Whether you’re needing some practice on the fine art of trick or treating or the kiddos just can’t wait for October 31st, we’ve tracked down a few ways to hone in your trick or treating skills before Halloween!
Here are 7 places to trick-or-treat around Cincinnati and Dayton before Halloween:
Jack O’Lantern Junction
September 28 through October 31 | Entertainment Junction
Halloween fun for the whole family! Walk thru our indoor, kid friendly maze and see friendly ghosts, skeletons and more. Each child will receive a bag of trick-or-treat candy! Plus, see our new Halloween mini scenes and a Halloween themed train display! Don’t worry about the weather it’s all indoors!
Tricks And Treats Fall Fest
Saturdays and Sundays, September 22 through November 3 | Kings Island
Make no bones about it, Kings Island’s Tricks And Treats Fall Fest presented by Hershey and Kroger is Cincinnati’s favorite event for family-friendly Halloween activities and fall fun. Join us at this one-of-a-kind fall festival to make special memories and enjoy the spooky season. Everyone in the family will have a great time with amazing food, activities, live entertainment, more than a dozen trick-or-treat stops, costume contests, crafts, games, seasonal merchandise and so much more. All of the park’s rides and attractions are open during the fall event (except for water attractions), which adds to the fun for guests of all ages.
Heritage Village’s Haunted Village
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 | 6-10 pm | Heritage Village Museum
Heritage Village Museum will transform into a Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Our 19th century village inside Sharon Woods is the perfect setting for a spooky October evening! Explore the village meeting ghosts, witches, a fortune teller, a monster, and a cursed archaeologist along the way. Walk through the spooky cemetery and haunted woods. Enjoy balloon art, games, a creepy critter zoo, and more! Halloween costumes are encouraged for kids and adults and add to the family-friendly fun. The concession stand will be open. Admission $12.
HallZOOween
October 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27 | 12- 5 pm | Cincinnati Zoo
HallZOOween is FREE with Zoo Admission! Guests will be treated to a day of fun at the Cincinnati Zoo! Help the Zoo go green, please bring your own treat bag! Trick or Treat Stations, Special Animal Enrichment, Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion Shows at 1pm & 3pm, Hogwarts Express Train Ride (Additional charge applies), Scare-ousel (additional charge applies), Kids are encouraged to wear a costume during HallZOOween, but it is not required.
Newport on the Levee Boos and Brews
October 26 | 6-8 pm | One Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071 | Website
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween celebration for kids of all ages during our Trick or Treating event. The adults are invited to stay late for a BOOzy night out!
Sharon Woods Trunk or Treat
October 15 | 5-7 pm | Sharon Woods
Get ready for a spooktacular time! Put on your favorite costume, bring your candy bucket or bag and get ready for a night of Halloween magic with Sharonville Parks & Recreation and Great Parks. This fun-filled evening is perfect for kids of all ages, offering a safe and exciting way to collect candy, show off their costumes and enjoy the festive spirit of the season! Timed ticketing is required for entry.
Boo Fest at the YMCA
Various dates, times, and locations | Website
Join the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s 9 family branches for this free family event. Costumes are encouraged. Get ready to spend quality family time doing activities, dancing, and visiting all stations. The events are open to the community so we encourage our members to invite friends to join them!
