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Sunday, October 25
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…
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…
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…
Sun, Oct 25 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…
Sun, Oct 25 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…
Sun, Oct 25 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Trick or Treat & Pumpkin Decorating
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume for a fun, festive day and trick or treat with the Market vendors. Also, pumpkins…
Sun, Oct 25 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 25–26 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…
Sun, Oct 25 Noon–3 p.m.
Sheep to Sweater
How does wool get from sheep to sweater? Learn about the steps from wool to yarn to finished product with demonstrations and…
Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Woolly Worm Racing
You may know and love the fuzzy, woolly worms seen throughout Ohio, but have you ever thought about how fast they can…
Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Fall Tree Hike
Join a nature interpreter to explore fall leaves on a hike through the woods. Learn about the different kinds of trees producing…
Sun, Oct 25 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Coffee and Crime Scenes: A Gilmore Girls Murder Mystery Parody
Join us for a delightfully twisted afternoon of caffeine, comedy, and crime in Coffee and Crime Scenes—an autumnal murder mystery parody featuring…
Sun, Oct 25 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Hallow’s Eve Tea at Patterson Homestead
Held throughout the year — often around the holidays — Victorian Teas take place inside the storied Patterson Homestead. Established in 1816,…
Sun, Oct 25 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…
Sun, Oct 25 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…
Sun, Oct 25 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert: Spooktacular
Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform a special Halloween concert, complete with spooky silent…
Sun, Oct 25 2:30 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…
Sun, Oct 25 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Freaky Fungi
Fungi of all shapes and sizes are visible during fall. From Dead Man’s Fingers to jack-o'-lanterns, seek out spooky mushrooms on this…
Sun, Oct 25 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
Lights On @ Dent
Experience The Dent Schoolhouse with the lights on! Trick-or-treat through the halls of Dent and experience family friendly monsters. Candy and prize…
Sun, Oct 25 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Hanover Haunted Harvest
Kids ages 2 and up can celebrate Halloween a few days early with food, refreshments, a costume contest, and a pumpkin decorating…
Also happening Sunday, October 25
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…
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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!…
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…
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…