OHIO EVENTS
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Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of event dates and listings, however, we still advise that you check the venues website or call ahead before traveling.
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2026
CAROLINE’S FLOWER FIELDS
County: Licking
Dates: August 28 – October 4, 2026
Location: Timbuk Farms & Garden Center
2030 Timbuk Road, Granville, OH 43023
timbuk.com
Join us for Ohio’s premier flower festival (August 28 – October 4) at Timbuk Farms! Pick your custom bouquet at Caroline’s Flower Fields and enjoy themed weekends, workshops, special activities, a Kids Fun Farm, local vendors, yummy food trucks, and more. Reserve your tickets for this family-friendly event today!
THUNDER ON THE STRIP
Ashtabula County
Dates: September 10-13, 2026
Location: Geneva-on-the-Lake
visitgenevaonthelake.com
KENT ROCKS GUITAR FEST
Portage County NE OH
Date: September 11, 2026
Various locations around Downtown Kent, OH
kentrocks.com
DRACULA – A Comedy of Terrors
Show dates: September 11,12,13, 2026
Location: 2056 Maple Street, Bellevue, OH
bellevuearts.net
DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 9/12, 9/19, 10/17, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
Pumpkin and Latte Cookie Decorating Workshop
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): Sept 12
Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
Location: The Stone Oven Bakery, 2267 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
Link for additional info: Pumpkin and Latte Cookie Decorating Workshop Stone Oven (Sept 12) – Arteense Custom Cookies
Admission: $37
Description: Celebrate the start of autumn with a cozy cookie decorating workshop featuring charming pumpkin and latte‑themed designs. You’ll learn beginner‑friendly piping and flooding techniques to create warm, seasonal cookies full of texture and detail. This hands‑on class is perfect for all skill levels and a fun way to welcome fall flavors and creativity.
GERMAN CENTRAL OKTOBERFEST
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: September 11-12, 2026
Times: Friday 5pm-12am | Saturday 3pm-12am
Location: 7863 York Road, Parma, OH 44130
germancentralfoundation.com
FREE PARKING
German food, beer and tasty desserts
Live entertainment!!
HISTORIC WEEKEND
Date: September 11-13, 2026
Location: Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay,
millerferry.com
ANNUAL GERMAN FAMILY SOCIETY OKTOBERFEST
Portage County NE OH
Dates: September 11-13, 2026
Place: 3871 Ranfield Road, Kent, OH
Times: Friday 6pm-midnight, Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday Noon-7pm
website
BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL
Wood County NW OH
Dates: September 11-13, 2026
Location: Downtown Bowling Green, Ohio
blackswampfest.org
Experience three days of free concerts and fine art shows in historic downtown Bowling Green, Ohio. The Black Swamp Arts Festival is an award-winning art festival and the largest free live music festival in Ohio. Fun fact: The Black Swamp Arts Festival is a non-profit run entirely by volunteers.
HAREVESTING’ CONNECTION
Guernsey County
Dates: Sept. 11- Nov. 20 2026
Must call to schedule a time
740-260-6425 (4-8 in a group for ages 12 and older)
Check us out on Facebook at Lantern Lighter Ranch LLC
Come for a unique experience of connection with your family, friends or group. Enjoy the outdoor setting while our horse joins your group to teach you through learning challenges safely from the ground. No panic room involved 🙂
9TH ANNUAL HARBOR HOGS & HOT RODS
Lake County
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
301 3rd Street, Fairport Harbor
Facebook event
Fighting Cancer – With A Little Help From Our Friends FREE Benefit Concert
County: Summit County
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Tickets: FREE
Location: The Rialto Theatre
1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314
stewartscaringplace.org
Come together for free music for a good cause at the Rialto Theatre! The Fighting Cancer – With a Little Help From Our Friends Benefit Concert will have live performances by The Dean’s List and JD&Ken and Friends. Enjoy the bar and bites in the “Living Room” throughout the main event and take part in the 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Every raffle ticket purchased and auction bid helps support Stewart’s Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Centers. Your night out could make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer!
VILLAGE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Lake County NE OH
Dates: September 12-13, 2026
Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid-Chardon Road,
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
villagepeddlerfestival.com
Shop handmade accessories, decor, furniture, and more, from over 150 artists.
HOLMES COUNTY ART FESTIVAL
Wayne County NE OH
Date: September 12, 2026
Location: Historic Downtown Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
This juried festival features regional and local artists, live entertainment, food trucks, performances and more, in the heart of Ohio Amish Country. Our much anticipated event provides a wonderful opportunity for the community & festival attendees to celebrate the arts while providing artists with a platform to promote and sell their work.
ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
Portage County NE OH
Dates: September 12-13, 2026
Location: Fred Fuller Park, Kent, OH
kentohio.gov
OUR TOWN COSCHOCTON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ~ E5C4P3 The Journey Tribute
Sunday, September 13
3:00 P.M.
Coshocton Court Square
FREE Admission
visitcoshocton.com
Silly Science Sunday
County: Mahoning
Date(s): September 13, 2026
Time: 11AM – 4 PM
Location: Wean Park, Downtown Youngstown
ohwowkids.org
Admission: Free
Description: Celebrate 16 years of curiosity at OH WOW!’s Silly Science Sunday Festival! Join us Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Wean Park for a free, family-friendly STEAM celebration featuring 30+ STREAM exhibitors, hands-on demonstrations, food trucks, giveaways, and more! Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in ways that make learning feel like play — perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike.
TK Pro Rodeo
County: Lorain County
Date(s): September 18 & 19
Time: 7:00PM
Location: 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon, OH 44011
Link for additional info: lakeeriecrushers.com/rodeo
Admission: Tickets start at $30
Description: Experience the excitement, tradition, and adrenaline of one of the nation’s premier rodeos as professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in thrilling rodeo events under the lights. TK Pro Rodeo is based out of Oklahoma and will include a professional rodeo competition featuring top riders and athletes. From heart-pounding rides to family-friendly entertainment, TK Pro Rodeo delivers an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Whether you’re a lifelong rodeo fan or attending for the very first time, you’ll witness incredible displays of skill, courage, and western heritage as competitors battle for ultimate rodeo glory.
HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
Ashtabula County
Dates: September 18-November 1, 2026
Location: Geneva-on-the-Lake
visitgenevaonthelake.com
Zoar and the Presidents School Day
Date: September 18, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
Learn and meet U.S. Presidents and other key historical figures who were active during Zoar’s era as a communal settlement from 1817 to 1898 at Historic Zoar Village’s award-winning Zoar and the Presidents School Day. Presidential speeches, activities, and games will be held throughout the village along with a voting station, general museum tours, and interactive demonstrations.
Tickets are $10 per student, $10 per adult, and free for children 5 and under. One free adult admission per group.
This event is open to all public, private, and homeschooled students. Reservations are requested. Please call 330-874-3011 or email tshrum@zca.org to make a reservation as a school group or co-op. Registration is also available online at www.historiczoarvillage.com
ARTS IN THE ALLEY
Date: September 18-20, 2026
Location: Town Center Park
Grove City, OH
The 36th Annual Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Arts in the Alley is back at Town Center Park
Book your stay in Grove City for the festival and receive a $20 Dining Gift Card* per night booked!
Arts in the Alley Schedule Coming Soon.
Arts in the Alley features 5 specialty art shows throughout the festival. Each highlights the skill and creativity within our community by showcasing the original artwork of local artists. Many pieces are available for purchase, giving visitors a unique opportunity to bring home one-of-a-kind pieces!
stay.visitgrovecity.com/arts-in-the-alley
Headlands Birding Festival 2026
Lake County NE OH
Dates: Friday, Sept 18, through Sunday, Sept 20, 2026
Location: Headlands Beach State Park,
Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve
The festival will feature field trips to some of the region’s best migratory bird hotspots, with presentations on bird identification, migration, and related topics.
This event is for birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. For more information and to register, please visit friendsofheadlandsbeach.org
MOHICAN BIGFOOT FESTIVAL
Ashland County NE OH
Date: September 19, 2026
See website for speaker times.
Location: Two locations: Downtown Loudonville and The Lost Horizons Family Campground.
Facebook event page.
This year, all events will be taking place on one day for a FULL day of Bigfoot Fun! Beginning in Downtown Loudonville from 9am-5:30pm and making our way down Wally Road to The Lost Horizons Family Campground until 11pm! Stay tuned for more announcements about our Speaker Line-Up at The Ohio Theatre, Thermal Drone Demos, kids activities and vendors!
COSHOCTON DOG FEST
Coshocton County
Saturday, September 19
10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Coshocton Court Square
FREE Admission
coshoctondogfest.com
DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 9/19, 10/17, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
BEE FESTIVAL
Geauga County NE OH
Date: September 19, 2026
Location: John’s Country Nursery
15808 Old State Rd., Middlefield, OH
facebook.com/JohnsCountryNursery
Sharon Women’s Club Fall Fest
County: Medina
Date: Saturday September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Location: Historic Sharon Center Circle- 6449 Ridge Rd, Sharon Center 44274
Link: Facebook
Admission: no charge
Description: Family friendly vendor/craft show with something for everyone. Located in the newly renovated Sharon Center Circle. Vendors, Food trucks, Pumpkin Painting, Bake Sale, Rummage Sale, and Basket Raffles. We are a nonprofit organization that offers scholarship opportunities to local graduating seniors. Any questions, please contact Janet George at (330) 414-2815.
SEPTEMBER OPEN BARN
County: Union
Date(s): September 19 2026
Time: 1-3 pm
Location: Sunrise Sanctuary 16370 Martin Welch Road Marysville OH 43040
Link for additional info: sunrisesanctuary.org
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-17, under 4 free
Description: Sunrise Sanctuary’s September 19 Open Barn from 1-3 p.m. is the perfect time for you to meet our 140+ beloved animal residents, tour our scenic property, ask our dedicated volunteers questions, and capture it all on camera. Cows, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, cats, donkeys and more call Sunrise Sanctuary in Marysville their forever home. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-17, and under 4 are free. As a vegan, volunteer-run nonprofit, all proceeds from our Open Barns go directly to the care and keeping of our precious animals. Advance tickets are required.
AUTUMN AFTER DARK: Fall Fest at The Castle
Washington County SE OH
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: The Castle, Marietta, OH
mariettacastle.org/events
Join us Thursday, September 24, from 7–9 p.m. for a magical fall evening filled with live music by R&R, delicious appetizers, local vendors, an exclusive themed tour of The Castle, and Food History Trivia.
Gather your friends and celebrate the arrival of fall at one of Marietta’s most treasured historic landmarks. Reservations are available now a
Happy Hollow Old-Time Music Gathering
County: Athens County
Date(s): September 24 – September 27, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Snow Fork Event Center, 5685 Happy Hollow Rd, Nelsonville, OH 45764
Link for additional info: happyhollowoldtime.org
Admission: Tickets will go on sale later this summer!
Description: Spend relaxed fall days jamming with your pals and attending hosted jams and workshops with well-known old-time musicians. On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy a concert followed by a square dance and community campfire. Camping is encouraged; the site has lots of gorgeous level ground in the scenic hills of Southeast Ohio.eat American Tailgate!
DOWNTOWN PIQUA CHOCOLATE WALK
Miami County SW OH
Date: September 25, 2026
Time: 3PM-7PM
Location: Various locations Downtown Piqua, Ohio
Tickets required.
For more information click here.
Tickets go on sale September 2nd.
RAVENNA BALLOON A-FAIR
Dates: September 25-27, 2026
Location: Randolph Portage County Fairgrounds, Randolph OH (New location)
Parade: Downtown Ravenna
ravennaballoonafair.com
Entertainment, kids area, food vendors, Jeep Show (Sept 16th), Car Show (Sept. 17th), Balloon Glow, parade and more. Visit website for schedule and location of events.
OLD PUMPKIN FEST at Rockin’-R-Ranch (daytime event)
2026 Open Saturdays and Sundays from 12noon – 5:00PM Sept 26 thru November 1.
Time: Noon-5pm
Location: 19066 East River Rd. (SR 252) Columbia Station
10 Minutes from Strongsville Mall
440-236-5454 | clevelandhayride.com
Old West Pumpkin Festival on a Pumpkin Patch Farm. Includes All Day Long Unlimited Activities for 1 Low Price! Unlimited Pumpkin Patch hayrides through the not so scary hayride trail, pony rides, Live Stage Costume Character Kids Stage Show, huge pumpkin patch slide, animal petting farm, straw mountain, caterpillar crawl activity area, Old West Town, Children’s Haunted House (with no live actors), face painting, paint your pumpkin purchased, free trinkets and more! Accept cash or credit cards at ticket office. Delicious Fair food, food tents, pumpkins, gem mining, and souvenirs also available for purchase. Open to public. No Reservations necessary. visit clevelandhayride.com for info.
SPOOKY RANCH AT ROCKIN’-R-RANCH
Spooky Ranch -at Rockin’-R-Ranch
19066 East River Rd (SR 252), Columbia Station
10 Minutes from Strongsville Mall
440-236-5454 | spookyranch.com
2026: Open: Sept 25 thru November 1
Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 7-11:30 p.m.
and Thursdays & Sundays 7-9:30pm starting October 8.
Top rated haunted house. Over 30 plus years of scares and fun! 5 Awesome Attractions for 1 Low Price! The Famous Haunted Hayride, The Haunted Barn, Extreme Nightmares, Blood Slingers Saloon, Monster Vision in 3-D. The most technically advanced haunted hayride and haunted attractions in Ohio. Nationally Ranked in top haunts in the Country. 30- foot creatures, larger than life Hollywood sets, special effects & scenes. Scream park. Fair food, foot tents pumpkins and souvenirs available for purchase. We offer different levels of scares from mild to extreme with different packages to choose from for families and anyone wanting the scariest haunted house ever. Will accept Cash at ticket booth or credit cards.
No Reservations necessary. Open to the Public.
OKTOBERFEST
Ashland County NE OH
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: Noon-10pm
Location: Wolf Creek – Pine Run Grist Mill
St. Rt. 3 South, Loudonville, OH 44842
website
16th Annual European Festival
County: Cuyahoga
Dates: September 26, 2026
Time: Doors open at 11am
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church, 5390 W 220th St, Cleveland, OH 44126
Admission: Free
stmarymagdalenebyzantine.org/europeanfestival2026
Description: Enjoy authentic European flavors, from savory classics to traditional desserts. Experience lively ethnic music and dance performances celebrating diverse cultures. Shop unique vendors offering clothing, gifts, religious items, and folk art.
Bring family and friends for a fun, cultural day for all!
MEDINA FALL FESTIVAL
Medina County NE OH
Date: September 26, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Medina, OH
mainstreetmerdina.com
BIG DAY AT THE BAY
Date: September 26, 2026
Kid’s Carnival 2pm-5pm
Location: DeRivera Park
visitputinbay.com
Bring the kids to the Kid’s Carnival at DeRivera Park from 2-5 PM, then enjoy Monte Carlo-style street games, hunt for treasures during Sale Away Weekend, and grab a delicious meal at the annual Clambake benefiting the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department. There’s something happening around every corner!
PRAIRIE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Richland County NE OH
Dates: September 26-27 & October 3-4, 2026
Times: 10am – 5pm
Location: 3170 OH-97, Butler, OH 44822
419.706.5483 | prairietown.com
A unique outdoor marketplace in the woods. Shop over 200 vendors to find:
Holiday decorating & Home Décor ~ Country, Farmhouse, & Primitive Décor
Handmade Goods & Unique Gifts ~ Live Music ~ Amazing Food, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides & Kids Activities
Parking: Free.
YOGA WITH THE ANIMALS
County: Union
Date(s): Sept 27
Time: 1-3:30
Location: Sunrise Sanctuary 16730 Martin Welch Road Marysville OH 43040
Link for additional info: sunrisesanctuary.org
Admission: $35
Description: Find your inner peace when Kelly Mehring of Mat Happy Yoga comes to Sunrise Sanctuary in Marysville Ohio for Yoga with the Animals. Reserve your spot now. The first ten attendees to sign up will get a reduced rate of $25. After that, tickets are $35. As always, all proceeds of our fundraisers go directly to providing our beloved animals the best forever home possible. This event is open to everyone 14+, regardless of your yoga experience. Just come with an open heart and willing soul. All tickets include a tour of Sunrise Sanctuary where you will meet our 140+ animals (including horses, cows, pigs, donkeys, cats, sheep, goats, and more), an hour-long yoga session with Kelly Mehring of Mat Happy Yoga, and light vegan snacks. Please wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat (or something similar), a change of shoes for the sanctuary tour, and water
OCTOBER 2026
OHIO SWISS FESTIVAL
Tuscarawas County
Dates: October 1-3, 2026
Location: Downtown Sugarcreek, OH
ohioswissfestival.com
OHIO MART
Summit County NE OH
Dates: October 1-4, 2026
Time:
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org/events/ohio-mart
OASTOBER FEST!
Ottawa County NW OH
Dates: October 2-3, 2026
Times: Friday: 3pm-10pm | Saturday 11am-10pm
Location: Twin Oast Brewing
3630 NE Catawba Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452
website
WOOSTERFEST
Wayne County NE OH
Date: October 2-3, 2026
Time: Friday Noon – 11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm
Admission: Free
Place: Downtown Wooster
website
Traditional Octoberfest celebration featuring entertainment, food, talent show, arts and crafts, children’s activities, Biergarten, Winegarten, and more!
MINSTER OKTOBERFEST
Auglaize County NW OH
Dates: October 2-4, 2026
Location: Minster Oktoberfest Park
100 East 4th Street, Minster, OH 45865
minsteroktoberfest.com
MEDINA RESTAURANT WEEK
Dates: October 2-11, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Medina, OH
mainstreetmerdina.com
The Cleveland Catholic Women’s Day of Reflection
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Doors open at 8:30 am.
Tickets go on sale August 1 online at tobcle.org/ccw and are $50 each with early bird pricing through August 15. Tickets will increase to $55 each after August 15 until the event is sold out.
For more information visit tobcle.org/ccw .
“…gathering women from across Northeast Ohio for a day of prayer, formation and fellowship”
CLEVELAND PICKLE FEST®
County: Cuyahoga County
Dates: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Mall C in Downtown Cleveland
clevelandpicklefest.com
Admission: $10 for adults, free for kids 5 and under. VIP tickets available for $40 each (includes one beer (21+), one T-shirt, and access to the VIP tent)
Description: Cleveland Pickle Fest® is a celebration of pickles and volunteerism in Cleveland. This fun-filled day features plenty of pickles and pickle-flavored food, desserts, candy, drinks and more from local and regional vendors, plus dozens of food and non-food vendors with pickle-themed merchandise and goodies. Other highlights include adult and youth pickle-eating contests, a Pickle Pup Pageant, a VIP tent, live music, and the inaugural Cleveland Pickle Fest® 5K race. All event proceeds benefit Greater Cleveland Volunteers, a nonprofit that’s been matching volunteers with opportunities to serve in the community for more than 50 years.
Zoar Agriculture Tours – America 250
Date: October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and October 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
Explore the rich farming heritage of the Zoar community on this guided tour highlighting the vital role agriculture played in the daily lives and success of the Separatists. Discover the location of historic barns, gardens, and tools, and learn how communal farming practices sustained the village and shaped its unique way of life. A fascinating look at how hard work, shared labor, and the land helped build one of Ohio’s most remarkable historic settlements.
ZOAR GHOST TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date: October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31, 2026
Times: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Historic Zoar Village
198 Main St., Zoar, OH 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
The tours are one hour long with free refreshments available in the Zoar Store after each tour. This event is recommended for adults and children over the age of 12. Tickets cost $19 per person.
GHOST TOUR DINNERS
Date(s): October 9, 17, 23 & 31, 2026, 6 p.m.
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
Add a spine-tingling addition before your Ghost Tour with a Ghost Tour themed dinner. Dare to join us, if you’re brave enough!
This family-style dinner includes ghostly-themed appetizers, salad, entrée, sides, and devil’s food cake. Cost of the dinner is $35 per person or pair with a Ghost Tour for $52 per person.
Whether you’re a history buff, a ghost enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique dining experience, the evening promises a night of delicious food and chilling stories.
ENON COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Clark County SW OH
Dates: October 10-11, 2026
Times: Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Enon
The Historical Society makes apple butter the old-fashioned way in five, 50-gallon copper kettles, cooked over open wood-burning fires. Canning and selling of the apple butter is done at the festival in the afternoon as it becomes ready. Annual attendance is estimated at 8-10,000 for the two days. Admission to the festival grounds is free. Free parking is available.
BEAR’S MILL FALL FEST
County: Darke
Dates: October 10th & 11th
Time: 11-5
Location: Historic Bear’s Mill – 6450 Arcanum Bears Mill Rd, Greenville, OH 45331
Link for info: www.darkecouarks.org (special events tab)
Description: Welcome fall with all of your favorite foods; like French bean soup, brats, hot dogs, soft pretzels, apple dumplings with caramel sauce, iced pumpkin cookies, and apple cider!
Enjoy live music on the lawn, browse local vendors, and don’t forget free grinding demonstrations with the miller: Saturday 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, and Sunday 2:00, 4:00.
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL AND OX ROAST
Century Village Museum
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: October 10-11, 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 14653 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
Tickets
A highlight of the festival is the traditional method of making apple butter. Visitors can observe or even participate in the process, which often involves cooking apples in large copper kettles over an open flame. The sweet aroma of simmering apples fills the air as skilled artisans stir the bubbling mixture to perfection.
OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND AT PUT-IN-BAY
Ottawa County NW OH
Date: October 10-11, 2026
Time: Saturday, 11AM-7PM and Sunday, Noon – 5PM
Place: DeRivera Park, DeRivera Park on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Hartford Avenue in Downtown, Put-in-Bay.
For more information view MillerFerry.com
Brigade Napoleon – European Reenactment
Date: October 10-11,2026
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
GRAND RAPIDS APPLEBUTTER FESTS
Wood County NW OH
Date: October 11, 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Downtown Grand Rapids
applebutterfest.org
Description: Since 1977, the Applebutter Fest has been a beloved local tradition, offering a blend of historical re-enactments, artisan crafts, live music, delectable food, and of course, delicious apple butter. What began as a modest gathering has blossomed into a vibrant event, drawing over 30,000 attendees annually. Guided by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio, our dedicated team of volunteers takes pride in building an unforgettable experience for all.
ART WITH ANIMALS
County: Union
Date(s): October 11, 2026
Time: 2-4:30 pm
Location: Sunrise Sanctuary 16730 Martin Welch Rd Marysville, OH 43040
Link for additional info: sunrisesanctuary.org
Admission: $40
Description: Sunrise Sanctuary’s Art with the Animals Fundraiser is back by popular demand! On Sunday October 11 join us from 2-4:30 pm for a guided tour of our sanctuary, followed by a creative session with Sandeep Neupane. Utilizing vegan, non-toxic art supplies and drawing on the beloved animals you will have just met 🐷🐮🐴, you can create your own masterpiece with the guidance of Sandeep. 🖼️ A vegan dessert and beverage will also be provided. 🍪🥤 Open to all ages, registration is $40 per participant. You will get to take home memories AND your artistic creation! Advance tickets required.
MEDINA GHOST FEST
Date: October 15, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Medina, OH
mainstreetmerdina.com
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA
with Wynton Marsalis
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Severance Music Center, Cleveland, OH
This performance is part of Wynton Marsalis’s final season as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, marking a significant milestone for the celebrated trumpeter, composer, and educator.
For tickets, contact the Severance Music Center Ticket Office at 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.com. The ticket office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
VICTORIAN GHOST TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Dates: October 16-17, 2026
Time: 7pm-10pm (tours hourly)
Location: Reeves Museum
Dover, OH
doverhistory.org
Reservations required $13 per person
Special midnight tours
$25 per person – includes t-shirt
Hear about strange occurrences in the Home, as well as unusual Victorian superstitions and funeral practices.
Call 330-343-7040 for reservations
HISTORIC ROSCOE VILLAGE APPLE BUTTER STIRRIN’
Coshocton County SE OH
Dates: October 16-18, 2026
Time: Friday: 10 am-6 pm | Saturday: 10 am-6 pm | Sunday: 10 am-5 pm
Location: 600 N. Whitewoman St
Coshocton, Ohio 43812
roscoevillage.com
“The Apple Butter Stirrin’ is one of the largest festivals that offers homemade Apple Butter, live music, free crafts for kids, 100 plus craft & food vendors, History of the Canal Town, Spirit Tours, and so much more!”
Roscoe Village is a charming restoration of a community that was once a thriving port on the Ohio and Erie Canal. Resorted in 1969, the original 1800s buildings are the hallmark of this quaint, entertaining, and scenic village nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful Coshocton County. We bring history to life through fascinating tours, adventures, special events, and fun-filled festivals like or annual Apple Butter Stirrin,’ an event that averages 10,000 visitors annually over the 3 day weekend.
DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 10/17, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
SCARE ON THE SQUARE AND WADSWORTH THRILLER
Main Street Wadsworth
Date: October 17, 2026
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
HUESTON WOODS PIONEER FARM APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Dates: October 17-18, 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Hueston Woods Pioneer Farm
Doty Homestead 6924 Brown Rd., Oxford, OH 45056
oxfordmuseumassociation.com
“The Hueston Woods Apple Butter Festival provides a vignette of 19th century farm life and features the creation of apple butter in the pioneer fashion throughout the event from 12:00 – 3:00 each day. A great family activity conveniently located for all Butler & Preble County residents. In addition to apple butter sales, a wide variety of apples, cider, pumpkins and gourds can be purchased on the grounds along with a huge variety of crafters and vendors. Tours are conducted through the Doty homestead and the barn, both of mid 1800’s vintage and exhibiting a broad display of museum artifacts. Each year demonstrations of pioneer crafts are featured along with a theme program.”
BIG SPOOKY AFFAIR
Show dates: October 17-18 and 24, 2026
Location: 2056 Maple Street, Bellevue, OH
bellevuearts.net
MEDINA CARS & COFFEE
Date: October 18, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Medina, OH
mainstreetmerdina.com
MEDINA LADIES NIGHT OUT
Date: October 22, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Medina, OH
mainstreetmerdina.com
HALLOWEEN AT THE BAY
Date: October 24, 2026
Location: Put-in-Bay
millerferry.com
OCTOBER OPEN BARN
County: Union
Date(s): October 24 2026
Time: 1-3 pm
Location: Sunrise Sanctuary 16370 Martin Welch Road Marysville OH 43040
Link for additional info sunrisesanctuary.org
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-17, under 4 free
Description: Our final Open Barn of the 2026 season is October 24 from 1-3 p.m. Take in the beautiful autumn scenery on our 19 acres in Marysville Ohio. Our sanctuary is the forever home for 140+ animals, including cows, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys, cats and more. 🐄🐴🐏🐐🐖🫏🐈 You can meet our beloved animals, tour our scenic property, ask our dedicated volunteers questions, and capture it all on camera. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-17, and under 4 are free. As a vegan, volunteer-run nonprofit, all proceeds from our Open Barns go directly to the care and keeping of our precious animals. Advance tickets are required.
BOO IN THE BURG
Wayne County NE OH
Date: October 24, 2026
Location: Historic Downtown Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
Join us for an Ohio Wine & Craft Beer festival in Historic Downtown Millersburg. Look forward to live music, local brews, and delicious food! Ticket sales open soon. Ages 21+ only.
OHIO REPTILES AND MORE EXPO
County: Clark
Dates:
October 25 10am-4pm
January 23 11am-5pm and January 24 11am-4pm, 2027
June 12 11am-5pm and June 13 11am-4pm, 2027
Location: Clark County Fairground 4401 South Charleston Pike Springfield, OH 45502
Link for additional info:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ohioreptileandmoreexpo
Website: www.ohioreptilesandmorexpo.com
Admission: October 25 $5 Children 10 and under free
January $10, Children 10 and under free |June $10, Children 10 and under free
Ohio Reptiles & More Expo is a family-friendly event featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, exotic pets, and more. Shop a variety of vendors, enjoy educational workshops, hands-on animal interactions, and fun for the whole family. Come explore, learn, and discover something new at the Ohio Reptiles & More Expo!
BLACK CAT BASH
County: Lake
Date: Friday, October 30th
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: American Croatian Lodge (34900 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake, OH, 44095)
Link for Additional Info: Black Cat Bash | Lake Humane Society Lake Humane Society
Admission: $100 per ticket, $750 for a reserved table of 8
Description: Guests will enjoy a delicious family-style plated dinner, DJ entertainment, an open bar, casino games, and plenty of chances to win big with our raffles, 50/50, wine pull, and silent auction. It’s a fun night with great people, all while supporting the animals who rely on Lake Humane Society for care, shelter, and a second chance.
DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
NOVEMBER 2026
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Dates: November 6-7, 2026
Location: Reeves Museum
Dover, OH
doverhistory.org
Reservations required.
A night of mystery and intrigue! The cost is $50 per person, $45 for Reeves Museum Members. Tables of 8 can be reserved for $360.
DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
INTO THE WOODS
Show dates: November 13-15, 20-22, 2026
Location: 2056 Maple Street, Bellevue, OH
bellevuearts.net
DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 11/14, 12/5, 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
ANNUAL MARCH-IN
Date: November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 11067 Fort Laurens Rd NW
Bolivar, OH 44612
fortlaurensmuseum.org
Come to Fort Laurens and celebrate the anniversary of the Continental Army’s arrival at the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort.
Reenactors in period dress will march into the site of Fort Laurens just as the Continental forces did 250 years ago. Greet the soldiers as they march in, enjoy historically accurate demonstrations, and learn about 18th-century weaponry, tools, and living practices.
The Fort Laurens Museum and gift shop will be open and offering special sales from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is $6 per person, with all the proceeds going towards the preservation and educational efforts of Fort Laurens.
WADSWORTH CANDLELIGHT WALK
Main Street Wadsworth
Date: November 20, 2026
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org/
MEDINA CANDLELIGHT WALK
Dates: November 20-22, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Medina, OH
mainstreetmerdina.com
ZOAR CHRISTMAS TOURS
Date(s): November 28, December 5 & 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
Experience the holiday season like never before with a Christmas tour at Historic Zoar Village.
Learn about the rich history of German and American Christmas customs while enjoying the festive atmosphere of Zoar’s charming, historically preserved village. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season and immerse yourself in a unique holiday experience that’s fun for the whole family!
Guided tours take you around the village as you hear the stories and history of Christmas past. Tours are by reservation and leave every 30 minutes with a limit of 15 people per tour. Tickets cost $15 per person.
DECEMBER 2026
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Dates: Dec 4, 5, 11, & 12, 7:00pm
Dec 6, 3:00pm
Location: Reeves Museum
Dover, OH
doverhistory.org
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Museum office, 330-343-7040, or online. Cost is $35 per person, $30 for Reeves Museum members.
***Due to the immersive and mobile nature of this production, audience members will be required to stand for a significant portion of the 90 minute performance, navigate stairs on multiple occasions, and will, at times, be in close quarters to other audience members.
While this production is family friendly, it does touch on some mature themes and is recommended for children 10 and older.***
46th Annual E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
December 4-6, 2026
Friday Noon-7, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-4
Held always the first weekend in December at
E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron, Ohio (University of Akron Campus)
Featuring 106 artists and craftspeople…many of them local favorites
General admission $5.00, $4.50 seniors (62+), Children 12 & under free
Free Campus Parking
E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325
HURON WINTER FEST
Date: December 5, 2026
Location: Huron Boat Basin, Huron, OH
cityofhuron.org
DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 12/5, 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
ZOAR CHRISTMAS TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date(s): December 5 & 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
Experience the holiday season like never before with a Christmas tour at Historic Zoar Village.
Learn about the rich history of German and American Christmas customs while enjoying the festive atmosphere of Zoar’s charming, historically preserved village. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season and immerse yourself in a unique holiday experience that’s fun for the whole family!
Guided tours take you around the village as you hear the stories and history of Christmas past. Tours are by reservation and leave every 30 minutes with a limit of 15 people per tour. Tickets cost $15 per person.
CHRISTMAS IN ZOAR
Date(s): December 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
Experience Historic Zoar Village in all its Christmas splendor! Listen to live, festive music as you learn about early American and German holiday traditions. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides through the town, a Saturday church service and tree lighting, and visits from Kristkind, the German Belsnickel, and Santa. Self-guided tours and Christmas tours of the village will be available.
Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? Find a variety of unique and handmade gifts with extended shopping opportunities at the Zoar Store, Bakery, Bimeler Museum, and vendors and crafters located throughout the village.
Admission is $15 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
GENEVA CHOCOLATE FEST AND HOLIDAY MARKET
Ashtabula County
Date: December 9, 2026
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Geneva Community Center.
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DINNER DETECTIVE CLEVELAND
County: Cuyahoga
Date(s): 12/12
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Cleveland
thedinnerdetective.com/cleveland/
Admission: $72.99
Description: America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!
ZOAR CHRISTMAS TOURS
Tuscarawas County
Date(s): December 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697
historiczoarvillage.com
Experience the holiday season like never before with a Christmas tour at Historic Zoar Village.
Learn about the rich history of German and American Christmas customs while enjoying the festive atmosphere of Zoar’s charming, historically preserved village. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season and immerse yourself in a unique holiday experience that’s fun for the whole family!
Guided tours take you around the village as you hear the stories and history of Christmas past. Tours are by reservation and leave every 30 minutes with a limit of 15 people per tour. Tickets cost $15 per person.
JANUARY 2027
FINDING NEVERLAND
Show dates: January 8-10 and 15-17, 2027
Location: 2056 Maple Street, Bellevue, OH
bellevuearts.net
OHIO REPTILES AND MORE EXPO
County: Clark
Dates:
January 23 11am-5pm and January 24 11am-4pm, 2027
June 12 11am-5pm and June 13 11am-4pm, 2027
Location: Clark County Fairground 4401 South Charleston Pike Springfield, OH 45502
Link for additional info:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ohioreptileandmoreexpo
Website: www.ohioreptilesandmorexpo.com
Admission: October 25 $5 Children 10 and under free
January $10, Children 10 and under free |June $10, Children 10 and under free
Ohio Reptiles & More Expo is a family-friendly event featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, exotic pets, and more. Shop a variety of vendors, enjoy educational workshops, hands-on animal interactions, and fun for the whole family. Come explore, learn, and discover something new at the Ohio Reptiles & More Expo!
FEBRUARY 2027
MARCH 2027
CLICK HERE FOR OHIO MAPLE EVENTS.
JUNIE B’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVIAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL, JR.
Show dates: March 12-14 and 19-21, 2027
Location: 2056 Maple Street, Bellevue, OH
bellevuearts.net
APRIL 2027
OKLAHOMA!
Show dates: April 30-May 1-2, 2-9, 2027
Location: 2056 Maple Street, Bellevue, OH
bellevuearts.net
MAY 2027
JUNE 2027
OHIO REPTILES AND MORE EXPO
County: Clark
Dates: June 12 11am-5pm and June 13 11am-4pm, 2027
Location: Clark County Fairground 4401 South Charleston Pike Springfield, OH 45502
Link for additional info:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ohioreptileandmoreexpo
Website: www.ohioreptilesandmorexpo.com
Admission: October 25 $5 Children 10 and under free
January $10, Children 10 and under free |June $10, Children 10 and under free
Ohio Reptiles & More Expo is a family-friendly event featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, exotic pets, and more. Shop a variety of vendors, enjoy educational workshops, hands-on animal interactions, and fun for the whole family. Come explore, learn, and discover something new at the Ohio Reptiles & More Expo!
JULY 2027
AUGUST 2027
SEPTEMBER 2027
OCTOBER 2027
HEART OF OHIO QUILTERS GUILD
Date(s) – October 1 & 2, 2027
Time – October 1 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and October 2 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Location – Community Wesleyan Church – 161 Myrtle Ave. – Newark, OH 43055
heartofohioquilters.com
Admission – $6 – General Admission; $5 – Seniors 60+; Children under 12 Free (must be accompanied by paying adult)
Description – 100+ member quilted items. Vendors. Raffle quilt. Boutique. For more information – quiltshow@heartofohioquilters.com
