Seasonal Selections
It's Time to Get Spooky
Posted on Oct 2
Celebrate October with some of these spooky seasonal selections!
There's a cold chill in the night air and pumpkin flavors can be found everywhere. It is officially spooky season. Looking for haunted houses, frightening fun, wicked desserts, or maybe a little pumpkin spice? Trick-or-treat yourself with all the spooky selections around Butler County.
For Spooky Experiences
Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park
8762 Thomas Rd | Madison Township, Ohio
Land of Illusion's Haunted Scream Park offers award-winning haunted attractions, including Killer Klowns and Middletown Haunted Trail. A general admission ticket grants you entry into the park, along with unlimited access to the Creepy Café, Voodoo lounge, and any entertainment set for that weekend!
Nightmare Manor
1601 S University Blvd | Middletown, OH
This sinister abode has earned a reputation as one of the most bone-chilling haunted houses in Middletown. As the sun sets and darkness descends, Nightmare Manor comes to life, beckoning those brave enough to enter its doors. Prepare yourself for a hair-raising night with spooks galore at this haunted house!
Fall Themed Coffee
Fairfield Coffee & Goods | Fairfield, Ohio
This beloved local coffee shop is always coming up with the most creative seasonal selections. This Spooky Season, stop by Fairfield Coffee to try their October Specials!
- Candy Apple — Caramel & Apple
- Beetlejuice — Caramel, English Toffee, & Hazelnut
- Witches Brew — Hazelnut & Mocha
- Boo-Berry — Blueberry & White Chocolate
- Candy Corn — Butterscotch & Butter Rum
- Pale Pumpkin — Pumpkin & White Chocolate
- Apple Chaider — Apple Juice & Chai
Hamilton's Most Haunted
Downtown Hamilton, Ohio
From the Butler County Courthouse to historic Dayton Lane, an old city like Hamilton has a lot of stories to tell... spooky stories. There are stories of “urban legends” and of spirits not yet crossed over. To get in the spirit of Halloween, check out this Guide to Hamilton's Most Haunted. Want to hear even more spooky ghost stories? Feel the presence of the dearly departed that still linger in one of Hamilton's oldest neighborhoods during the Ghost Walk of Dayton Lane on October 19.
Fall Flavors to Savor
Throughout Butler County
Of course what would spooky season be without pumpkin flavored everything? Check out these fall flavors to savor this spooky season!
Witches Brew Milkshake
Gaslight Brewhouse | Oxford, Ohio
Are you brave enough to try this bubbly concoction? The witches and wizards at Gaslight Brewhouse brewed up this milkshake for all spooky friends to try... and yes, those are witchy fingers coming out of the top of the milkshake. Don't miss this October shake of the month!
Haunting Decor
Miller St. Boutique | Fairfield, Ohio
All the experts know you can't have a successful spooky season without the proper decor! Find all the boo-tiful decor you'll need at Miller St. Boutique. Happy Haunting.
Spooky Discoveries
The Wicked Wick | Middletown, Ohio
They call it the "All Around Curiosity Shop" and it's the perfect place to get witchy. The Wicked Wick is located in the Pendleton Art Center in Middletown, and you can find everything from handcrafted pumpkin spice soy candles, to jewelry and even Harry Potter wands... anything to satisfy a metaphysical curiosity.
Jack O'Lantern Junction
EnterTRAINment Junction | West Chester, Ohio
Jack O'Lantern Junction features an indoor, kid-friendly maze, a Halloween-themed train display, kids crafts, and more. Outside there are Halloween themed hand-cranked train cars and an electric train ride (weather permitting). Each child will receive a trick-or-treat bag of candy to begin their journey! Come experience this Halloween family fun before EnterTRAINment closes their doors in January!
Witchy Workshop
Running On Blooms | Liberty Township, Ohio
This bewitching event at Running on Blooms on October 24 & 25 is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season! In this 1 hour Witchy Workshop, guests will create a mini cauldron arrangement from a mix of fresh and dried flowers to take home.
Horror Memorabilia
Oliver's Toy Chest | Hamilton, Ohio
This local toy store specializes in horror movie nostalgia, memorabilia and toys. The walls throughout Oliver's Toy Chest are even decorated with murals portraying popular horror movie classics like It, Halloween, and Scream! Not only is it a fun toy store, but also an incredible tribute to 10-year-old Oliver Robbins who passed away from cancer in 2021. Oliver's parents opened the toy store in his honor, as he had a deep love for toys and collecting— especially in the horror genre.
However you choose to celebrate this season, make sure it's spooktacular!