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Saturday, October 17
Oct 12–18 All day
Cincinnati Taco Week
Cincinnati Taco Week is Back October 12-18, 2026 WHAT: The Queen City’s 9th annual city-wide Cincinnati Taco Week returns for a week-long…
Oct 16–18 All day
Charm at the Farm October Market
WHAT Charm at the Farm opens its iconic gates for the final time this year, October 16-18, for a perfect fall weekend…
Oct 16–18 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival
Experience the 55th Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival An official America 250-Ohio Featured Event, in Historic Roscoe Village. Ride a canal boat, explore…
Oct 16–18 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
Panda Fest
PANDA FEST is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that…
Oct 17–18 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 17–18 All day
Pumpkin Express
Who’s ready for some fall family fun? Ladies & Gents, pirates, boys and ghouls- ALL ABOARD and come join us at the…
Sat, Oct 17 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 17 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 17–18 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Apple Butter Festival
This annual festival is a fall favorite! You can watch the process of how homemade apple butter is made. Craft vendors, food…
Sat, Oct 17 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 17 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bushcraft & Survival Skills for Women
Bushcraft & Survival Skills Galore! Back by popular demand!!! FUN, hands-on activities for women to survive and thrive in the outdoors on…
Sat, Oct 17 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Family Studio
Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10–11 a.m. Members: $5. General public: $10. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the event. Registration…
Sat, Oct 17 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 17 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 17–18 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 17 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fish or Treat
Kids ages 1-15 can join family-friendly activities, a costume contest, and a kids fishing tournament, with trophies for tournament winners and plenty…
Sat, Oct 17 11 a.m.–12:30 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 17 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
The City Flea
Embrace the vibrancy of Cincinnati by supporting small businesses at The City Flea – the city's monthly curated urban flea market. Nestled…
Sat, Oct 17 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 17 Noon–1 p.m.
Guided Planet Walk Tour
xplore our solar system on a guided Planet Walk tour! Starting at our Sun marker, you'll step through the inner planets before…
Oct 17–18 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…
Sat, Oct 17 Noon–1:30 p.m.
Watzits and Amusements Autumn Guided Tour
Join us for this unique tour with the park historian. We will start with looking at some of the more unusual collection…
Sat, Oct 17 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 17 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Mrs. Mannerly
Regional Comedy Revival Travel back to 1967 with the charming comedy Mrs. Mannerly! Set in Steubenville, Ohio, this autobiographical play follows nine-year-old…
Sat, Oct 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
JACK-O-LANTERN HIKE
Join us on a moonlit October night to enjoy the Jack-o-lanterns and luminaries on the trail. There will be no costumed characters…
Sat, Oct 17 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sweetest Day Dinner Cruise
Couples can enjoy a romantic 2-hour evening cruise with a buffet dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options available), a cash bar, DJ entertainment,…
Sat, Oct 17 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Mrs. Mannerly
Regional Comedy Revival Travel back to 1967 with the charming comedy Mrs. Mannerly! Set in Steubenville, Ohio, this autobiographical play follows nine-year-old…
Also happening Saturday, October 17
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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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…
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!…