It's Time to Get Spooky

Celebrate October with some of these spooky seasonal selections! 

It's finally here... there's a cold chill in the night air, pumpkin flavors can be found everywhere, and little ghouls and goblins are busy preparing for the big October affair... It is officially spooky season. There are many ways to celebrate all the gourd times this month— Some a little spookier than others! 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. 

Haunted Scream Park 

Land of Illusion | Middletown, Ohio

Spend a Fall evening full of fright! Land of Illusion's Haunted Scream Park offers award winning haunted attractions, including Killer Klowns and Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate. A general admission ticket grants you entry into the park, along with unlimited access to the Creepy Café, Voodoo lounge, Stage of Rage, and any themed entertainment set for that weekend! 

Horror Movie 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... all named after horror movie villains. 

• Pennywise - Chai Tea with Apple Juice
• Jason Vorhees - Vanilla Spice
• Michael Meyers - Mocha with Toasted Marshmallow 
• Chucky - Carmel and Apple
• Freddy Krueger - Pumpkin Spice and Salted Carmel
• Jack (The Shining) - Butterscotch and Cookie Dough 
• The Creeper - Salted Carmel, Irish Cream and Cinnamon  

Hamilton's Most Haunted

Downtown Hamilton, Ohio

From the Butler County Courthouse to Wayne Park to Dayton Lane, an old city like Hamilton has a lot of stories to tell... spooky stories. The stories of “urban legends” and of spirits not yet crossed over. Spirits who linger in their beloved cities, streets, and homes. To get in the spirit of Halloween, check out this Guide to Hamilton's Most Haunted. 

Pumpkin Macarons

Le Macaron French Pastries | Liberty Township, Ohio

Of course what would spooky season be without pumpkin flavored everything? Get these pumpkin flavored macarons at Le Macaron in Liberty Center. It's their seasonal flavor so make sure to go try it while supplies last! 

Pick-Your-Pumpkin Spooky Style

 Garver Family Farm | Monroe, Ohio

See what lurks the fields at Garver Family Farm... after hours hayrides are available on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 11pm. Complete your spooky Fall night by picking your own pumpkin in their pumpkin patch, warming up with some apple cider from the market, and let the kids check out the kid zone.

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 ouija boards, to jewelry and even Harry Potter wands... anything to satisfy a metaphysical curiosity. 

However you choose to celebrate this season, make sure it's spooktacular!