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
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
Through October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Brown County Fair (NORTH)
Through October 4, 2026
325 W State St., Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Food, rides, games, animals
Heist
Through October 11, 2026
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
High-tech mystery for the stage
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town (EAST)
Through November 1, 2026
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176
19th century town and haunted trail
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island (NORTH)
Through November 1, 2026 (Weekends)
Kings Island Drive at Mason, Ohio 45040
Chilling rides and scares
Niedermann Farms Fall Festival (NORTH)
Through November 1, 2026 (Thursday – Sunday)
5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd., Libery Twp., Ohio 45011
Corn maze, wagon ride, and more
Ohio Renaissance Festival (NORTH)
Through November 1, 2026 (Weekends)
10542 East SR 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Travel back to the Middle Ages to an authentic16th-century celebration
Tricks and Treats (NORTH)
Through November 1, 2026
Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason, Ohio 45050
Trick or treating, rides, costume contests
Waynesville Fall Fest (NORTH)
Through November 1, 2026 (Sat/Sun)
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio 45068
40+ artisan vendors, antiques
Jurassic World The Exhibition (WEST)
Through January 4, 2027
Cincinnati Museum Center at 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Legos create 50 dinosaurs and scenes from Jurassic World movie; interactive area with 2.5 millions Legos
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Cincinnati Booze and Boos Tour (CENTRAL)
October 1–31, 2026 (various dates)
Queen City Radio at 222 W. 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about Over-the-Rhine’s haunted spots
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 1–31, 2026 (+ dates through Dec 30)
38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Downtown, Findlay Market
Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere Tour (CENTRAL)
October 1, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
Zoo Brew (CENTRAL)
October 1, 2026
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Annual brew-tasting event at the Cincinnati Zoo; music
513 Live (CENTRAL)
October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 (through Oct 30 on Fridays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–10pm outdoor concerts
Cincy Bookstore Crawl
October 2–4, 2026
Various Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky locations
Visit 16 bookstores and pick up a passport to win prizes
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Darkside of Brewing Tours (CENTRAL)
October 2–31, 2026 (+Nov 7–28) (Fri/Sat)
111 W. McMicken Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Chilling tales of grave robbing and other deadly events
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest (WEST)
October 2–4, 2026
4290 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
30 types of beer, German food, music and more
Jack O’Lantern Glow (CENTRAL)
October 2–31, 2026 (except Oct 5, 12, 19)
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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John Waite Concert (CENTRAL)
October 2, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Along with John Cafferty
Don Lemon and DL Hughley
October 3, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Anything Goes Comedy Tour
Fall for Symmes (EAST)
October 2, 2026
Symmes Township Park at 11600 N Lebanon Rd, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Hayrides, games, food
Ohio Goes To The Movies
October 2, 2026
Various locations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio
Explore the people, places and stories that put Ohio on the big screen, with free, ticketed screenings happening across the Cincinnati region
First Friday and Second Look Saturday in Middletown (NORTH)
October 2 and 3, 2026 (+Nov 6/7, Dec 4/5)
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Meet artists and enjoy food, music, art, friends, and have fun!
Jack O’Lantern Glow (CENTRAL)
October 2–31, 2026 (closed Oct 5, 12 and 19)
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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Master Class (NORTH)
October 2–4, 2026
Sorg Theatre at 63 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Theatrical homage to opera legend Maria Callas
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
October 3 & 24, 2026 (+Nov 7 & 14; Dec 12 & 19)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A gathering of local artisans and small businesses
Bark in the Park (NORTH)
October 3, 2026
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Opportunities for pet adoption, raffles, split-the-pot, photo ops, and activities for you and your pe
Bourbon & Beer Festival (NORTH)
October 3, 2026
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
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026 (+dates through December – Saturdays)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Fall Fest at Washington Park
October 3, 2026
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy shopping from local vendors, live music, animal encounters with Good Green Earth Farm, and a free pumpkin patch
Fall Festival in Milford (EAST)
October 3, 2026
Valley View Nature Preserve at 5330 S. Milford Rd., Milford, Ohio 45140
Fall activities and music
Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
October 3, 10, and 24, 2026 (+dates throughout 2026)
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Discover hidden gems at the market; samples from 5 merchants
Fraggie Rock Live (CENTRAL)
October 3, 2026
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Jim Henson’s characters discover a treasure
Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (EAST)
October 3–4, 2026
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 3, 2026
Keener Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Puppet show, petting zoo, kids’ costume contest, games
Marsalis Premier & Bruch’s Violent Concert
October 3, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Jazz-infused portrait of America and Max Bruch’s soul-gripping violin concerto.
Middletown Bourbon & Beer Festival (NORTH)
October 3, 2026
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
12–6pm; Six stops hosted by a brewery; Pretzels and other snacks
Moonlight Dance (CENTRAL)
October 3, 2026
Mt. Echo Park at 251 Mt. Echo Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
6pm–9pm; Ballroom dancing with a dance band
The Off Market (EAST)
October 3, 2026 (+Nov 21)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Spirits (EAST)
October 3, 2026 (+Nov 21, Dec 12)
Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45241
Immersive paranormal experiences
Sunflower Festival (WEST)
October 3–4, 2026
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 3, 2026
400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Ohio 45215
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Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
October 4, 2026
Elm Street Plaza, 150 W 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Local artisans and crafters
Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour (CENTRAL)
October 4, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show!
For the Love of Kids Festival (CENTRAL)
October 4, 2026
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free pizza and cookies, live music, books, dancing, drumming, arts and crafts, inflatables, a petting zoo, balloons
Hyde Park Art Show (EAST)
October 4, 2026
Hyde Park Square, Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
55-year tradition! Admire and purchase art
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (CENTRAL)
October 4, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Jazz ensemble brings their unparalleled energy and unmistakable swing to the Music Hall stage
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026 (Mondays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concerts with regional jazz acts
Dracula: A comedy of Terrors (CENTRAL)
October 7–31, 2026
Otto M Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Hilarious new take on the world’s most famous vampire!
Public Tram Tour at Spring Grove (WEST)
October 7 and 25, 2026
4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Enjoying touring the cemetery
BLINK (CENTRAL)
October 8–11, 2026
Downtown Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky
Nation’s largest free public art and light festival, this four-day nighttime event illuminates over 30 city blocks across Downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine, and Covington
CeCe Winans: Come Worship Tour (CENTRAL)
October 8, 2026
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Worship leaders gather for an evening
Once Upon a Mattress (WEST)
October 8–November 1, 2026
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts at 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen
Mary Poppins, Junior (CENTRAL)
October 9–25, 2026
Emery Theater at 1112 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A Disney classic!
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (CENTRAL)
October 9–31, 2026
The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bram Stoker’s gothic classic
Haunted Village (EAST)
October 9–24, 2026 (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.
Into the Woods
October 9–25, 2026
Loveland Stage Company at 111 South 2nd Street, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Fairy tale stories told in a different way
Lebanon Oktoberfest (NORTH)
October 9–10, 2026
Downtown at Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Music, craft beer, activities
Operation Pumpkin (NORTH)
October 9–11, 2026
Historic downtown Hamilton at 1 High St., Hamilton, Ohio
Celebrating pumpkins; art festival with crafts, food, carved pumpkins; rides
Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour (CENTRAL)
October 9, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert
Cincinnati Vintage Fest (WEST)
October 10, 2026
4222 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Vendors showcasing vintage goods
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Ferdinand the Bull (CENTRAL)
October 10, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Lollipops family concert
HallZOOween (CENTRAL)
October 10–November 1, 2026 (Weekends)
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Illusion shows, trick-or-treat stations, and more
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival (NORTH)
October 10–11, 2026
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!
RiverArts Festival (EAST)
Cancelled for 2026
Haussermann Park at 221 Front St., New Richmond, Ohio 45157
Juried arts festival; car show. Taste of New Richmond food trucks
Queen Bee Half Marathon (CENTRAL)
October 10, 2026
Reading Rd. and Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Half marathon made for the girls
Sayler Park Harvest Fest (WEST)
October 10, 2026
Nelson Sayler Memorial Park at 6600 Gracely Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Music, food, flowers, pumpkins, arts and crafts
Cruise In Car Show (WEST)
October 11, 2026
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Concessions, mini tram tours
Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival (NORTH)
https://www.travelbutlercounty.com/events/hocus-pocus-festival
October 11, 2026
2 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Food and craft vendors, dance troupes, a magic and illusion show, pumpkin carvers
Stricker Grove Amusement Park (NORTH)
October 11, 2026
11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Variety of rides and games for all ages
Cincinnati Taco Week (REGIONAL)
October 12–18, 2026
Various restaurants throughout the region
$2.50 tacos
Mrs. Mannerly (CENTRAL)
October 13–November 1, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati at 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Travel back to 1967 with this comedy
Planet Tyrus Tour (NORTH)
October 13, 2026
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Comedian and Author on stage
Ghost Busters In Concert
October 14, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Ultimate movie concert experience as Ghostbusters is presented on a large HD cinema screen
Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between Notes (CENTRAL)
October 14, 2026
Aronoff Center at 1650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A celebrated cultural ambassador, and an icon of Indian music
Night of the Living Sorg (NORTH)
October 15, 2026
Sorg Opera House at 63 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Night of the Living Dead set the tone for a brand new genre of horror that still resonates today… here is an opportunity to see the original masterpiece on the big screen!
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo (EAST)
October 15–17, 2026
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Class demos, shopping, quilt displays
Charm at the Farm (NORTH)
October 16–18, 2026
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Find great vintage items!
The Sixties Show (CENTRAL)
October 16, 2026
Aronoff Center at 1650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Immersive experience that transports audiences back to the 1960s through a live, note-for-note re-creation concert.
Jack-O-Lantern Jog (EAST)
October 17, 2026
Fifty West Brewing Company at 7668 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
At the halfway point, pick a pumpkin to carry for the second half of the run. Cross the finish line with your pumpkin, grab a drink, enjoy lunch, and carve it into a personalized Jack O’ Lantern at one of our 20 carving stations in the Beer Garden.
Mamma Mia – The American Tribute to ABBA (NORTH)
October 17, 2026
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” fans will enjoy a night filled with nostalgia
Tricks &. Treats at MariMac Pumpkin Patch (EAST)
October 16, 2026
WM Johnson Hills Park at 7950 Bridle Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio
Goblins 10 years and under trick or treat along a not-so-spooky trail
Apple Butter Festival (NORTH)
October 17–18, 2026
Hueston Woods State Park at 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, Ohio 45003
Experience 19th century farm life
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
October 17, 2026 (+Nov 1, Dec TBD)
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Nov: Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Harvest Hootenanny (WEST)
October 17, 2026
Story Woods Park at 694 Pontius Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, craft vendors, food trucks
Old Milford Porch Fest (EAST)
October 17, 2026
Milford, Ohio 45140
Musicians will play on the front porches and yards of various Milford homes; 12pm–7pm
Songs of Destiny (CENTRAL)
October 17–18, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Violin fiery-energy concerto concert
Weber Pumpkin Festival (WEST)
October 17–18, 2026
6007 Kirby Rd., Harrison, Ohio 45030
Pumpkin everything!
Cin City Reptile Show (WEST)
October 18, 2026 (+Nov 8, Dec 13)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Fifth Third Community Days (CENTRAL)
October 18, 2026 (+Nov 15/29, Dec 20)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Special days to enjoy the museum
An Evening of Alton Brown (CENTRAL)
October 20, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Television personality, author, and famed foodist
Boop! The Musical (CENTRAL)
October 20–25, 2026
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Musical comedy about Betty Boop – Boop-oop-a-doop!
Eastside Chocolate Walk
October 24, 2026
Main St., downtown Milford, Ohio 45150
Collect a chocolate treat at each participating stop
Light the Night (CENTRAL)
October 22, 2026
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
1.5 mile walk with illuminated lanterns; fireworks
Halloweve Brew Bash (EAST)
October 23, 2026
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
The ultimate Fall beer and costume party!
Bucktoberfest with Crooked Dog Comics (NORTH)
October 24–25, 2026
3907 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Comic book vendors; Food trucks
Chocolate Walk in Downtown Milford (EAST)
October 24, 2026
Downtown Milford, Ohio 45150
Stroll and taste chocolate!
Cincinnati Coffee Festival (CENTRAL)
October 24–25, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Two days of coffee, tea, chocolate, demonstrations, latte art, and fun
Cincinnati Pride 5k (EAST)
October 24, 2026
Lunken Playfield at 4740 Playfield Ln., Cincinnati, Ohio US 45226
Wear a costume! Party at Eastside Brewery following the race
Halloween Family Movie Night (EAST)
October 24, 2026
1115 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 (Sharonville)
Brings chairs and blankets to the Depot Square and watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
The R&B Tour (CENTRAL)
October 24, 2026
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Usher and Chris Brown perform
Pyscho In Concert (CENTRAL)
October 27, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra plays along with this chilling movie
Community Nights at Findlay Market (CENTRAL)
https://www.findlaymarket.org/news/communitynights
October 28, 2026
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Connect with the neighborhood
Art After Dark (CENTRAL)
October 30, 2026
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Galleries come to life during Art After Dark
Gil Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky (CENTRAL)
October 30-31, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Legendary violinist Gil Shaham showcases his expressive brilliance in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Outlander in Concert: Echoes through the Highlands (CENTRAL)
October 30, 2026
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Highlights from eight seasons illuminate the screen. From Craigh na Dun to the New World, relive Claire and Jamie’s journey as Scotland’s Celtic sound takes the spotlight
Rocky Horror Picture Show (NORTH)
October 30, 2026
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
A classic movie along with a shadow cast!
The Belairs Show Band (NORTH)
October 31, 2026
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Las Vegas style Musical Show Band
October Events in Northern Kentucky
Underwater Pumpkin Glow
Through November 1, 2026
Newport Aquarium at One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Giant glowing animals made from pumpkins at your favorite exhibits
Bellevue First Friday (Fall Fest)
October 2, 2026 (+1st Friday of each month)
200–700 Blocks of Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
Each month is a different theme; retail shops stay open later and collaborate with the bars & restaurants
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Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
October 3, 10,17, 24, and 31, 2026 (weekly Saturdays throughout the year)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Market on Main
October 3, 2026 (+Nov 7)
8321 E Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41011
Main Street businesses and local vendors; first Saturday March–November
Boone County Pride Festival
October 4, 2026
Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, Kentucky 41042
Love, inclusion and pride; Entertainment, food, and vendors
Flea in the Fort
October 4, 2026
Ft. Thomas Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Avenue,Fort Thomas, Kertucky 41075
Lively outdoor market; 70 vendors line the space with handmade goods, vintage pieces, artwork and unique finds
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
October 4, 2026 (1st Sundays Feb–Dec)
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016
Homemade goods, vintage items
Mammoth Music and Arts Festival
October 4, 2026
Southgate House Revival at 111 E 6th St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
Multiple outdoor and indoor stages with 30+ artists across various genres along with fine art displays, food vendors
NightLight 513
October 15 and 16, 2026
Covington Plaza at 10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Outdoor movies with local food trucks
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo (EAST)
October 15–17, 2026
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Class demos, shopping, quilt displays
Burlington Antique Show
October18, 2026
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Find a treasure!
Sugar
October 20, 2026
MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 West 4th Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Concert
Trunk or Treat
October 21, 2026
Sibcy Cline Realtors at 4885 Houston Rd., Florence, Kentucky 41042
6pm–8pm; Decorated vehicles will offer lots of candy
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October Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Sidney Haunted Woods
Through October 24, 2026 (Sat evenings)
2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio 45365
Thrills and chills! Half mile through the woods
Barn-n-Bunk Fall Festival Weekends
Through October 25, 2026 (weekends)
3677 Wayne-Madison Rd., Trenton, Ohio 45067
Food, pumpkin picking and activities
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Through October 25, 2026
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Daily 11am–6pm
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
Through October 26, 2026
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
Brimstone Haunt
Through October 31, 2026
472 Brimstone Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
5 great scares for the family and the brave! Formerly Springboro Haunted Hayride.
Windmill Farm Market Spooktacular Fall Festival
Through October 31, 2026 (Weekends)
1454 E. SR 73, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Fall festival and hayride
Dayton Scream Park
Through November 1, 2026 (unconfirmed dates)
5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424
Outdoor haunted trail
Tom’s Maze and Pumpkin Farm
Through November 1, 2026
4677 Germantown-Liberty Rd., Germantown, Ohio 45327
8-acre maze game, farm animals and more than 50 artists.
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour
October 1, 2026
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Comedy show
Halloween Hop and Howl
October 1, 2026
Forest Field Park at 2100 E. Centerville Station Road, Dayton, Ohio 45458
Children stop at sponsored stations to collect treats
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2026 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Something Rotten
October 1–November 8, 2026
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Set in the Renaissance, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play, but they’re stuck in William Shakespeare’s shadow
The Yellow Springs Film Festival
October 1–4, 2026
Little Art Theatre, Foundry Theater at Antioch College and WYSO Ratio HQ, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Creative and innovative performances with films, comedy and music
Front Street Art Hop
October 2 and 3, 2026 (+Nov 6/7, Dec 4/5) (First Friday and Saturday)
Front Street at 1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Explore art studios & galleries of more than 150 artists. Shop vintage, antiques, and handcrafted goods from multiple boutiques.
Halloweekend at Front Street
October 2–3, 2026
1001 East 2nd St, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Enjoy the start of the Halloween season!
Heritage of Flight Festival
October 2–4, 2026
Ma in Street, New Carlisle, Ohio
Entertainment, carnival rides and games, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the Annual Parade of Planes
Tequila Fest
October 2, 2026
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Tequila tastings
Flavors of Fall at SunWatch Indian Village
October 3, 2026
2301 West River Road, Dayton, Ohio 45417
Taste your way through fall flavors, including a beer and honey tasting
Hawthorn Hill Tours
October 3–31, 2026 (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
901 Harman Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45419
Learn about Orville Wright and the Wright family at their homestead
Spring Valley Potato Festival
October 3, 2026
Bledsoe Park, Spring Valley, Ohio 45370
Arts, crafts, rides, potato soup, potato candy
Carillon Concerts
October 4, 18, & 25, 2026 (+Dates through December 7)
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Various times
Paris Flea Market
October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
Art After Hours: Mystery at the Museum
October 7, 2026
456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, Ohio 45405
Solve a mystery in the museum – and learn more about the Dayton Art Institute’s collection, too.
Enon Apple Butter Festival
October 10–11, 2026
Downtown Enon, Ohio (near South Xenia Drive and Broadway Road)
Apple butter, craft booths, festival food
Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
October 10–11, 2026
2385 E. State Route 41, Troy, Ohio 45373
Corn maze, corn shooter, hayrides, farm animals, games
Turning of the Leaves Festival
October 10, 2026
Main St., Augusta, Kentucky 41002
Food, shopping and entertainment
Alabama Live Concert
October 11, 2026
Truist Arena at 500 Louie B Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
Classic country group!
SAHS Annual Haunted Hotdog Roast
October 13, 2026
110 S. Main St., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Games, story telling and friendly ghost tours in the historic district
Fairborn Halloween Festival
October 16–18, 2026
Downtown Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Rides, zombie walk, music, vendors
Dayton Fall Book Crawl
October 17–18, 2026
1400 East 3rd St., Dayton, Ohio 45403
Visit 11 participating bookstores for author signings, giveaways and special promotions
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
October 17–18, 2026 (+Nov 21–22)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
Circleville Pumpkin Show
October 21–24, 2026
159 E. Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio (South of Columbus and East of Washington Courthouse) 43113
23,000 pumpkin pies, rides, arts and crafts, parade
October Events in Southeastern Indiana
Metamora Canal Days
October 2–4, 2026
Metamora Historic District, Metamora, Indiana 47030
Shop and explore
St. Leon Oktoberfest
October 2–6, 2026
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.
The Jacob Scare Haunted Woods
October 3–25, 2026 – Saturdays
3530 E. Olean Rd., Versailles, Indiana, 47042
8pm–11pm; new scare each Saturday
Lobenstein Farm Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 3–25, 2026 (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 4, 2026
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
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Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
October 4–25, 2026 (weekends)
12115 N. St. Rd. 129, Batesville, Indiana, 47006
Pick your pumpkin, trolley rides, food
Ohio County Historical Museum Bake Off
October 7, 2026
212 S Walnut St., Risiing Sun, Indiana 47040
All kinds of treats
Artoberfest
October 17, 2026
Main Street, Batesville, Indiana 47006
Art demos, music, food trucks, sidewalk chalk art, activities
12th Annual Aurora Ghost Walk
October 23, 2026
231 Main St., Aurora, Indiana 47001
Hear haunted stories while walking through residential streets in downtown Aurora
HalloWine Walk in Aurora
October 23, 2026
231 Main St., Aurora, Indiana 47001
Stroll through downtown, sip sample wines and shop
Haunted Halloween Carnival
October 31, 2026
412 Main St., Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Candy and fun
Wild West Trunk or Treat
October 31, 2026
Rising Sun Church of Christ at 315 N. High St, Rising Sun, Indiana
6–8pm; lots of treats
