Some kids live on blocks where none of the homes really participate in Halloween, or not in a kid friendly way. For these kids, optional locations for celebrating Halloween are a must! There are a number of locations throughout Cincinnati that are having safe events for kids to go trick-or-treating this weekend.

Options for the Week of Halloween

Trick or Treat at Findlay Market! Thursday, October 31st, from 4 PM to 6 PM, storefronts at Findlay Market, located at 1802 Race Street, will be celebrating Halloween and offering candy to trick or treaters. Families, school groups, and neighbors are all welcome. This event is free.

HallZOOween at the Cincinnati Zoo! From noon to 5 PM October 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th, at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, located at 3400 Vine Street. Activities include trick or treat stations, special animal enrichment, pumpkin express train ride and carousel rides. Kids are encouraged to wear a costume but it is not required. The event is family friendly and FREE with Zoo admission or membership. More information is available on the zoo website.

Halloween Events Hosted by Public Libraries! There are several children friendly Halloween events available at local public libraries.

Wednesday October 29th from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, the Price Hill Branch library located at 970 Purcell Avenue, will host Spooky Crafts, a spooky picture painting event using salt and watercolors for children ages 5 through 12. The event is FREE and no registration is required.

Halloween Family Storytime for pre-schoolers, Friday October 31st from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Downtown Main Library. Children and caregivers are encouraged to wear costumes. After story time and songs, trick or treating will occur on the first floor.

Not So Spooky Storytime, for Children 2 to 6, from 10:30 to 11:15 AM at the Greenhills Public Library. Costumes welcome.

Halloween Family Fun Night from 5 to 7 PM Friday October 31st at the Forest Park Public Library. The event includes candy, snacks, games and face painting. Children of all ages and teens welcome.

All day Friday October 31st, the Westwood Branch library located at 3345 Epworth Avenue, will host Trick or Treat at the Library, with treats for those in costume. The event is FREE, all ages are welcome, no registration is required. And…

Friday October 31st from 3 PM to 7 PM The Friars Club, located at 4300 Vine Street, will host Trick or Treat Fest. Food, games, bounce house, prizes, a costume contest, and more!

Cincinnati Neighborhood Trick or Treating will take place on Thursday, October 31st, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Some neighborhoods have adjusted hours.

You can find more resources related to child development and recreation by selecting the “child development” and/or “recreation” option from the dropdown tab on our Social Service “Utilization Library” page.