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Friday, October 9
Oct 8–11 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
BLINK at Findlay Market
Get ready to glow! BLINK returns from Thursday, October 8 - Sunday, October 11, and once again, Findlay Market will be your…
Oct 8–11 7 p.m.–11 p.m.
BLINK Cincinnati
Started in 2017, BLINK is a biennial celebration of public art and light that spans the urban core of Cincinnati and Northern…
Fri, Oct 9 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
School’s Out! Creek Day 1 and 2
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Registration Closes 10/5/2026 at 12 pm. Ages of Children Served: 5-10 years (Campers will split into smaller, age-appropriate…
Fri, Oct 9 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
Join us every Friday at the Farm for storytime! Each week we will read a different themed book together, followed by activities…
Oct 9–11 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Operation Pumpkin & Art Festival
2026 Dates, October 9-11 (Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm) | Visitors can celebrate the 15th annual festival with giant…
Fri, Oct 9 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…
Fri, Oct 9 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Haunted Village
Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, & 24 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (No admissions after 9pm) Celebrate the spooky season…
Fri, Oct 9 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Spooky Sunset Tree Climbing
Ready for a high-altitude adventure? Take your love for nature to new heights! In this safe but adrenaline-filled experience, make a nighttime…
Fri, Oct 9 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.…
Oct 9–11 7 p.m.–11 p.m.
Blink Cincinnati Sightseeing Cruise
2026 Dates, October 9-11 (cruises at 7 pm & 9:30 pm nightly) | Guests can experience BLINK Cincinnati, the nation's largest biennial…
Fri, Oct 9 7 p.m.–10 p.m.
Extreme Halloween Egg Hunt
Extreme Halloween Egg Hunt REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Registration Opens September 7 at 10am Easter egg hunts aren't just for kids anymore! This…
Fri, Oct 9 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Mary Poppins JR.
2026 Dates, October 9-11, 17-18 & 24-25 | Families can watch the practically perfect nanny take flight in this 60-minute adaptation of…
Fri, Oct 9 7:30 p.m.
The Notebook
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who…
Also happening Friday, October 9
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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 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…
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 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!…