With Halloween just around the corner, Northern Kentucky residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season, from haunted attractions and pumpkin carving to costume parades and family-friendly parties.
Here are several upcoming Halloween events happening across the region.
Newport Pumpkin Carving Contest: Oct. 21
The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a pumpkin carving contest from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Newport Primary School, 1102 York St. Pumpkins will be judged during the city’s Pumpkin Walk on Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Newport Intermediate School parking lot.
Haunted Library: The Confectionery Catastrophe: Oct. 23-24
The Kenton County Public Library’s Independence branch, 1992 Walton Nicholson Rd, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Haunted Library attraction with a candy-themed haunted experience called “The Confectionery Catastrophe.”
Ludlow Family Halloween Event: Oct. 24
Families can enjoy Halloween festivities from 4 to 7 p.m. at 49 Elm St. in Ludlow. Later that evening, downtown Ludlow will host its third annual Nightmare on Elm Street, beginning at 6 p.m. The event features adult trick-or-treating, live music, drink specials and pop-up shops.
Monsters in Newport: Oct. 25
The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Halloween costume parade on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and gather at the Newport Intermediate School parking lot before parading down Columbia Street to the USS Nightmare.
Halloween Superhero Party: Oct. 27
The Life Learning Center, located at 20 W. 18th St. in Covington, will host a Halloween Superhero Party from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature pumpkin painting, games and trunk-or-treating. Free costumes will be available for the first 250 attendees.
MUMPs: The Made-Up Halloween Horror: Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30
An improvised horror show by Village Players of Fort Thomas at 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave. will bring Halloween entertainment to Fort Thomas, with performances scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on four nights. The show combines improvisational comedy with spooky storytelling.
The Haunting on Madison: Through Nov. 1
Galaxie in Covington is getting into the Halloween spirit with The Haunting on Madison, a seasonal pop-up bar featuring a spooky atmosphere and themed festivities.
Underwater Pumpkin Glow: Through Nov. 1
Newport Aquarium is celebrating Halloween with its Underwater Pumpkin Glow, offering visitors a seasonal twist on the aquarium experience.
USS Nightmare: Through Nov. 13
The USS Nightmare haunted riverboat along Newport’s riverfront is offering visitors a chance to experience one of the region’s longstanding Halloween attractions. The haunted experience continues beyond Halloween, with dates scheduled through Nov. 13.
Find more community events on LINK nky’s events calendar.
