9 Top Family Events this Halloween Weekend around Southwest Ohio

It’s the final weekend to cram in as much Halloween fun as possible! Check out one of these top events in Southwest Ohio:

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Pumpkin Glow | Thursday- Sunday 6-9p

Caesar Ford Park: The trails of Caesar Ford Park will be lined with hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins covering everything from cartoons to music to horror shows, animals, and more this Halloween weekend. Once illuminated with the black light, the pumpkin comes to life! Come out and see how many of these masterpieces you know. Free

Vintage Market Days | Friday-Sunday, times vary

Greene County Fairgrounds: Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage & vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market, featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings & a little more.

Fright Fest | Friday- Sunday 6:30-11p

Over the Rhine: Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween weekend at the OTR Fright Fest, happening from all weekend with free Halloween movie screenings! They’ve curated three bone-chilling venues, each offering a thrilling double feature every night. Movies start at 6:30p. Free

Spooky Tales on the Trails | Friday 7 & 7:30p

Fernbank Park: Some creatures creep, and some creatures crawl. Come on this hike to embrace them all! Discover the underworld and uncover the heebiest and jeebiest of Ohio’s critters as they skitter or scatter along the trail on this family friendly night hike.

Hangar Halloween | Saturday 1-2p

Tri-State Warbird Museum: Bring the whole family to Hangar Halloween! Come dressed in your costume for some fun family activities! Candy, Crafts, Games, Cockpit Climb-In at the Tristate Warbird Museum.

Howl-o-Ween Hootenanny | Saturday 12-3p

ArtsConnect Front Lawn: ArtsConnect and the Powel Crosley YMCA bring you a fun-filled, outdoor family Halloween celebration! Kids should dress in costume for trick-or-treating with local businesses. Enjoy the not-so-scary hay maze. Kids can pick a mini pumpkin a paint it however they like. Participate in a scavenger hunt, take photos in the Mystery Machine, visit other costumed characters, enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate and play games led by our Halloween DJ throughout the day! Bring your pet, all dressed up, for the Halloween Pet Costume contest at 2:00 p.m. There will be all kinds of fun activities you won’t want to miss out on! Free

Boos and Brews on the Levee | Saturday 5-9p

Newport on the Levee: Calling all ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween weekend celebration for kids of all ages during the Trick or Treating event. Then, adults are invited to stay late for a BOOzy night out! Free

Free Halloween Costume Pick Up | Sunday 1-4p

Findlay Market: Come to the Market to grab a FREE Halloween costume on Sunday, October 29 from 1-4p. Pickup will take place on the Race Street Esplanade while supplies last. We will have costumes for ages infant – teenager.

RAPTOR, Inc. Open House | Sunday 1-4p 

RAPTOR, Inc.: Celebrate Halloween as educators will be available to welcome guests, lead tours, conduct educational programs with our avian ambassadors, share biological artifacts, and answer questions. You will have the opportunity to visit various educational stations where you can see and learn about the birds of prey native to our area and the work that RAPTOR Inc. does to protect these magnificent creatures. The Open Houses are fun and FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated!

202326octAll Day28Pumpkin Glow(All Day)(GMT-11:00) Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road Xenia, OH 45385CategoryOutdoor Fun,Park Event

202327octAll Day29Vintage Market Days(All Day)(GMT-11:00) Greene County Fairgrounds, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH 45385CategoryMarket

202327octAll Day29Fright Fest(All Day)(GMT-11:00) Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202CategoryFree,Movie Event,Outdoor Fun,Park Event

202327oct7:00 pmSpooky Tales on the Trails: Creepy Crawlies7:00 pm(GMT-11:00) Fernbank Park, 50 Thornton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45233CategoryOutdoor Fun,Park Event,Storytime

202328oct1:00 pm2:00 pmHangar Halloween1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-11:00) Tri-State Warbird Museum, 4021 Borman Drive, Batavia, OH 45103

202328oct12:00 pm3:00 pmHowl-O-Ween Hootenanny12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-11:00) Springfield Twp Arts Connect Center, The Arts Connect Us, 9150 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231CategoryArts,Free,Outdoor Fun

202328oct5:00 pm9:00 pmBoos and Brews on the Levee5:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-11:00) Newport on the Levee, Riverboat Row, Newport Ky 41071CategoryFree

202329oct1:00 pm4:00 pmFree Halloween Costume Pick Up at Findlay Market1:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-11:00) Findlay Market, 1801 Race St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202CategoryFree,Market

202326nov1:00 pm4:00 pmRAPTOR, Inc Open House1:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-11:00) RAPTOR Inc., 961 Barg Salt Run Road, MilfordCategoryFree,Outdoor Fun

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