Halloween and Fall Events in Northern Kentucky 2026

Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31 this year, but you do not have to wait until Halloween night to find something to do.

Northern Kentucky's fall calendar starts filling up in early October with community festivals, pumpkin events, movies, live entertainment and family activities. This guide focuses only on events with 2026 dates we can confirm now.

Want a family event early in the month? Independence and the Campbell County Public Library both have events on October 9.

Want a community festival? Covington's Jack-O-Lantern Festival is October 17, followed by Florence Y'alloween Fest on October 27.

Want a Fort Thomas Halloween night? The Pumpkin Walk runs October 29 and 30, followed by the Witching Hour dance on October 30.

Want live entertainment? Haunted Fest is at MegaCorp on October 30 and 31, and "Carrie: The Musical" runs October 23 through November 1 at The Carnegie.

Event details can change as October gets closer. Check the event page before you head out, especially for registration requirements, ticket availability and weather-related updates.

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