Uncover Kettering's spookiest secrets! Our Halloween guide reveals all the must-see events. Explore Kettering's haunted history through our guide, tailored for longtime spirits and fresh souls in town.
Popular events include the eerie Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park, known for its immersive haunted trails and spine-chilling attractions. Thrilling rides and haunted houses await you at the Halloween Haunt at Kings Island, where frightful fun intertwines with seasonal festivities. And the Brimstone Haunt is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring innovative scares and captivating performances. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Kettering
- Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park (Middletown)
- The 13th Floor Columbus (Columbus)
- Brimstone Haunt (Wilmington)
- Halloween Haunt at Kings Island (Mason)
- The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati)
- Lewisburg Haunted Cave (Lewisburg)
- Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror (Dayton)
- The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Dayton (Dayton)
- Fear Forest (Lordstown)
- Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail (Huber Heights)
See these and even more events listed below!
Kettering Area Haunted Experiences
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween experience with interactive lanterns and a variety of haunted attractions.
Description:
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island transforms the park into a playground of terror, featuring six haunted mazes, six outdoor scare zones, and five sinister shows. Guests can experience spine-tingling interactions with an all-new interactive lantern and enjoy thrilling rides like The Beast, Banshee, Diamondback, and Mystic Timbers. The event is intended for mature audiences and includes graphic scenes, making it not recommended for children under 13.
Where: Mason | More Info: Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
Brimstone Haunt
What to Expect:
Immersive horror experiences with a variety of themed attractions.
Description:
Brimstone Haunt is a haunted attraction located in Wilmington, Ohio, offering a variety of intense and immersive experiences. The event features six attractions, including the new "The Bog" experience, which is ranked four out of five skulls for its disturbing scenes of horror. Guests can also participate in activities like zombie assault, haunted hayrides, and axe throwing. The haunt is set on the Renaissance Park grounds, which contain several unmarked graves and mysteries uncovered during construction.
Where: Wilmington | More Info: Brimstone Haunt
The 13th Floor Columbus
What to Expect:
Immersive and terrifying haunted house experience with multiple attractions and escape rooms.
Description:
Experience the horror at The 13th Floor Columbus, where you'll navigate through dark, twisted nightmares in over 39,000 square feet of haunted house. With two different walkthrough experiences, Darkest Dreams and Dead-End District, and several escape rooms, this haunted house promises an immersive and terrifying journey. Discover why the legend of the 13th floor continues to be one of the world's greatest mysteries.
Where: Columbus | More Info: The 13th Floor Columbus
Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror
What to Expect:
Face Your Fears offers an immersive and highly interactive haunted experience with aggressive ghosts and unpredictable scares.
Description:
Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror is an intense haunted house experience that takes visitors back in time to a hotel from the 1850s. This year, it celebrates its 13th year with all-new horror-filled rooms, featuring aggressive ghosts, sinister characters, and unpredictable scares. The event offers various admission options, including fast passes and VIP packages with touch passes for an enhanced scare experience.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror
Lewisburg Haunted Cave
What to Expect:
The world's longest haunted house located in a real limestone cave with 30,000 live bats.
Description:
Experience the world's longest haunted house located 80 feet below ground in a real limestone cave. With 30,000 live bats and terrifying attractions, this event has been voted best haunt in the USA by USA Today readers and is a must-visit for Halloween enthusiasts.
Where: Lewisburg | More Info: Lewisburg Haunted Cave
The Dent Schoolhouse
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted experience with live monsters and unique themed events.
Description:
The Dent Schoolhouse is Cincinnati's scariest haunted house, consistently selected as one of the best in America. It offers a terrifying experience with a story of a murderous janitor and killer faculty. The haunted house features live monsters, a "Lights Out" experience in complete darkness, and a "Christmas Nightmare" theme. It also includes ghost tours and behind-the-scenes tours.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: The Dent Schoolhouse
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall
What to Expect:
Experience a haunted hospital setting with multiple terrifying scenes and original props.
Description:
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall is a 34-year-old tradition that transforms into a terrifying experience each October. This year, it features Mt. Healthy General Hospital, where visitors can witness surgeries gone wrong, explore the psych ward, and even get prescriptions filled with a twist. The haunted hall includes multiple scenes, tents, backyard areas, and a giant vortex tunnel. It offers a variety of classic horror characters and original props, making it a must-visit for Halloween enthusiasts.
Where: Mt. Healthy | More Info: Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall
Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail
What to Expect:
The longest running haunt in the Miami Valley, operated entirely by volunteers.
Description:
Experience the longest running haunt in the Miami Valley at the Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail. This all-volunteer event has been scaring visitors for 38 seasons with its terrifying scenes and attractions. The haunt is open on Fridays and Saturdays from dusk till midnight and Sundays from dusk till 10 PM. All proceeds support local children and families, making it a unique blend of entertainment and community service.
Where: Huber Heights | More Info: Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail
Fear Forest
What to Expect:
Experience a 1-mile-long haunted hayride and the area's most intense haunted house, featuring live actors, animatronics, and a drive-thru Vortex Tunnel.
Description:
Fear Forest is a premier haunted attraction in Northeast Ohio, offering a terrifying experience with its 1-mile-long haunted hayride and the Insane-A-Tarium, the area's most intense haunted house. The Psycho Path and Forbidden Cornfield add to the fear factor, with live actors, animatronics, and a drive-thru Vortex Tunnel. Located in Lordstown, Ohio, Fear Forest is not recommended for children and must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Lordstown | More Info: Fear Forest
Haunted Wagon Rides at Youngs Dairy
What to Expect:
A family-friendly haunted wagon ride experience with professional storytelling.
Description:
Experience a spooky yet family-friendly adventure at Young's Jersey Dairy with Haunted Wagon Rides and Scary Stories. The event, running from September 27th to October 26th, 2024, features a haunted wagon ride through a dark cornfield where monsters and goblins await. Professional storytellers will also entertain you with tales of ghosts and goblins at the Storytelling Theatre before the ride.
Where: Yellow Springs | More Info: Haunted Wagon Rides at Youngs Dairy
Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park is its immersive and interactive haunted attractions that test visitors' limits with every step, featuring blood-thirsty ghouls, deranged madmen, and soul-crushing spirits.
Description:
Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park offers a terrifying experience with six equally exciting attractions, including Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate, the Temple of Terror, and the Middletown Haunted Trail. Each weekend features live entertainment and themed events, such as Zombie Apocalypse Weekend and KLOWN Invasion Weekend. The park also offers a variety of food and drinks, including specialty themed drinks and local favorites like Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken and Cassano’s Pizza.
Where: Middletown | More Info: Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Kettering
Oakwood Trick or Treat
What to Expect:
A community-driven Halloween celebration where residents can hand out treats to children in their costumes.
Description:
Oakwood Trick or Treat is a family-friendly event where children can dress up in their costumes and go from house to house collecting candy. The event takes place on October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m., and residents are encouraged to turn on their porch or front door lights to welcome trick-or-treaters. This festive evening is a great opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the Halloween spirit.
Where: Oakwood | More Info: Oakwood Trick or Treat
Troops and Treats
What to Expect:
Trick-or-treating among historic aircraft exhibits.
Description:
Troops and Treats is a family-friendly Halloween event at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On October 26, 2024, kids of all ages are invited to come dressed in their favorite costumes for a day of trick-or-treating, games, and fun. The event includes trick-or-treating at various aircraft exhibits, an animal encounter, balloon twisters, face painting, and more. The event is free and open to all ages, making it a great activity for families to enjoy together.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Troops and Treats
Wag-O-Ween
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with activities tailored for dogs and their owners.
Description:
Wag-O-Ween is a fun-filled event for dogs and their owners, featuring trick-or-treating on the Walk and Wag Course, photo booth opportunities, adoptable pet introductions, and a pet costume contest. The event takes place outdoors at the Kettering Recreation Complex, weather permitting, and will be held indoors if inclement weather arises.
Where: Kettering | More Info: Wag-O-Ween
Englewood Trick or Treat
What to Expect:
A community-wide trick-or-treating event that promotes a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience for children.
Description:
Englewood's Beggar's Night is a family-friendly event where children can dress up in their favorite costumes and go trick-or-treating. The event will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This community activity promotes a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience for kids.
Where: Englewood | More Info: Englewood Trick or Treat
Halloween Hangout
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a variety of fun activities including a Kid Zone, Enchanted Hay Ride, and Haunted Forest.
Description:
The Halloween Hangout is a family-friendly event offering a variety of activities such as a Kid Zone, Enchanted Hay Ride, Haunted Forest, Fortune Teller, and more. It is located at Hilldale Homestead, a 200+ year old historic farm in Palmyra, VA. The event is open every weekend throughout October and Halloween Day, with specific hours from Fridays (4:00 PM to 9:00 PM), Saturdays (2:00 PM to 9:00 PM), Sundays (2:00 PM to 8:00 PM), and Halloween Day (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM). Tickets are available online or at the door for just $10.
Where: Kettering | More Info: Halloween Hangout
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Kettering
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Dayton
What to Expect:
Enjoy 2-3 complimentary drinks or shots, exclusive Halloween gear, and no cover charges at all bars, mid-party, and after-party.
Description:
Join the ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in Dayton, where spooky spirit and good times collide. Explore some of the best bars in town, enjoy electric atmosphere, and meet new people. This event is packed with energy and excitement, making it the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season.