There’s a crisp feel to the air, summer is slipping away, and we’re gearing up for pumpkins, apples and fun!! Check out some of the fall festivals happening around Ohio this October.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Fall Foliage Tours & Trunk or Treat
The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway has special train trips all year long. In October, they offer seasonal holiday rides. You’ll be able to take in the fall foliage on a scenic two-hour ride, or take a seat on the “Trunk or Treat” Train, where Halloween costumes are encouraged on this trip along the Hocking River Valley.
Pumpkin Fest at Pigeon Roost Farms
Looking to take in ALL THE FALL things? Gather up the family and head to Pigeon Roost Farms. There you’ll find giant slides, mazes, a fort, and pumpkins on display.
This farm doesn’t accept cash payments and is only open through the end of October, so make sure to come prepared.
Circleville Pumpkin Show
The Circleville Pumpkin Show runs October 17th – 21st. This free admission festival is packed with amusement rides, games, parades, arts & crafts, and plenty of FOOD.
The Great Pumpkin Glow
The Kingwood Center Gardens Great Pumpkin Glow presented by OhioHealth will be Friday – Sunday, October 18th – 20th, from 4 – 9 p.m. each night. Join in for a night full of fun family memories with a DJ, 1,000 community-carved jack-o-lanterns, Children’s Carnival, the Greenhouse Glow, Enchanted Forest, and more! Advance ticket purchase is required, so get your tickets and costumes ready.
On October 16th and 17th, you can join the community in a free pumpkin carving event to prepare for the pumpkin glow.
The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow
Westerville Parks and Recreation’s signature fall event will go from October 17th – 20th, and will feature an array of fall activities, including axe throwing, pumpkin bowling, a mechanical pumpkin ride and more! Come hungry for a variety of food truck vendors. Ticket sales open Monday, September 3rd – you won’t want to miss it!
Harvest Moon Festival
This FREE festival features food trucks, a petting zoo, rock climbing, crafts, face and pumpkin painting, carriage rides, bounce houses and archery— phew! Visit this fun-packed festival on October 5th from 12 to 5 p.m.!
Honey Haven Fall Festival
From September 28th – October 27th, get free admission to a tractor-drawn wagon ride through the pumpkin patch, visit the country store, craft barn, corn maze and much more! Be sure to stop by for all the fall photo opportunities, tasty food and guaranteed family fun.
Prairie Peddler Festival
This annual festival in Butler, OH is the perfect fall event for families and kids! Browse over 200 booths of local artists and makers, enjoy live music, and bring home some gourmet goods like honey, syrup, candies and savory snacks. This fun festival is happening September 28th-29th and October 5th-6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Looking for pumpkin patches our apple orchards to visit? Check out our list!
