Fall is right around the corner and it’s one of the best times to be an Ohio resident. The temperature drops, the leaves change, and everything feels just a bit cozier. We’ve put together a list of all of the best fall events happening this year across the state, so you don’t miss a single second of fun. From breathtaking fall foliage train rides and community festivals to terrifying haunted attractions, there is something for fall lovers of all ages.

1. Brumbaugh Fruit and Fun Farm (Weekends through November 1) - Arcanum
A row of fresh peaches in cartons.
Brumbaugh Fruit Farm, 6420 Hollansburg Arcanum Rd, Arcanum, OH 45304, USA
Brumbaugh Fruit Farm/Facebook
Fall fun for the entire family! Take a slide down Monster Mountain, jump on the Pumpkin Express, get lost in the Korn Maze, or just relax and shop at the Adventure Market.

Learn more: Brumbaugh Fruit and Fun Farm
2. All Hallows' Eve Terror Town (Fridays and Saturdays through November 4) - Williamsburg
A figure with a pumpkin head peaks from behind a tree.
All Hallow's Eve - Terror Town, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd, Williamsburg, OH 45176, USA
All Hallows' Eve LLC - Terror Town/Facebook
Not for the faint of heart and recommended for those age 16+, explore a 19th-century Old West town while you wait for your turn at the most horrifying and immersive haunted attraction in the region.

Learn more: All Hallows' Eve
3. Pumpkin Fest at Pigeon Roost Farm (Wednesday-Sunday from September 16 - October 29) - Hebron
Rows of bright orange pumpkins
Pigeon Roost Farm, 4413 National Rd SW, Hebron, OH 43025, USA
Pigeon Roost Farm/Facebook
Food, wagon rides, barnyard animals, a giant corn maze, and more make this the perfect family event.

Learn more: Pigeon Roost Farm
4. Fall Farm Family Fun (September 16 - October 29) - Yellow Springs
A hand holding up a cup of ice cream with a pumpkin in the background.
Young's Jersey Dairy, 6880 Springfield Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA
Young's Jersey Dairy/Facebook
Fall at Young's Jersey Dairy farm is truly something special. Find the perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze, ride the haunted wagon, and indulge in their famous Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donut Holes.

Learn more: Young's Jersey Dairy
5. Barnesville Pumpkin Festival (September 21-24) - Barnesville
A plow truck with a picture of Charlie Brown that says "the Great pumpkin as arrived"
113 W Main St, Barnesville, OH 43713, USA
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival/Facebook
Enjoy live music, crafts, a pie-baking contest, the record-setting Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, and more at this action-packed four-day event.

Learn more: Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
6. Niederman Farm Fall Festival (Thursday-Sunday from September 22 - October 29) - Liberty Township
Rows of festive Halloween themed crafts
Niederman Family Farm, 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45011, USA
Niederman Family Farm/Facebook
Enjoy tons of activities for kids, plus bonfires, a corn maze, and delicious fall treats for adults.

Learn more: Niederman Family Farm
7. Harvest Moon Festival (September 23) - Van Wert
Sunset over a bustling street festival
136 W Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891, USA
Main Street Van Wert/Facebook
Located on historic Main Street, this fall festival includes food trucks, activities for kids, music, and a corn hole tournament!

Learn more: Historic Main Street Van Wert
8. Old West Pumpkin Fest (Weekends from September 23 - October 29) - Columbia Station
Two animals stand behind a banner that reads "Old West Pumpkin Fest"
Rockin’-R-Ranch’s Old West Pumpkin Fest, 19066 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028, USA
Rockin' R Ranch's Old West Pumpkin Fest/Facebook
Here, you'll find pumpkin picking and painting, hayrides, gorgeous country scenery, and tons of activities for both kids and adults!

Learn more: Rockin'-R-Ranch
9. Seaman Fall Festival (September 23-26) - Seaman
A crowd walks in front of a small stage.
Ohio 247, OH-247, Seaman, OH, USA
Seaman Fall Festival/Facebook
Enjoy tractor pulls, karaoke, a 5k run, and the Grand Parade at one of Ohio's oldest community festivals.

Learn more: Seaman Fall Festival Facebook
10. Fall Fun Days Harvest Festival (September 28 - October 31) - Grove City
Circle S Farms, 9015 London Groveport Rd, Grove City, OH 43123, USA
Circle S Farms/Facebook
Pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy donuts and cider, or simply take in the beautiful fall scenery on this country farm.

Learn more: Circle S Farms
11. Norton Cider Festival (September 29 - October 1) - Norton
A parade marches down a crowded street
Columbia Woods Drive, Columbia Woods Dr, Norton, OH 44203, USA
Norton Cider Festival/Facebook
A Golden Apple Hunt, Cider Festival Pageant, parade, and fireworks make this fall fest one of the best!

Learn more: Norton Cider Festival
12. Fear Fest (September 29 - October 28) - Sandusky
A person with a painted face peaks out from behind Halloween decorations
3319 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Lake Eerie FearFest
Listed as one of the top haunted attractions in 2022 by the Haunted Attraction Association, this is a haunted house you DON'T want to miss this season!

Learn more: Lake Eerie Fear Fest
13. Fall Foliage Train Rides (Thursdays and Fridays from October 1-31) - Nelsonville
A train runs through beautiful fall foliage.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 W Canal St, Nelsonville, OH 45764, USA
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway/Facebook
Travel through stunning fall foliage on one of the most popular train rides in southern Ohio. Relax and take in the splendor on this approximately two-hour round trip.

Learn more: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
14. Trumpet in the Land's production of Dracula (October 6, 7, 13, & 14) - New Philadelphia
Actors surround a burning wooden house on an outdoor stage.
Trumpet In The Land, 1600 Trumpet Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA
Trumpet In The Land/Facebook
Get into the spooky spirit with an outdoor production of one of the most famous horror stories of all time!

Learn more: Trumpet in the Land
15. 2023 Ohio Gourd Show (October 6-8) - Delaware
Hand-painted gourd art
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
Ohio Gourd Show - Sponsored by the Ohio Gourd Scoiety/Facebook
Enjoy this 60-year celebration of all things gourds! Join gourd art workshops, enter the multi-category competition, or attend as a spectator to view incredible works of gourd art!

Learn more: Ohio Gourd Society
16. Fall on the Farm Week (October 11-14) - Archbold
People walk through a small village surrounded by tall tress.
Sauder Village, 22611 OH-2, Archbold, OH 43502, USA
Sauder Village/Facebook
Experience what it was like to live and work on a farm during autumn many years ago. Play old-fashioned games, churn butter, help with fall planting, and more!

Learn more: Sauder Village
17. Bob Evans Farm Festival (October 13-15) - Rio Grande
Aerial view of a large festival on a farm.
Bob Evans, 10854 OH-588, Rio Grande, OH 45674, USA
Bob Evans/Facebook
The 52nd annual Farm Festival boasts three days of live entertainment, handmade crafts, farm contests, and of course, delicious fall treats!

Learn more: Ohio Traveler
18. HallZOOween at the Cincinnati Zoo (Weekends from October 14-29) - Cincinnati
A monkey holding a paper mache ghost
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Join your favorite animal friends for trick-or-treating, a magic show, a haunted carousel, and more!

Learn more: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
19. Fall Festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds (October 14) - Marietta
A fairground with a giant painting of autumnal vegetables, and farm equipment in the background.
Washington County Fair Board Office, 922 Front St, Marietta, OH 45750, USA
Washington County Fair/Facebook
Join the Washington County Fair for its first-ever Fall Festival! Enjoy a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, learn a new craft, jam to live music, visit the car and tractor shows, and so much more!

Learn more: Washington County Fair
20. Oak Harbor Apple Festival (October 14-15) - Oak Harbor
A smiling apple statue holding a measuring stick is surrounded by pumpkins and haystacks.
161 W Water St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USA
Oak Harbor Apple Festival/Facebook
This festival has all the markers of a fantastic event! From the Grand Parade and crowning of the Royal Court, to the Classic Car Show and Cornhole Tournament, there is something for everyone!

Learn more: Oak Harbor Apple Festival
21. Johnny Appleseed Days at Ghost Town (October 16-17) - Findlay
A group of people stand at a tented table, viewing crafts.
Ghost Town Findlay, Ohio/Facebook
Celebrate fall at this real-life replica of an old Western town. Enjoy live music, Amish fry pies, and apple cider, and meet Johnny Appleseed himself!

Learn more: Ghost Town Facebook
22. Circleville Pumpkin Show (October 18-21) - Circleville
A pyramid of pumpkins with a banner that reads, "Celebrating 113 years"
159 E Franklin St, Circleville, OH 43113, USA
The Circleville Pumpkin Show/Facebook
Dubbed the "greatest free show on earth," this is one festival you do not want to miss! The four action-packed days include a pumpkin contest, pageant, baked goods contest, float competition, carnival rides, and a host of other autumnal activities!

Learn more: Circleville, Ohio Pumpkin Show
23. Fall Festival of Leaves (October 19-22) - Bainbridge
Bright orange leaves hang over a street lined with classic cars.
Bainbridge Fall Festival of Leaves
Bainbridge is known as "Leaf County, USA," making this the perfect festival to get your fall foliage fix! There's a parade, craft markets, an antique tractor show, a log sawing competition, and more. Plus an opportunity to drive the four "Skyline Drives," which are stunning tours of autumnal scenery.

Learn more: Bainbridge, Ohio Fall Festival of Leaves
24. The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow (October 19-22) - Westerville
A giant glowing pumpkin statue.
Heritage Park, Westerville, OH 43081, USA
City Government of Westerville, Ohio/Facebook
This is an incredible display of special exhibits and glowing pumpkins! While there, enjoy a variety of food trucks, and pumpkin-themed games and activities.

Learn more: Westerville Parks & Recreation
25. Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival (October 20-22) - Coshocton
A man stirring a pot with a long wooden stick chats with two people.
Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N Whitewoman St, Coshocton, OH 43812, USA
Historic Roscoe Village/Facebook
Located in Historic Roscoe Village, this fall festival will make you feel as though you've been transported back in time. See (and taste!) how apple butter used to be made on a farm while enjoying live music, crafts, and historic tours.

Learn more: Historic Roscoe Village

With so many options, you’re bound to find something nearby. Although many of these festivals are worth traveling for! Which one will you attend?

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