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Saturday, October 3
Oct 3–4 All day
Fall Family Fun Weekends
Make memories. Explore the farm. Enjoy fall together — without the admission price! Wander through our Corn Maze and Sunflower Walk, take…
Oct 3–4 All day
Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience is all about connecting you to the outdoors by introducing you to new activities to experience, for…
Sat, Oct 3 All day
Waynesville Fall Fest
If you’re looking for a new family tradition, Waynesville Fall Fest has you covered! We’re excited to return this season with more…
Sat, Oct 3 3 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Family Open Studio
Visitors can drop in for open-ended creativity and art making, browsing a weekly selection of open studio materials. No signup is necessary,…
Oct 3–4 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival
Step into a sunflower wonderland at Gorman Heritage Farm where you can roam through fields of beautiful cut-your-own sunflowers for just $1…
Sat, Oct 3 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Brown’s Fall Family Fun Weekends
Fall Family Fun Weekends Fall Weekends begin September 12th and 13th!! Make memories. Explore the farm. Enjoy fall together — without the admission…
Sat, Oct 3 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, Oct 3 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Schoolyard Winery’s Farmers Market
A relaxed open-air market on the beautiful grounds of Schoolyard Winery in Verona, KY. Local farmers, youth entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers come…
Oct 3–4 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…
Sat, Oct 3 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
CAM Kids Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. Drop-in and pre-registered programs available. Enjoy a day full of art activities for…
Sat, Oct 3 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Family Songs and Stories
Free. Registration is required. Registration opens one month in advance. Explore the galleries together as a family! Hear songs from the May Festival…
Sat, Oct 3 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 3 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
2026 Small-Scale Train Ride Schedule
Held on Saturdays — and select Sundays — from April through December, Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society miniature train rides offer…
Sat, Oct 3 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Art on The Rise: Fall Fun
Free. Reservations not required. Art on the Rise takes center stage on Art Climb, the museum’s hillside sculpture garden and stairway linking the…
Sat, Oct 3 2 p.m.–8 p.m.
Brew Ash at Summit Park
Save the date! Brew Ash is celebrating its 5th year, and we would love for you to join us. Saturday, October 3,…
Sat, Oct 3 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
JamFest @ the Nest
Join us for our FREE annual neighborhood fall festival at Owls Nest Park! Entertainment by Wump Mucket Puppets, live music by Push…
Sat, Oct 3 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Monarchs on the Move
Flutter through the Nature PlayScape and celebrate the monarchs’ amazing migration voyage. Explore, create and play while collecting “nectar” to fuel the…
Sat, Oct 3 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
The Great Pumpkin Fest
This free, family-friendly fall festival is held on the first Saturday in October at Keehner Park, featuring free activities and entertainment, a costume…
Sat, Oct 3 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
Flavors of Fall
$35 per Adult | $15 per Child Celebrate the fall season with us at SunWatch Village this October! At this open house-style…
Sat, Oct 3 3 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Trenton Fall Fest
Get ready, Trenton! The 8th Annual Trenton Fall Fest is back and bigger than ever! Join us for one of Trenton's favorite…
Sat, Oct 3 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Social Saturdays at the Cincinnati Open Sporting Club
Social Saturdays are BACK! Join us for our Social Saturdays with free open play on our pickleball, padel, and tennis courts with…
Sat, Oct 3 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
SCPA Fund Concert Fundraiser
The School For Creative & Performing Arts is pleased to announce its upcoming major fundraising event on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The…
Sat, Oct 3 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…
Sat, Oct 3 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Meet a Meteorite
Hold a piece of the cosmos in your hands at Meet a Meteorite, back again at the Cincinnati Observatory! Local collectors bring…
Sat, Oct 3 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Tavern Dinner Harvest Feast
Tavern Dinner series features an authentic, three-course, hearth-cooked meal and historical entertainment in the 1796 Newcom Tavern — Dayton’s oldest surviving building.…
Sat, Oct 3 7:30 p.m.
My Hero Academia In Concert
Description Join the ultimate celebration of heroism as MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT brings a decade of unforgettable moments to life! From Deku’s first…
Also happening Saturday, October 3
Aug 20 – Oct 25 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival AUGUST 20 - OCTOBER 25, 2026 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Evenings Join us for a spectacular family-friendly…
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…
May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…
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Sep 25 – Oct 31 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fall Fest at Neltner’s Farm
At Neltner’s Farm, autumn is the time for harvest and celebration, and we invite your family to join ours for the annual…
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!…
Oct 2–31 6:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
Jack O’Lantern Glow
Jack O’Lantern Glow, presented by Medpace, is back for its third year at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Jack O’ Lantern…
Sep 18 – Nov 1 All day
Underwater Pumpkin GLOW
Underwater Pumpkin GLOW! Will Return September 18 - November 1, 2026! Join the fun this fall as you explore an underwater world…
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…
Sep 1 – Nov 13 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Pumpkin Blow
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…