You can explore a haunted village this spooky season at the Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods. The last three weekends in October, the Heritage Village Museum will transform into an otherworldly 19th-century village that offers slight frights for the whole family.
At the Haunted Village, your kids can trick-or-treat through the town, meeting ghosts, witches and even a fortune teller along the way. And, if you dare, you can brave the Spooky Woods and make your way to the Elk Lick Haunted House; enjoy sea shanties with a crew of singing pirates; or pay a visit to Dr. Langdon’s Office, now under the direction of the tooth fairy. Professor Bubbles will also be on hand to create a whimsical time for everyone, and the haunted train will make stops during the last two weekends of the event.
New this year are the Cryptid Quest, where participants will search for curiosities, and a spooky stage show, Pride, Prejudice, & The Pursuit of Brains.
For some less spooky options, partake in the maze or crafts and games. There will also be balloon art and face painting, which will go perfectly with your family’s Halloween costumes. Plenty of candy will be available, but the village will also have a concession stand open with offerings like burgers, hot dogs, snacks and drinks.
You can buy tickets online in advance until Oct. 3 for $12 per person, or $15 at the door. Museum members and children 2 and under can get in for free.
The Haunted Village is the Heritage Village Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds helping them maintain their 13 historic buildings and provide educational programs. It runs on Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 10-25 from 6-10 p.m. The entrance closes at 9 p.m.
You can find the Haunted Village in Sharon Woods behind the Sharon Centre (11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville). More info: heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
