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MIAMI VALLEY OCTOBER EVENTS
2025 SCHEDULE
Celebrate October in the Miami Valley with vibrant fall festivals, spooky Halloween events, and community gatherings. From Hamilton’s pumpkin carvings to Dayton’s haunted street parties and Richmond’s eerie museum tours, enjoy autumn’s festive spirit.
BUTLER COUNTY
FORTIFIED HILL WALKING TOUR
Oct 3 & 4 | Hamilton
Guided tours explore a 2,000-year-old Indigenous earthworks site near Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, highlighting cultural history for all ages.
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Oct 4 | 10 AM | Oxford
The Hueston Woods Apple Butter Festival provides a vignette of 19th century farm life and features the creation of apple butter in the pioneer fashion.
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST
Oct 4 | 2 PM | West Chester
Keehner Park’s free festival includes a puppet show, petting zoo, costume contest, hay bale maze, and a “Not-So-Scary” haunted trail.
TRENTON FALL FEST
Oct 4 | 2 PM | Trenton
Trenton Community Park hosts a car show, live music by That Arena Rock Show, vendors, refreshments, and evening fireworks.
HARVEST FEST
Oct 11 | 10 AM | Middletown
Garver Family Farm Market offers pumpkin picking, hayrides, live music, 30+ vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities.
TASTE OF TWENTY
Oct 14 | 7 PM | Liberty Township
Cooper’s Hawk’s anniversary wine club pairing dinner features curated wines and dishes for a unique culinary experience.
GHOST HUNT IN HISTORIC DAYTON LANE
Oct 17 | 7 PM | Hamilton
Hamiltucky Paranormal leads a 2-hour ghost hunt in a Dayton Lane mansion with a cocktail reception and spooky stories.
CANDY BOMBER WITH BUTLER COUNTY WARBIRDS
Oct 26 | 2 PM | Middletown
Inspired by the Berlin Airlift, this free event features candy parachute drops, skydivers, costumes, and historical learning.
HORROR ON THE HILL: FRIDAY THE 13TH
Oct 26 | 6 PM | Hamilton
Enjoy a *Friday the 13th* screening at Pyramid Hill, transformed into Camp Crystal Lake, with adult beverages and costumes.
NIEDERMAN FAMILY FARM FALL FESTIVAL
Through Oct 26 | West Chester
Features a 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, fall treats, bonfires, and photo opportunities at Niederman Family Farm.
CLARK & CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
BOO IN THE BOG
Oct 13 & 14 | 7 PM | Urbana
Guided jack-o-lantern-lit boardwalk tours feature wildlife talks, snacks, face painting, crafts, campfires, and storytelling. Reservations required.
BOO – HALLOWEEN EVENT W/ THE TEMPS
Oct 18 | 4 PM | Downtown Springfield
This Halloween event features The Temps’ music, costumes, and fundraising for Leadership Academy, offering festive fun for all.
LET THE GHOUL TIMES ROLL
Oct 24 | 5 PM | Downtown Urbana
Features food trucks, kids’ games, trunk-or-treat, a scavenger hunt, and a haunted maze in downtown Urbana’s festive atmosphere.
GREENE COUNTY
26TH ANNUAL 5K TATER-TROT
Oct 4 | 8 AM | Spring Valley
This 5K at Walton Park includes a T-shirt and potato soup coupon with early registration ($35). Supports community services.
VAMPIRE BALL
Oct 4 | 6:30 PM | Downtown Fairborn
This theatrical nightlife event features vampire-themed performances, music, and dancing, hosted by Fairborn Phoenix and Clash Dayton.
HAUNTED 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON AT E.J. NUTTER PARK
Oct 11 | 8 AM | Beavercreek
This spooky-themed race offers 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances with costumes encouraged and themed medals for finishers.
YELLOW SPRINGS STREET FAIR
Oct 11 | 9 AM | Downtown Yellow Springs
Features 200+ vendors, 65+ shops, live music, a kids’ zone, food trucks, and a beer garden, pet-free except service animals.
HUNGER DAYS FOOD TRUCK RALLY: CARAMEL APPLE FESTIVAL
Oct 25 | 12 PM | Fairborn
This food truck rally at Hobson Freedom Park features caramel apple-themed dishes and other foods in a festive atmosphere.
POTATO FESTIVAL
Oct 4 & 5 | Spring Valley
This 48th annual festival features vendors, live music, and potato-themed activities, raising funds for Spring Valley community services.
HAMILTON & CLERMONT COUNTY
FAIRFIELD INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION
Oct 4 | 3 PM | Fairfield
Celebrates global cultures with live music, dance, international food, and hands-on activities, fostering community diversity and engagement.
FALL KICKOFF AT JUNGLE JIM’S INTERNATIONAL MARKET
Oct 4 | 1 PM | Fairfield
This free event celebrates 50 years with a pumpkin patch, mums, treats, games, and family-friendly activities all weekend.
FALL ON THE FARM AT BLOOMS & BERRIES FARM MARKET
Through Oct 31 | 9 AM | Loveland
Voted Cincinnati’s best pumpkin patch, this event features farm fun, pumpkin picking, and family activities throughout October.
KINGS ISLAND HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Through Nov 1 | See Park Hours | Cincinnati
This mature-audience event features scare mazes, haunted zones, live entertainment, and creatures in the fog. Not for kids under 13.
CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS
Oct 24 | 6 PM | Cincinnati
Enjoy Halloween-inspired music at Memorial Hall OTR under candlelight, offering a multi-sensory experience for ages 8+.
OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Select Days Through Oct 26 | 10:30 AM | Cincinnati
Experience 16th-century England with 63 shows, 112 shoppes, jousting, and themed weekends in a 35-acre village setting.
FALL FOLIAGE HIKE
Oct 18 | 10 AM | Fairfield
Explore why leaves change color on this guided hike, enjoying nature’s vibrant fall display before winter’s quiet arrival.
MIAMI & SHELBY COUNTY
CHOCOLATE WALK 2025
Oct 3 | 5 PM | Troy
This ticketed event features chocolate goodies from downtown Troy businesses, with a costume contest and local shopping.
VET FEST
Oct 11 | Troy
Features Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Lee Davis speaking, celebrating veterans with inspiring stories and community activities.
HARVEST DAYS
Oct 18 | 12 PM | Piqua
Downtown Piqua offers pumpkin bowling, a corn pit, pet parade, costume contest, live music, and crafts.
HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN
Oct 25 | 9 PM | Troy
Downtown Troy hosts trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and shopping at local businesses for a festive Halloween.
DOWNTOWN SIDNEY FALL FESTIVAL
Oct 10 & 11 | Sidney
Features a chocolate walk, craft show, kids’ trick-or-treat, costume contest, and fun activities in downtown Sidney.
FALL ON THE FARM AT THE CROSSWAY FARMS
Through Oct 31 | Sidney
Crossway Farms offers kids’ activities like swings, duck races, slides, candy croquet, plus fruits and donuts.
VANDEMARK FARM & THE LOST LAND CORN MAZE
Through Nov 2 | Sidney
Features a corn maze, hayrides, mini-golf, and family-friendly activities at Vandemark Farm for fall fun.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
WICKED HAYRIDES
Oct 4 | 3 PM | Miamisburg
Join a magical hayride with *Wicked* characters, feeding cows and enjoying singing and stories on a scenic farm.
GHOST WALK ON MAIN
Oct 9 | Centerville
A spooktacular haunted history stroll through Uptown Centerville explores eerie tales and historic sites for brave attendees.
OCTOBER ENGLEWOOD MARKET
Oct 9 | 5 PM | Englewood
Shop local vendors at Englewood’s market, featuring crafts, goods, and community engagement, hosted by Courtney Rietman.
SEETHER & DAUGHTRY (WITH SPECIAL GUESTS P.O.D. & KAMI KEHOE)
Oct 10 | 5:30 PM | Huber Heights
This co-headlining rock concert at Rose Music Center features Seether, Daughtry, P.O.D., and Kami Kehoe.
GEM CITY HORROR FILM FEST 2025
Oct 11 | 6 PM | Englewood
This horror film festival features a free Homegrown Horror night, showcasing independent filmmakers and spooky cinema.
GHOSTBUSTERS AT THE PLAZA THEATRE
Oct 11 | 3 PM | Miamisburg
Enjoy *Ghostbusters* screenings at the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Miamisburg. Tickets: $5 each.
VANDALIA FALL FESTIVAL
Oct 11 | 12 PM | Vandalia
This Halloween-themed festival at Vandalia Sports Complex features music, food, costume contests, and family-friendly entertainment.
HAUNTFEST ON FIFTH
Oct 25 | 6 PM | Downtown Dayton
This Halloween street celebration features music, food, costume contests, and family-friendly entertainment on Fifth Street.
VANDALIA HALLOWEEN HANGOUT
Oct 25 | 11 AM | Vandalia
Features hayrides, trick-or-treating, inflatables, kids’ activities, costume judging, vendors, and food trucks, free for all ages.
WAG O WEEN
Oct 25 | 11 AM | Kettering
This dog-friendly event at Kettering Recreation Complex features trick-or-treating, a pet costume contest, and photo ops.
BOO N THE BURG 2025
Oct 23 | 6 PM | Miamisburg
Downtown Miamisburg’s Halloween pub crawl features bars, restaurants, and live music by Ithika for a festive night.
MONSTER MASH
Oct 30 | 6 PM | West Carrollton
This free family-friendly event features a costume contest, treats, music, and Halloween activities for kids aged infant–12.
WARREN COUNTY
LEBANON OKTOBERFEST
Oct 10 & 11 | Lebanon
This 12th annual event features German-style music, food vendors, a kids’ zone, and craft beers in downtown Lebanon.
HAUNTED HOTDOG ROAST
Oct 14 | 6 PM | Springboro
This family-friendly event by Springboro Area Historical Society includes trick-or-treating, a hotdog roast, and festive activities.
LOCAL HARVEST DINNER
Oct 21 | 6 PM | Springboro
This family-style dinner showcases local farmers’ seasonal produce and meats, crafted by DLM’s Chef Carrie.INDIANA
NEARBY INDIANA
HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR OF REID CENTER
Oct 1 | 11:30 AM | Richmond
Guided tours by historian Sue King explore the Reid Center’s interior, sharing Daniel Gray Reid’s legacy.
NATURE NIGHTMARE TWILIGHT TRAIL: A WHIMSICAL WALK
Oct 4 | 5 PM | Centerville
This family-friendly woodland walk at Cope Environmental Center features Halloween décor, photo spots, and s’mores by fire pits.
FALL FOLIAGE 5K/10K
Oct 11 | 9 AM | Centerville
Cope Environmental Center’s scenic 5K/10K race through autumn landscapes earns points for the Wayne County Challenge.
FLAVOR OF WAYNE COUNTY
Oct 17 | 6 PM | Richmond
This 21+ event at Eight to the Bar features local restaurant samples, live music, and festive fun.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (SILENT MOVIE, WITH ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENT)
Oct 17 | 7 PM | Richmond
This restored 1929 *Phantom of the Opera* screening features live organ accompaniment by Jonathan Hampton.
HAUNTED MUSEUM
Oct 17 | 6 PM | Richmond
This family-friendly museum adventure offers spooky exhibits, with lights on from 6–6:30 PM for less fright. Admission: $10.
INCONCERT HALLOWEEN BASH
Oct 25 | 6:30 PM | Richmond
Features Shiner Live, a costume contest with cash prizes, and festive fun. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door.
