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
Next To Normal (CENTRAL)
Through October 5, 2025
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Pulitzer and Tony-award winning rock musical about coping with mental illness
A Healing Garden (CENTRAL)
Through October 12, 2025
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Inspiration from the Padua Botanical Garden in Italy, the oldest in the world; Learn about thegarden’s history, its role in modern medicine, and the fundamental importance of plants to human well-being and society
Homearama 2025 (EAST)
Through October 12, 2025
Foundry Park at Three Oaks, Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio. 45209
Seven homes to tour!
Mythic (CENTRAL)
Through October 19, 2025
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Pop-rock musical comedy about Persephone
Ohio Renaissance Fair (NORTH)
Through October 26, 2025 (weekends)
10542 E State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068
Step back in time to 16th century England with costumed characters, medieval jousting, giant turkey legs, artisan shops, and a different theme every week. 10:30am–7pm
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island (NORTH)
Through November 1, 2025 (Weekends)
Kings Island Drive at Mason, Ohio 45040
Chilling rides and scares
Tricks and Treats (NORTH)
Through November 2, 2025
Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason, Ohio 45050
Trick or treating, rides, costume contests
Waynesville Fall Fest (NORTH)
Through November 2, 2025 (Sat/Sun)
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio 45068
40+ artisan vendors, antiques
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 1–31, 2025 (+ dates through Dec 30)
Outside Planet Fitness at 145 Second St. East, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Downtown, Findlay Market and 6 food stops
Public Tram Tour at Spring Grove (WEST)
October 1 and 26, 2025
4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Enjoying touring the cemetery
Cincinnati Booze and Boos Tour (CENTRAL)
October 2–31, 2025 (various dates)
Queen City Radio at 222 W. 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about Over-the-Rhine’s haunted spots
Thiftin Thursdays (EAST)
October 2, 2025
Downtown Loveland, Ohio
Curated vendors selling their goods! 4pm–8pm
Zoo Brew (CENTRAL)
October 2, 2025
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Annual brew-tasting event at the Cincinnati Zoo; music
Cincy Bookstore Crawl
October 3–5, 2025
Various Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky locations
Visit 16 bookstores and pick up a passport to win prizes
Darkside of Brewing Tours (CENTRAL)
October 3–31, 2025 (+Nov 1–29) (Fri/Sat)
111 W. McMicken Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Chilling tales of grave robbing and other deadly events
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest (WEST)
October 3–5, 2025
4290 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
30 types of beer, German food, music and more
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (CENTRAL)
October 3–November 1, 2025
The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bram Stoker’s gothic classic
Fall for Symmes (EAST)
October 3, 2025
Symmes Park at 11600 N Lebanon Rd, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Hayrides, games, food
First Friday Weekend in Middletown (NORTH)
October 3 and 4, 2025 (+Nov7/8, Dec 5/6)
Pendleton Arts Center at 1105 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Meet artists and enjoy food, music, art, friends, and fun
Jack O’Lantern Glow (CENTRAL)
October 3–30, 2025
Cincinnati Zoo at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Immersive walkthrough experience with more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo
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Mutual Dance Theatre: Deeply Rooted Dance Theater of Chicago
October 3–4, 2025
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Classical, modern, American, and African American traditions to share thrilling, thoughtful stories
The Orchestra Starring ELO & ELO Part II Former Members (CENTRAL)
October 3, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert
Apple Butter Festival (NORTH)
October 4–5, 2025
Hueston Woods State Park at 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, Ohio 45003
Experience 19th century farm life
Bourbon & Beer Festival (NORTH)
October 4, 2025
The White Dog Distilling Company at 1357 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45044
12 different beverage stops, each sponsored by a local brewery or distillery; brats and beef jerky
Chocolate Walk in Downtown Milford (EAST)
October 4, 2025
Downtown Milford, Ohio 45150
Stroll and taste chocolate!
Dog Man: The Musical (CENTRAL)
October 4–5, 2025
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Chronicles of Dog Man – body of a policeman and the head of a dog
Electronic Dance Music in the Park (CENTRAL)
October 4, 2025
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Grab a chair, or lay out a blanket and soak in the sounds. There’s plenty of room for hoopers, flow dancers and anyone ready to move. Food trucks, local art and craft vendors will be on site.
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 4, 11,18 and 25, 2025 (+dates through December 27)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
Fairfield International Celebration (NORTH)
October 4, 2025
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music and dance, international food, cultural exhibits, and hands-on activities
Fall Festival (EAST)
October 4, 2025
Valley View Nature Preserve at 5330 S. Milford Rd., Milford, Ohio 45140
Fall activities and music
Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025 (+dates through Dec 20)
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Discover hidden gems at the market; samples from 5 merchants
Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (EAST)
October 4–5, 2025
Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, Ohio 45241
Live music, hayrides, food trucks, sunflower maze and more
The Great Pumpkin Fest (NORTH)
October 4, 2025
Keener Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Puppet show, petting zoo, kids’ costume contest, games
Middletown Bourbon & Beer Festival (NORTH)
October 4, 2025
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
12–6pm; Six stops hosted by a brewery; Pretzels and other snacks
Moonlight Dance (CENTRAL)
October 4, 2025
Mt. Echo Park at 251 Mt. Echo Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
6pm–9pm; Ballroom dancing with a dance band
Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Tour (CENTRAL)
October 4 ,11,18 and 25, 2025 (Saturdays through December)
Washington Park at 1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy sipping cocktails at OTR establishments
Sunflower Festival (WEST)
October 4–5, 2025
Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, Ohio 45241
Listen to live music, and take a ride on a hayride or visit with the mules and miniature horses
Wyoming Fall Festival (WEST)
October 4, 2025
400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Ohio 45215
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Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
October 5, 16, and 26, 2025 (+Nov 23; Dec 14; Jan TBD)
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cin City Reptile Show (WEST)
October 5, 2025 (+Nov 9, Dec 14)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Hyde Park Art Show (EAST)
October 5, 2025
Hyde Park Square, Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
55-year tradition! Admire and purchase art
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Nurse Blake Comedy Tour (CENTRAL)
October 6, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
Celebrate the Spirit of America (CENTRAL)
October 7, 2025
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Kick-off America’s River Roots Festival with The Spirit of America Gala, featuring many world-class performing arts organizations
Evil Dead in Concert (CENTRAL)
October 7, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert
Full Moon Hike with Great Parks (EAST)
October 7, 2025
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Search for critters of the night and learn about a few different constellations in our night sky.
Over-the-Rhine Craft and Artisans Market (CENTRAL)
October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025 (Tuesdays)
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Artisan and farmers market
America’s River Roots (CENTRAL)
October 8–12, 2025
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky riverfronts
Various river cruises from Cincinnati, Covington and Newport celebrating America’s 250th; 8 stages on the Ohio and Kentucky riverfronts; food trucks
Christone Kingfish Ingram (CENTRAL)
October 8, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Grammy-winning artist performs
Community Nights at Findlay Market (CENTRAL)
October 8 and 22, 2025
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Connect with the neighborhood
Hello Dolly (WEST)
October 9–November 2, 2025
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts at 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history
Candlelight: Wizard of Oz (CENTRAL)
October 10, 2025
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enchanting live music experience promises nostalgia, wonder and a touch of magic as it relives the greatest songs from the 1939 classic movie
Haunted Village (EAST)
October 10–24, 2025 (weekends)
Sharon Woods Park at 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.
The Lebanon Experience (NORTH)
October 10 and 24, 2025
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
Lebanon Oktoberfest (NORTH)
October 10–11, 2025
Downtown at Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Music, craft beer, activities
Operation Pumpkin (NORTH)
October 10–12, 2025
Historic downtown Hamilton at 1 High St., Hamilton, Ohio
Celebrating pumpkins; art festival with crafts, food, carved pumpkins; rides
The Wizard of Oz (CENTRAL)
October 10–26, 2025
Emery Theater at 1112 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Head down the Yellow Brick Road with the Children’s Theatre
RiverArts Festival (EAST)
October 11, 2025
Haussermann Park at 221 Front St., New Richmond, Ohio 45157
Juried arts festival; car show. Taste of New Richmond food trucks
Cincinnati Vintage Fest (WEST)
October 11, 2025
4222 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Vendors showcasing vintage goods
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
October 11, 2025 (+Nov TBD)
Apr & Nov: Spring Vintage Market Factory 52 at 4590 Beech St., Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St,. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
HallZOOween (CENTRAL)
October 11–26, 2025 (Weekends)
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Illusion shows, trick-or-treat stations, and more
Harvest Hootenanny (WEST)
October 11, 2025
Story Woods Park at 694 Pontius Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, craft vendors, food trucks
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival (NORTH)
October 11–12, 2025
5748 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
400 crafters/artisans from over 26 states! Nearly 40 different food varieties showcasing sauerkraut, such as sauerkraut pies and brownies, brats, pizza, and sundaes!
Sayler Park Harvest Fest (WEST)
October 11, 2025
Nelson Sayler Memorial Park at 6600 Gracely Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Music, food, flowers, pumpkins, arts and crafts
Second Saturday at Factory 52 (EAST)
October 11, 2025
4590 Beech St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Curated mix of local vendors offering vintage finds, handmade goods, fresh-baked treats and unexpected treasures
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
October 11 and 25, 2025 (+more dates thru December 6)
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Cruise In Car Show (WEST)
October 12, 2025
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Concessions, mini tram tours
Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival (NORTH)
October 12, 2025
2 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny (CENTRAL)
October 12, 2025
Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Edgy one-liner comedy
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
October 12, 2025 (+ Nov 9, Dec 14)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Let’s go fly a kite!
Stricker Grove Amusement Park (NORTH)
October 12, 2025
11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Variety of rides and games for all ages
AJ Croce (CENTRAL)
October 13, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert
Cincinnati Taco Week (REGIONAL)
October 13–19, 2025
Various restaurants throughout the region
$2.50 tacos
Neco Case Fall Tour (CENTRAL)
October 14, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Grammy-nominated indie icon
The Notebook: The Musical (CENTRAL)
October 14–26, 2025
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Based on the book sharing a lifetime of love
CoComelon Live (CENTRAL)
October 15, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Sing along!
Kumail Nanjiani (CENTRAL)
October 16, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Emmy-nominated writer and critically acclaimed actor and comedian
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo (EAST)
October 16–18, 2025
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Class demos, shopping, quilt displays
Charm at the Farm (NORTH)
October 17–19, 2025
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Find great vintage items!
Herbie Hancock (CENTRAL)
October 17, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Legendary jazz icon
Tricks &. Treats at MariMac Pumpkin Patch (EAST)
October 17, 2025
WM Johnson Hills Park at 7950 Bridle Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio
Goblins 10 years and under trick or treat along a not-so-spooky trail
Ali Siddiq (CENTRAL)
October 18, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Stand-up comedian and renowned storyteller
Auschwitz (WEST)
October 18, 2025–April 12, 2026
Cincinnati Museum Center at 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
500 original artifacts; ongoing remembrance and will leave bearing the weight of society’s responsibility to combat hate and evil everywhere.
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
October 18 and 31, 2025 (+Nov 8/29; Dec 13/14)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A gathering of local artisans and small businesses
Dame Jane Conducts Mozartv (CENTRAL)
October 18–19, 2025
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
An “all-Amadeus” program showcasing the composer’s signature bright and playful sound, from the operatic drama of his early years to his monumental final symphony.
The Prince Experience (NORTH)
October 18, 2025
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Spirit, sound, and soul of Prince
Tow ‘n Treat at Hamilton Co. Fairgrounds (EAST)
October 18, 2025
7700 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45216
6pm–9pm; costume contest; raffles; food trucks
Weber Pumpkin Festival (WEST)
October 18–19, 2025
6007 Kirby Rd., Harrison, Ohio 45030
Pumpkin everything!
The Big Money Tour – Jon Batiste Plays America (CENTRAL)
October 21, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Multi-Grammy and Academy Award winner performs
The Howl (NORTH)
October 21, 2025
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Explore Wiggly Field with your dog, visit treat stations sponsored by friends from the local pet community, and compete in the cutest costume contest
Heather McMahan (CENTRAL)
October 23, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Stand-up comedian and podcast host
Light the Night (CENTRAL)
October 23, 2025
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
1.5 mile walk with illuminated lanterns; fireworks
Barber & Shostakovich (CENTRAL)
October 24–25, 2025
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4 unfolds with boldness and intensity with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
A Chicago Tribute (NORTH)
October 24, 2025
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Cincinnati Transit Authority is an eight-piece band paying tribute to the great horn driven sound of Chicago
Cincinnati Comic Expo (WEST)
October 24–26, 2025
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Find your faves!
Free Family Movie Night (NORTH)
October 24, 2025
Governors Square at 1045 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Nightmare Before Christmas
HallowEve Brew Bash (CENTRAL)
October 24, 2025
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Taste 10 microbreweries beer; music, food trucks; wear a costume!
MOE. (CENTRAL)
October 24, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Genre-defying jam band
Movies in the Park (NORTH)
October 24, 2025
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
6:30pm: food trucks and activities; 7pm movie begin; bring blankets and chairs
Mustard Seed Market – Hillsboro (NORTH)
October 24–26, 2025
Highland County Fairgrounds at 604 John St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45144
Curated vendor market with 100 local small businesses, food trucks
Cincinnati Coffee Festival (CENTRAL)
October 25–26, 2025
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Coffee roasters, coffee and tea shops, bakers, pastry shops and chocolatiers from around the region. Samples, demos and live music
The Conjurors (NORTH)
October 25, 2025
Fitton Center for Creative Arts at 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Mathew Pomeroy and Natasha Lamb bring their world-class magical mind-reading act for a high-energy, mystifying show that will bend your belief in everything you think you know.
Ghost Wall of Dayton Lane Historical District (NORTH)
October 25, 2025
712 Dayton Street, Hamilton, Ohio
6pm–10pm; Hear ghost tales from residents past and present. Feel the presence of the dearly departed that still linger in one of Hamilton’s oldest neighborhoods.
Greenhills Harvest Fest (WEST)
October 25, 2025
Greenhills, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218 (behind Greenhills Shopping Center)
Costume contests and parade, pie-eating contest, food trucks, music
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Halloween Hootenanny (WEST)
October 25, 2025
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 25, 2025
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio 45069
Store-to-store trick or treating. crafts, spooky animals, music
Taylor Tomlinson (CENTRAL)
October 25–26, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy tour
The Heart Sellers (CENTRAL)
October 25–November 23, 2025
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy about Asian immigrants preparing a turkey for their first American Thanksgiving in 1973
Nate Bargatze (CENTRAL)
October 25, 2025
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show!
Trunk or Treat (WEST)
October 25, 2025
Kuliga Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd. Green Township, Ohio
11am–12pm; get your treats!
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
October 25, 2025 (+more dates thru December 6)
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Frightfest (CENTRAL)
October 28, 2025
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
10-minute play festival
Twilight in Concert (CENTRAL)
October 28, 2025
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Original movie along with a live band
YES (CENTRAL)
October 28, 2025
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert
October Events in Northern Kentucky
Showcase of Homes at Triple Crown
Through October 12, 2025
Triple Crown Country Club at 1 Triple Crown Blvd., Union, Kentucky
View beautiful new homes!
Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride
Through November 1, 2025 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4172 Belleview Rd., Petersburg, Kentucky 41080
Take a hayride through eerie cornfields and woods
Underwater Pumpkin Glow
Through November 2, 2025
Newport Aquarium at One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Giant glowing animals made from pumpkins at your favorite exhibits
NightLight 513
October 2, 2025
Covington Plaza at 10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Outdoor movies with local food trucks
Kentucky Wool Festival
October 3–5, 2025
48 Concord Caddo Rd., Falmouth, Kentucky 41040
Arts and crafts, demos, food, music
Bourbon in the Bluegrass
October 4, 2025
Farm Haven at 10165 Old Union Rd., Union, Kentucky 41091
3pm–7pm; spirits and music
The Covington Cryptid Block Party
October 4, 2025
Pike St (between Washington and Madison), Covington, Kentucky
Lively festival with live music, choreographed dancing, expanded food and drink options, unique vendors and plenty of quirky cryptid fun.
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025 (weekly Saturdays through December)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Market on Main
October 4, 2025 (+Nov 1)
8321 E Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41011
Main Street businesses and local vendors
The Road Trip Fall Market
October 4, 2025
Boone Co. Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewild R., Burlington Kentucky
Open-air boutique, vintage, and handmade shopping and food truck event
Flea in the Fort
October 5, 2025
801 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas, Kentucky, 41075
Artisan craft show at Tower Park
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
October 5, 2025 (1st Sundays Feb–Dec)
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016
Homemade goods, vintage items and more
Mammoth Music and Arts Festival
October 5, 2025
E. 6th St. between Monmouth and Saratoga, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Live music, food and drinks
Touch-A-Truck
October 5, 2025
Fort Thomas Mess Hall at 805 Cochran St., Fort Thomas, Kentucky 40175
Trucks of all shapes and sizes for you to explore
Hero Night Festival
October 7, 2025
DCCH Center Fairgrounds at 75 Orphanage Rd., Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
4pm–9pm; first responders, activities, demos, food, music, touch-a-truck
America’s River Roots
October 8–12, 2025
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky riverfronts
Various river cruises from Cincinnati, Covington and Newport celebrating America’s 250th; 8 stages on the Ohio and Kentucky riverfronts; food trucks
Alexandria on Main Fall Festival
October 11, 2025
Washington St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41001
Food trucks, vendors, entertainment
Tricksters: A Magical Cabaret
October 11, 2025 (+ Dec 27)
Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Magic, music and atmosphere come together for an unforgettable night
Turning of the Leaves Festival
October 11, 2025
Main Street, Augusta, Kentucky 41011
Vendors, food, baked goods, popcorn, music
Haunt Your House
October 17–19, 2025
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Home decorating contest from Oct 17–19; 10 homes will be selected
Halloween Fun & Flick
October 18, 2025
Iris Road Park off Ft. Mitchell Ave., Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky
6pm–9:30pm; costume contest, Coffee Truck; bring chairs/blankets
Burlington Antique Show
October 19, 2025
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Find a treasure!
Pumpkin Walk
October 23–24, 2025
Tower Park Amphitheater at 64 Cochran St., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Walk among 500+ pumpkins, lights and activities
Trunk or Treat at Sibcy Cline
October 23, 2025
4884 Houston Rd., Florence, Kentucky
Trick or treat from car to car. They will be decked out with all kinds of decorations! Candy, games and music
Florence Y’alloween Fest
October 28, 2025
Thomas More Stadium at 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, Kentucky
6:30pm: Pumpkins, sweet treats, spooky tunes
Cincinnati Observatory at the Park
October 30, 2025
General Ormsby Mitchel Park 261 Grandview Drive, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky
7pm–8:30pm; stargazing event
Fort Thomas Trick or Treat
October 31, 2025
130 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
6pm–8pm trick or treating throughout the community
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October Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Haunted Wagon Rides
Through October 25, 2025 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Wagon ride and scary stories for children
Sidney Haunted Woods
Through October 25, 2025 (Sat evenings)
2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio 45365
Thrills and chills! Half mile through the woods
Dayton Scream Park
Through October 26, 2025
5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424
Outdoor haunted trail
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Through October 26, 2025
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Enjoy dinner and a show
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Through October 26, 2025
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Daily 11am–6pm
Windmill Farm Market Spooktacular Fall Festival
Through October 26, 2025 (Weekends)
1454 E. SR 73, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Fall festival and hayride
Brimstone Haunt
Through November 1, 2025
472 Brimstone Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
5 great scares for the family and the brave! Formerly Springboro Haunted Hayride.
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
Through November 2, 2025
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
Tom’s Maze and Pumpkin Farm
Through November 2, 2025
4677 Germantown-Liberty Rd., Germantown, Ohio 45327
8-acre maze game, farm animals and more
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Heritage of Flight Festival
October 3–5, 2025
Main Street, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344
Carnival rides, games, carriage rides, parade of planes, entertainment
John Crist: Jokes for Humans
October 3, 2025
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Comedy show
2nd Street Market
October 3–31, 2025 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Like a European market
With Friends, For Friends
October 3–4, 2025
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Symphony orchestra concert
Chocolate Festival
October 4, 2025
Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Entertainment, food trucks, crafts, Kids Zone and chocolatiers
Fall Festival in Centerville
October 4, 2025
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45440
Hayrides, games, beer garden, petting zoo, pumpkin patch
Patterson Homestead Open House
October 4, 2025
1815 Brown Street, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Learn about the Patterson family and their influence on Dayton
Spring Valley Potato Festival
October 4–5, 2025
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 4, 2025
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 4–5, 2025
Eastwood MetroPark at 1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45431
Celebrate outdoor life – climbing, mountain biking, disc golf, fishing, zip lining
Ben Folds and a Piano Tour
October 5, 2025
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer
Deeds Carillon Concerts
October 5 and 19, 2025 (+dates through December 7)
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Listen to the 51 bells!
Urbana Oktoberfest
October 5, 2025
Champaign County Historical Society Museum at 809 East Lawn, Urbana, Ohio 43078
Vendors, artisans, live entertainment, food and beer
Bradford Pumpkin Show
October 7–11, 2025
Downtown Bradford, Ohio 45308
Games, rides, crafts and merchandise! Try pumpkin ice cream!
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Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concert
October 9, 2025
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, Ohio 45404
5:30pm–7:30pm concerts
Discovery: Black Violin
October 10, 2025
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Blend of classical, hip hop and rock and bluegrass
Giselle
October 10–12, 2025
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Modern-style ballet with romance and ghosts
Enon Apple Butter Festival
October 11–12, 2025
120 S. Xenia Dr., Enon, Ohio 45323
All kinds of food, crafts, demos, music and more
Movie Night in Trenton
October 11, 2025
Trenton Community Park at 440 Dell Dr., Trenton, Ohio
Bring a blanket
Not Dead Yet! John Cleese
October 11, 2025
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Pumpkin Fest at Austin Landing
October 11, 2025
10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45342
Pumpkin-spiced lattes, pumpkin funnel cakes and cotton candy; live entertainment
Puppies & Pumpkins
October 11, 2025
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Head to the pumpkin patch for photos
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
October 11 & 25, 2025
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
1pm–4pm
Vandalia Fall Festival
October 11, 2025
Vandalia Rec Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Music, big rigs, food trucks, pumpkin patch, corn pit, games, crafts
Xenia Oktoberfest
October 11, 2025
Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385
Live music, beer, food trucks
Yellow Springs Street Fair
October 11, 2025
Downtown Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Festival entertainment, performers, fine arts and crafts
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
October 12 and 26, 2025 (+Nov 9/16/23; Dec 7/14/21)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45404
1st and 3rd Sunday concerts
The Sound of Music
October 14–19, 2025
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
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Fairborn Halloween Festival
October 17–19, 2025
12 N. Central Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Food, parade, costume contest, music, vendors, rides
Vitamin String Quartet: Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and Beyond
October 18, 2025
Victoria Theater at 138 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
Classical crossover
Pumpkin Glow
October 23–25, 2025
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Pumpkins covered in hand-painted reflective paint – walk in the dark!
Barbie The Movie: In Concert
October 25, 2025
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Full-length feature film is accompanied by live orchestra
Cars and Coffee at Austin Landing
October 25, 2025
10050 Innovation Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45342
Car enthusiasts’ gathering
Fall at the Fairgrounds Craft Show
October 25–26, 2025
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45502
150 vendors: artists, bakers, crafters, food trucks
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
October 26, 2025 (+Dec 6/7/13/14)
1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Three-course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 28, 2025
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Discovery Series production for children
Englewood Trick or Treat
October 31, 2025
Englewood, Ohio
6pm–8pm – Ghouls and goblins heading to homes for treats
Huber Heights Trick or Treat
October 31, 2025
Huber Heights, Ohio
6:00pm–8:00pm – Kids will be dressed and looking for treats
October Events in Southeastern Indiana
Aurora Farmer’s Fair
October 1–4, 2025
Aurora, Indiana
Parade, rides, exhibits and food!
Metamora Canal Days
October 3–5, 2025
Metamora Historic District, Metamora, Indiana 47030
Shop and explore
St. Leon Oktoberfest
October 3–4, 2025
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.
Lobenstein Farm Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 4–26, 2025 (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 5, 2025
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
Dylan Scott: Easy Does It Tour
October 11, 2025
Lawrenceburg Event Center at 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
8pm concert
Artoberfest
October 11, 2025
Main Street, Batesville, Indiana 47006
Art demos, music, food trucks, sidewalk chalk art, activities
