The Enchanting Halloween Hike In Cincinnati Your Whole Family Will Love
By Andrea Limke|Published September 23, 2018
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Halloween can be a spooky holiday, especially for young children, but there are many family-friendly events throughout Cincinnati that are ideal for the youngest goblins, witches, and superheroes! Cincinnati Parks hosts many of these events, and one that you should definitely check out is the Annual Magic Forest Hike at Caldwell Nature Preserve. This is one enchanting Halloween gathering in Cincinnati that your whole family will love.
Caldwell Nature Preserve is a natural oasis that's a part of the incredible Cincinnati Parks family. It not only has some of the best hiking trails in the city, but also a nature center that's especially appealing to young children.
The nature preserve is a lovely mix of old growth forest and younger plants that line the trails throughout the park. It's a great place to introduce children to the wonders of nature, but also ideal for an experienced hiker who is looking for peace along a scenic trail.
Each fall, Caldwell Nature Preserve celebrates the season with a number of events and activities. You can experience many of them in the nature center, which is decked out with pumpkins and foliage. Learn more about everything going on at the nature preserve here.
One of the favorite events will take place on October 19-20, 2018 at 7 p.m. each evening. The Magic Forest Halloween Hike is a non-scary family event that takes you into the woods along a pumpkin-lined path that shows off the natural beauty of fall.
The event is ideal for children ages 3-10 and advanced tickets are required. If you're interested in the event, be sure to follow the link below for ticket information. When you decide to attend, pick out a costume and prepare to meet some fun characters and costumes as you take the magical hike through the woods.
Groups are arranged ahead of time for the hikes and are sent off at designated times throughout the evening. Tickets cost is $6 per person and each hike lasts about an hour.
To take full advantage of the beautiful fall season at Caldwell Nature Preserve, consider arriving early and exploring before your hike. This family event showcases the best of fall, with some Halloween fun mixed in, and it's sure to be a favorite activity in Cincinnati this season.
This magical Halloween hike through the woods is a great way to get outside this season and enjoy Halloween as a family. Will you attend this event this year? What other family-friendly Halloween activities do you enjoy in Cincinnati? Let us know in the comments!
Caldwell Nature Preserve is located at 430 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216. For more information on this event and to purchase tickets, visit here.
And if you’re looking for something a bit scarier to do this season, check out our previous article here.
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