Fall break: some well-deserved time away from the daily grind of work, sports and school. Here are a few suggestions for fall festivities, quick getaways, and fun activities to have a fun fall break around Southwest Ohio.
1. Celebrate all things fall at the farm.
Nothing says “it’s fall” like a trip to a local farm festival. Pick a pumpkin, jump in some hay, and make sure to save room for apple cider.
Blooms and Berries Fall on the Farm
Fall On The Farm in Loveland is open daily with Hayrides, Corn Mazes, a 40 Animal Petting Farm, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, Barnyard 500 trike track, Farm Games, Photo Opts, Pumpkins, Bakery Treats and enjoy the Beer Garden Friday – Sunday. Visit in September for Sunflowers or enjoy the Farm Animal Encounter.
Station Road Farm
This fourth-generation family farm, located in Old West Chester, is open daily! It’s a tradition to pick a pumpkin, hundreds to choose from! The farm has, all the décor to decorate your home: Mums, Stalks, Indian Corn, Straw Bales, Gourds & much more! Enjoy fresh fall apples, cider, local fall produce and Amish foods.
Fall Farm Fun at Burwinkel Farms
Join Burwinkel Farms this fall for some Family Farm Fun! Enjoy a sunflower hayride to our pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and sunflower fields. Explore a punch-card maze, Halloween scavenger hunt, animals, plus much more! Fun for all ages, kids and adults alike!
Brown’s Family Farm Market
Fall brings the fun at Brown’s Family Farm Market!! Fall Family Fun Weekends are every Saturday and Sunday through October! Affordable family fun activities including Hayrides, pick your own pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, corn maze, farm animals, picnic area, multiple free play areas, photo opportunities and food trucks!
2. Explore Great Parks and Parky’s Farm.
As families begin thinking ahead to Halloween, a series of fun family-friendly fall night hikes from Great Parks will uncover some of the hidden creatures who have lived among us, both past and present. These Spooky Tales on the Trails will be told by Great Parks Interpreters at Fernbank Park and Miami Whitewater Forest on Fridays in October.
3. Visit a nature center.
Nature centers have the best of everything. Enjoy some time outside before heading indoors for educational activities and exhibits at the Cincinnati Nature Center.
4. Take in all the fall colors.
According to the Farmers’ Almanac, peak fall break foliage dates for 2024 are October 5-21 in Ohio, making this a great time to plan a scenic weekend road trip to see fall foliage in Ohio.
5. Ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express.
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During the journey Scarecrow hosts will be making balloon pumpkins for passengers to enjoy as they take in the sights of fall outside.
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After a 45 minute ride, the train will stop at the Pumpkin Patch for a layover. At this time, all ticketed passengers will receive a small pie pumpkin.
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While at the Pumpkin Patch, passengers will enjoy a variety of fall activities before a 15 minute ride back to the station.
6. Cross off 50 Things to Do This Fall in Southwest Ohio.
Print out this bucket list and get to exploring! Here’s 50 ideas to make the most out of Fall in Southwest Ohio. Apple picking, creek stomping, pumpkin patches, fossil finding, camping and more!
7. Be “Haunted” at Heritage Village Museum’s Haunted Village
This fall, Heritage Village will transform into a Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright Halloween event! Heritage Village Museum’s Haunted Village happens Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 from 6 – 10 pm each night.
8. Practice Trick-or-Treating early.
Whether you’re needing some practice on the fine art of trick or treating or the kiddos just can’t wait for October 31st, we’ve tracked down a few ways to hone in your trick or treating skills before Halloween! Take it one step further and try to visit every Trunk or Treat event in the city!
9. When in doubt, go to the library.
Southwest Ohio has some incredible libraries, both for finding new books and creating new adventures. Here are a few of our favorite library branches:
- Anderson Branch: 7450 State Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
- Clermont County Miami Township: 5920 Buckwheat Rd Milford, Ohio 45150
- Midpointe West Chester: 9363 Centre Pointe Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069
- Dayton Metro Main: 215 E. 3rd Street Dayton, Ohio 45402
