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Saturday, October 10
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…
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…
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…
Oct 10–11 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…
Sat, Oct 10 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 10 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,…
Sat, Oct 10 9:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Green Sprouts: Painted by Nature
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, Oct 10 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 10 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 10 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…
Sat, Oct 10 10:30 a.m.
Lollipops Family Concert: Ferdinand the Bull
Young listeners can enjoy the gentle story of Ferdinand the Bull, a soft-hearted bull who'd rather smell flowers than charge into action,…
Oct 10–11 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 10 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
College HIll Gardeners Wee Pumpkin Patch
Don’t miss College Hill Gardeners Wee Patch! One of CHG’s most popular events is taking place again at Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park.…
Sat, Oct 10 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 10 Noon–1:15 p.m.
Dinosaur Adventure Train
The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad is teaming up with The Fairy Godmother Events for our annual Dinosaur Train Experience! Step back in…
Oct 10–11 Noon–5 p.m.
HallZOOween
HallZOOween HallZOOween is FREE with Zoo Admission! Guests will be treated to a day of fun at the Cincinnati Zoo! Help the Zoo…
Oct 10–11 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Whimsical Garden Weekends: Thomas the Train & the Runaway Pumpkins
2026 Dates, October 10-11 | Families with children ages 2-7 can enjoy an immersive train and pumpkin-themed adventure through Highfield Discovery Garden,…
Sat, Oct 10 2 p.m.–3:30 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…
Sat, Oct 10 2 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…
Sat, Oct 10 3 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Dinosaur Adventure Train
The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad is teaming up with The Fairy Godmother Events for our annual Dinosaur Train Experience! Step back in…
Sat, Oct 10 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 10 5 p.m.–6:30 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…
Sat, Oct 10 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Black Walnut Hunting
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This family-friendly program is designed for adults and/or families with children ages 5 and up with an adult.…
Sat, Oct 10 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 10 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…
Sat, Oct 10 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 10 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 Saturday, October 10
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 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 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…
Show 6 more ongoing events for Saturday, October 10
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…
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…
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…