The first official day of fall is coming up quickly on September 23rd. Fall comes with pumpkin spice lattes, corn mazes, flannels, and so much more! Here is a list of Ohio Fall attractions that are perfect for families.
Circleville Pumpkin Show:
October 18-21, 2023
Circleville, Ohio
The Circleville Pumpkin Show is one of the top 10 largest free festivals in the world. This four day event that shows off agriculture and farming, specifically pumpkin farming, attracts about 400,000 people each year.
The festival officially kicks off with the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In, with pumpkins typically weighing in at over 1,000lbs. The rest of the festival is jam-packed with fall-fun activities such as live music, pumpkin-themed treats, live music, parades, and so much more.
To learn more about the Circleville Pumpkin Show, visit their website: https://www.pumpkinshow.com/
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Trick-or-Treat Fest:
October 6-29, 2023
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Cleveland, Ohio)
“Don’t miss the Zoo’s daytime Halloween celebration Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens. Trick-or-Treat Fest includes meet-and-greets with costumed characters, access to 20 trick-or-treat stations along Wayside Furniture Way, and the return of the Monster Mash Dance Party at the Zoo’s amphitheater presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. This add-on ticketed experience also includes unlimited train rides on the Pumpkin Express courtesy of Serpentini and the Circle of Wildlife Carousel courtesy of MetroHealth. The first 1,000 guests each day receive a complimentary trick or treat bag courtesy of Meijer. Along the way, guests will enjoy a custom made, larger than life animal display constructed from natural materials presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. General admission sold separately.”
For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/programs-events/2023/special-events/trick-or-treat-fest-presented-by-citizens
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati:
September 14-17, 2023
Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
“Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Samuel Adams, is returning to 5th Street for 2023! Oktoberfest Zinzinnati showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest with more than 700,000 people attending each year.”
For more information, visit: https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/about/
The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow:
October 19-22, 2023
Heritage Park (Westerville, Ohio)
“The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow is our signature fall event! New in 2023: wind your way through special exhibits and an enchanting trail of glowing pumpkins dotted throughout Heritage Park. The largest gourds we could find will be on display and plenty of fun activities are included with the price of admission.”
For more information and tickets, visit: https://parks.westerville.org/programs/the-great-westerville-pumpkin-glow
Maze Craze:
September 15-November 5, 2023
New Springfield, Ohio
“4 Mazes, 4 different interactive games…find all 18 checkpoints and become a Maize Master, play Farm Scene Investigation, play Farm Tracks, and an all-new game for the 2023 design.
Voted one of the Best Corn Maze Farms in the Nation in The USA Today in 2018, 2021, and 2022.”
For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.getlostatmazecraze.com/index.html
MacQueen’s Orchard:
Open Year-round
Holland, Ohio
“MacQueen’s Orchards farm market is open year round, providing you with farm fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh pies and treats from the bakery, and a terrific selection of unique gifts, home decor, and keepsakes.
MacQueen’s Orchards grows 16 varieties of apples and 7 varieties of peaches, plus we sell a large variety of all your favorite, seasonal locally grown vegetables year round.
Also, be sure you plan several visits to Martha’s Gift Shop and Boutique and the Christmas Shop for unique gifts not found in most other stores.”
For more information, visit: https://www.macqueenorchards.com/
Trail of Scarecrows:
Throughout October
Fairfield County
“October is the time to explore The Trail of Scarecrows in Fairfield County! Search and admire hundreds of scarecrows scattered throughout 14 communities in Fairfield County.
Businesses, groups, organizations, and residents create scarecrows on display all over the area. You won’t want to miss a single one of these cute and clever displays that celebrate the Autumn Experience throughout the month of October.
Every October, Fairfield County is the place to be for all kinds of fall fun. How can you join in the fun and find the scarecrows? It’s easy! Check out the digital map (2023 map will be available on Oct 1st) and click on the community name that you want to explore in the left column. This will show you a list of the scarecrows in that community and if you click on the “map it” icon, you can see them on a map for your convenience.”
For more information, visit: https://visitfairfieldcounty.org/listing/trail-of-scarecrows/
Kuchta Farms Pumpkin Patch & More:
Braceville, Ohio
“Escape to the countryside of our family farm nestled in Braceville, Ohio. Located just 55 miles from downtown Cleveland, it’s the perfect place to escape with your family for a day of outdoor fun.
Kuchta Farms has been providing farm fresh produce to our community since 1954. Now, we invite you and your family to join us on the farm for a day enjoying the outdoors and the exciting activities we have around the farm!
Our farm is home to a 10+ Acre corn maze, wagon rides, our fall pumpkin patch, and our adventure zone which includes tons of fun games and activities for kids and kids at heart!”
For more information, visit: https://kuchtafarms.com/
Jack O’ Lantern Junction:
September 23-October 31, 2021
West Chester, Ohio
“Halloween fun for the whole family! Kids can Trick-or-Treat thru our indoor, kid friendly maze and see friendly ghosts, skeletons and more. Plus, see our new Halloween mini scenes and a Halloween themed train display!”
For more information, visit: https://entertrainmentjunction.com/calendar/
Bob Evans Farm Festival:
October 13-October 15, 2023
Bob Evans Farm (Rio Grande, Ohio)
“Bob Evans Down on the Farm® isn’t just a catchy commercial jingle. Bob Evans was a real farmer, and his farm is a real place in Rio Grande, Ohio. And starting in 1971, Bob Evans has celebrated America’s farmers down on the farm with our annual Farm Festival. This year, we celebrate our 52nd Farm Festival with a wide range of entertainment, one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts, farm contests, delicious local food, and much more!”
For more information, visit: https://www.bobevans.com/farm-festival
If you check out all 10 of these attractions, and you’re interested in a much more comprehensive list, check out 100 Things to Do in Ohio This Fall: https://ohio.org/travel-inspiration/articles/100-things-to-do-in-ohio-this-fall