Have you outgrown trick-or-treating? Here's 5 things to do in Greater Cincinnati Oct. 31
Halloween has traditionally been a time for kids. But let's face it: hiking around on a weeknight knocking on strangers' doors seems a bit less enticing the older you get. Even if there are tricks and treats on the other side of the door.
Here are five things to do in Greater Cincinnati on Oct. 31 for those of us who've outgrown trick-or-treating.
Looking for plans on Oct. 31? Here's 5 things to do in Greater Cincinnati
1. Board the USS Nightmare ... if you dare
Venture to Newport's riverfront this Halloween to visit the USS Nightmare, a haunted house situated on the William S. Mitchell, an old steam-powered dredge boat.
According to legend, the William S. Mitchell, built in 1934 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, carries a sinister history, with 112 crew member deaths in its 45 years of service. Following its retirement, the ship mysteriously broke free from its dock and slammed into four different bridges along the Missouri River, in what is now called the “Mitchell Massacre.”
Haunted tours run from 7-11 p.m. on Halloween, with general admission tickets starting at $25. Tickets can be purchased online at ussnightmare.ticketspice.com/ussnightmare2023.
2. Grab a table at Ghost Baby speakeasy
Grab a table at Over-the-Rhine's iconic tunnel-turned-speakeasy Ghost Baby, open 5-11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Located at 1314 Republic St., this underground space features the Rattle Room bar just steps beyond the Den, a club room with a spotlit, velvet-curtained stage that hosts live music, burlesque and other live performances.
Make sure to book a reservation ahead of time to snag one of the tables in the Den.
(Psst ... In true speakeasy fashion, Ghost Baby is a bit hard to spot from Republic Street. Look for bright purple lamps outside, and a host will direct you to elevators to take you down the four stories to Ghost Baby's mysterious oasis.)
3. See a horror movie at the Esquire Theatre
To get in the spooky spirit, make a trip to the charming, old-fashioned Esquire Theatre at 320 Ludlow Ave. in Clifton to watch a horror film on the big screen. Right now, Esquire is showing the brand-new "Five Nights at Freddy's" film and the original "Halloween" movie from 1978; or, check out thrillers "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Anatomy of a Fall."
If you're feeling less haunted and more enchanted this Halloween, the theater does, in fact, have a few "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" showings on Oct. 31.
4. Visit Cincinnati's scariest haunted house
Ranked among the 10 best haunted houses in the U.S., the Dent Schoolhouse is Cincinnati's scariest Halloween tradition, telling the story of a murderous janitor and his killer faculty that now haunt this schoolhouse.
Oct. 31 is the last night the venue will be hosting their regular haunt show. Tickets start at $23, available for any of their 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. shows. Those interested should note that their selected ticket time is when they are welcome to enter the waiting line for their ticket type and not necessarily the time they'll enter the house.
Dent Schoolhouse also offers fast pass tickets for $43 and front-of-line tickets for $53.
5. Snag a $5 margarita at this artsy downtown bar
Since Halloween is on a Tuesday, you can take advantage of the $5 margaritas available Tuesdays at The Righteous Room, located at 641 Walnut St., Downtown. Known for their intimate setting and artsy vibe, The Righteous Room will be serving up spirits from 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Halloween night.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Not trick-or-treating? Here's 5 things to do in Cincinnati on Oct. 31
