Boo Fest at the Y

Join the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s family branches for FREE Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged as families enjoy activities, dancing, and trunk-or-treat stations. Open to the community — invite your friends and celebrate together!

Volunteer at the Event(s)

Check out the dates below for our free fall events at the Y.  9 local YMCAs are hosting unique Halloween parties!

Event Dates and Locations 2025


Thursday, October 23 | 6 – 8pm
Blue Ash YMCA
5000 YMCA Drive | Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Trunk or Treat in partnership with the Blue Ash Chamber. Open to the community!

Be an event volunteer!


Thursday, October 23 | 6 – 7:30pm
Clippard Family YMCA
8920 Cheviot Road | Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Families and community members are invited to decorate their vehicle trunks and hand out candy along our Trunk Trail. Dress up, trick-or-treat, and enjoy the fun! Prizes will be awarded for the top three decorated trunks!

Be an event volunteer!


Friday, October 24 | 6 – 8pm
Campbell County YMCA
1437 S. Ft. Thomas Avenue | Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Face painters, balloon artist, games, and a petting zoo. Costumes encouraged!

Be an event volunteer!


Friday, October 24 | 5:30 – 7:30pm
Gamble-Nippert YMCA 
3159 Montana Ave | Cincinnati, OH 45211
Break your costumes out early for a costume contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkins, crafts, and outdoor movie night.

Be an event volunteer!


Friday, October 24 | 6:30 – 8:30pm
R.C. Durr YMCA
5874 Veterans Way | Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Join us for a spooktacular night of Trunk or Treat, festive games, dinner, music, face painting, a petting zoo, photo booth, and nonstop family fun! This free community event welcomes all—come in costume and help us lift up the fall spirit!

Be an event volunteer!


Saturday, October 25 | 12 – 3pm
Powel Crosley YMCA at ArtsConnect
ArtsConnect Front Lawn | 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Howl-o-ween Hootenanny with Springfield Township! Outdoor family fun including a pet costume contest! Kids should dress in their costumes for trick-or-treating and a hay maze.

Be an event volunteer!

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati