Dia de las Cervezas
When: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 29
Where: 32 Webster St., Dayton
Cost: $40/advance, $50/at door. VIP: $60/advance, $75/at door.
For the Ohio Craft Brewers Association, the ideal “treat” is beer…and plenty of it, at Top of the Market. Admission covers 40 tasting tickets for 2-ounce samples and a souvenir glass. VIP tickets include early entry and a members-only food and beer section. Designated Driver tickets are $20 and come with a non-alcoholic beverage and food voucher.
More than 30 Ohio craft breweries will be represented, with live music from The AmpFibians and Team Void. The event is styled in the Dia de los Muertos tradition and costumes are encouraged for a procession down to the Oregon District’s Hauntfest on Fifth.
Hauntfest on Fifth
When: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 29
Where: East Fifth St., Dayton
Cost: $5 (advance), $10 (day of event)
This Dayton tradition, now in its 31st year, continues to bring out beasts of all types. Admittedly, some of them have a little help from the Oregon District’s many watering holes. However, some people need no assistance in getting into elaborate, or sometimes barely there, costumes and parading down the street. The costume contest will begin at 10 p.m.
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Ghostly Night Out 2016
Open to the public and to people of all ages, this Cops and kids night will include plenty of activities to keep your little ghouls and goblins smiling. There will be a movie in the park, a haunted trail, pumpkin carving and costume contests, plus a “Not too Spooky Hayride”.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
WHERE: Golden Gate Park located at 545 Upper Lewisburg Salem Road, Brookville
COST: Free
PhilharMonster
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. with pre-concert activities beginning at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Schuster Center in Downtown Dayton located at 2nd and Main Streets, Dayton, OH 45402
COST: Adult $22, Senior $20, Student $14 http://daytonperformingarts.org/philharmonic-performance/philharmonster2016
INFO: Dayton’s Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing their spookiest tunes for this family event on the last Sunday of Oct. In the wintergarden, treats will be provided and activities will take place prior to the start of the show.
Beggar’s Night at Austin Landing
Well, it’s not technically at night, but many of the stores and restaurants will be passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. The Booksellers will begin story time at 1 p.m. and will hand out free trick-or-treat bags. Chuy’s will also be handing out free queso coupons along with candy, and there will be pumpkin painting at Kroger.
WHEN: Sunday Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: 10050 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg
INFO: Website
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