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Tomorrow Sunday, October 18
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tomorrow 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…
Tomorrow 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
BURLINGTON ANTIQUE SHOW
Only ten minutes away from downtown Cincinnati, Burlington Antique Show, Cincinnati’s great outdoors antique and family friendly event, is now celebrating 45…
Tomorrow 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…
Tomorrow 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Family Funday
Families can enjoy gallery time, Edie-inspired artmaking activities, a visit from Humane Society dog ambassadors, and live music from Linton Chamber Music's…
Tomorrow 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…
Oct 18–19 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…
Tomorrow 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…
Tomorrow 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…
Tomorrow 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…
Tomorrow 7 p.m.–8:30 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…
Also happening Sunday, October 18
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…
Show 6 more ongoing events for Sunday, October 18
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…