But when you just don’t want to be outdoors, consider some of these Halloween events that should keep you warm and dry.
🎃FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
The City of Dayton is holding its Fall Harvest Festival on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dayton Convention Center located at 22 E. Fifth St., in Dayton. Parking is free. Come dressed in your favorite costume. Children 12 and under will receive FREE candy. This event is brought to you by the Department of Recreation and Youth Services. For more information, please call 937-333-8400.
Where: Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton
When: Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: Facebook | Call 937-333-8400
🎃TRICK-OR-TREAT AT ENGLEWOOD FUN CENTER
The Englewood Fun Center will have BOGO on jumping and putt-putt. The winners of best costume, most original costume and funniest costume will get 1,000 tickets.
Where: Englewood Fun Center, 569 S. Main St., Englewood
When: Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
More info: Facebook
🎃TRUNK OR TREAT AT DCDC
Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and witches to this fun-filled night presented by Jeraldyne's School of Dance in partnership with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. There will be candy, contests, prizes, and of course DANCE! Kids can participate in the BOOHOP Class at 6:30p.m. and see a Special Performance by DCDC2.
Where: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, 840 Germantown St.
When: Oct. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: Facebook
HALLOWEEN MOVIES
📽️HALLOWEEN MEOWVIE NIGHTS
Watching classic horror movies in the cat lounge the week of Halloween! Pajamas and blankets welcome! Tickets are $10/person and a discount of 25% off drinks (coffee, tea, and cocktails) will be offered.
The full schedule is:
• Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.: Night of the Living Dead
Where: Gem City Catfe, 1513 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Cost: Tickets are $10 per person
More info: Facebook
📽️PLAZA THEATER HALLOWEEN MOVIES
When the weather is unpleasant, what's better than curling up with popcorn and a good movie. The Plaza Theatre in Miamisburg will show several Halloween-themed flicks this weekend and will even have a ghost tour. Tickets required for all events and can be purchased online in advance.
Where: Plaza Theatre, 33 S. Main St., Miamisburg
Cost: $5. Purchase tickets online.
When: Complete schedule below
Friday, Oct. 25
Beetlejuice — 6 p.m., 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Casper — 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
Ghostbusters — 4 p.m.
Ghostbusters II — 8 p.m.
Plaza Theatre Ghost Tour —10:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27
The Monster Squad — 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
The Exorcist: Extended Director’s Cut — 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Halloween — 8 p.m.
WORTH THE DRIVE
🎃Jack-O-Lantern Junction
Walk through an indoor, kid-friendly maze to trick or treat and see friendly ghosts, skeletons and a large indoor model train display and kids play area. Check out the A-Maze-N Funhouse, a circus-themed adventure. Kids get a mini pumpkin.
Where: EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester
When: Through Oct. 31
Cost: $17.95
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