There's nothing quite like Halloween around Dayton, with so much fun to be had for kids and adults alike. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly Halloween party, a trick-or-treat event, or a terrifying haunted house experience that'll have your hair standing on end, you can find your favorite types of Halloween fun near Dayton. Our real estate agents have more on spooky haunted houses and fun Halloween events around Dayton in October 2025.

Haunted Houses and Halloween Events in the Dayton Area

Dayton Scream Park – Dayton, OH

Address: 5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, OH 45424

An outdoor haunted trail like no other, the Dayton Scream Park is always a favorite for anyone who loves scary experiences. There are four separate haunted attractions here, each with its own theme and style of scares. With a bigger budget than ever before, new scares, new environments, new monsters, and more, you won't want to miss this year's Dayton Scream Park, even if you've already been in past years. You can attend this frighteningly fun attraction every Friday and Saturday evening throughout October 2025, with festivities lasting from 8:00 PM until midnight.

Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror – Springfield, OH

Address: 1291 Cold Springs Rd., Springfield, OH 45502

Of course, the Dayton area has indoor haunted houses (and hotels!) covered too, thanks to events like Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror. Step back in time to a haunted hotel set in the 1850s, where history and horror meet. This is more intense than your average haunted house experience, so it's typically best suited for adults and older kids. But if you love horror experiences that transport you to a different world, this haunted hotel is not to be missed. It's open every Friday and Saturday throughout October from 8:00 PM to midnight, with VIP tickets available to skip the line on busy nights.

Bugs & Boos with Dr. Insecta – Dayton, OH

Address: 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Dayton, OH 45414

How about some educational Halloween fun for the little ones this October? Bugs & Boos with Dr. Insecta is a kid-friendly event where kids can meet exotic bugs, learn fun facts about insects, and enjoy a special Halloween show. The event takes place on October 24, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM. Do note that registration is required by October 20, with affordable tickets costing $10 per family.

Vandalia Halloween Hangout – Dayton, OH

Address: 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Dayton, OH 45414

The Vandalia Sports Complex will be hosting its annual Vandalia Halloween Hangout, featuring spooky fun and fall activities for all ages on October 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM. This event is free to attend, with food trucks, hayrides, inflatables, craft vendors, costume contests, trick-or-treating, and plenty of fun surprises along the way. You'll find most activities near the baseball concession stands.

City of Dayton Trick or Treat – Dayton, OH

Address: Dayton, OH

Of course, a fun Halloween for the whole family wouldn't be complete without a night of trick-or-treating and a chance for the kids to show off their beloved costumes. The official City of Dayton Trick or Treat, also known as Beggars' Night, takes place on October 31, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Bring your kids out to explore your favorite neighborhoods, show their cool costumes to their friends, and pick up plenty of sweet Halloween treats along the way.

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