Cincinnati Family Magazine | October 2025

woods where treat stations line the way! Blue Ash Na- ture Park, noon-3 p.m. Free. blueashparksandrec.com

car decorations, too! Put on a costume and get ready to get some treats from trunks. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. ctkluth.org WEST CHESTER WARD FALL FESTIVAL Get cooking for this annual event’s chili, dessert and corn bread cook offs.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5-8 p.m. Free. local. churchofjesuschrist.org SAT 26 CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. NEW YORK JETS There’s a rumble in the jungle—head down to the stadium to roar “Who Dey”! Paycor Stadium, 1 p.m. $130+. bengals.com

HOWL-O-WEEN HOOTENANNY

Go trunk-or-treating with local businesses, pick and paint a pumpkin ($4/each), play games, make crafts, explore a hay maze, groove to music, participate in challenges and watch the howl-o-ween pet costume (2 p.m.). VisitThe Grove Events Center for glow golf ($7) and to grab some yummy concessions, too. ArtsCon- nect Front Lawn, noon-3 p.m. Free-small fee for some activities. theartsconnect.us NATURE AT NIGHT PUMPKIN HIKE Families can pack a flash- light and go on a spooky jack-o-lantern lit walk in the woods before soaking up autumn around a campfire with friends. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7, registration available online. greatparks.org Bring a flashlight and go on a fall escapade during this nighttime trail, complete with tricks, treats and surprises! Follow the map to play games, make crafts and discover nocturnal animals. Cincinnati Nature Center, 6:30-8 p.m. $10-18. cincynature.org SIGN CRAFTING SATURDAY Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker. Play with different materials each month while learning about different elements of sign making. American Sign Museum, NATURE’S TRICKS AND TREATS 1-3p.m. Free for members-$20. americansignmuseum.org TRUNK ORTREAT The 7th annual event will showcase cool costumes and

Howl-O-Ween Hootenanny October 25th

two or more telescopes during this superb stargazing event. General Ormsby Mitchell Park in Fort Mitchell, KY, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. fortmitchell.com CYCLONES VS. FUEL It is pucks ‘n pups night with the Cycones—give 513-421-7825 a call to purchase a special pups ‘n pucks ticket. Heritage Bank Center, 7:30-10:30p.m. $25.60+. heritagebankcenter.com

times with your community. Imagination Alley, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. imaginationalleyotr.com TWILIGHT IN CONCERT Experience the legendary romance saga with this epic film-to-concert event— featuring the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band on stage and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere. Aronoff Center, 7:30 p.m. $47-95. cincinnatiarts.org TUE 29 FOUNTAIN BLUES Featuring Jake Hambone. Fountain Square, 5 p.m. Free. myfountainsquare.com WED 30 BEST BUDDIES CHAMPION OF THE YEAR: CINCINNATI GALA This enchanting event will feature cocktails, dinner, performances and a celebration of inclusion, culminating in the announcement of Cincinnati’s Champion of theYear—honoring a leader dedicated to the mission of Best Buddies. Newport Syndicate, 6:30-10:30 p.m. $150 -275. bestbuddieschampion.org CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY AT THE PARK Get a good look at the seasonal night sky through

RAPTOR INC. OPEN HOUSE

Families can visit various educational stations to see and learn about the birds of prey native to our area and the work that RAPTOR Inc.

does to protect these magnificent creatures. RAPTOR Inc. Red Barn facility, 1-4 p.m. Free. raptorinc.org

THU 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN

SPOOKY SPRINT This fun, Halloween-themed run is perfect for the whole family.There will be a kids dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon.

ARTISANFEST HALLOWEEN MARKET Shop small and support local during this special spooky market on Halloween! Washington Park, 4-10 p.m. Free. washingtonpark.org FITTON CINEMA:THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW The cultiest of cult classics

Costumes encouraged! Marcum Park, 8-11 a.m. $17-52. runsignup.com

SUN 27

FAMILY PAJAMA STORYTIME Yawn! Get ready for bed with a story at the library—pj’s encouraged! Downtown Main Branch, 6 p.m. Free. chpl.org MON 28 NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT Enjoy music, fun, food fresh from the grill and great

returns to the Fitton Center for a special

Halloween screening. With full theatrical sound and lights, as well as a special shadow-cast performance by The Denton Affair, it’s time to do the “Time Warp” again. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. $12-14. fittoncenter.org

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