Oct 31 – Nov 1 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Travel back to the Middle Ages and experience an authentic 16th-century England celebration during the Ohio Renaissance Festival! Explore the 35-acre permanent…
Outdoor Fun
Saturday, October 31
Sat, Oct 31 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tricks and Treats
Get ready for spooktacular autumn fun at Kings Island's Tricks and Treats! This family-friendly event is packed with fall festivities for all…
Sat, Oct 31 6 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Colorfall at Perfect North Slopes
ColorFall is an immersive fall experience for all ages. We are excited to bring ColorFall back for the 2026 fall season! This year’s event…
Also happening Saturday, October 31
Sep 19 – Nov 1 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Blooms & Berries Fall on the Farm
2026 Dates, September 19-November 1 | Voted Best Pumpkin Patch/Farm in Cincinnati, Fall On The Farm is a must-do family autumn adventure!…
Sep 19 – Nov 1 All day
Fall Farm Family Fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy
Here at Young’s – fall is our favorite. If you’ve been longing for the perfect fall day, we can help you plan…
Oct 1 – Nov 1 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Jack’s Lantern Trail
SUPPORTING THEPARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE Your ticket purchase directly supports the nonprofit, Parks Alliance of Louisville, and their community-driven projects in Louisville's…
Sunday, November 1
Sun, Nov 1 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tricks and Treats
Get ready for spooktacular autumn fun at Kings Island's Tricks and Treats! This family-friendly event is packed with fall festivities for all…
Also happening Sunday, November 1
Sep 19 – Nov 1 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Blooms & Berries Fall on the Farm
2026 Dates, September 19-November 1 | Voted Best Pumpkin Patch/Farm in Cincinnati, Fall On The Farm is a must-do family autumn adventure!…
Sep 19 – Nov 1 All day
Fall Farm Family Fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy
Here at Young’s – fall is our favorite. If you’ve been longing for the perfect fall day, we can help you plan…
Oct 1 – Nov 1 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Jack’s Lantern Trail
SUPPORTING THEPARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE Your ticket purchase directly supports the nonprofit, Parks Alliance of Louisville, and their community-driven projects in Louisville's…
Friday, November 6
Fri, Nov 6 6 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Colorfall at Perfect North Slopes
ColorFall is an immersive fall experience for all ages. We are excited to bring ColorFall back for the 2026 fall season! This year’s event…
Saturday, November 7
Sat, Nov 7 9:30 a.m.–noon
Saturday Nature Squad: Stream Treasure Hunt
Registrations take place online in our UltraCamp system. Become an adventurer on a special mission to uncover hidden “treasures” in and around…
Sat, Nov 7 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Pumpkin Patch
Pick a perfect pumpkin from the Farm's patch! After making your choice, stick around for fun fall activities like pumpkin decorating, face…
Sat, Nov 7 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Pumpkin Smash
Liberty Center's Pumpkin Smash, held in partnership with GroundsPRO, gives old jack-o'-lanterns an earth-friendly send-off. Families can bring their rotting pumpkins to…
Sat, Nov 7 Noon–5 p.m.
Pumpkin Chuck Festival
Families can send off fall at the Pumpkin Chuck Festival, where pumpkins get launched through the air at Stanbery Park.
Sat, Nov 7 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Slinging
Bring a carved or whole pumpkin and watch it fly from pumpkin-slinging machines built and run by Lakota and Talawanda robotics club…
Sat, Nov 7 6 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Colorfall at Perfect North Slopes
ColorFall is an immersive fall experience for all ages. We are excited to bring ColorFall back for the 2026 fall season! This year’s event…
Wednesday, November 11
Wed, Nov 11 10 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Chipmunk Adventures
Everyone is welcome to our investigations and discoveries this year in Aullwood's Chipmunk Adventures program! Designed for preschool children ages 2–5 with…
Thursday, November 12
Thu, Nov 12 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Wonders of Stargazing
Older kids and teens bundle up to explore constellations and the myths behind them from a hilltop view over the Twin Creek…
Thursday, November 19
Thu, Nov 19 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
S’mores & Archery
Ages 8 and up learn safe shooting form and test their aim at target practice, then wind down with s'mores around the…
Also happening Thursday, November 19
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
PNC Festival of Lights
2026 Dates, November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 | The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights!…
Friday, November 27
Fri, Nov 27 All day
The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill
2026 Dates, opens November 27, 2026 | The 2026 closing date and nightly hours have not been posted yet; check cliftonmill.com before…
Fri, Nov 27 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Great Parks Survivor: Opt Outside
Teams test their wilderness skills in competitive challenges, earning materials to build a champion-worthy fire. Ages 7 and up; the fee is…
Fri, Nov 27 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
MetroParks Ice Rink Opening Day & Frosty Kickoff
The MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape opens for the season with skating all day, hot cocoa from the RiverScape Cafe and a…
Also happening Friday, November 27
Nov 24 – Dec 30 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
A Carillon Christmas
2026 Dates, November 24-December 30, 2026 | Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dayton’s newest holiday tradition! Join us for A…
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
PNC Festival of Lights
2026 Dates, November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 | The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights!…
Nov 27 – Dec 31 All day
WinterFest at Kings Island
2026 Dates, select nights November 27-December 31, 2026 | Kings Island has not posted 2026 operating nights or hours yet; check the…
Saturday, December 5
Sat, Dec 5 9:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Green Sprouts: Winter Magic
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required Registration Closes 12/2/2026 at 12 pm. Ages of Children Served: Children participating in the class should be 3–4…
Sat, Dec 5 9:30 a.m.–noon
Saturday Nature Squad: Animal Ambassadors
Registrations take place online in our UltraCamp system. Step into the role of a real wildlife helper for the day! Kids will…
Also happening Saturday, December 5
Nov 27 – Dec 31 All day
WinterFest at Kings Island
2026 Dates, select nights November 27-December 31, 2026 | Kings Island has not posted 2026 operating nights or hours yet; check the…
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
PNC Festival of Lights
2026 Dates, November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 | The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights!…
Nov 24 – Dec 30 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
A Carillon Christmas
2026 Dates, November 24-December 30, 2026 | Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dayton’s newest holiday tradition! Join us for A…
Wednesday, December 9
Wed, Dec 9 10 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Chipmunk Adventures
Everyone is welcome to our investigations and discoveries this year in Aullwood's Chipmunk Adventures program! Designed for preschool children ages 2–5 with…
Also happening Wednesday, December 9
Nov 27 – Dec 31 All day
WinterFest at Kings Island
2026 Dates, select nights November 27-December 31, 2026 | Kings Island has not posted 2026 operating nights or hours yet; check the…
Nov 24 – Dec 30 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
A Carillon Christmas
2026 Dates, November 24-December 30, 2026 | Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dayton’s newest holiday tradition! Join us for A…
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
PNC Festival of Lights
2026 Dates, November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 | The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights!…