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By: By Sherry Hang and Ashley Hafner - October 2008
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down on the farm
Benton Farms
11946 Old Lexington Pike, Walton • 859-485-7000
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkins on Saturdays and Sundays in October from 12 - 5 p.m. Then visit and feed with some of the farm’s animals. Call for availability and pricing.
Blooms & Berries Farm
10900 Loveland Madeira Road
513-697-9173 • bloomsandberriesfarmmarket.com
The scarecrows are taking over the farm this fall — watch out for their mischievous ways! Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and get lost in the six-acre corn maze, then try a hand-dipped caramel apple or some popcorn before heading over to the play area or visiting the farm’s animals. Open Tue - Sat, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Caesar Creek Corn Maze
7763 State Route 73 West, Wilmington
937-382-1669
Check out the 10-acre corn maze featuring a “Vote 08” theme, then try your hand at Corn Hole or just enjoy a snack. The maze is open Fri and Sat, 12 - 10 p.m.; and Sun, 12 - 5 p.m. Admission is $7, ages 13 and older; $5, ages 6 - 12; and free for ages 5 and younger with a paying adult.
Cherry Ridge Farms
4158 Vinegar Hill Road, Georgetown
937-444-3757 • cherryridgefarms.org
Muster your crew and test your navigational skills in this pirate-themed corn maze. Then take a hayride to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin, visit the animals in the petting zoo, take a pony ride and fill up on fall treats. There’s even a kiddie maze for wee pirates. Open every weekend in Oct. Admission is $8, adults; $6,
Daniels Petting Farm
1850 Walton-Nicholson Pike, Walton
859-363-8623 • danielspettingzoo.com
The Fall season runs through Oct. 29 (Sat, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Visitors can take a hayride, play in the picnic area, pick a pumpkin, take a pony ride and much more. Admission is $6 per person and includes one cup of fee and a hayride.
Fall Festival Weekends
at the Barn-n-Bunk Farm Market
Rt. 73 & Wayne Madison Road, Trenton
513-988-9211 • barnnbunk.com
Enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, crafts, a corn maze, games, face painting, pumpkin carving, yummy treats and special attractions, including Fire Prevention Weekend on Oct. 4 and 5; Helicopter Rides on Oct. 11 and 12; and Cowboy Re-enactors Weeekend on Oct. 18 and 19. Festival hours are Sat, 12 - 6 p.m. and Sun, 12 - 5 p.m. Admission is free to the barn; check web site or call for prices on hayrides, corn maze and other activities. Seniors and ages 3 - 13; free, ages under 3.
Farm Haven
off Old Union Road, Union, across from the Union Presbyterian Church
859-384-1547 • unionmaze.org
This Kentucky farm offers a corn maze, hayrides and a petting zoo through Nov. 2. Stop by on Sat and Sun from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission is $8, adults and kids 3 and older.
Incredible Maize
OH 73 and Bunnel Hill Road, Lebanon
513-932-6396 • incrediblemaize.com
One of the largest corn mazes in the country, this one features 23-acres of navigational puzzles, but you can get help with a passport. Follow up your trek through the corn by hanging out at the Kiddie Corner, or ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch to pick out your own pumpkin. Open through Nov. 1: Tue - Thu, groups only; Fri, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Sat, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun, 1 - 6 p.m. Admission is $10.50, adults; $6, ages 4 - 11; free, ages 3 and younger; $8, seniors; $1 additional for hayride, cow train, and wagon train rides.
Niederman Family Farm
5110 Lesourdsville-West Chester Road, Hamilton
513-779-6184 • niedermanfamilyfarm.com
The Harvest Moon Maze and Fall Festival features a trivia-infused corn maze, a pumpkin patch, a bon fire pit to keep you warm, and plenty of fall treats like caramel apples and fresh kettle-corn. Admission is $8 per person, and includes all activities; children 5 and under are free; parking is free. Hours are Fri, 6 - 10 p.m.; Sat, 1 – 10 p.m.; Sun, 1 - 6 p.m.
Noahs Ark Farm and Petting Zoo
3269 Koehler Road, California
859-635-0803 • noahsarkfarmzoo.com
It’s the Pumpkin Rodeo Roundup! From 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., families can pick up a pumpkin, kids can play some games, and enjoy the Halloween displays, where even the ponies get into the act. Admission is $5 per person.
October Weekends at Irons Fruit Farm
1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon
513-932-2853 • ironsfruitfarm.com
Catch a hayride to the pumpkin patch between 12 and 5 p.m. each weekend in Oct., enjoy delicious sweets in the Bakery, pick your own berries or take a hayride to the pumpkin patch! Don’t forget to check out the 12-acre corn maze — this year’s theme is politically-minded. Call for reservations and pricing.
Pumpkin Patch Express
on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
127 S. Mechanic, Lebanon
513-933-8022 • lebanonrr.com
All aboard for this train ride through Warren County with a stop at Schappacher Farm to pet some friendly animals, select a pumpkin and test your navigational skills through a corn maze. The two-and-a-half hour train ride leaves weekends in Oct. at 10 a.m. and 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for children ages 2 through 12, and free for infants 1 and younger.
Pumpkin Patch Fridays
at Parky’s Farm, Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road
513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org
Visit a pumpkin patch and explore pumpkins and their squash cousins on October 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch Package costs $5 and includes admission to the Playbarn, a snack and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch where you can select your own pumpkin to take home.
Pumpkin Patch Tours at Sunrock Farm
103 Gibson Lane, Wilder
859-781-5502 • sunrockfarm.org
These two-hour guided tours include milking a goat, gathering eggs, holding a baby chick, visiting with the farm’s horses and cows and a hayride to a pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin. Tours take place weekdays in Oct. from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. - noon, 1 - 3 p.m. or 4 - 6 p.m. Cost is $9 per person; children under 1 are free and pumpkins range from $1 - $10. Please call to make a reservation.
Shaw Farms
1737 State Route 131
513-575-2022 • shawfarms.com
Plenty is happening down on the farm, including horse-drawn and tractor-drawn hayrides through the woods and fields and an opportunity to pet farm animals and visit pumpkin patches. This family-owned farm will be open every day in Oct., from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and admission is FREE.
Tom’s Maze
677 Germantown-Liberty Road, Germantown
937-866-2777 • tomsmaze.com
Get lost in eight acres of a corn maze that’s designed in a patriotic way, watch Tom’s amazing Punkin’ Chunkin’ Cannon, get up-close-and-personal with farm animals and visit a straw bale maze and try to exit without ever making a left turn. General admission is $7, and children 5 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Hours are 1 - 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
fright night!
Halloween Celebrations
at EnterTRAINment Junction
7379 Squire Ct., West Chester
513-898-8000 • entertrainmentjunction.com
Ages 12 and older can take a super-scary walk through Junction Nightmare beginning at 7 p.m. on Thu - Sun. Admission is $15, or get a fast-pass for $25. A less scary, kid-friendly walk is open for little ones from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Sat, and 12 - 5 p.m. on Sun. Admission is $8.
Halloween Nights
Parky’s Farm at Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road
513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org
This display of tens of thousands of lights is a non-scary option for families with little ones. Check out the light displays then play some games. Admission is $5 per person (free for ages 23 months and younger). Open Oct. 17 - 30; Sun - Thu, 6 - 9 p.m., Fri - Sat, 6 - 11 p.m.
HallZOOween
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
3400 Vine St. • 513-281-4700 • Cincyzoo.org
Kids can trick-or-treat at the Zoo and pick up delicious treats, take part in a Gorilla Pumpkin Hunt, a Snow Monkey Pumpkin Hide & Seek, an Elephant Pumpkin Smash and a Polar Bear Pumpkin Bob. There will also be a Giant Pumpkin Carving Demonstration, a spooktacular Train Ride and a Scare-ousel. New this year is a Theater of Illusion in which kids can witness tricks of the mind, and be sure to check out the 4-D Theatre featuring the Haunted Lighthouse. Open Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 from noon until 5 p.m. Admission is $13, adults; $8, ages 2 - 12; and free for children ages 2 and under. Parking is $6.50.
Haunted Castle Knight Tour
Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road, Loveland
513-683-4686 • lovelandcastle.com
It’s all about location. Get your fright on in a real castle with knights that are ready for some ghoulish times. Admission is $8 per person (cash only). Tours from 7 - 11 p.m. on Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25.
Haunted Village
Heritage Village Museum, Sharon Woods
11450 Lebanon Road
513-563-9484 • heritagevillagecincinnati.org
Highlighting the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this walk back in time will feature visits from the Headless Horseman and Mad Scientist, as well as witches and storytellers. There will be games, mazes, wagon rides, trick-or-treating and fall snacks. Open Oct. 10 and 11, 17 and 18, 24 and 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5, adults; $3, ages 5 - 11; free, ages 4 and younger.
Monster Mini-Golf
7058 Ridgetop Dr., West Chester
513-759-5400 • monsterminigolf.com
Make an attempt to putt-putt in your Halloween costume and get $2 off admission at this new mini-golf center in West Chester. You’ll also get a key to bring back on Oct. 30 to try to open one of three coffins — each one contains a prize!
Newport Aquarium’s Ghosts of Pirate Cove
Newport on the Levee, Newport
859-261-5888 • newportaquarium.com
The unlucky ghosts of Pirate Cove are searching for their long-lost treasure. This year’s exhibit will feature underwater sword fighting and pumpkin-carving shows. Up to six kids in costume (ages 12 and younger) get in for $5 with each full-price adult admission. The show runs from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Oct. 18 - 31. Admission is $18.95, adults; $11.95, ages 2 - 12; free, ages under 2.
Nick or Treat, Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Dr. • 800-288-0808 • Pki.com
Kids can try out a sized-down haunting in the Nickelodeon Universe kids’ area on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Nov. 2. Free with park admission ($47.99; order tickets online for $25.99).
St. Rita Haunted House
1720 Glendale-Milford Road
513-771-1060 • srsdeaf.org
The act begins Oct. 4 and runs every Thu., Fri., Sat. and Sun. Admission is $10; $5 for 15 or more in a group; $3 off for boy or girl scouts who wear their uniform. A special kids “matinee” will run from 3 - 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28 for children 12 and under. The price is $2.
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride
1251 Dalton Road, Wilmington
937-382-6147 • clintoncountyohio.com
Not for the faint of heart! Ride an open-top bus through the haunted woods in Clinton County where monsters and fire-breathing semi’s chase you, giant webs slow you down, witches place hexes and Farmer Dave looks for things to reap and sow. Admission is $10; open Fri - Sat, dusk to midnight.
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