20 Spooky October Date Ideas
Fall has TONS of opportunities for family fun. It also has lots of wonderful date night/girls night out events, too. So if you are in desperate need of some grown-up time, check out these awesome autumn outings for adults. Grab the ghouls, or your BOO-thang, and get ready for some spooky fun.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Production runs Friday, October 3rd- November 1st
The Otto M. Budig Theater | 1195 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH
$22-78, purchase tickets at www.cincyshakes.com
Sink your teeth into a hilarious new take on the world’s most famous vampire.
Free Public Tour: Haunted Museum
Thursday, October 4th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 28th and 30th, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati Art Museum | 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Learn all about the ghosts who roam the museum’s galleries!
Creative Cafe: Early Halloween
Friday, October 3rd, 7-10 p.m.
Contemporary Art Center | 44 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH
www.contemporaryartscenter.org
Young creatives can enjoy art-making, conversation, vendors and more. Costumes encouraged.
The Covington Cryptid Block Party
Saturday, October 4th, noon-6 p.m.
Pike Street, Covington, KY
www.crypticcov.blog
Look out for elusive creatures! Enjoy vendors, antics, food and lots of cryptid fun.
Evil Dead in Concert
Tuesday, October 7th, 8 p.m.
Taft Theatre | 317 East 5th St., Cincinnati, OH
$42-84, purchase tickets at www.tafttheatre.org
This live-to-film experience is sure to deliver thrills and chills, featuring a cult classic with a live ensemble performing the entire original music score.
Witches Night Out
Wednesday, October 15th, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Roosevelt Room – Rookwood | 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 107, Norwood, OH
www.therooseveltroombar.com
This spellbinding night will include potions, magic and mischief. $7 “potions”, Practical Magic on the TVs, Permanent Jewelry pop-up and Tarot Readings.
The Witches Market
Wednesday, October 8th, 6-9 p.m.
Sixth Street Promenade | 502 W. Sixth St., Covington, KY
www.thewitchesmarkets.com
Browse a variety of crystals, books, candles, oddities and more.
Ghouls Night Out
Friday, October 10th, 6 p.m.
Vessel Collective | 617 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, KY
2 for 1 deal! $33.85 per person at this link.
Mom Prom’s spooky sister event is happening this month. Featuring a silent disco, hand-crafted mocktails and cocktails by Cincy Sips, permanent jewelry by Ella Jewelry, limited availability tiny tattoos from Asia Renee, tarot readings and more! This event is also donating a portion of proceeds to the Cincinnati Chapter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Aquarium After Dark, Pumpkin Bash
Friday, October 17th, 7-11 p.m.
Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY
$59.99 per person, register at www.newportaquarium.com
Enjoy the aquarium while experiencing the sunset, too! Use a neon glow stick to explore the aquarium after dark. There will be food stations, animal meet and greets, games and more.
Salem’s Plot: A Hocus Pocus Musical Murder Mystery
Friday, October 17th, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Oscar Station at Jungle Jim’s International Market | 8871 North Gilmore Road, Fairfield, OH
$74.29, register at this link.
Amok, amok, amok! Embark on a murder mystery dinner featuring none other than the Sanderson Sisters.
Ghouls Night Out
Wednesday, October 22nd, 7 p.m.
The Lagoon Saloon | 859 Elm St., Ludlow, KY
$35, register at this link. RMD Arts is hosting a spooky paint class. There will also be fun drink specials and delicious desserts for sale.
3rd Annual Witch Wednesday
Wednesday, October 22nd, 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29th, 6-9 p.m.
The Post | 1136 S. Fort Thomas, Ave., Fort Thomas, KY
www.thepostft.com | 859-441-0900
Grab your ghoul friends, throw on a witches hat and join in on a wicked good time. There will be spooky good food and festive drinks.
CMC After Hours, 21+: Halloween Edition
Thursday, October 23rd, 7-10 p.m.
Cincinnati Museum Center | 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH
$20 per person, purchase tickets at this link.
Costumes encouraged! Visit the Museum of Natural History & Science after hours for fun experiments, hands-on demonstrations and more. Q102’s Natalie Jones will be the DJ for this creepy, cool night.
The Rocky Horror Show
Production runs Friday, October 24th-November 2nd
The Carnegie | 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY
$18-45, purchase tickets at www.thecarnegie.com | 859-957-1940
Let’s do the time warp, again!
Horror on the Hill Movie Screening
Sunday, October 26th, 6-9:15 p.m.
Pyramid Hill | 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH
$10 per non-member, purchase tickets at www.pyramidhill.org
Head to the Hill for a nostalgic trip back to the 80’s with a screening of horror classic, Friday the 13th. Costumes encouraged, Adult beverages available for purchase.
Twilight in Concert
Tuesday, October 28th, 7:30 p.m.
Aronoff Center | 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH
$47-95, purchase tickets at www.cincinnatiarts.org
Experience the legendary romance saga with this epic film-to-concert event – featuring the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band on stage and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Thursday, October 30th, 6:30 or 8:45 p.m.
Rhinegeist Brewery | 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH
$42-68.50, purchase tickets at at feverup.com
Hear spooky tunes like Michael Jackson’s Thriller, theme song from Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Ghostbusters and more.
CSO Proof: Dia De Los Muertos
Thursday, October 30th, 8 p.m.
Music Hall | 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH
$24.14, purchase tickets at www.cincinnatisymphony.org
As the veil between worlds gently lifts, the evening culminates in the vibrancy of Mexican music by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.
Art After Dark: All Hallows’ Eve
Friday, October 31st, 5-9 p.m.
Cincinnati Art Museum | 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Free event, find out more information at www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Enchanted After Dark Halloween Party
Friday, October 31st, 9 p.m.
The Roosevelt Room – Liberty | 7500 Bales St., Liberty Township, OH
www.liberty-center.com
Capture memories in a themed photo booth, grab a spooky drink and dance until dawn with DJ Slick Nick.
Murder Mystery Cruise: “Henry Potter and the Princess of Prophecy”
Friday, October 31st, 6-9 p.m.
BB Riverboats | 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY
$68 per person at www.bbriverboats.com
This interactive murder mystery dinner lets boat passengers eat, drink and play detective, too.
+Bonus Idea! Lucky #21 for the 21+ crowd…
Visit The Overlook Lodge
Based on Stephen King’s The Shining, The Overlook Lodge is located at 6083 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, OH. On Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in October, this bar serves up spooky spirits and shows ghastly films as a part of their “Horror Movie Survival Camp”. Doors open at 5 p.m.
10/1: Ghostbusters
10/8: The Ring
10/15: Oculus
10/22: Slaxx
10/29 Poltergeist
Click here to check out The Overlook Lodge on Facebook.
Be safe and enjoy the spooky season, friends!
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