Autumn lovers rejoice: The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping (at least a little), and the 12-foot skeletons are coming out of hibernation. It’s time for fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and thrill-seeking at local haunted houses.
Grab a pumpkin- or apple-flavored treat of your choice and check out some of the fall and Halloween events happening all over Greater Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Zoo, Avondale: HallZOOween featuring Halloween-themed animal enrichment, trick-or-treat stations, fall treats and decorations, and more. Weekends October 12-27. Jack-O’-Lantern Glow select evenings October 3-31. cincinnatizoo.org
Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine: Free costume pickup October 27, trick-or-treating October 31, Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest November 3. findlaymarket.org
Kings Island, Mason: Tricks & Treats family-friendly event with fall treats, activities, rides, and more, open weekend days through November 3. Halloween Haunt mature-audience event with haunted attractions, rides, and more, open select evenings through November 3. visitkingsisland.com
Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park: Mum’s the Word: A Garden of Silent Reflection, exhibit of autumn blooms open through October 13. cincinnatiparks.com
Newport Aquarium, Newport: Underwater Pumpkin Glow featuring fall-themed exhibits and animal enrichment, through November 3. newportaquarium.com
Blooms & Berries, Loveland: Fall on the Farm featuring hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and more. Ticket required. Daily through October 31. bloomsandberries.com
Burger Farm, Newtown: Fall Festival with pumpkins, hayrides, family activities, live music, and more. Ticket required. Weekends through October 27. burgerfarms.com
Burwinkel Farms, Ross: Fall Festival with pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, corn pool, sunflowers, kids’ activities, and more. Daily through October 31. burwinkelfarms.com
Irons Fruit Farm, Lebanon: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, fall treats. Weekends through October. facebook.com/IronsFruitFarm
McMonigle Farms, Middletown: Pumpkin Fest with you-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, cow train, corn cannon, farm animals, play area, fall treats, hillside slide, and more. Weekends through October 27. fallpumpkinfest.com
Niederman Farm, Liberty Township: Fall Festival with pumpkins, bonfires, corn maze, fall treats, kids’ play area, and more. Ticket required. Thursday-Sunday through October. niedermanfamilyfarm.com
Shaw Farm, Milford: Pumpkin Times event with pumpkins, corn maze, interactive play areas, farm animals, hayrides, fall treats, and more. Daily through October 31. shawfarmmarket.com
Cincinnati FearFest + All Hallow’s Eve Terror Town, Williamsburg: Three haunted attractions and Halloween village with shopping, food, and drinks. Select nights through November 2. cincinnatifearfest.com
Brimstone Haunt, Wilmington: Haunted hayride and attractions, zombie paintball, and more. Friday-Saturday through October 26 (encore “lights-out” presentation November 2). brimstonehaunt.com
The Dent Schoolhouse, Dent: Storied schoolhouse filled with horrors. Ghost tours Wednesdays through October; haunted house runs Thursday-Sunday nights through November 2 (encore “lights-out” performance November 9). dentschoolhouse.com
Land of Illusion, Middletown: Six haunted attractions with themed events and concerts throughout the season. Friday-Saturday nights through November 2. landofillusion.com
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall, Mt. Healthy: Classic haunted house with vortex tunnel benefits Knights of Columbus and local youth organizations. Friday-Sunday through October 26. hauntedhallinfo.com
USS Nightmare, Newport: Haunted riverboat with deadly crew. Thursday-Sunday through November 2; 17+ “extreme tour” November 8-9. ussnightmare.com