 19–20, 2024
6007 Kirby Rd., Harrison, Ohio 45030
Pumpkin everything!
Fifth Third Bank Community Days (CENTRAL)
October 20, 2024 (+11/17, 12/15, 12/29)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free admission on special days
Dents Schoolhouse Lights On Matinee (WEST)
October 20, 2024
5963 Harrison Ave., Dent, Ohio 45248
Walk through the school house without monsters
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics (CENTRAL)
October 24, 2024
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Multi-sensory musical experience
Cirque Kalabante: Afrique en Cirque (CENTRAL)
October 24, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
African culture with costumes, acrobats and music
Halloween on the Green (NORTH)
October 24, 2024
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Trick-or-treating from local businesses; wear your favorite costume
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The Second City 65th Anniversary Show (CENTRAL)
October 24–December 22, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Favorite songs, sketches and characters
America: Ride On (CENTRAL)
October 25, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
54th anniversary concert
Ault Park’s HallowEve Brew Bash (EAST)
October 25, 2024
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Craft beer to taste; food truck, live band
Mutual Dance Theatre: Blue 13 Dance Company (CENTRAL)
October 25–26, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
African culture with costumes, acrobats and music
Cincinnati Coffee Festival (CENTRAL)
October 26–27, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Calling all coffee and tea lovers! Timed-entry event
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Greenhills Harvest Fest (WEST)
October 26, 2024
Greenhills, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218
Costume contests and parade, pie-eating contest, food trucks, music
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Halloween Bar Crawl (CENTRAL)
October 26, 2024
Check in: MECCA OTR at 1429 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Costume contest; drink specials; after-party
Halloween Hootenanny (WEST)
October 26, 2024
ArtsConnect Front Lawn at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Dress up for trick or treating; paint a mini pumpkin, scavenger hunt; DJ
Monster Mash (NORTH)
October 26, 2024
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio 45069
Store-to-store trick or treating. crafts, spooky animals, music
Mania – The ABBA Tribute (CENTRAL)
October 27, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Rhythmic and moody
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert (CENTRAL)
October 30, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Iconic scenes from the series and performed by a live orchestra
Giselle
October 31 – November 3, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Ballet performs a ballet about romance
October Events in Northern Kentucky
Fall Festival
Through October 31, 2024 (Closed Tuesdays)
Country Pumpkins at 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Rd., Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035
Pumpkin patch, fall festival, corn maze
Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride
Through November 2, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4172 Belleview Rd., Petersburg, Kentucky 41080
Take a hayride through eerie cornfields and woods
USS Nightmare
Through November 2, 2024
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Tour this haunted boat
Hero Night Festival
October 1, 2024
DCCH Center Fairgrounds at 75 Orphanage Rd., Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, 41017
Meet first responders, activities, drinks, food, music, touch-a-truck
Underwater Pumpkin Glow
October 1–November 3, 2024
Newport Aquarium at One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Giant glowing animals made from pumpkins at your favorite exhibits
The Roebling Bridge Food Tour
October 3, 2024
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
11am–2pm tour
Bo Johnson
October 4, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 5th Ave., Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Fall Fest
October 4, 2024
Bellevue Beach Park at 643 Frank Benke Way, Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
Kentucky Wool Festival
October 4–6, 2024
48 Concord Caddo Rd., Falmouth, Kentucky 41040
Arts and crafts, demos, food, music
‘Bourbon in the Bluegrass
October 5, 2024
Farm Haven at 10165 Old Union Rd., Union, Kentucky 41091
3pm–7pm; spirits and music
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024 (weekly Saturdays through December)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Neko White
October 5, 2024
Comedy at the Commonwealth at 522 5th Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Flea in the Fort
October 6, 2024
801 Cochran St., Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Artisan craft show, music, food trucks
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Neko White
October 6, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 5th Ave., Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Touch a Truck
October 6, 2024
Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41076
Lots of vehicles to explore
Going Beyond Live with Priscilla Shirer
October 12, 2024
Truist Arena at 500 Louie B. Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, Kentucky 40199
Music and worship
Turning of the Leaves Festival
October 12, 2024
Main Street, Augusta, Kentucky 41002
Vendors, food, music
Blink Cincinnati Sightseeing Cruise
October 17–20, 2024
BB Riverboats at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Cruise down the Ohio River and enjoy special drinks and music
For King and Country Live: The Unsung Hero Tour
October 19, 2024
Truist Arena at 500 Louie B. Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
Grammy award-winning duo
Spooky Sunday
October 20, 2024
President’s Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
Costume parade and contest
Vineyard Countryside Market
October 20, 2024 (+Nov 17)
Verona Vineyards at 13815 Walton Verona Rd., Verona, Kentucky 41092
Fresh goods, jewelry, crafts
Pumpkin Walk
October 25, 2024
Tower Park at 900 South St., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
300 jack-o-lanterns with lights; food trucks
Todd Berry
October 25, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 5th Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Alexandria on Main Fall Festival
October 26, 2024
Washington St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41001
Food trucks, vendors, entertainment
October Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Annie, Jr.
Through October 6, 2024
Town Hall Theatre at 27 N. Main St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
The sun will come out tomorrow!
Haunted Wagon Rides
Through October 26, 2024 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Wagon ride and scary stories for children
Lewisburg Haunted Cave
Through October 26, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4392 Swisher Mill Rd., Lewisburg, Ohio
World’s longest haunt with 30,000 live bats
Sidney Haunted Woods
Through October 26, 2024 (Sat evenings)
2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio 45365
Thrills and chills! Half mile through the woods
Dayton Scream Park
Through October 27, 2024
5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424
Outdoor haunted trail
Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror
Through October 27, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
1291 Cold Springs Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Intense haunted hotel from 1850s
Lucas Bros Fall Fest
Through October 27, 2024 (Sat/Sun)
Candlebrook Farm at 3269 Ferry Rd., Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
Hayrides, corn maze, pick you pumpkin patch, farm animals and more
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Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Through October 27, 2024
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio
Daily 11am–6pm
Saturday Night Live
Through October 27, 2024
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Bee Gee hits!
Windmill Farm Market Spooktacular Fall Festival
Through October 27, 2024 (Weekends)
1454 E. SR 73, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Fall festival and hayride
Corn Maze and Fall Festivities
Through November 2, 2024
Idle-Hour Ranch at 4845 Fenner Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373
Hayrides, Flashlight nights and more
Hell’s Dungeon Haunted House
Through November 2, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
3866 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Indoor haunted attraction
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
Through November 3, 2024
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
Tom’s Maze and Pumpkin Farm
Through November 3, 2024
4677 Germantown-Liberty Rd., Germantown, Ohio 45327
8-acre maze game, farm animals and more
Hamilton
October 1–13, 2024
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45403
Our country’s founding fathers rap musical Broadway show
History Mystery Mayhem & Murder Lantern Tour
October 1–November 1, 2024 (various dates)
Woodland Cemetery at 119 Woodland Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Learn about Dayton murders
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Tuesday Nights in the Park
October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2024
Riverscape Park at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
First Tuesdays: Corn hole tournaments
Second and Fourth Tuesdays: Live music
Third Tuesdays: Music bingo
2nd Street Market
October 2 – December 29, 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Like a European market
Fairborn Food Truck Rally
October 3, 2024
103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Grab a bite to eat, check out the Night Farmers Market
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2024
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Doggie Fitness Day
October 4, 2024
Oak Grove Park at 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, Ohio 45458
Class that focuses on building strength and boosting trust with your dog
Heritage of Flight Festival
October 4–6, 2024
Main Street, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344
Carnival rides, games, carriage rides, parade of planes, entertainment
Uptown Music Series
October 4, 2024
W. Franklin St. and S. Main St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
Free concerts 6:30pm–8:30pm
Chocolate Festival
October 5, 2024
Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Entertainment, food trucks, crafts, Kids Zone and chocolatiers
Fall Festival in Centerville
October 5, 2024
St. Leonard at 8100 Clyo Rd., Centerville, Ohio 45458
Hayrides, games, beer garden, petting zoo, pumpkin patch
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
October 5, 2024
Northwest branch at 2410 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton, OH 45406
(sale at a different branch location each time)
Pumpkin Patch Dash Fun Run
October 5, 2024
Forest Field Park at 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45458
Fun run with pumpkin stations
Second Look Saturday
October 5, 2024 (+Nov 2, Dec 7)
Front Street at 1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Check out the studios, galleries and shops
Spring Valley Potato Festival
October 5–6, 2024
Walton Park at Elm and Main Streets, Spring Valley, Ohio 45370
Arts and crafts, entertainment, 5k tater trot walk/run, carnival rides, potato soup & candy
Try a Truck
October 5, 2024
Beavercreek Twp. Fire Department at 2195 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45434
Climb on vehicles (police car, snow plows, fire trucks), face painting, gear try on
Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
October 5–6, 2024
Eastwood MetroPark at 1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45431
Celebrate outdoor life – climbing, mountain biking, disc golf, fishing, ziplininig
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
October 6 and 20, 2024 (+Nov 3, 17; Dec 1, 8, 15)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45404
1st and 3rd Sunday concerts
Urbana Oktoberfest
October 6, 2024
Champaign County Historical Society Museum at 809 East Lawn, Urbana, Ohio 43078
Vendors, artisans, live entertainment, food and beer
Bradford Pumpkin Show
October 8–12, 2024
Downtown Bradford, Ohio 45308
Games, rides, crafts and merchandise! Try pumpkin ice cream!
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Tuesday Nights in the Park
October 8, 15 and 22, 2024
Riverscape Park at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
First Tuesdays: Corn hole tournaments
Second and Fourth Tuesdays: Live music
Third Tuesdays: Music bingo
Genealogy Interest Group
October 9, 2024 (+Nov 13, Dec 11)
Wright Memorial Public Library at 1776 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419
Talk about genealogy research
Ms. Holmes & Mrs. Watson – Apt 2B
October 9–20, 2024
The Loft Theatre at 126 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
A detective story by the Human Race Theatre Company
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
October 9, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
View the movie along with a live shadow cast
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concert
October 10, 2024 (+Nov 14)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405
5:30pm–7:30pm
Englewood Market
October 10, 2024 (+Nov 16)
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45377
Vendors, food and fun
Halloween Hop & Howl
October 10, 2024
Forest Field Park at 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45458
Festive stroll for preschoolers
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2024
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Sunset at the Market
October 10, 2024 (+Dec 12)
2nd Street Market at 600 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
5:30pm–8:30pm
Campaigns, Inc.
October 11–20, 2024
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
Comedy about politics
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
October 11, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Comedian, author, musician, journalist performs
Dayton Music Fest
October 11–12, 2024
The Trolley Stop, Yellow Cab, The Brightside and Blind Bob’s
530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio. 45402
Live music!
Extreme Halloween Egg Hunt
October 11, 2024
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Find eggs in the dark! Win prizes. Bring a flashlight.
Fairborn Halloween Festival
October 11–13, 2024
12 N. Central Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Food, parade, costume contest, music, vendors, rides
Enon Apple Butter Festival
October 12, 2024
120 S. Xenia Dr., Enon, Ohio 45323
All kinds of food, crafts, demos, music and more
The Market at Town & Country Shopping Center
October 12, 2024
300 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Artists and craftsmen showing their talents
Multicultural Festival
October 12, 2024
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Live entertainment, arts/crafts, food from many cultures
Oktoberfish
October 12, 2024
Little Fish Brewing Company at 116 Webster St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
German and European food, beer, live music
Pumpkin Fest at Austin Landing
October 12, 2024
10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45342
Pumpkin-spiced lattes, pumpkin funnel cakes and cotton candy; live entertainment
Puppies & Pumpkins
October 12, 2024
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Head to the pumpkin patch for photos
Truck or Treat
October 12, 2024
Oak Grove Park at 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, Ohio 45458
Visit vehicles from the Centerville and Washington Park District
Vandalia Fall Festival
October 12, 2024
Vandalia Rec Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Music, big rigs, food trucks, pumpkin patch, corn pit, games, crafts
Xenia Oktoberfest
Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385
October 12, 2024
Live music, beer, food trucks
Yellow Springs Street Fair
October 12, 2024
Downtown Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Festival entertainment, performers, fine arts and crafts
Tossin-N-Turnin Band
October 13, 2024
American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Ballroom dances
Champion City Food Truck Rallies
October 18, 2024 (+11/15)
Mother Stewart’s Brewing
Co. at 102 W. Columbia St., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Enjoy the food!
Coppelia by the Dayton Ballet
October 18–20, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Classic ballet performance
Off Pike Market (EAST)
October 19, 2024
Floral Avenue, Norwood, Ohio 45212 (August with Porchfest)
Victory Park at 2078 Mills Ave, Norwood, Ohio 45212 (Jun, Jul, Sep & Oct)
3pm–7pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more; Facebook
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
October 19–20, 2024 (+ Nov 16–17)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45505
Find a treasure
Bach Society of Dayton Choral Concert
October 20, 2024
Kettering Adventist Church at 3939 Stonebridge Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45419
Memorial concerts remembering the lives of loved ones
Hound Hike
October 20, 2024
Bill Yeck Park at 221 N, Main St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
Take your pooch for a walk!
Pumpkin Glow
October 24–26, 2024
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Pumpkins covered in hand-painted reflective paint – walk in the dark!
The Sugar Witch
October 25 – November 3, 2024
Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432
A mysterious play
Vintage Market Days Holiday Market
October 25–27, 2024
Greene County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Start holiday shopping!
Fall at the Fairgrounds Craft Show
October 26–27, 2024
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45502
150 vendors
Hunger Days Food Truck Rally: Pumpkin Spice Festival
October 26, 2024
2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Pumpkin spice drinks and eats from Food Trucks; pumpkin spice inspired vendors
A Murder Mystery Dinner
October 26, 2024
120 W. Poplar St., Sidney, Ohio 45365
5:30pm; enjoy dinner and solve the mystery
Cars and Coffee
October 26, 2024
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45343
Look at really cool cars
Don’t Stop Believin’: The Music of Journey
October 26, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra plays
Rock the Reck Halloween Party
October 26, 2024
Vandalia Sports Complex at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
Food trucks, hayrides, trick or treating, music, activities, vendors
October Events in Southeastern Indiana
Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
Through October 27, 2024 (weekends)
12115 North State Road 129 in Batesville, Indiana 47006
Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch, pony rides, corn maze and more
ColorFall at Perfect North Slopes
October 3 – November 2, 2024 (Thur/Fri/Sat)
Perfect North Slopes at 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
LED-Lit trees, Halloween displays, glowing jack o’lanterns, hayridess
Ertel Cellars Winery Festival
October 4–5, 2024
3794 E. County Rd, 1100 North, Batesville, Indiana 47706
Wine tasting, food, fire pit, dance in the big tent, wagon rides
Metamora Canal Days
October 4–6, 2024
Metamora Historic District, Metamora, Indiana 47030
Shop and explore
Ernie Johnson Concert
October 5, 2024
Whiskey City’s Liberty Theater at 229 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Greystone Farm Pumpkin Patch
October 5–October 27, 2024 (weekends)
15412 Wilson Creek Rd., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch
Lobenstein Farm Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 5–27, 2024 (weekends)
29703 Post Road, St. Leon, Indiana 47012
Pick your own pumpkins, enjoy a hayride, craft booths and the petting zoo
Tri-State Antique Market
October 6, 2024
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
Artoberfest
October 12, 2024
Main Street, Batesville, Indiana 47006
Art demos, music, food trucks, sidewalk chalk art, activities
Junkin’ Trail
October 10–12, 2024
Throughout southeastern Indiana
Find bargains!
Falling for Fun Fest
October 13, 2024
Morris Lawn & Landscape at 1387 Barbour Wy, Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Music, food trucks, pumpkin carving, costume contest
Fall-O-Ween in Rising Sun
October 18, 2024
217 N. High Street, Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Hayrides, pumpkin bowling
St. Leon Oktoberfest
October 20–21, 2024 (check website to verify 2024 dates)
St. Joseph American Legion Post 464, 28866 Post 464 Road, Brookville (St. Leon), Indiana 47012
German food, beer games and a pie auction! Pork chop dinner on Saturday evening.
Classically Haunting Halloween Concert
October 25, 2024
Romweber Party Place at 7 South Eastern Ave., Batesville, Indiana 47006
Ghostly melodies
Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
October 31, 2024
Downtown Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
4:45pm – 5:45pm; followed by trick or treating from 6–8pm
Updated Sept 13, 2024
