A Month of Spooktacular Surprises and Autumn Adventures!

Ah, October! The month where the air turns crisp, leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of red and gold, and pumpkin spice lattes become a food group. As we bid farewell to the long, lazy days of summer, October invites us to embrace its delightful quirks—like dressing up as our favorite characters (or that one friend who always shows up as a cat) and indulging in all things spooky.

From haunted houses that make your heart race to cozy fall festivals that warm your soul, October is packed with events that cater to every taste. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for ghostly encounters or someone who simply wants to sip cider while admiring the foliage, this month has something for everyone.

So grab your broomsticks and your best costume, because we’re diving into the most exciting events happening this October. Get ready for a month filled with fun, fright, and festivities that will have you saying, “I love this time of year!”

Get Outside Book Club: Nature Play

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 01, 2024 , 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Sugarcreek MetroPark 4178 Conference Road Bellbrook, OH

Price: Free

Contact information: Allison Knight aknight@daytonmetrolibrary.org

Details: Camping and hiking is the best kind of quality time with your family. Explore backyard camping through stories and learn a few tips to set up your future experiences for success.

 

Wednesday Matinees: Pride

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 02, 2024 , 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Miami Township Branch Library 2718 Lyons Rd. Miamisburg, OH

Price: Free

Details: Enjoy a mid-week pick-me-up! Wednesday Matinees features films rated from G-R and is intended for adult audiences. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History with this month's movie: Pride (2014), rated R. A group of gay activists work to support the miners of a tiny Welsh village during their lengthy strike in the summer of 1984. Inspired by an extraordinary true story. Featuring Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton.

 

Pumpkin Painting

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 02, 2024 , 3:30pm-5:00pm

Location: Trotwood Branch Library 651 E. Main St Trotwood, OH

Price: Free

Details: Express your creative side with this festive holiday craft. Then take your pumpkin home to showcase in your neighborhood.

Limited supply of pumpkins; registrants get first pick. Paint and brushes will be supplied. More participants are welcome if bringing your own pumpkin. This craft may get messy, so please dress accordingly.

 

2024 Spirit of Huffman Historic Home Tour

Date and Time: Friday, October 04, 2024 , 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: St Mary Development Corporation 2160 East 5th Street Dayton, OH

Event Contact: Historic Huffman Neighborhood Association

Details: One of Dayton's favorite guided Home Tours returns this October. The Spirit of Huffman - where storied streets & community meet.

 

Pumpkin Donut Days

Date and Time: Saturday, October 05, 2024 , 10:00am

Additional Dates

Sunday, October 06, 2024, 12:00pm

Location: Hidden Valley Orchards 5474 North State Route 48 Lebanon, OH

Details: Pumpkin Donut Days at Hidden Valley Orchards!

No RSVP or ticket needed – just bring your family and friends for a fun-filled fall weekend!

 

Dayton Live Presents: Hamilton

Date and Time: Monday, October 07, 2024

Additional Dates:

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Location: Dayton, OH

Details: A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor'

Website: https://www.daytonlive.org/events/hamilton/

 

Dayton Music Fest 2024

Date and Time: Friday, October 11, 2024 , 7:00pm

Location: The Brightside Music & Event Venue 905 E 3rd St Dayton, OH

Details: They play at 10 pm on Fri. Oct 11

Dogtors Therapy Dog Visit at Germantown Public Library

Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024 , 10:30am-12:00pm

Additional Dates

Saturday, November 09, 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: Germantown Public Library 51 N. Plum St. Germantown, OH

Price: Free

Event Contact: Germantown Public Library | Sarah Shirk | 9378554001

Details: Come join the Dogtors, who are trained therapy dogs at the library and read to them during Saturday Storytime. Therapy dogs are a great resource for stress relief as well as adjusting to animals in a safe environment. Librarians present during both the storytime and the therapy dog hour.

 

How to Start a 4-H Club

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 , 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Brookville Branch Library 120 Blue Pride Drive Brookville, OH

Price: Free

Event Contact: Dayton Metro Library | Chris Blackford | cblackford@daytonmetrolibrary.org

Details: Come join the Montgomery County OSU Extension Office and learn how to start a 4-H Club! This program helps address a need for more 4-H volunteers and club leaders by providing information to interested volunteers and parents about how to start clubs locally, where to find resources, and how to create a thriving local club for youth development.

 

Tom Lees Music Acoustic -Elsa’s

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 , 6:00pm

Additional Dates: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:00pm

Location: Elsa’s Boro Cantina 774 N Main St Springboro, OH

Details: Tom is a country guitar picker out of small-town Spring Valley Ohio. A constant source of drive and energy, Tom’s performances are filled with dynamics, motion, and entertainment. Never afraid to follow the requests and energy of the crowd, you can expect something unexpected from every performance.

 

Homeschool Hangout: Slime

Date and Time: Friday, October 18, 2024 , 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Lebanon Public Library Story Time Room Public Library Story Time Room Lebanon, OH

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/993712580077?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Details: Slime flies when you're having fun! Join us for this month's Homeschool Hangout as we create step-by-step spooky slime jars just in time for spooky season! As we create, we'll learn all about viscosity and Newtonian vs. non-Newtonian fluids. This project is best suited for kids ages 8 and up. Please register each child who is attending; adults do not need to register themselves. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

 

History, Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Lantern Tour

Date and Time: Saturday, October 19, 2024 , 6:30pm-8:30pm

Location: Woodland Historic Cemetery 118 Woodland Avenue Dayton, OH

Price: $5.00

Event Contact: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum | Misti Spillman | mspillman@woodlandcemetery.org

Details: Are you ready to tour the cemetery in the near dark? Join us for our lantern tour!

Who confessed on their deathbed of murdering 18-year-old Christine Kett? Did Rose Shafor really dress up as a man to help her lover commit a crime? Who killed Julius Kruse? And was the “Cincinnati Ripper” living in Dayton? These stories and more are told in this walk to the grave sites of a victim or perpetrator of a crime. Please note that the tour relates the actual accounts of murders that took place in Dayton. Graphic details are given and may not be appropriate for all audiences.

 

Halloween Party at On Par Entertainment

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 , 7:00pm-8:30pm

Location: On Par Entertainment 4464 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek, OH 937-705-6024

Price: Free

Event Contact: On Par Entertainment | Heidi Weeks | marketing@onparbar.com | 937-705-6024

Details: Get ready for a night of eerie excitement on October 23rd at 7pm with our Halloween Movie Trivia Night! You will face off in 3 rounds of spine-tingling questions from your favorite Halloween flicks! From horror to family-friendly movies there is something for everyone! 🎃

 

Justin's Famous Monday Night LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

Date and Time: Monday, October 28, 2024 , 7:00pm-11:00pm

Additional Dates:

Monday, September 30, 2024, 7:00pm-11:00pm

Monday, October 07, 2024, 7:00pm-11:00pm

Monday, October 14, 2024, 7:00pm-11:00pm

Location: Miami Valley Sports Bar 930 Watertower Lane West Carrollton, OH

Price: $10.00 —per person

Event Contact:  Miami Valley Sports Bar | Justin | internetrescuellc@gmail.com | 937-859-8335

Details: EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each player has a $10 buy-in. We match the pot 100% and payout 100%!!! It's a race to two for the winners, and depending on the number of players, it will be a race to one or two for the losers. The event starts around 7:30 PM, with the draw beginning at 7:15 PM. We're playing by VNEA rules. You flip for the break, then alternate; if it goes to the hill, you flip again. Rack your own. New players are always welcome!!! If you have questions, we are always happy to help!

 

Haunted House & Costume Contest

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 , 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Community Park Learning Center 550 S. First Street Miamisburg, OH

Details: Step into a world of spooky fun at our kid friendly haunted house! Navigate through spooky, but fun filled attractions designed to delight without fright. Costumes encouraged, with a contest taking place at 7:00pm!

Trick-or-Treat!

Date and Time: Thursday, October 31, 2024 , 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Springboro, OH

Details: Springboro "Trick-or-Treat" will be observed on October 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The City kindly reminds everyone to be extra cautious when driving to ensure that "Trick-or-Treat" is both safe and fun for everyone!

Website: https://www.cityofspringboro.com/calendar.aspx?EID=95