Have you stepped outside in the last week?
Then you’ve probably noticed the cooler temperatures rolling in. If this, coupled with the Farmers’ Almanac prediction for a frigid Halloween, has you concerned that trick-or-treating will be intolerable this year, why not go trick-or-treating a little earlier?
It’s also a great opportunity to let young kids get comfortable wearing their costumes before the big night.
We read about 15 places with “pre-trick-or-treating” in Cincinnati Parent Magazine. Many of them are open daily now until November 1. Note: Three of the 15 were one weekend only and have passed. Here are the remaining 12:
HallZOOween at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Hours: Open daily 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25
- Free with zoo admission ($11 for children, $16 for adults online)
Jack O’Lantern Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction
- Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday
- September 26 – November 1
- Children 2 and under are free, $9.95 for children ages 3-12, $13.95 for adults (except seniors – $11.95)
Fall-O-Ween Festival at Coney Island
- Hours: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. each day
- October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
- Children under age 2: FREE unless the child will participate in Trick or Treat Trail. All trick-or-treaters must pay admission. General Admission (ages 2 and up): $11.00
Haunted Village at Sharon Woods Heritage Village Museum
- Hours: Open 6 pm-10 pm each day
- Every Friday and Saturday, October 9 – 24
- $8.00 for anyone 2 and up. Museum members’ admission is free
Snoopy’s Halloween Party at King’s Island
- 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Every Saturday and Sunday through November 1
- Free with park admission ($39.99 online)
Treat Street at Deerfield Towne Center
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday, October 23
- Free
Treat Street at Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24
- Free
Heritage Halloween Festival at The Dinsmore Homestead
- 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24
- $3 for children over 4 years old; $5 for adults (over 17); $3 for seniors (60 and over)
Halloween Kids Fest in the Park at Mt. Healthy Community Center
- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24
- Free
Tricks or Treats Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival
- 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- October 24-25
- Child (ages 5-12): $9.95; Adult (ages 13+): $21.95; Seniors (ages 65+): $19.95
Trick or Treat at IKEA West Chester
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 27
- Free
Even if you plan to go out trick-or-treating on Halloween, you can still attend one of these events so your children can practice – which means they’ll be better at picking the best candy for you!
