Arts & Entertainment
Spooky season is ramping up, which means it’s time to start making your Halloween plans! Celebrate Halloween in Dayton with events all month long.
Practically Magic Market at SHAG Studios
Sunday, September 27 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
SHAG Studios, 1126 S Main St, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy a shopping experience filled with witchy nostalgia, including vintage and handmade vendors, food trucks, art, tarot readings, flash tattoos and piercings, a photo op, giveaways, and more.
Halloweekend at Front Street
Friday, October 2 5-9 p.m.
Front Street Studios, 1001 E Second St, Dayton, Ohio
The First Friday Art Hop takes a spooky turn with events for the whole family. Shop artists, paint pumpkins, and more.
Yellow Springs Zombie Walk
Saturday, October 3 Festival 3-9 p.m., Walk 8:30-9 p.m.
100 Dayton St, Yellow Springs, Ohio
The Yellow Springs Zombie Walk starts with a festival with vendors, food trucks, zombie face painting, a costume contest, and more. The night ends with a zombie walk through town. Bring $5 to participate.
Spooky Tours at Dayton Art Institute
Saturdays, October 3, 10, 24, & 31
Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park Dr, Dayton, Ohio
Go on a spooky little walk through the museum and see the mysterious side of the collection.
Crafty Cinema – Beetlejuice
Sunday, October 4 12:30-3:30 p.m.
The Neon, 130 E Fifth St, Dayton
A suggested donation of $20 benefits Artemis Center and gets you into an afternoon of crafting and cinema. The movie is Beetlejuice and the lights stay up to help you work on your craft while enjoying the film.
Vampire Ball
Saturday, October 10 7:06 p.m.-2:06 a.m.
Fairborn Phoenix, 34 S Broad St, Fairborn, Ohio
It’s hard to believe Vampire Ball is already in its 5th year! There will be singers, burlesque performers, and more.
Ghostbustin’ in the Burg
Saturday, October 10 1-7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 12-5 p.m.
The Plaza Theatre, 33 S Main St, Miamisburg, Ohio
See The Real Ohio Ghostbusters and a car show, use the slimer in Riverfront Park, shop artists and vendors, and more. The event benefits Make a Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Horror Trivia! DEEP CUTS at Branch & Bone
Tuesday, October 13 7 p.m.
Branch & Bone, 905 Wayne Ave, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy an evening of horror and Halloween trivia at Branch & Bone. Reservations are strongly recommended but walk-up teams will be accommodated if space allows.
Sanctuary: a Tim Curry Halloween Party
Friday, October 16 9 p.m.
NextDoor Dayton, 454 E Fifth St, Dayton, Ohio
Hosted by Clash Dayton, this edition of Sanctuary honors Tim Curry. Costumes are strongly encouraged – why not show up in your favorite Tim Curry role?
Howl-o-ween Party with Pups at Lily’s
Monday, October 19 5:30-9 p.m.
Lily’s, 329 E Fifth St, Dayton, Ohio
This fundraiser is for Adopt a Pit Rescue and features fortune telling, a puppy kissing booth, a costume contest, special drinks, and tamales to order.
Carpe Noctem – Creature Feature! by Gem City Burlesque
Saturday, October 24 Doors 7 p.m. Show 8-10:30 p.m.
The State Theater, 19 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, Ohio
Check out ghoulishly great burlesque performances in a gorgeous theatre.
Boo & Brew Water Street Bar Crawl
Friday, October 23 5-9 p.m.
Start at Mikey’s Late Night Slice, 503 E First St, Dayton, Ohio
Claim your Boo & Brew t-shirt by picking up a Water Street District Pint Path Passport from Mikey’s Late Night Slice and visit at least 5 of the locations – plus, you’ll be entered to win a prize!
HallowQueen Drag Brunch Bingo
Saturday, October 24 11 a.m.
Bistecca, 137 N Main St, Dayton, Ohio
Spooky drag, bingo, and brunch will make up an unforgettable afternoon at Bistecca. Each ticket comes with a brunch experience, with beverages available for purchase separately.
Hauntfest: Horror through the Decades
Saturday, October 24 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Oregon District, 501 E Fifth St, Dayton
It’s the 40th annual Oregon District Hauntfest and this time they’re celebrating horror through the decades. There will be a costume contest, food trucks, DORA, and plenty ofpeople watching.
Learn more – (Tickets will be available soon)
Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow
Monday & Tuesday, October 26-27 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Grafton Hill, 500 Belmonte Park N, Dayton
A Dayton tradition, the Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow is not to be missed. And you can join in on the fun by helping out with the pumpkin gutting on October 22 and carving October 23-25.
Zombie Fest by Dayton Dinner Theater
Wednesday, October 28 6-10 p.m.
The Brightside, 915 E Third St, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy dinner, trivia, and a screening of Night of the Living Dead at The Brightside.
Costume Queeraoke at Blind Bob’s
Thursday, October 29 8 p.m.
Blind Bob’s, 430 E Fifth St, Dayton, Ohio
Bring your costume and get ready to howl the night away at this spooky edition of Queeraoke.
Spooky Silent Disco – a Costume Party
Friday, October 30 8-10:30 p.m.
The Brightside, 915 E Third St, Dayton, Ohio
For the 6th year, Dayton Silent Disco hosts the ultimate costume party. It’s also a costume contest so come dressed for success!
Creatures & Cryptids: a Spooky Burlesque, Pole, and Variety Show
Friday, October 30 Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.
The Tank @ Dayton Arcade, 31 E Fourth St, Dayton, Ohio
This spooky variety show has everything: burlesque, pole dancing, and more. Bring your singles to tip the ghouls!
Masquerade Party at Whisperz Speakeasy
Saturday, October 31
Whisperz Speakeasy, 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton, Ohio
Step into the 1920s with this masquerade party at Whisperz Speakeasy featuring a gourmet buffet, live entertainment, and awards for best dressed!
Halloween Night by Elevated Society
Saturday, October 31 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Elevated Society Creative Studio, 1900 E Second St, Dayton, Ohio
Dress to scare at Elevated Society’s Halloween Night – or else ($5 entry for costumed guests, $10 for non-costumed). There will be music, vibes, and prizes for best costume.
The Dayton Halloween at Yellow Cab Tavern
Saturday, October 31 5 p.m.
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E Fourth St, Dayton, Ohio
It looks like Dayton is sending off Yellow Cab with an all ages show featuring a ton of great performances by local musicians at The Dayton Halloween. Costumes are “almost” mandatory.
Apocalypse: Dance Until We’re Dead
Saturday, October 31 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
TheatreLab Dayton, 116 N Jefferson St, Dayton, Ohio
Come dressed for end times and enjoy the last night on Earth with refreshments, music, entertainment, and dancing.
Blackwood Manor
Multiple dates and times throughout the season
5679 Webster St, Dayton
Located in an old warehouse, this creepy manor is full of spooky games and activities for a night of family-friendly fun.
Foy’s Halloween and Variety Store
Open daily
18-20 E Main St, Fairborn, OH 45324
Foy’s has several Halloween shops in historic downtown Fairborn and shopping through them all is a great way to prepare for Halloween. They have costumes, props, decor, and rentals.
Woodland Cemetery
Open daily
118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH 45409
The History, Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Lantern Tour of Woodland Cemetery appears to be all sold out, but visiting the cemetery is still an option for those looking for a spooky walk through one of Dayton’s most interesting and historic cemeteries. Learn more here. Walking around the cemetery is free, and open daily from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
I’ll keep adding to this list as I find out about fun things to do in Dayton for Halloween this year!
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