Autumn is nigh! Yeah, we know. You've been able to get your pumpkin spice fix from Starbucks since Aug. 24 and it seems like the Halloween-themed decorations hit shopping aisles just after Independence Day, but officially, fall began Wednesday, Sept. 22, and now it's time to celebrate. Hoodie weather is right around the corner, as are things that go bump in the night.
From haunted houses to hayrides and pumpkin patches, we've compiled a handy list of creepy – and not so creepy – Halloween happenings around town to help you plan your next outing.
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Pumpkin fun on the farm
Through Oct. 31: Apples, Pumpkins and More, noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Hidden Valley Orchards, 5474 N. Ohio 48, Lebanon. U-pick apples. Festival weekends feature fall foods, family fun and live entertainment. Oct. 8: Pumpkin Palooza Week; Oct. 14: Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree; Oct. 23-24: Fall Family Fun Fest. 513-932-1869; hiddenvalleyorchards.com.
Through Oct. 31: Barn Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Greystone Farm, 15412 Wilson Creek Road, Lawrenceburg. Farm stand inside barn with pumpkins, seasonal produce, eggs, honey and more. All meat farm-raised, antibiotic-free and no hormones. 812-926-2132; greystonefamilyfarm.com.
Through Oct. 31: Sugar Ridge Family Farm, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 12273 Green Road, Walton. Wagon ride to pick a small pumpkin, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, playground, kids tent with games, trolley ride. Bounce houses, corn cannon, barrel train and more. Food and drinks, including beer and wine, for purchase. $8, free for ages 2-under.
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Through Oct. 31: Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Shaw Farms, 1737 Ohio 131, Milford. Tractor or horse-drawn hayrides (weather permitting), 15-acre corn maze, interactive playground, farm animals and special weekend activities. Farm fresh produce through September. Free admission. Activities $3-$7 per person. 513-575-2022; shawfarmmarket.com.
Through Oct. 31: Fall Fun, 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Niederman Family Farm, 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Liberty Township. 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, climbing web and more. Purchase tickets online only, no walk-ins. 513-779-3228; niedermanfamilyfarm.com.
Through Oct. 31: Fall Mums and Crafts, noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Wendel Farms, 8134 N. State Line Road, Brookville. Farm open for fall mums and decorations sales. Corn maze, pumpkin patch and petting farm have been discontinued. 812-775-9051; wendelfarms.com.
Through Oct. 31: Farm Market, Schaefer's Farm Market, 5024 Jacksonburg Road, Trenton. Organic 15-acre pumpkin patch and farm market with home-produced jams, jellies, honey, eggs and more. 513-726-5307; schaefersfarmmarket.com.
Through Oct. 31: Fall Pumpkin Fest, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, McMonigle Farms, 5490 S. Dixie Hwy, Franklin. U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, cow train rides, farm animals and seasonal treats. 937-672-8248; fallpumpkinfest.com.
Through Oct. 31: Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Burwinkel Farms, 4359 Hamilton Cleves Road, Ross. 513-738-1145; facebook.com/burwinkelfarms.
Through Oct. 31: Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Kleather’s Pumpkin Patch, 90 W. Central Ave., Springboro. Harvesting hand-planted pumpkins since 1976. Pumpkins, gourds, apple cider and more. kleathers.com.
Through Oct. 31: Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival, 4-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Country Pumpkins, 1835 Sherman Mount Zion Road, Dry Ridge. U-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, chunkin’ pumpkin launcher, turbo slide, barrel train ride, corn boxes, animals, kids’ corn maze, sand tunnels play area and more. Rides only on weekends. 859-905-9656; countrypumpkinsky.com.
Through Oct. 31: Pumpkins, Corn Maze & Hayrides, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Iron’s Fruit Farm, 1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon. FC Cincinnati-themed corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and more. During October, hayrides to pumpkin patch run from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 513-932-2853; ironsfruitfarm.com.
Through Oct. 31: U-Pick Apples, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, A&M Farm Orchard, 22141 Ohio 251, Midland. U-pick apples, pumpkins, squash, jams, jellies, apple butter, cider and more. Cash and check only. 513-875-2500; facebook.com/am-farm-orchard.
Through Oct. 31: U-Pick Pumpkins, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Simmons Farm, 3020 Schaller Road, Bethel. Features pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides and trebuchet. Jams, jellies and honey from farm's apiary available for purchase. Free admission. 513-734-3117; facebook.com/simmonsfarms..
Through Oct. 31: U-Pick Pumpkins, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, McGlasson Farms, 5832 River Road, (Route 8) Hebron. Pick your own pumpkins. 859-689-5229; mcglassonfarms.com.
Through Oct. 31: Pick Your Own Pumpkin, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Garver Farm, 6716 Hamilton Lebanon Road, Middletown. Pick your own pumpkins. 513-539-6366. garverfarmmarket.com.
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Through Oct. 31: Fall Fest, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Hayride, Great Pumpkin Express rides, 5-acre corn maze, carnival tent, live bands, pony rides, lazer tag and more. Open during week for produce purchases. 859-689-2682; kinmanfarm.com.
Through Oct. 30: Fall Family Weekends, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Brown’s Family Farm Market, 11620 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Rides 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, weather permitting. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, straw maze, farm animals, picnic area and play areas. 513-738-0404; facebook.com/brownsfarmmarket.
Through Oct. 31: Fall on the Farm, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48, Loveland. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, a pumpkin bounce pad, 5-acre corn maze, farm animals, play area and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. $14.95 Saturday-Sunday, $10.95 Monday-Friday. 513-697-9173; bloomsandberries.com.
Through Oct. 31: Waynesville Fall Fest, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 7392 E. State Route 73, Waynesville. Splash landing expeditions, mini golf, water wars, playsets, walking trails, ghost town village, 5-acre maze, games and more. Special events: Sept. 26: STAR 93.3 DJ live; Oct. 3: Keith Moeller magician; Oct. 16: Richard Lynch Band; Oct. 24: Dan Looper and the Mountain Sound; Oct 30: Halloween party. $10, $8 ages 10-under, free ages 2-under. waynesvillefallfest.com.
Through Oct. 24: Fall on the Farm, 11-6 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Jackson Family Farm, 6780 W. Alexandria Road, Middletown. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, pedal tractors, pumpkin cannon, petting zoo, giant pumpkin jump pad and more. $10. facebook.com/jacksonfamilyfarmmadison.
Through Oct. 31: Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, Neltner’s Farm, 6922 Four Mile Road, Melbourne. Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, live music and more. $5 weekends ages 3-up, free weekdays (some activities not available). 859-496-7535; neltnersfarm.com.
Through Oct. 31: Fall Fun at the Farm, Burger Farm & Garden Center, 7849 Main St., Newtown. Weekend admission includes hayride to pumpkin patch, puppet shows, giant straw castle, challenge course, vine climb, mini zip lines, barnyard games, live entertainment and more. $12, $8 ages 65-up. 513-561-8634; burgerfarms.com.
Haunted attractions
Through Nov. 6 Terror Town, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. $25-$35. allhallowsevellc.com.
Through Oct. 31: Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. Theme weekends: Sept. 10-11: Opening weekend; Sept. 17-18: Tormented Freak Show; Sept. 24-25: Zombie Circus Apocalypse; Oct. 1-2: Rattle Thy Bones; Oct. 8-9: EDM; Oct. 15-16: Back in Black; Oct. 22-23: Killer Klown Invasion; Oct. 28: College Night; Oct. 29-30: Witches; Oct. 31: Spook-o-Rama. $75 fast pass, $50 general. landofillusion.com.
Through Oct. 31: The Dent Schoolhouse, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 7:30-midnight Friday-Saturday, Dent Schoolhouse, 5963 Harrison Ave., Dent. Tickets sold in time slots. Movie quality sets and Hollywood animations. Friday-Saturday tickets include admission to Queen City Slaughter Yard. $25-$55. frightsite.com.
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Through Nov. 6: USS Nightmare, 7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, USS Nightmare, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. Two decks of pure horror. Captain's Extreme tours on Nov. 5-6. RIP Experience is hands-on immersive experience. $18-$48. ussnightmare.com.
Through Oct. 30: Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 4172 Bellview Road, Petersburg. Hayride $15, Barn $10, $23 Combo.859-322-0516. sandylandacres.com.
Through Oct. 31: Nightmare Manor, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 1601 S. University Blvd., suite A, Middletown. Opens at 7 p.m. in October. 513-849-2021; nightmaremanor.net.
Through Oct. 30: Halloween Haunt, 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Amusement park becomes immersive haunted attraction featuring scare mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and rides. Not recommended for ages under 13. $39.99-up. visitkingsisland.com.
Through Oct. 30: Brimstone Haunt, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Brimstone Haunt, 472 Brimstone Road, Wilmington. Four attractions to choose from: Haunted Hayride, Forgotten Forest, Psychosis, Zombie Assault. brimstonehaunt.com.
Through Oct. 30: Mount Healthy Haunted Hall, 8-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, 7700 Seward Ave., Mount Healthy. Features classic favorites like Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula and the Bate's Motel. $15 fast pass, $10 general. Bring 2 cans of soup on Sundays for $5 discount. hauntedhallinfo.com.
Family-friendly slight or no frights
Through Oct. 31: Jack o' Lantern Junction, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Entertrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Indoor, climate-controlled family Halloween celebration. No-scare ghosts, skeletons, cobwebs. Each child receives bag of candy. $9.95-up. 513-898-8000; entertrainmentjunction.com.
Through Oct. 31: Tricks & Treats, Saturday-Sunday, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Family-friendly, non-scary activities and entertainment, over a dozen trick-or-treat stops, costume contests, crafts, games, seasonal merchandise and more. visitkingsisland.com.
Through Oct. 31: HalloTween, Saturday-Sunday, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. For parents with children too old for some of the Tricks & Treats Fall Fest activities, and too young for Halloween Haunt, this event offers spooky fun haunts without the fear of running into gruesome creatures lurking in the shadows. visitkingsisland.com.
Through Oct. 31: Weekday Hayrides, 1:30-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Burger Farm & Garden Center, 7849 Main St., Newtown. Rides run every 30 minutes. Includes giant straw castle, playset area and pumpkin land. $5 per person. 513-561-8634; burgerfarms.com.
Through Oct. 31: Pumpkin Patch Express, 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, LM&M Railroad, 16 E. South St., Lebanon. 45-minute train ride, visit to Creech's Garden Center, free small pie pumpkin. Total trip time is two hours. $25, $20 ages 2-16 and ages over 62. lebanonrr.com.
Through Oct. 30: Saturdays at the BOO!seum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Features magic shows, socially-distanced costume parade around the fountain at 10:30 a.m. and Monster Mash party at 3 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Included with admission. cincymuseum.org.
Through Oct. 31: Scarecrow Row, Otto Armleder Memorial Park, 5057 Wooster Pike, Linwood. Whimsical display of scarecrows created by local organizations and individuals line 2-mile walk. Benefits Madi's House. Valid motor vehicle permit required to enter ($5 daily). scarecrowrow.org.
Through Oct. 28: Movie Night on the Levee, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Newport on the Levee, One Levee Way, Newport. Oct. 7: Goosebumps. Oct. 14: Scoob. Oct. 21: The Addams Family. Oct. 28: Hocus Pocus. Free. Bring blankets and seating. newportonthelevee.com.
Through Oct. 23: Haunted Village, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Family-friendly, slight fright event in 19th-century village inside Sharon Woods. Kids can trick-or-treat, walk through spooky cemetery, haunted trails, and maze. Creepy crawly zoo, balloon art, crafts, games, candy and more. $10. 513-563-9484; heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
Through Oct. 24: Shock! The Spine-tingling Tale of Miss Spidra, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. World premiere play by Joseph Zettelmaier is comedic drama about schlocky horror. Rated PG-13. $15-$35. knowtheatre.com.
Oct. 16-31: HallZOOeen, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Trick or treat stations, Phil Dalton's Theater of Illusions shows at 1 and 3 p.m., Hogwarts Express train ride and Scare-ousel. Included with zoo admission. Rides cost extra. cincinnatizoo.org.
Oct. 19: Trunk or Treat, 4:30-6 p.m., Sharon Woods Park, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville.
Oct. 21-Nov. 7: Silent Movies Made Musical: Nosferatu. Streaming. Trent Sims plays Music Hall's Mighty Wurlitzer to accompany the classic silent film based on the novel, "Dracula." Free. https://youtu.be/ifaDVg34o48.
Oct. 22: Drive Boo II, 6 p.m., Grant County Park, 144 N. Main St., Crittenden. Drive-thru candy line. 859-428-4500.
Oct. 22: History is a Mystery, 7 p.m., Fernbank Park, 50 Thornton Ave., Sayler Park. As the hustle and bustle of the Ohio River grew throughout history, legends were born. Investigate the past through the shady antics of storied figures from long ago. Ages 6-up. $5. Register by Oct. 21. greatparks.org/calendar.
Oct. 23: Queen City Vaudevillians Halloween Show, 7-8:30 p.m., Falcon Theater, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Family-friendly entertainment. $20-$25. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 23: Thrills on Wheels, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Grant Park, 73 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine. Spooky, original indie films full of suspense and surprise. Ages 6-up. Free. reelsonwheelscincy.com.
Oct. 23: Westwood Howl at the Hall, 2-6 p.m., Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Pumpkin patch, free apple cider, smores, live music, pumpkin carving contest with prizes, costume parade, costume contest for dogs, kids and adults with prizes, fall fashion show, games, vendors, beer and food.
Oct. 23: Halloween Walk, 2-5 p.m., Village Green Park, Fairfield. Wear a costume and trick or treat with 15 or more businesses around the park. Live performances by dancers and magicians. For ages 10-under. Free.
Oct. 23: Nature at Night Pumpkin Hike, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Colerain Township. Jack-o-lanterns light the path for this self-guided hike. Enjoy campfire and enter drawing to take home a jack-o-lantern. $5 per person, $3 to take home a pumpkin of choice. Register: greatparks.org/calendar.
Oct. 23: Halloween Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus, 7:30 p.m., Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mount Hope road, Crosby Township. Pet costume contest at 6:30 p.m. and a kids costume contest at 7 p.m. Food and beverages for purchase. greatparks.org.
Oct. 23: AJ Jolly Park's Spooktacular Halloween, noon-3 p.m., AJ Jolly Park, 1501 Race Track Road, Alexandria. Halloween costume contests for infants to adults 2 p.m., kids ages 12-under can trick or treat along a friendly trail, vendors, game, food, drinks, fall crafts and more. $5. 859-547-3681; campbellcountyky.gov.
Oct. 23: Kids Halloween Party, 1-2:30 p.m., Publics Works Building, Highland Heights. Wear Halloween costume and enjoy food, drinks and fun. hhky.com.
Oct 23-24: Fall Festival, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Washington Park 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Local vendors selling arts and crafts, baked goods, pet needs and more. Free. washingtonpark.org.
Oct. 23-24: The Nightmare Before Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Film with live orchestra. cincinnatiarts.org.
Oct. 24: USS Nightmare Lights On Tour, 4-6 p.m. USS Nightmare, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. Ages under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. $8-up. ussnightmare.com.
Oct. 24: The Dent Schoolhouse Lights On Tour, 4 p.m., Dent Schoolhouse, 5963 Harrison Ave. $7-$10. frightsite.com.
Oct. 24: Mount Healthy Haunted Hall Lights On Tour, 6;6:45 p.m., 7700 Seward Ave., Mount Healthy. Kids can trick or treat the Haunted Hall with lights on. $5 per child, adults free. hauntedhallinfo.com.
Oct. 26: Halloween Night Out, 5-7 p.m., Florence Y'alls Stadium, Freedom Way, Florence. Visit Spooky Stations as you drive-thru. Open trunk and provide the number of children in vehicle. 859-647-5439; florence-ky.gov.
Oct. 30-31: Court Street Harvest Weekend, Court Street Plaza, Downtown.
Oct. 29: Pumpkin Walk, 6-9 p.m., Tower Park, 900 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Pumpkins, lights, candy and family fun. ftthomas.org.
Oct. 29: Halloween Drive-in Movie Night, 6-8 p.m., Wyoming Recreation and Family Aquatic Center, 9940 Springfield Pike, Wyoming. Spooktacular event with the Haunted Mansion. Turf field open for kids to play. Free, donations benefit Crescent Park Universal Play Area campaign. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 29: Halloween Movie Night and Truck or Treat, 6 p.m., ArtsConnect, 9158 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Not-so-scary movie, trunk or treat with local businesses, pumpkin painting, hay maze, ghost races, scavenger hunt, free hot chocolate and coffee, costumes encouraged. Free. Rainout info: 513-522-2108. facebook.com.
Oct. 29: Nighttime Trail Fest, 7-9 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center, Milford. Wear costumes for this non-spooky woodland Halloween adventure. Ages 12-under plus caregiver. $8. cincynature.org.
Oct. 29: Madcap Puppets' Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 7 p.m., Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. $17, $12 ages 12-under. fairfieldoh.gov/tickets.
Oct. 29: Thrills on Wheels, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Bramble Park, 6395 Bramble Ave., Madisonville. Spooky, original indie films full of suspense and surprise. Ages 6-up. Free. reelsonwheelscincy.com.
Oct. 30: Gourdy's Pumpkin Run, Bonnybrook Farms, 3779 Ohio 132, Clarksville. Dress up in costume and run this 5K. bonnybrookfarms.com/gourdyspumpkinrun.
Oct. 30: Pioneer Trick or Treat, 3-6 p.m. Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village, 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville. Cabins of village will be open for trick or treat fun. Free. ccpv.us.
Oct. 30: Trick or Treat, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Crestview Hills Town Center, 2791 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills.
Oct. 30: Merchant Trick or Treat, 2-4 p.m., Downtown Lebanon. Family-friendly trick or treat. mainstreetlebanon.org.
Oct. 30: Treat Street, 2-4 p.m., Bridgewater Falls, 3385 Princeton Road, Fairfield Township. Ages 12-under can trick or treat.
Oct. 30: Hotel Transylvania, 11 a.m., Hueston Woods Lodge, 5201 Lodge Road, Oxford. Kids can meet some creepy critters up close and learn the myths behind the "monsters" and the truth that makes them not so scary.
Oct. 30: Thrills on Wheels, 6:30-9:30 p.m., CampSITE Sculpture Park, 2866 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Spooky, original indie films full of suspense and surprise. Ages 6-up. Free. reelsonwheelscincy.com.
Oct. 31: Trick or Treat at the Market, 4-6 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Market vendors hand out candy, free costumes for kids to take and wear, Halloween music and kids activities and games. findlaymarket.org.
Oct. 31: Northern Pendleton Trunk or Treat, 3-6 p.m., Northern Pendleton Fire Dept., 5900 Highway 154, Butler. Hand out candy with firefighters.
Oct. 31: Halloween Night Real Witches Dance, 8 p.m., Northside. Witch light show dance with spooky music. Candy.
Spine-tingling tours
Through Nov. 6: Ultimate Queen City is Haunted, Thursday-Saturday, American Legacy Tours, 1332 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. 2-hour walking tour features terrifying true stories of Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, finishing with visit to historic Emery Theater. $39. americanlegacytours.com.
Through Oct. 30: Newport is Haunted, Friday-Saturday, American Legacy Tours, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. Walking tour exploring streets of Newport while hearing spooky true tales of murder, suicide and decapitation. $29. americanlegacytours.com.
Through Oct. 30: Covington is Haunted, Friday-Saturday, American Legacy Tours, 129 E. Second St., Covington. Tour begins outside the Gruff. Hear about ghosts that haunt Covington. americanlegacytours.com.
Oct. 22-23: Overnight Paranormal Investigations, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Arnold's Bar and Grill, 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown. Cornerstone Paranormal and POV Paranormal lead ghost hunts. No alcoholic beverages will be served or allowed. $40. arnoldsghosthunt.com.
Oct. 22-30: Spooky Secrets Walking Tour, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Covington Plaza, 1 Madison Ave., Covington. 2-mile walking tour covers 10 stops. Hear ghost stories, creepy history and other scary stuff related to city. Rain or shine. $40-$60. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 21 and Oct. 31: Bobby Mackey's Ghost Hunt, 8:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Bobby Mackey's, 44 Licking Pike, Wilder. Reported to be one of the most haunted locations in America. Ticket includes overnight access, group seances, ghost hunting, refreshments. $129. bobbymackey.com.
Oct. 24: Hillbilly Horror Stories Live, noon-3 p.m., Bobby Mackey's Music World, 44 Licking Pike, Wilder. Live episode of podcast. $25. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 28-29: Aurora Ghost Walks, 7 p.m., Hillforest Victorian House Museum. 213 Fifth St., Aurora. Tour streets of Aurora after dark with historian Jim Waldon and learn about unseen inhabitants of town. $10. 812-926-1100; hillforest.org.
Oct. 29-30: Dinner and Paranormal Investigations, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Arnold's Bar and Grill, 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown. 3-course dinner from chef Kayla Robison followed by guided paranormal investigation. $90 includes meal, 2 alcoholic beverages and investigation. No other alcoholic drinks allowed other than the two with dinner. arnoldsghosthunt.com.
Oct. 30: Halloween Paranormal Investigation, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Caesar Creek Pioneer Village, 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $40. ccpv.us.
Oct. 31: Ghost Tour, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Sponsored by Ish Festival. Meet ghosts of Jewish Cincinnati's past on this guided walking tour. Visit the old Jewish Cemetery, the cursed Opera House and the streets Jewish Cincinnatians called home. $10. linktr.ee/ishfestival
Monster Mash (adults only)
Oct. 20: Full Moon Hocus Pocus Festival and Market, 6-8:30 p.m., Fretboard Brewing Co., 5800 Creek Road, Blue Ash. Includes 1 brew, spooky Halloween music and vendors. $25. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 22: Hallow Eve Brew Bash, 6-10 p.m., Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Ticket includes 10 5 oz. tastings from some of Cincinnati's top microbreweries. Live music, food trucks. Wine, soft drinks and water available for purchase. Costume party. $30-$40. aultparkac.org.
Oct. 22: WizardFest, 8-11 p.m., Legends Bar, 3801 Harrison Ave., Cheviot. Costume contest, trivia, quidditch, scavenger hunt, live DJ, drink specials. $15-$50. wizardfest.com.
Oct. 22: Freaks, Fangs and Fishnets, 9 p.m., The Mockbee, 2260 Central Pkwy, West End. Queen-Bee Cabaret presents thrilling night of burlesque, aerial and sideshow freaks, tarot readers, face painters, artists and dancing in the tunnel, $30-$50. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 23, 30: Halloween Bar Crawl, 3-11 p.m., The Banks, Freedom Way, Downtown. Spooky-themed drinks, entertainment, discounts on food and drinks. $15-$40. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 23: Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Bash, 7 p.m., Upper Deck at The Cove, 4855 Kellogg Ave., East End. Costume contest, scary good menu specials.
Oct. 23: Northside Pride Cincy Halloween 2021: 7:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Liberty Exhibition Hall and Mixwells, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Halloween party, scary drag variety show, Denton Affair Rocky Horrors, spooky dance costume party and Cincinnati leather monster f'er ball and more. $10-$20. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 23: Halloween Show, 6 p.m., Rebel Mettle Brewery, 412 Central Ave., Downtown. Live music with Deathtron & the Diplomats, Kings of the Sunset Army, the Morbids and Sweet Action. $10.
Oct. 26: Spook-tacular Pumpkin Party, 7-10 p.m., Buzzed Bull Creamery, 1408 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Ticket includes pumpkin, decorating supplies, 1 free ice cream or coffee, Halloween movie, costume contest with prizes, special offers on drinks and desserts. $25.
Oct. 28: Tender Mercies Halloween Bash, 6:30-10 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrity hosts Christian Gill (Food Network) and Bridget (96 Rock Mornings). $150. tendermerciesinc.org.
Oct. 29-30: Absconded, 5 p.m.-close Friday, 4 p.m.-close Saturday, Ghostbaby, 1314 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine. Slip away secretively for an unexpected exploit. Book tables in advance: ghost-baby.com.
Oct. 30: Billy Rock Halloween Costume Concert, 8 p.m., Little Miami Brewing Co., Milford. Includes buffet dinner and all drinks. Benefits Dragonfly Foundation. $100 couple, $60 single. cincyticket.com.
Oct. 30: Halloween Dressup & Jam, 8 p.m., Legends, 3801 Harrison Ave., Cheviot. Costume party and show. Ages 18-up. $10. cincyticket.com.
Oct. 30: Vehicle Halloween Show, 7-11:30 p.m., Hoffner Lodge, 4120 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Live music, costume contest, raffles and more. $20 couple, $15 single. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 30: Halloween Bar Crawl, 4 p.m.-midnight, Below Zero Lounge, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. $1,000 grand prize costume contest, exclusive drink specials, professional photographer, afterparty. $12.50-$15. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 30: Ghost & Ghouls Mask-erade Party, 8 p.m., The Windamere, 2 S. Main St., Middletown. Halloween party with live music, interactive games, costume contests, spooky snacks, cash bar and more. Ticket includes 1 signature spirited cocktail. $30-$40. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 30: Boos & Booze Halloween Party, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Pirate's Den, 3670 Werk Road, Green Township. Live music, food, drink specials and costume contest.
Oct. 30: Boos & Brews, 7-10 p.m., Bridgeview Box Park at Newport on the Levee, One Levee Way, Newport. Dance party, live music, costume contest with prizes, shopping and dining specials and more. Free admission.
Oct. 30: Amanda Watkins Memorial Halloween Party, 7-11 p.m., Willow Event Center, 7881 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township. Costume dance party with live DJ, photo booth and more. $50 per person, includes beer, wine, well drinks and appetizers. Information and tickets: Tommy Watkins 513-225-0660; [email protected].
Oct. 30: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Spooktacular, 9:30-11 p.m., Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton; Mariemont Theatre, 6906 Wooster Pike, Mariemont; and Kenwood Theatre, 7815 Kenwood Road, Sycamore Township. Halloween double feature films with shadowcast experience. Dress up in costume. esquiretheatre.com.
Oct. 30: Halloween Masquerade Ball, 7 p.m., Image & Likeness Apparel, 8178 Vine St., Hartwell. Live DJ, photo booth and more. Cash bar. $35 VIP, $15.
Oct. 30: Halloween Bash, 9 p.m., MVP Sports Bar, 6923 Plainfield Road, Silverton. Live music with Trailer Park Floosies.
Oct. 30: Heavy Hinges Halloween Party, MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Ages 21-up. motrpub.com.
Oct. 30: Paranormal Pixel Party, 9 p.m., Wondercade, 3143 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Live DJ, costume contest with prizes, raffles, all games on free play, ticket includes appetizers and first drink. $15-$30. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 30: Halloween Bash, 4 p.m., Swine City Brewing, 4614 Industry Drive, Fairfield. Craft beer, vendors, food trucks, costume contest, live music with the Snipped, the Plan B's, Misunderstood and Sepia Heyday.
Oct. 30: Heaven and Hell Party, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Beeline, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Halloween party with live DJ and drink specials.
Oct. 31: Smoke & Queers Burlesque Troupe's Trick or Tease Halloween Show, 8 p.m., Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside. Scary, sexy, spooky, sticky. Two-act performance of the only queer burlesque and drag troupe in Cincinnati. $15. cincyticket.com.
Oct. 31: Harlem Nights Halloween Day Party, 4-9 p.m., Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge, 1432 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Dress up in 'Harlem Nights' themed costumes and fashion. Live music, drink specials and prizes for top costumes. Free admission. eventbrite.com.
Nov. 5: Oakley Masquerade 2021: 8 p.m.-midnight, 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Cincinnati's largest Halloween costume party. Ages 21-up. Benefits Save the Animals Foundation. Includes admission to haunted nightclub, craft beer, wine and top shelf liquor, costume contests, silent auction and photo booth. $75 VIP, $50 general. eventbrite.com.
Beware of Cujo: Dog days
Oct. 23: The Howl, noon-3 p.m., Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester Township. Canine costume parade, trick or treat trail for you and your dog, obstacle course, vendors and more. $5 per dog. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 24: Mainstrasse Paw-rade, 1-3 p.m., Goebel Park, 501 Philadelphia St., Covington. Pet costume contest and parade. Prizes for best superhero, best overall, and most creative. $5 entry fee. eventbrite.com.
Oct. 30: Howl-o-Ween, 6-7 p.m., Little Spoon Bakery and Cafe, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Bring your costumed dog for trick or treating.
Oct. 30: Howling Pooch Parade, 1 p.m., Wyoming Village Green, 400 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Costume event with prizes. Agility demonstrations, pet-themed vendors. Family-friendly. $5 entry fee for dogs. Benefits Village Green Capital Campaign.
Oct. 31: Cocktails and Puppy Dog Tails, 7-9 p.m., Coppin's Restaurant at Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave., Covington. Dog owners invited to dress up their furry friends as well as themselves for a dog-themed Halloween on the patio. Prizes. Reservations: hotelcovington.com/dining.
Canceled this year
Fear Factory Haunted House, Romweber Marketplace, Batesville. fearfactorybatesville.com.
Highway 50 Fright Field, Corn Maze and Zombie Paintball, North Bend. highway50frightfield.com.
Zipping From Zombies, Camp Kern, Oregonia. 513-932-3756; campkern.org/ozone-zipline-adventures/overview.html.
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