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Saturday, October 24
Oct 22–24 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Pumpkin Glow at Caesar Ford Park
Sensory-Friendly Night is October 21 We give a whole new meaning to GLOW with our Pumpkin Glow! No traditional, candlelit pumpkins here…just…
Oct 24–25 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 24–25 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 24 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 24 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 24 8 a.m.–11 a.m.
Spooky Sprint Cincinnati
Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the…
Sat, Oct 24 9 a.m.–noon
Make A Difference Day
Five Rivers Metroparks' celebrates National Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 AM to noon! Community members are invited…
Sat, Oct 24 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Sensory Saturday
Free. Registration not required. This program is designed for families with children who have autism or other developmental disabilities. Each month, explore…
Sat, Oct 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Family Workshop: Mixed Media Animals
Families can transform recycled materials into imaginative animal artworks in this hands-on workshop, exploring mixed media techniques inspired by the artwork of…
Oct 24–25 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 24–25 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fall Fest at Washington Park
2026 Dates, October 24-25 | Families can enjoy a free weekend of fall fun with a free pumpkin patch, petting zoo, trackless…
Sat, Oct 24 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 24–25 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 24 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Sign Crafting Saturday
Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker. Play with different materials each month as you learn about different elements…
Sat, Oct 24 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Afternoon Tea at the Cincinnati Observatory
Journey to the stars and indulge in an afternoon of eerie elegance at our Afternoon Tea at the Cincinnati Observatory. Nestled amidst…
Sat, Oct 24 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 24 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 24 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
Monster Mash
It's going to be spook-tacular! Join us on October 25th for Monster Mash! Enjoy: Store-to-Store Trick-or-Treating (while supplies last) Crafts with Fitton…
Sat, Oct 24 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 24 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
Halloween Family Hike
Wear your favorite hiking-appropriate costume for a trail adventure. You might find trinkets and treasures along the way! Age(s): 6-9
Sat, Oct 24 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 24 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 24 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Nature at Night Pumpkin Hike
Discover the wonders of nature at night as jack-o'-lanterns illuminate your path! Bring flashlights for a self-guided hike, then cozy up by…
Sat, Oct 24 7:05 p.m.
First Face-Off
Cyclones Calendar Giveaway (first 5,000 fans) $2 Hot Dogs $2 Soda $2 Beer Hockey is back in the Queen City! Pack the…
Sat, Oct 24 7:30 p.m.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Force Flux
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Alun Jones, choreographer Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream FORCE FLUX Brandon Ragland, choreographer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano…
Sat, Oct 24 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…
Sat, Oct 24 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
The Cincinnati Community Orchestra October Concert
On Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM, the Cincinnati Community Orchestra will present its first concert of the season, which will feature…
Also happening Saturday, October 24
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!…
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…
Show 6 more ongoing events for Saturday, October 24
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…
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…