Halloween Events for Kids

The Cincinnati region is full of fun tricks and treats just in time for Halloween! Enjoy these only slightly scary events with the little boys and ghouls!

HallZOOween at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

HallZOOween (photo: Cassandre Crawford)

Wild about Halloween? So is the zoo! Trek to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for HallZOOween! Get up close and personal with special animal encounters, an illusion show, trick-or-treating around the zoo and a ride aboard the Hogwarts Express Train. The fun happens on Saturdays and Sundays, October 6-28, 2018.

Haunted Village at Heritage Village Museum

Heritage Village Museum

Walk through a (family-friendly) frightfully decorated village when the Heritage Village Museum becomes the Haunted Village. Enjoy a wagon ride, haunted trail, face painting, games, balloon animals and trick-or-treating. Come face-to-face with witches, a mad scientist, and the Headless Horseman himself onFridays and Saturdays, October 12-27, 2018.

Fall-O-Ween Festival at Coney Island

Fall-O-Ween at Coney Island

There's even more Halloween fun to be had at Coney Island! Head to the classic amusement park by the river for the Fall-O-Ween Festival. There you will find a trick-or-treat trail, live entertainment, a hayride, and crafts. You'll even get a chance to launch a pumpkin at a target! Also enjoy Coney's Classic Rides free with admission. The festival happens Saturdays and Sundays, October 6-21, 2018.

The Great Pumpkin Fest at Kings Island

The Great Pumpkin Fest at Kings Island (photo: @anjaligupta.r)

Join your favorite Peanuts characters at The Great Pumpkin Fest in Kings Island's award-winning children's area! Enjoy a mini pumpkin patch, live shows, and a kids costume contest; plus trick-or-treating and all of your favorite Planet Snoopy rides! The party runs Saturdays and Sundays, September 29-October 28, 2018.

Jack O'Lantern Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction

EnterTRAINment Junction

Take the fun indoors at EnterTRAINment Junction, home to the world's largest indoor train display. During Jack O'Lantern Junction, let the kids roam through the trick-or-treat or straw mazes, get a free mini pumpkin at the indoor pumpkin patch, make Halloween crafts, admire the Halloweenville miniature animated display, and enjoy outdoor kids train rides. The fun starts September 29 and runs through October 31, 2018.

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