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 11 places to trick-or-treat around Cincinnati and Dayton before Halloween:
Tricks And Treats Fall Fest
Select Days, September 21 through November 2 | Kings Island
Make no bones about it — Kings Island’s Tricks and Treats Fall Fest presented by Hershey and Kroger is one of Cincinnati’s favorite events for family-friendly Halloween fun. Enjoy live entertainment, games, crafts, costume contests, more than a dozen trick-or-treat stops, and delicious fall treats. Plus, nearly all rides (except water attractions) stay open for extra thrills.
Heritage Village’s Haunted Village
Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 | 6-10 pm | Heritage Village Museum
The 19th-century Heritage Village transforms into a Haunted Village for a slight-fright experience perfect for families. Encounter ghosts, witches, and fortune tellers; explore haunted woods; and enjoy games, balloon art, and a creepy critter zoo. Costumes encouraged! Admission $12.
HallZOOween
October 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26 | 12- 5 pm | Cincinnati Zoo
HallZOOween is free with zoo admission! Kids can trick-or-treat through the zoo, ride the Hogwarts Express train (additional charge), watch illusion shows, and see special animal enrichment sessions. Bring your own reusable bag to help the zoo go green.
Boo Fest at the YMCA
Various dates, times, and locations | Website
Each YMCA branch hosts its own free community Boo Fest — with dancing, crafts, games, and plenty of candy. Costumes encouraged for the whole family. Check your local branch for details.
DSAGC Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 3–4:30 pm | DSAGC Campus, Cincinnati
Families are invited to this inclusive trunk-or-treat event featuring decorated car trunks, crafts, music, and photo booths. Safe, welcoming, and fun for kids of all abilities.
Sharon Woods Trunk-or-Treat
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 5–6:30 pm | Sharon Woods, Cincinnati
Hosted by Great Parks of Hamilton County and Sharonville Parks & Recreation, families can stroll a decorated trail collecting candy from community partners. Costumes encouraged; advance registration required.
Washington Park Fall Fest
October 25 & 26, 2025 | 6–9 pm | Washington Park, Cincinnati
This free Over-the-Rhine festival features trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment, a free petting zoo, pumpkin patch and more! Great for little ones looking for a safe city-center Halloween adventure.
Howl-O-Ween Hootenanny
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 12–3 pm | ArtsConnect Front Lawn, Springfield Township
Enjoy trunk-or-treating, a hay maze, pumpkin painting, crafts, games, face painting, and even a pet costume contest. Admission is free; bring your creativity!
Monster Mash at Liberty Center
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 3–6 pm | Liberty Center, Liberty Township
Head to Liberty Center for store-to-store trick-or-treating, crafts, a spooky animal exhibit, and more. Costumes encouraged — supplies are limited, so arrive early to join the fun!
Trunk-or-Treat at Goldfish Swim School Anderson
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 5–7 pm | Goldfish Swim School, Anderson Twp.
Join Goldfish Swim School for a night of trunk-or-treating, pizza, refreshments, pumpkin painting, and a trunk decorating contest. Free and open to the community.
