Cincinnati Halloween and Fall activities with something for the whole family!
From pick-your-own pumpkin patches to haunted houses, these attractions bring together culture, creativity, and a sense of community spirit. Local events provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the fall season while supporting family-owned organizations and businesses. Get ready to explore Cincinnati’s fall festivals and create lasting memories with family and friends.
Cincinnati’s fall and Halloween activities offer something special for everyone in the community. Whether seeking family-friendly fun, spooky haunted attractions, or festive fall events, there’s no shortage of options. This season, connect with neighbors and celebrate what makes autumn in Cincinnati unique.
Although children look forward to tricks and treats, Halloween can be scary for parents. Halloween should be both fun and safe. Ensure that you travel in groups and adhere to the designated times. Cincinnati Trick-or-Treat hours are from 6 to 8 p.m.
*Dates and times are subject to change. Please confirm the event times before attending. Buy tickets or make reservations soon, as they may sell out!
Family-Friendly Fall Festivals and Halloween Events in Cincinnati
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Zombie Thoughts presented by Playhouse in the Park
Fairfax Recreation Center (Fairfax)
October 30
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Free Admission
The audience controls the game, guiding Sam and Pig through levels, monsters, and challenges.
Art After Dark | All Hallows’ Eve
Cincinnati Art Museum (Mt Adams)
October 31
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free Admission
Dance to music from DJ Clockwork (longtime DJ for the late Mac Miller) and DJ Trub, creep through the galleries as docents share spooky stories, and march along with a giant puppet parade from Visionaries + Voices SHOW OF HANDS Puppet Festival. Plus, enjoy activations from Red Bull, cash bars, food for purchase, and after-hours access to Rediscovered Treasures and Recall. Reframe. Respond. The Art of Paul Scott.
Halloween Haunt
Kings Island (Mason)
Through November 1
6 p.m. – Midnight
Weekends
Starting at $55
The fully transformed amusement park features bone-chilling scare mazes and scare zones. Hundreds of horrifying creatures, such as zombies and scarecrows, hide in every corner. With plenty of terror, Halloween Haunt is not recommended for children under 13 years old.
Tricks and Treats Fall Fest
Kings Island (Mason)
Through November 2
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Weekends
$34.99 and up.
Come dressed in Halloween attire for the Halloween costume contest. Plus, enjoy skeleTONS of delicious seasonal treats, drinks, and, of course, candy!
Underwater Pumpkin GLOW
Newport Aquarium (Newport)
Through November 2
Hours Vary
$26.99 and up.
Some of your animal friends will get pumpkin treats and special seasonal enrichment while Jack-O-Lanterns become artificial reefs for the animals to explore. It’s a fall adventure like you’ve never experienced before, filled with family fun and memories at every turn.
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Fall Festivals and Halloween Events in Cincinnati for Adult Audiences
SingOUT Cincy CaBOOret
Somerhaus (OTR)
October 30
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
$27.27
A Halloween-themed celebration of queer songs and stories! Sit back as talented performers transport you to a place of spooky and whimsical, from ghosts of jazz to phantoms of your Broadway favorites. Costumes and festive attire are not required, but are strongly encouraged!
No matter how Cincinnati Fall and Halloween Activities are enjoyed, there’s something for everyone to experience. Each event brings the community closer together, from family-friendly festivals to thrilling haunted houses.
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Additionally, check your local churches and recreation centers for Halloween and fall activities in Cincinnati. If you want to stay in, check your local TV listings for Halloween movies.
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