Dayton Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Dayton and nearby
Dayton's Halloween 2026 stirs around the Oregon District and downtown with frightening attractions and seasonal festivals.
Popular attractions feature eerie tours, harvest festivals, and frightful celebrations for families and thrill-seekers alike.
Editor's Picks
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Hauntfest on 5th
Dayton's legendary Halloween street party celebrating horror through the decades.
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Dayton Scream Park
Celebrating its 25th season with an updated haunted compound.
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Dayton Halloween Bar Crawl
Self-guided pub crawl with drink vouchers, venue specials, and an after-party.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Halloween classics performed live by the Listeso String Quartet by candlelight.
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Pumpkin Glow on Stoddard Ave.
Nearly 1,000 intricately carved jack-o'-lanterns displayed along a neighborhood hill.
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Skinner Pipe Organ Concert: Spooktacular
Spooky silent films accompanied by scary live pipe organ music.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Nearly 1,000 intricately carved jack-o'-lanterns displayed along a neighborhood hill.
Haunted Experiences
Celebrating its 25th season with an updated haunted compound.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Dayton's legendary Halloween street party celebrating horror through the decades.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween classics performed live by the Listeso String Quartet by candlelight.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Solve an after-hours spooky mystery while exploring the museum's collection.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Dayton
- Scare-Free Halloween World Near Warren County Published: Tue, Oct 6, 2026
- Michael Grandinetti's Symphony of Illusions in Dayton Published: Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Dayton Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
