It’s officially pumpkin patch szn!

I’ve rounded up a list of all Cincinnati pumpkin patches for fall 2026. There’s a pumpkin patch that’s perfect for everyone on this list. From farms with so many fun fall attractions that it will take all day to your simple, hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin straight off the vine variety. I’ve also included Cincinnati pumpkin patches that also have apple picking – for the full fall experience.

For a real GOURD time, scroll to the bottom to check out a list of local pumpkin festivals too!

The pumpkin patches in my guide vare all within about an hour and a half drive of Cincinnati. Who knew we had so many great pumpkin spots so close to the Queen City?

Country Pumpkins

Fall Festival at Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge, KY opens September 12 and runs through November 1, 2026. The farm is open during the week from 4pm to 7pm Monday and Thursday (closed Tuesday & Wednesday). On weekends, they are open 2pm to 7pm on Friday, 10am to 7pm on Saturday, and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday. Rides are only open after 5pm on Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Country Pumpkins has many fun, fall attractions including hayrides, barrel train, corn maze, indoor loft play area, petting zoo, a chunkin’ pumpkin launcher, and new this year – paintball shooting. Confession – chunkin’ pumpkins is the most fun I’ve ever had at a pumpkin patch! There is a concessions area, with hot food available on the weekends. And for those looking for the perfect photo, several photo spots are available – including a pumpkin house photo spot!

We have been going here for the last few years, and my family always has so much fun together! They are always working to add new and interesting attractions every year. Insider tip: they recently planted apple trees, and will have an apple orchard to enjoy in addition to pumpkins in just a few years!

Tickets can be purchased for individual attractions or as bundles online. Bundles include the Pumpkin Ridge ticket at $10 per person, the Fun Pass at $23 per person (weekends only) and the Mega Ticket at $40 per person. U-Pick hayrides to pick pumpkins are $12 and available weekends only while supplies last.

Country Pumpkins is located at 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Niederman Family Farm

The Fall Festival at Niederman Family Farm in Liberty Township opens September 25 and runs through November 1, 2026. The farm is open Thursday through Sunday; hours vary by day. Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time for $16 (ages 2 & under are free), or admission is $20 at the gate.

Fall Festival attractions include wagon rides, a corn maze, jumping pillow, playground, climbing hill, flying piggies, and more.

Niederman Family Farm is located at 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd, Liberty Twp, OH 45011

Shaw Farms

Shaw Farms Fall Festival will run daily from 9am to 6pm beginning the third weekend in September through October 31, 2026. The festival includes two interactive playgrounds and farm animals at no charge. The playground includes life-sized scenes from classic cartoons and fairytales. This is a great FREE activity to add to your fall bucket list.

Attractions such as hayrides, the corn maze and pedal carts are available at an additional cost. Tickets can be purchased online. Pumpkins are already off the vine and available for purchase near the market.

Shaw Farms is located at 1737 Ohio 131, Milford, OH 45150

Burger Farm & Garden Center

Burger Farm’s Fall Festival runs every weekend from 10am to 6pm starting September 26 to October 31, 2026. Admission is $15 per person ($12 for seniors 65 and older). Children under 2 are free.

Attractions include hayrides, puppet show, “vine climb” climbing wall, both adult and child size peddle carts, mini zip line and more. Some attractions, such as pony rides and paintball shooting gallery are available at an additional cost. We found that there was a large variety of attractions for both little and big kids. Also, since many of the attractions are in the garden center area of this location, we’ve found that this is a good option for those with limitations on mobility.

During the week, hayrides are available Tuesday through Friday from 1:30pm to 5pm. The cost is $5 per person age 2 and older and includes admission to Pumpkin Land story book walk, the giant straw castle and the play set area. Pumpkins are already off the vine and are available to purchase, along with fall flowers, such as mums.

Burger Farm & Garden Center is located at 7849 Main Street (ST. RT. 32), Newtown, OH 45244

Schappacher Farms

Schappacher Farms came recommended by one of my close friends. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch season 2026 begins September 19 through October 31, 2026. The farm is open weekends from 10am to 6pm.

This family farm in Wilmington, Ohio has pick your own pumpkins from the field, as well as free attractions like hayrides, corn maze, grain bin basketball, corn kernel pit, and more. Rides on Timmy the Train are available for $2 a ride. And they have the cutest cow named Cowlvin!

Schappacher Farms is located at 3068 W. State Route 73, Wilmington, OH 45177

Brown’s Family Farm Market

Fall Family Weekends at Brown’s Family Farm Market begin September 12 and run through October 31, 2026. Admission is free! Hayrides to the pumpkin patch and barrel train rides run from 10am to 6pm on weekends – and ride tickets are cash only. The farm will also have food trucks on site during Family Fall Weekends. The farm is also open for play and free activities during the week from 9am to 7pm.

Brown’s Family Farm Market is located at 11620 Hamilton – Cleves Road. Hamilton, OH 45013

Waynesville Fall Fest

Located less than an hour’s drive from Cincinnati, Waynesville Fall Fest has a huge selection of attractions you don’t typically see at other pumpkin patches. This includes a gigantic mining-themed play set, ghost town village, mini golf courses, yard games, disc golf, and more. Pumpkins can be purchased for an additional cost – but can be enjoyed right away at the pumpkin painting station.

Waynesville Fall Fest runs weekends only from September 19 to November 1, 2026. Operating hours are from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and noon to 6pm on Sunday. Admission is $15 per adult, $13 for children 10 & under, and free admission to ages 2 & under. You can currently purchase tickets online for savings of $1/ticket.

Waynesville Fall Fest is located at 7392 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068

Jackson Family Farm

Fall on Jackson Family Farm opens September 26, and runs weekends through October 25, 2026. The farm is open from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online for $15 for ages 3+ ($17 at the farm). Senior discount tickets are available for $12 at the farm only.

The owner was the principal at my mom’s school before she retired, and this event first began as a field trip for the students. Today you can enjoy a hayride to feed the farm animals, pumpkin cannon, corn maze, sunflower patch, pumpkin jumping pad, hay tower & slides, and more! Pumpkins are available for purchase.

Jackson Family Farm is located at 6760 West Alexandria Rd, Middletown, OH 45042

Erwin Farms & Corn Maze

Come Harvest A Memory at Erwin Farms & Corn Maze runs from September 12 to October 31, 2026. The farm is open daily from 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday, 10am to 9pm on Saturday and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday. Admission is $10 per person, and ages 2 & under are free.

Attractions include a 5-acre corn maze (of course!), locally-grown pumpkins & gourds, barnyard play area, apple sling shot, giant slides, corn pit Tiny Tot World, CornCob Express, mini golf, and more! They have been working hard to grow their pumpkin patch, and have something new for guests to enjoy every fall.

Erwin Farms & Corn Maze is located at 1365 Coon Hill Road, Winchester, OH 45697

Middle Springs Farm

Fall Farm Fun at Middle Springs Farm is back again this year from September 12 through November 1, 2026. The farm is open weekends from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday.

Attractions include a pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze & scavenger hunt, a sunflower field and a zinnia field, farm animals, a games and play area, and more! Tickets are $8.95 per person (ages 2 and under are free), and can be purchased online or at the farm.

Middle Springs Farm is located at 163 Levy Rd, Paris, KY 40361

Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse

AutumnFest at Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse runs from September 12 to November 1, 2026. The farm is open 9am to 6pm Monday through Thursday, 9am to 9pm Friday & Saturday, and noon to 7pm on Sunday. Different admission tickets and season passes are available for purchase on their website. Single day admission ticket prices range from $21.71 to $30.99. Ages 2 and under are free.

Attractions include hayrides, petting zoo, zip lines, mini golf, giant slides, and more. There is a large variety of attractions for all ages.

Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse is located at 877 Cincinnati Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324

Simmons Farms

The Simmons Farms Pumpkin Patch will be open weekends in October 2026. The pumpkin patch is open on Friday from 1pm to 5pm, on Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. Admission is $1 per person on Fridays and $5 per person on Saturday and Sunday.

Attractions include a pumpkin patch, hayground (a playground made out of hay bales!), corn maze, barnyard animals and more.

Simmons Farms is located at 3020 Schaller Road, Bethel, OH 45106

Sugar Ridge Family Farm

Fall Fest at Sugar Ridge Family Farm is open weekends beginning September 19 to October 25, 2026. The farm is open from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday (a few weekends are open until 7pm – check their website). Admission is $12 per person, and ages 2 & under are free.

Free attractions include hayrides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, playground, kiddie corral, and more. Ticketed attractions include bounce houses, barrel train rides, corn cannon, and helicopter rides.

Sugar Ridge Family Farm is located at 12273 Green Road, Walton, KY 41094

McMonigle Farms

McMonigle Farms Pumpkin Fest in Middletown is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm October 4 to 26, 2026. Attractions include hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, Big Foot sightings, a free straw maze, cow train rides, corn box play area, sunflower patch, haunted shack, and more! Cost is per attraction.

McMonigle Farms is located at 5490 South Dixie Highway, Franklin, OH 45005

Station Road Farm

Station Road Farm in West Chester is offering hayrides and pumpkin fun on weekends this fall beginning September 12 through October 31, 2026. While the farm & market are open during the week, the ticketed events (hayrides to the pumpkin patch and the Station Road Express) are only available on weekends. Weekend hours are 10am to 4pm on Saturday and 12pm to 3pm on Sunday.

There is no cost for admission and to the Barnyard Playground. Hayrides are $7 per adult and $5 per kid, and include a hayride through the spooky barn to the pumpkin patch. A pie pumpkin is included with a hayride ticket. Tickets to drive on the Station Road Express (formerly located at EnterTRAINment Junction) are $5 per child for ages 12 and under. My kids LOVED checking out the Station Road Express this summer.

Station Road Farm & Landscarping is located at 6749 Station Road, West Chester, OH 45069

And Apple Picking, Too!

These Cincinnati pumpkin patches offer apple picking in addition to your favorite gourds!

Irons Fruit Farm

If you’re looking for the classic pumpkin patch experience of riding the hayride to the field and picking a pumpkin from the field, Irons Fruit Farm is your spot. This is where we took our son as a baby for his first pumpkin patch experience. They also have the best apple cider donuts IMO.

The pumpkin patch and corn maze are open weekends September 17 to October 31, 2026 from 10am to 5pm. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are free. Tickets to the corn maze are $10 for ages 13+, $8 for ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 & under.

The orchard is open for u-pick apples during the weekend in August and September. Check their Facebook page for weekly updates on hours and availability.

Irons Fruit Farm is located at 1640 Stubbs Mills Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036

Hidden Valley Orchard

HVO has really expanded their family-friendly attractions over the past few years. For fall, visitors can enjoy the Apple Play Yard, hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze and more. The best explanation of what fall things are available and for what price can be found on their ticket page.

Fun Fun attractions are open Friday to Sunday through November 1, 2026.

Hidden Valley Orchard is located at 5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon, OH 45036

Wesler Orchards & Farm Market

Wesler Orchards will not be doing U-Pick apples in 2026 due to crop damage. Dates for the Wesler Orchards Pumpkin Patch events in 2026 are: September 30, October 7, and October 14.

The orchard is open 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday.

Wesler Orchards is located at 9319 Wesler Rd., New Paris, OH 45347

Tuken’s Orchard & Farm Market

Tuken’s Orchard & Farm Market currently has U-pick apples, with huge selection and variety for 2026. U-Pick Apples is open daily through November from 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sunday. Varieties and availability for U-pick apples and pumpkins is announced regularly on the orchard’s Facebook page.

U-Pick pumpkins are also available. Other attractions include a corn maze, straw bale play area, and petting zoo. 

Tuken’s Orchard & Farm Market is located at 15725 Eaton Pike, West Alexandria, OH 45381

Cincinnati Pumpkin Festivals

Can’t make it to your favorite Cincinnati pumpkin patch? These pumpkin-centric events run just for a day or two, so mark your calendars so you don’t miss out!

Operation Pumpkin Festival 2026 – October 9-11

Operation Pumpkin Festival is back for its 15th year in downtown Hamilton, Ohio. The festival will run October 9-11, 2026, from 11am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sunday.

Known for their sculpted pumpkins displays, Operation Pumpkin Festival will also feature rides, local vendors, live music and a pet costume parade on Sunday.

Operation Pumpkin Festival is located on High Street in downtown Hamilton

Harvest Hootenanny in Delhi Township – October 17

The Harvest Hootenanny in Delhi Township is a family-friendly event held the third of October. This year’s event will be held on October 17, 2026 from 10am to 3pm at Story Woods Park. Entertainment includes a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painting, as well as local craft vendors, food trucks and beer.

Story Woods Park is located at 694 Pontius Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233

Fall Festival at Clover Valley Farm – October 16-18

Clover Valley Farm will hold their Third Annual Fall Festival the weekend of October 16 to 18, 2026. The festival will run from 5 to 8pm on Friday, 9am to 2pm, then 5 to 8pm on Saturday, and 11am to 3pm on Sunday.

Come enjoy live music, hayrides, u-pick pumpkins and flowers, corn pit, face painting, food trucks, and more. What sets this pumpkin patch apart is that their pumpkins are grown without any chemical pesticides or herbicides.

Clover Valley Farm is located at 3196 State Route 133, Bethel, OH 45106

Pumpkin Festival at Weber’s Farm Market – October 17 & 18

The Pumpkin Festival at Weber’s Farm Market will be held the weekend of October 17 & 18, 2026, from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. Admission this year is $8 per person, but children 12 and under are free. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the admission gates.

The festival features live music, contests (such as the pumpkin donut eating contest), demonstrations (such as chainsaw wood carving), and nearly 200 craft and food vendors. Kid activities include rides, a petting zoo, face painting, scavenger hunt, face painting, straw maze, and rides to the pumpkin patch (weather permitting). Pumpkins will be for sale as well.

The Pumpkin Festival will be held at 6040 Kilby Road, Harrison, OH 45030

Circleville Pumpkin Show 2026 – October 21-24

The Circleville Pumpkin Show comes every year during the third week of October (October 21-24, 2026). Festival hours are from 10am to 10pm Wednesday through Saturday.

The Circleville Pumpkin Show is reminiscent of a county fair (think pageants, parades, and contests) meets anything and everything PUMPKINS. There will be live music, contents, rides, parades and yes, giant pumpkins. I have never been, but I would expect a GOURD time (had to!). This is Ohio’s oldest and largest festival, so I’m sure they have the pumpkins + good times formula down pat.

The Circleville Pumpkin Show is located at 159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, OH 43113

Fall Fest at Washington Park in OTR – October 24 & 25

Don’t miss the family fun at Fall Fest Weekend in Washington Park on October 24 & 25, 2026, from 11am to 4pm. The fest will include entertainment for all ages, local craft and baked good vendors, and more. There will also be a free pumpkin patch and animal encounters for the kiddos. 

Washington Park is located at 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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You can find all the pumpkin patches around Cincinnati on my new Cincinnati Pumpkin Patches Map.

Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin patch with all the works, or a classic ride to the pumpkin patch field, or to have a pumpkin good time a festival – there’s something on this guide of Cincinnati pumpkin patches for everyone to enjoy this autumn.

Cincinnati Pumpkin Patches Guide updated October 2026

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Don’t waste time wondering what to do this summer

What better way to make summer fun than to put together a summer bucket list bingo card? This is how we’ve done our summer bucket list the last few years, and it’s been great! It’s so handy to have a list of ideas for summer already posted on our fridge, and we have a great time trying to get bingo.

Want your own summer bucket list bingo card? Don’t worry – I’ve already done the hard part! Below you’ll find a Cincinnati Summer Bucket List Bingo card, a general summer bucket list bingo card, and a blank bingo card if you’d like to make your own. Plus, I’ve included a giant master list of summer fun ideas.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s make this summer the best summer together!

Summer Bucket List Bingo

Below are the summer bucket list bingo cards to download. You can chose from two pre-made bingo cards – Cincinnati Summer Bucket List Bingo and general Summer Bucket List Bingo. There is also a blank Summer Bucket List Bingo card. Use the ultimate check list to complete your own card!

Download Your Summer Bucket List Bingo Card

Click on the download button below each graphic to download and print the summer bucket list bingo card of your choice. And keep scrolling for the ultimate check list of summer fun ideas if you chose the blank summer bucket list bingo card.

Summer Bucket List Bingo Ultimate Check List

Here’s a list of summer bucket list ideas unique to Cincinnati to add to your bingo card.

Cincinnati Activities

Great Parks splash pad 

CRC splash pad 

West Chester Splash Pad

New Cincinnati splash pad (check out the full splash pad guide!)

Summit Park waterscape

Cincinnati NatureScape Stream

Ziegler Pool

Explore a new Cincinnati creek (check out our favorite local creeking spots here!)

Sign up for summer reading at the library

Ride the Cincinnati Bell Connector (streetcar)

NaturePlay at BCM 

Carol Ann’s Carousel 

Cincinnati Zoo 

Newport Aquarium

Highfield Discovery Garden 

Parky’s Farm

Kitty Brew Cat Café

Purrfect Day Cat Café

Krohn Conservatory

Cincinnati Observatory

Findlay Market

Spend the day along the riverfront 

Wasson Way

Mt Airy Treehouse 

Rowe Arboretum 

Trammel Fossil Park 

Castle Skateland 

Court Street Roller Rink

The Loveland Bike Trail

The Loveland Castle

Paddle down the Little Miami River

Watch airplanes land at Lunken Airfield from Ault Park or Alms Park

Check out the views from Spencer Overlook or Eden Overlook in Eden Park

Check out the views from Drees Pavilion in Devou Park

Take a ride on the Station Road Express at Station Road Farm in West Chester (one of the outdoor trains formerly at EnterTrainment Junction)

Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati

Anderson Ferry

Newport on the Levee 

Liberty Center

Factory 52

Check out The OFF Market or city flea

King Arthur’s Toy Store

Handzy Shop + Studio

Jungle Jim’s

Eat

Playground & ice cream at Summit Park

The Root Beer Stand 

Breakfast at Sugar ’N Spice Diner

Get ice cream from a creamy whip

Get ice cream from The Cone 

Get ice cream from Cincy Sammy’s

Get ice cream & play at Graeter’s Lil Pints playroom 

Get ice cream & play at Sharky’s Arctic Sweets & Eats 

Have some Cincinnati chili

Go on the Butler County Donut Trail 

Go to a German festival 

Create

The Paint Playground in Milford 

Glassroom

The Art Spark

Sports

Cincinnati Reds game

Florence Y’alls game

Bengals Training Camp 

FC Cincinnati game 

Mini golf at The Acres

Oakley Greens (check out other Cincinnati area mini golf spots here!)

Museums & Amusements

Check out the full guide to Cincinnati Kid-Friendly Museums here!

National Museum of US Air Force in Dayton

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton

The American Construction Toy Museum

Carillon Historic Park in Dayton 

Cincinnati Fire Museum

Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington 

Cincinnati Museum Center

American Sign Museum 

Creativity Center at Contemporary Arts Center

The REC at the Cincinnati Art Museum

Create & Play events at the Taft Art Museum

Kings Island 

Stricker’s grove

Land Of Illusion’s Aqua Adventures

Events

Kids Crew at Newport on the Levee – Mondays June 8 – August 24 from 11am-12:30pm

Smale Family Fun Days – First Thursday of the month in June, July & August

Niederman Family Farm Summer Play Dates – Tuesdays in June from 10am to noon

Pop Up Play at Washington Park OTR – Tuesdays May 26 – September 1 from 11am-1pm

Road Trips

Road trip to Ohio State Fair

Road trip to Columbus Zoo

Road trip to COSI in Columbus

Road trip to Yellow Springs

Road trip to Hocking Hills

Road trip to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Union, KY

Road trip to Mammoth Cave National Park 

Road trip to the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis

Road trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in Indianapolis

Road trip to the Neil Armstrong Museum in Wapakoneta, OH

Road trip to Mammoth Cave National Park

Road trip to Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk in Reynoldsburg, OH

Summer Activities

See fireworks

Play at a new playground

Cool down at a splash pad 

Go down a water slide

Ride a roller coaster

Go creeking

Explore a new neighborhood

Have a beer at a family-friendly brewery 

Go on a family hike 

Go on a family walk

Check out a farmers market 

Check out a craft market 

Go on a picnic

Get ice cream

Paint pottery

Go to a touch-a-truck event

Go to a festival or fair

Go to the movie theatre

Drive-In movie

Move in the park

Music in the park

Go to story time 

Visit the library 

Visit a local bookstore 

Try a new restaurant 

Go out for breakfast

Go to a new museum 

Go to a baseball game

Go to a parade

Go bowling

Go duckpin bowling

Go on a road trip 

Play cornhole

Play mini golf 

Go on a bike ride

Pool day

Lake day 

Beach day

Water park day 

Amusement park day

Color with sidewalk chalk

Sidewalk chalk paint

Paint with shaving cream & food coloring

Blow bubbles

Paint rocks

Backyard pool day 

Water balloon fight

Water squirter fight

Play in the water table

Play in the sprinkler

Backyard obstacle course

Limbo contest

Hula hoop contest

Fly a kite

Catch fireflies 

Build a sandcastle 

Tie dye a t-shirt

Backyard camping

Roast s’mores

Make popsicles

Make ice cream

Grill out

Have a meal outside

Go stargazing

Play flashlight tag

Teach your kids a game you used to 

Play as kids

Roll down a hill

Find constellations in the night sky

Look for pictures in the clouds

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Now that you’ve set yourself up for the most fun summer ever with your very own summer bucket list bingo card, don’t forget my Cincinnati Splash Pad Guide and other summer posts for more ideas!

All the Cincinnati splash pads open this summer

Looking for the best places to cool down in the Queen City this summer? Then check out my Cincinnati splash pads guide! I’ve got the complete list of splash pads, spraygrounds & more open around Cincinnati for summer 2026.

Coming Soon

These Cincinnati splash pads have recently been announced or are currently under construction.

USS Cincinnati Cold War Memorial Peace Pavilion at Voice of America Park

In March 2024, MetroParks of Butler County and West Chester Township announced that the USS Cincinnati Cold War Memorial Peace Pavilion will be built in Voice of America Park in West Chester. The memorial will include pieces of the USS Cincinnati, a decommissioned nuclear submarine, as well as an interactive splash pad.

The memorial and splash pad will be located to the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting within the VOA Park. Construction is still on going, with an expected opening date in summer 2026.

As of June 2026, the memorial pavilion has opened, but it doesn’t appear that a splash pad is included. I am still investigating.

Voice of America Park is located at 7850 VOA Park Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069

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Thanks for checking out my guide to Cincinnati Splash Pads for summer 2026. Have fun this summer checking out these hot spots to cool down around Cincinnati this summer. And for more ideas, check out my summer bucket list and Water Fun posts!

The best spots in Cincy to be dazzled by holiday lights

Nothing captures the magic of the holiday season quite like being surrounded by thousands of dazzling lights. I’ve pulled together a list of the best spots to see Cincinnati holiday lights in 2025. Here you’ll find both drive thru and walkable light displays.

Drive Thru Light Displays

Cincinnati’s Nights of Lights

Cincinnati’s Nights of Lights (formerly located at Coney Island) is now at the Clermont County Fairgrounds in Owensville. This display will be open nightly from 5:00pm to 10:00pm beginning November 26, 2025 through January 3, 2026.

This year, you must buy tickets in advance for a 30-minute time slot. Tickets are $33 ($30 + a $3 service) per vehicle with 1-8 passengers and $54 ($50 + a $4 service fee) per vehicle with 9+ passengers. Again, you must buy tickets in advance online, as none will be sold at the gate.

This is our go-to drive through holiday lights display, and is well-worth the cost.

Cincinnati’s Nights of Lights at Clermont County Fairgrounds is located at 1000 Locust St, Owensville, OH, 45160

Pyramid Hill Lights

Pyramid Hill Lights is a drive thru light display at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum. This light display runs from November 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Pyramid Hill Lights is open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday to Thursday, and from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Friday to Sunday. It is closed on Monday.

Admission is by the carload and tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance online. The cost is $25 per carload for non-members and $15 per carload for members.

Pyramid Hill Lights at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park is located at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013

Light Up The Fair at The Boone County Fairgrounds

Light Up The Fair is a 2-mile drivable light display through the Boone County Fairgrounds. This attraction is open nightly from dusk to 10:00pm from November 21 to December 27, 2025.

Admission is $15 per vehicle with 1-2 passengers, and $25 per vehicle with 3-8 passengers. Tickets can be purchased online. No reservations are needed

Light Up The Fair at The Boone County Fairgrounds is located at 5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KY 41005

Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion

The Christmas Drive Thru at Land of Illusion’s Christmas Glow will be open November 20 through December 30, 2025, but closed Christmas Day. This attraction is open nightly from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Only the Christmas Drive Thru light display will be open the week after Christmas (December 26-30).

Christmas Glow tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Adult tickets (ages 13+) are $15 each, while kids (4-12) are $10 each. Kids ages 3 and under are free. Senior and military discount tickets are available at the gate only.

Admission includes the Christmas Drive Thru and the Christmas Village. After you enjoy the lights, explore the Christmas Village on foot, where you can find Santa in Santa’s Workshop, peruse the gift shop, or enjoy the petting zoo.

Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion is located at 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH 45042

The Christmas Ranch

The Christmas Ranch is a drive thru light experience in Morrow. The ranch will be open from November 21 through December 23, 2025 (closed on Thanksgiving). The hours are 5:00 to 9:00pm Sunday though Thursday, and 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $37 per carload, and can be purchased online (for $5 cheaper!).

Take time to explore the ranch after viewing the light displays. There are Christmas shops, photos with Santa, and train and wagon rides.

The Christmas Ranch is located at 3205 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow, OH 45152

Light Up Middletown

Light Up Middletown is a drive thru light display at Smith Park in downtown Middletown. It is open nightly from 6:00pm to 10:00pm beginning Thanksgiving to New Years Eve (November 27 to December 31, 2025). Admission is by cash donation only.

For more holiday fun, checkout nearby Very Merry Middletown (formerly Holiday Whopla), where you’ll find Santa, ice skating, and more.

Light Up Middletown is located at Smith Park at 500 Tytus Ave, Middletown, OH 45042

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park is a drive thru light display in Xenia. It is open nightly from 6:00pm to 9:00pm December 1 to December 31, 2025. This event is free!

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

Northern Lights at Perfect North Slopes

Back again is the Northern Lights drive through experience at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This attraction runs nightly beginning November 21 to December 23, 2025 (closed November 26 & 27). Gates open at 6:00pm, with last entry at 9:30pm.

NEW for 2025 – guests will be able to walk the mile-long loop on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Tickets $9 per person ages 13+ and $4.50 for ages 3-12. You can purchase your tickets online or when you arrive.

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

Walkable Light Displays

PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The most magical time to visit the Cincinnati Zoo is during the PNC Festival of Lights. Millions of lights adorn the zoo during this outdoor, walkable event that runs from November 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026, but closed on holidays. The Cincinnati Zoo opens at 10:00am, with festivities beginning at 4:00pm. New this year are extended hours, with the zoo closing at 9:00pm Sunday to Thursday, at 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 10:00pm from December 20-31.

While at the Festival of Lights, make sure to also check out the light show on Swan Lake, the North Polar Express train ride, blacklight puppet show, visits with Santa and Mrs. Clause, and more. Admission to the Festival of Lights is included in zoo tickets and passes.

PNC Festival of Lights at The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is located at 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220

Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods Farm

Holidays on the Farm is the annual holiday event for Great Parks of Hamilton County. This replaced the Holiday in Lights drive thru display in 2022. Holidays on the Farm will be open nightly 5:00pm to 9:00pm from December 4 to 23, 2025.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door – although it is cheaper to buy tickets in advance. Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for kids ages 3-12 and seniors 62+, and children 2 & under are free.

At Holiday on the Farm, you can expect a walkable light display through nature trails, Santa, animal encounters, hayrides, interactive train display, food and drink options (including a beer garden!), and more.

Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center is located at 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Lighted Forest Walk at The Acres

The Lighted Forest Walk at The Acres is a lighted forest walk with interactive installations along a 1/3 mile mulched trail. From November 6, 2025 through January 3, 2026, the forest walk will be open 5 days a week (closed Sundays and Mondays) starting at 5:00pm. It will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This attraction is great for families with kids of all ages (from toddlers to bigger kids), or even for date night!

Tickets must be purchased in advance online, and include both the forest walk and mini golf. Tickets are $12 per adult, $8 per child ages 4-9, $10 for seniors + veterans, and free for 3 & under.

The Lighted Forest Walk has a bunch of interesting and interactive displays. Our favorites were the LED zip line, the black light flowers, and of course, the giant see saw. The trail is mulched but it’s pretty flat. If you are coming with an infant, I would recommend baby-wearing or bringing a jogging stroller. Plan at least 30 minutes for the Lighted Forest Walk, plus time for mini golf and food.

Lighted Forest Walk at The Acres is located at 9941 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241

CAM Nights & Holiday Lights at Cincinnati Art Museum

New for 2025

The Cincinnati Art Museum has revamped its holiday lights display for 2025 with CAM Nights & Holiday Lights In Partnership with BLINK®. Visitors can enjoy a holiday-themed projection light show outside in the Alice Bimel Courtyard on Thursdays and Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00pm beginning December 5 to 26, 2025.

The museum’s collection galleries and 3 exhibitions will be open during this time. Exhibitions are free on Thursdays, but will be ticketed on Fridays.

CAM Nights & Holiday Lights at the Cincinnati Art Museum is located at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

A Carillon Christmas at Carillon Historical Park

A Carillon Christmas is a holiday event at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. This event begins November 25 through December 30, 2025, excluding holidays. It is open 5:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday to Thursday, and 5:00pm to 10:00pm Friday and Saturday. In addition to the light displays throughout the park, there will be train rides, model train display, a carousel, puppet show, Santa, a Christmas village, and more.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors ages 60+, $10 for children ages 3-17, and free for children 2 and under. Dayton History Members also get in free. Tickets can be purchased online.

A Carillon Christmas at Carillon Historical Park is located at 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45409

Winter Nights & River Lights on the Purple People Bridge

The Purple People Bridge is a bright purple, pedestrian-only bridge that connects Cincinnati, Ohio to Newport, Kentucky. From November 14, 2025 through January 4, 2026, the bridge is decked out with festive lights and holiday music, in a display known as Winter Nights & River Lights. This event runs nightly and is FREE!

The Purple People Bridge is located at 1 Levy Way, Newport, KY 41071

WinterFest at Kings Island

WinterFest at Kings Island features the amusement park decked out in holiday lights, along with holiday shows, games, and attractions galore. This attraction runs on select nights beginning November 28 through December 31, 2025. Tickets to WinterFest can be purchased online. Admission is included for Gold Pass members.

Some of the most popular rides are also open during the winter festivities, including the K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad. Attractions include ice skating, photos with Santa, baking cookies with Mrs. Clause and more.

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

Yuletide Village at Renaissance Park

Yuletide Village at Renaissance Park is the Renaissance Fair’s winter holiday attraction. Yuletide Village offers holiday light shows, food and drink, holiday market, Yuletide Express train, and photos with Santa – and Krampus. This attraction is open Fridays from 5:00 to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 3:00pm to 9:00pm beginning November 28 to December 20, 2025.

Admission is $17 per person, with children ages 12 and under free. Tickets can be purchased online.

Renaissance Park is located at 10542 East State Route 73 Waynesville, OH 45068

Light In The Forest at Cincinnati Nature Center

Light In The Forest at Cincinnati Nature Center features light installations along a trail through the woods. The display runs from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on select dates December 5 to December 28, 2025. Light in The Forest is closed Monday to Wednesday, except the week of Christmas, when it will be open Monday and Tuesday, but closed Wednesday and Thursday. Please plan for an hour to complete the trail.

It is strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online, as this attraction tends to sell out. Tickets are $15 for member adults, $20 for non-member adults, $6 for member child, and $8 for non-member child.

Light In The Forest at Cincinnati Nature Center is located at 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150

Still here, but not this year

Deck The Y’alls Lightfest at Florence Y’alls Thomas More Stadium

Deck The Y’alls Lightfest at Florence Y’alls Thomas More Stadium is a walkable light display. This event has been paused for 2025 due to preparations for the 2026 Frontier League Y’all Star Game.

Deck The Y’alls Lightfest at Florence Y’alls Thomas More Stadium is located at 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042

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Thank you for checking out my Cincinnati holiday lights guide for 2025! I hope you find the best spot for your family to enjoy the magic of holiday lights around Cincinnati. Happy Holidays, friends!

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If you enjoyed my guide to Cincinnati holiday lights, make sure to also check out my Santa in Cincinnati, Holiday Trains, and Cincinnati Ice Skating guides for all the holiday fun around Cincinnati.

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Here you’ll find guides to all the best Cincinnati holiday attractions to enjoy this winter! From where to see Santa and enjoy holiday lights, to where to go ice skating and see holiday trains, this guide has it all.

Cincinnati Holiday Attractions

Not sure where to begin to create a magical holiday season with your kids? Use the Cincinnati Holiday Attraction guides below to find all the details on Holiday Lights, Santa, Holiday Trains, and Ice Skating around Cincy this winter.

Cincinnati Holiday Lights 2025

Santa in Cincinnati 2025

Cincinnati Holiday Trains 2025

Cincinnati Ice Skating Rinks

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Thank you for checking out everything Cincinnati has to offer this holiday season.

And for gift ideas, check out my Holiday Gift Guides with all of our favorite things. Happy Holidays, friends!

Where to hit the ice with your littles

Ice skating is such a fun and festive activity to enjoy during the holidays. Here’s a guide to all of the Cincinnati ice skating rinks opening this winter. So don your pom pom hat and strap on your skates, and get ready to hit the ice with your kids!

Cincinnati Ice Skating Rinks 2025

Before you hit the ice this holiday season, here are a few things to note:

• All of the places featured in the Cincinnati Ice Skating Rinks are all outdoor rinks, and therefore are subject to weather-related closures
• The hours for most ice rinks vary by day of the week and calendar date – please double check an ice rink’s hours on their website before heading out
• There are several places that had an ice rink last year that do not have one this year

UC Health Ice Rink at Elm Street Plaza

New location

The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank, has a new home this year at Elm Street Plaza. The ice rink will be open November 1, 2025 through February 16, 2026. It is open daily (including on holidays), with Pre-Holiday, Holiday, and Post-Holiday hours listed on their website. Admission is walk-ups only – no reservations required!

Ice skating is $12 per person, and includes admission and ice skate rental. Children ages 5 and under are free with paid adult admission. Also, children under 55 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult at all times out on the ice.

Nearby parking information can be found on their website under the FAQ section.

Elm Street Plaza is located at 150 W. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Rink at Summit Park presented by Medpace and Warm 98.5

The Ice Rink at Summit Park, presented by Medpace and Warm 98.5, opens November 15, 2025 through January 4, 2026. From November 15 to December 13, the rink is open Monday to Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, with 2-hour sessions on Saturday and Sunday. Beginning December 14, the rink moves to daily 2-hour sessions. Check their website for holiday hours and special events.

Admission and ice skate rental is $7 per person. Tickets are only available at the rink. While there is no age range specified on their website, it does say that rental skate sizes range from junior size 8 to men’s size 14.

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

Fifty West Ice Skating Rink

Ice skating at Fifty West Brewing is back this year – and now at both the Wooster Pike and Deerfields locations. The ice rinks are slated to open for the 2025-26 season the week of November 24, 2025, and are typically open through late February.

Enjoy the ice skating rink from 11:00am to 11:00pm Monday to Saturday, and from 11:00am to 9:00pm on Sunday. The cost of a 1-hour session and skate rental is $10 per person. Children ages 4 and under are free. You can book a slot online (coming soon). You can also rent curling lanes on weekend evenings.

Fifty West Wooster is located at 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227

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

Reimagine Middletown Ice Rink 

Enjoy ice skating in downtown Middletown during Very Merry Middletown (formerly Holiday Whopla). The ice rink will be open November 10, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Check their website for regular and holiday break hours. The ice rink is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Unlimited daily skate admission is $12 per person, and includes skate rental. Children ages 5 and under are free. There are several theme days with $6 admission if you dress the theme.

Very Merry Middletown is located at 39 N. Broad Street, Middletown, OH 45042

Snow Flake Lake Ice Skating at Kings Island’s WinterFest

Snow Flake Lake Ice Skating at Kings Island is open during WinterFest on select nights from November 28 to December 31, 2025. There are three 90-minute ice skating sessions per night during WinterFest. The rink is located on International Street.

The cost of an ice skating voucher starts at $17, and goes up depending on date and time of skate session. The voucher includes a 90 minute skating session and ice skate rental. This cost is in addition to park admission. You must purchase ice skating tickets in advance online. Also, you need to complete an online waiver before your ice skating session (it is linked under the ice skating FAQ section on their website).

After you purchase your ice skating tickets online, you will receive a voucher to bring to the park with you. To redeem your voucher, head to the Ice Skating Rental Booth located across from Tinker’s Spielzeug Haus (Festhaus) on the left-hand side of International Street. The park encourages guests to check in for ice skating 30 minutes prior to your session beginning to allow enough time to redeem your voucher and try on ice skates.

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

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If you enjoyed my guide on Cincinnati Ice Skating Rinks, make sure to check out my other Cincinnati holiday guides – Holiday Lights, Santa in Cincinnati, and Holiday Trains for all the holiday fun around the Queen City.

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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Places to Putt Putt your heart out around Cincy

Mini golf is one of our family’s favorite past times – and there are many spots to putt putt around town. Here are all the best indoor and outdoor places for Cincinnati mini golf.

Outdoor Cincinnati Mini Golf Spots

Many of the outdoor Cincinnati mini golf spots are open year round – but some are only open seasonally, so check before you and your putter head out!

The Acres in Evendale at 9941 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241
https://acrescincinnati.com/

Oakley Greens in Oakley at 3065 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati, OH 45209
https://www.oakleygreens.com/oakleygreens

General Custers in Western Hills at 3325 Westbourne Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45248
http://www.generalcusters.com/

Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs at 6880 Springfield Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
https://youngsdairy.com/udders-putters/

Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown at 3811 Newtown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244
https://www.greatparks.org/recreation/golf/little-miami-golf-center

Putt-Putt Fun Center in Erlanger, KY at 3143 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY 41018
https://puttputt.com/erlanger-ky/

Eagle Tee Golf Center in West Chester at 9200 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester, OH 45069
https://eagletee.com/miniature-golf-cincinnati/

Fairfield Fun Center in Fairfield at 6400 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
https://www.milesofgolf.com/cincinnati-entertainment

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Indoor Cincinnati Mini Golf Spots

If inside sports are more your speed, check out one of these indoor Cincinnati mini golf spots.

Par3 at Newport on the Levee in Newport, KY at 1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071
https://par3putt.com/

Par 3/4 Magical Mini-Golf at THE WEB Extreme Entertainment in West Chester at 7172 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
https://funattheweb.com/mini-golf-cincinnati

Blacklight Mini-Golf at Scene 75 Cincinnati in Milford at 876 OH-28, Milford, OH 45150
https://www.scene75.com/cincinnati/indoor-activities/mini-golf-cincinnati/

GlowGolf in Eastgate Mall at 4601 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245
https://www.opryglowgolf.com/locations/cincinnati-ohio-eastgate-mall-nlcz3-en47c

Scallywag Tag Mini Golf in Western Hills at 5055 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238
https://www.scallywagtag.com/putt-putt

Puzzle & Putt Oxford in Oxford at 110 S Locust Street, Unit B-D, Oxford, OH 45056
https://www.puzzleandputtoxford.com/

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Thank you for checking out my Cincinnati Mini Golf guide. I hope you find the perfect place to putt putt. For more outdoor fun, head to my outdoor attractions posts.

Updated June 2025

The splash pads may not be open yet, but there are still plenty of creeks to splash in and explore around the Queen City. So strap on your rain boots or water shoes and check out the best creeking spots around Cincinnati – as recommended by you!

Summer is flying by… but are you already running out of things to do with the kids? Check out One Little Small’s summer bucket list with 10 cool places in Cincinnati to check out with your little ones.

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