Cincinnati Kid Friendly Halloween Events

For a scary good time with your little boos

Looking for some no-so-spooky fun with your little goblins this fall? Check out my list of Cincinnati kid friendly Halloween events in 2025. From events with candy to Halloween performances to spooky hikes – there’s something fun for everyone, but nothing too scary!

Cincinnati Kid-Friendly Halloween Events 2025

Spooky Summit Cinema: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – October 10

Head to Summit Park for a spooky outdoor movie – the Spooky Summit Cinema will be showing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 8pm.

Summit Park is located at 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Boos & Brews – October 10

The City of Independence KY is throwing a Boos & Brews bash at Memorial Park on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 6pm to 10pm. There will be trick or treating, games, haunted trail, and more.

Memorial Park is located at 2001 Jack Woods Parkway Independence, KY 41051

Boo Fest 2025 at Chamberlin Park – October 10 & 11

Boo Fest 2025 will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 & Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 6pm to 9:30pm at Chamberlin Park in Deer Park. This year’s Boo Fest includes a costume parade at 6:30pm, treats, games, prizes, pumpkin decorating and more. Enjoy a walk through the spooky trail for $2 per person – free pumpkin for kids to decorate included in cost.

Chamberlin Park is located at 7640 Plainfield Road, Deer Park, OH 45236

WRTS Halloween Party – October 12

We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym Cincinnati will be hosting a Trick-or-Treat Halloween Party on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 12pm to 2pm. The WRTS Halloween Party will have sensory fun, treats, and prizes. Costumes are welcome, but not required.

We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym Cincinnati is located at 4060 E Galbraith Rd Unit 17, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival – October 12

Middletown’s Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival 2025 takes place on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 2pm to 7pm by the Windamere. This free event includes food, fun, shows, local vendors, a creepy car show, and ends with a screening of Hocus Pocus at the Sorg Opera House.

The Windamere is located at 12 S. Main Street, Middletown, OH 45044

Magical Forest Halloween Hike at Caldwell Nature Preserve – October 17

Magical Forest Halloween Hike: An Enchanted Family Adventure will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm at at Caldwell Nature Preserve. Enjoy a walk through the pumpkin-lit woods meeting different characters. This outdoors event is not scary, and is designed for ages 3 to 10 years old.

Tickets are $8 per person ages 3 and older. Register online.

Caldwell Nature Preserve is located at 430 W North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216

Jack-O-Lantern Hike at Caldwell Nature Preserve – October 18

Jack-O-Lantern Hike – A Magic Forest Halloween Event will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 7pm to 9pm at at Caldwell Nature Preserve. This event is a moonlight walk through the woods decorated with Jack-O-Lanterns and luminaries. The cost is $5 per person for ages 3 and up. Prior registration is required.

This is a family-friendly event, but would be best for kids who enjoy hiking, being outside in the dark, and don’t get crabby staying up past bedtime.

Caldwell Nature Preserve is located at 430 W North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216

Wandering Monsters Brewery Halloween Party – October 18

Wandering Monsters Brewery will be throwing a Halloween party on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11am to 11pm. There will be a bounce house, face paint, and trick or treat beers.

Wandering Monsters Brewery is located at 8251 Beechmont Ave Unit A, Cincinnati, OH 45255

Halloween Carnival + Movie in the Park at Erlanger Train Depot Park – October 18

City of Erlanger KY is throwing a Halloween Carnival and Movie in the Park night on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 5:30pm at Erlanger Train Depot Park. Enjoy carnival games before the movie begins at 7:15pm. Please bring your own chairs and blankets for the movie. The city is also collecting non-perishable goods for donation.

Erlanger Train Depot Park is located at 3313 Crescent Ave, Erlanger, KY 41018

Halloweekend at Kid Clubhouse – October 18 & 25

Kid Clubhouse will be holding their annual Halloweekend event on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Mason location and on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Springboro location. The party runs from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, with a 2 hour time limit. There will be games, a not-very-haunted maze, prizes, crafts, and lots of candy. Tickets are $15 for kids 12 and under, and can be purchased at the front desk.

Kid Clubhouse is located at 865 W. Central Avenue, Springboro, OH 45066

Kid Clubhouse Mason is located at 3187 Western Row Road #109, Maineville, OH 45039

Spooky Sunday at Presidents Park – October 19

The City of Edgewood, KY is throwing Spooky Sunday at Presidents Park on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 4pm. There will be a costume parade, magic show, candy, and more.

Presidents Park is located at 283 Dudley Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017

Halloween on the Green in Fairfield – October 23

The City of Fairfield will host Halloween on the Green, a trick-or-treat event on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm at Village Green Park. Please wear your costume and bring a trick-or-treat bag.

Village Green Park is located at 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

Pumpkin Glow at Caesars Ford Park – October 23-25

Pumpkin Glow at Caesars Ford Park will be open from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday, October 23, Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025. The trails of Caesar Ford Park will be decorated with hand-painted pumpkins that glow with black light. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own black light flashlight, but there will be some available to borrow.

Caesar Ford Park is located at 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH 45385

Pumpkin Walk at Tower Park – October 24

Fort Thomas will hold its annual Pumpkin Walk at Tower Park on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm. This family-friendly event includes a walk through the park, which will be decorated with pumpkins, light features, photo ops, and more.

Tower Park is located at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Avenue, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

Little Sprouts: Pumpkin Painting & Trick-or-Treating – October 25

White Oaks Gardens is holding a Little Sprouts: Pumpkin Painting & Trick-or-Treating event on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10am. Kids can decorate a pumpkin and enjoy a trick-or-treat adventure. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online.

White Oak Gardens is located at 3579 Blue Rock Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247

Halloween Family Movie Night at Sharonville’s Depot Square – October 25

Sharonville’s Depot Square will be hosting a Halloween Family Movie Night on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 6:30pm. Bring your own blanket and chairs, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate from Smore Fun Food Truck. A showing of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! will begin at 7:30pm.

Depot Square is located at 3327 Creek Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241

Kids Spooky Boo Bash at Springdale Community Center – October 25

City of Springdale is having their Kids Spooky Boo Bash on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Springdale Community Center. Activities include a costume contest, haunted room tours, Halloween games, activities, and treats. This event is for ages 10 and under.

Springdale Community Center is located at 11999 Lawnview Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Halloween Walk in the Woods at Blue Ash Nature Park – October 25

Halloween Walk in the Woods will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from noon to 3pm at Blue Ash Nature Park. This free event includes trick or treating, a Halloween story, performances, and more. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory.

Blue Ash Nature Park is located at 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

HalloWest at Mt. Airy Forest – October 25

HalloWest will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 12pm to 4pm at Maple Ridge Lodge in Mt. Airy Forest. The festivities include costume contest, games, bounce house, live music, and more.

Maple Ridge Lodge in Mt. Airy Forest is located at 3990 Maple Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248

Howl-O-Ween Hootenanny at ArtsConnect – October 25

Howl-O-Ween Hootenanny will held on the ArtsConnect front lawn in Springfield Township on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from noon to 3pm. This free Halloween event includes trick or treating, scavenger hunt, hay maze, and more. Plus a Halloween pet costume contest at 2pm.

ArtsConnect is located at 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Monster Mash at Liberty Center – October 25

Monster Mash will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 3pm to 6pm at Liberty Center. This event is free, and includes trick-or-treating, spooky animal exhibit, crafts, and more.

Liberty Center is located at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

Pumpkin Carving at Fifty West Deerfield – October 25

Fifty West Deerfield will have a Pumpkin Carving event on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from noon to 3pm. Tickets are $10 and include one pumpkin, one pumpkin carving kit, and one regular fry. Tickets can be purchased online, but walk-ups will be welcome as supplies last.

Fifty West Deerfield is located at 5224 District Park Drive, Mason, OH 45040

Halloween Hoopla at BCM – October 26

The Behringer-Crawford Museum will host its annual Halloween Hoopla on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. Families can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, crafts, and a special puppet performance.

Behringer-Crawford Museum is located at 1600 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41011

On-Going Cincinnati Kid-Friendly Halloween Events

Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Kings Island

Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Kings Island is open on Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 21 through November 2, 2025. This event runs during the day, while the scary Halloween Haunt event is open at night. During Tricks and Treats, there are fall activities and entertainment, trick-or-treating (kids are encouraged to dress up!), festive foods and drinks, and more. Select rides are open during this time.

Kings Island is located at 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45034

Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge runs September 25 through October 31, 2025. Spooky activities included in your stay are the Monster Bash Dance Party, Trick-Or-Treat Trail, Howl-O-Ween Crafts, and more.

Great Wolf Lodge is located at 2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason OH 45040

Haunted Village at Heritage Village Museum

Haunted Village at Heritage Village Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays beginning October 10 through October 25, 2025. The village and woods are decorated for a spooky good time. Activities include a creepy critter zoo, face painting, games, balloon art, and more. Everyone is encouraged to dress up. Tickets can be purchased online.

This event is a bit scary and spooky, and may be best for kids a bit older.

Heritage Village Museum is located inside Sharon Woods at 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241

Jack O’Lantern Glow and HallZooween at the Cincinnati Zoo

Jack O’Lantern Glow is a ticketed exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. It is not included with zoo admission – you must purchase separate tickets to this event, even if you are a zoo member. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased online ahead of time. Jack O’Lantern Glow runs during evening hours on select dates in October.

HallZooween at the Cincinnati Zoo runs weekends from noon to 5pm beginning October 11 through October 26, 2025. This event is included with zoo admission. During HallZooween you’ll find trick or treat stations, special animal enrichment, Hide & Seek Fiona, and more. Plus, the train and carousel have been decorated for some spooky fun!

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is located at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Underwater Pumpkin GLOW at Newport Aquarium

For an indoor attraction, check out Newport Aquarium’s Underwater Pumpkin Glow. Giant glowing pumpkins are displayed throughout the exhibits from September 19 through November 2, 2025. This attraction is included with membership or admission.

Newport Aquarium is located at 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

ColorFall at Perfect North Slopes

ColorFall at Perfect North Slopes runs October 10 to November 8, 2025. This immersive experience includes light displays and illuminated jack o’lanterns around 1-mile path. Sunday to Thursday are driving nights, while walking nights will be Friday and Saturday.

On driving nights, ColorFall is open from 7pm to 9:30pm. The cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for kids. On walking nights, ColorFall is open from 6pm to 9:30pm. The cost is $18 for adults, and $9 for kids. Hayrides are only available on walking nights, and the cost of chair ride lifts is included in ticket price.

Perfect North Slopes is located at 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Boo Fest at the Y

Each of the 9 family branches of YMCA of Greater Cincinnati will be holding a Boo Fest during the month of October 2025. Head to their website for details on each location’s Boo Fest.

CRC Haunted Trails

Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s Haunted Trails return on October 10 through October 31, 2025. Check their Haunted Trail schedule for dates, times, and locations.

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Hope you have a howl-ing good time checking out these Cincinnati kid friendly Halloween events! And for more kid-friendly fun this autumn in Cincinnati, check out my guide of local Cincinnati pumpkin patches.

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