FALL HAPPENINGS: Looking for a scare?

By Chris Vogt, The Ledger

BUTLER COUNTY — The area has plenty of events that can get local residents in the fall spirit.

Here is a list of fall activities, events and markets in Butler County:

Lake Bailee’s Haunted Hayride

2070 Jackson Road

Hamilton, Ohio

(513) 893-5585

Fee: $10 a person, free parking

What: Lake Bailee’s Haunted Hayride utilizes strobe lights, extremely loud noises, fog effects, power tools, uneven ground, tight spaces, and in some cases, no lights at all. It’s intended to be frightening. The ride is open until Sept. 29. Call for Sunday hours. Hours: Friday from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Chambers of Horror

1601 S. University Blvd.

Middletown, Ohio

(937) 232-8102

Fee: $10 a person

What: This twisted haunted house has over 30 rooms, 100 doors and is 30 minutes long. Hours: Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight; Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Land of Illusion

8762 Thomas Road

Middletown, Ohio

(513) 423-9960

What: This multi-haunt attraction will scare your pants off. Test your courage in the Temple of Terror, with the 3-D Killer Klowns, in the Voodoo Bayou, in the Field of Screams, in the Middletown Haunted Trail or Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate. And, boogie down to some dark beats at Club Zombie. Hours: Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday from 8-11:30 p.m.

Niederman Family Farm

5110 LeSourdesville-West Chester Road

Liberty Township, Ohio

(513) 779-6184

Fee: $9 a person

What: This working family farm features a winding 17-acre corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, barnyard animals, a bon fire pit for roasting s'mores, shopping and more. While you’re there check out Paintball Country, the Gregory Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast, farm livestock, barn rentals, take farm tours, and appreciate farm life in The BC. Open starting Sept. 16. Hours: Friday 6-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m. Beginning in October, Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9 p.m.; Friday from 6-10 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. t0 10 p.m.; Sunday from 1-6 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday by reservation.

Barn-n-Bunk Farm Market

3677 Wayne-Madison Road

Trenton, Ohio

(513) 988-9211.

What: Pick up some fresh produce, Amish baked goods, cheese and jellies, fresh and dried floral arrangements, and a variety of other comfort items for fall at this family-owned business. Established in 1992, Barn-n-Bunk features gift items from 65 local crafters who specialize in woods, fabrics, candles, framed prints, potpourris, furniture, and more. Hours: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Butterfield Farm Market

4000 Oxford Trenton Road

Oxford, Ohio

(513) 524-2676

What: If you're spending a weekend visiting Miami University, head over to the market to spice up your autumn season. This family-run farm market started selling sweet corn at a market back in 1925. Guests will enjoy the 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patches, hayrides, mums for sale, seasonal goods and snacks, wagon rides, and more. Hours: Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

EnterTRAINment Junction

7379 Squire Court

West Chester, Ohio

(513) 898-8000

What: EnterTRAINment Junction is hosting the Jack O’Lantern Junction event Sept. 24 through Oct. 31. You’ll walk through the trick or treat maze and see kid friendly ghosts and skeletons, stop to color, see Halloweenville, the miniature animated display, and enjoy the area’s only indoor pumpkin patch where kids get a free mini pumpkin. Also open this year are two outdoor kid’s train rides themed for the Halloween season. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m.

Monster Mini Golf

7058 Ridgetop Drive

West Chester, Ohio

(513) 759-5400

What: Open all year round, Monster Mini Golf features a 10,000 sq. ft. 18-hole monster-themed miniature golf course, state-of-the-art arcade games, glow air hockey, great music, and so much more. Closed on Mondays. Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 2-9 p.m.; Friday from 2-10 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

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