Fall calendar of events
Have you been looking for things to do on Halloween and at the point of thinking that there is nothing to do because you live in Dayton? Well, that’s about to change, so mark your calendars for these spooky and festive things to do around the area.
Top Haunted Attractions:
Land of Illusion: Are you looking for a great Halloween scare, but want more than just one haunted house? This might be just the perfect place for you because Land of Illusion has four different attractions for you! Including the haunted trail, Dr. Psycho’s Haunted Estate, Voodoo Bayou Shanty, and Temple of Terror.
Location: 8762 Thomas Rd. Middletown
Cost: $15 a person or $30 a person if you want to go through all 4 attractions. Remember there is a $3 parking fee as well.
Halloween Haunt: This could be a family adventure or a great one with a group of friends. Either way, Kings Island brings the scares with their October haunted house collection throughout the amusement park. With 11 fear mazes to find your way out of and 20 haunted rides remaining open for this event, it’s a win-win for everyone here who loves Halloween! Remember the haunt doesn’t begin until the sun goes down.
Location: Kings Island
Cost: $30 a person, plus parking.
Slash Moraine: This is definitely a different thrill that you may have never experienced before. Everyone remembers the good old days of swimming in Splash Moraine, but now they have changed it into a haunt fest. They took the pool and turned it over into an eerie swamp with plenty of scares that will make you question why you walked in there.
Location: 3800 Main St. Moraine
Cost: $7 admission for adults and $3 for children under 12.
There is good news if you’re looking for more family fun for the little ones or if you’re just not into getting scared this Halloween.
Corn Maze, Pumpkins and Hayrides: This will be a great attraction for the whole family as you can enjoy pumpkin picking, farm animals, arts and crafts, and a non-haunted hayride along with so much more.
Location: 11704 Camden-Darrtown Rd. Dream Acres Farm.
Pumpkin Carving: Have fun with the little ones, a date, or just some fun with carving your own pumpkins to put on display for a Jack-o-lantern walk through. This is going to happen on October 15, but the walk through will happen on the October 17. After the walkthrough is over, you may feel free to take your pumpkin home with you.
Location: Twin Creeks Metro Park
Cost: Free event.
Foy’s: Another great attraction for everyone is Foy’s. This place is practically Halloween haven right outside the Dayton area. You have a handful of costume shops to explore (adults & kids), a candy shop, a couple haunted houses, and they even have their very own diner, it’s simply the spot to fill most of your Halloween cravings. The even better part is, they are open all year!
Location: 208 W. Main St. Fairborn
If you’re looking for a fun night out with a group of friends and looking for a party then here is a quick fix for you!
The Oregon District: Every Halloween night the Oregon District holds their annual Hauntfest. Remember to wear a costume because that’s half the fun of walking around seeing what everyone else is wearing. There are clubs for you and your friends to dance and drink in, so have fun!
Location: Fifth street, downtown Dayton
Cost: $7 at 9:00 p.m. anything after is $10 a person
Emily Culbertson
Reporter