OHIO EVENTS
Events are listed by date. If you would like to submit an event CLICK HERE for details.
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.
SEPTEMBER 2024
RUBBER CITY JAZZ & BLUES FSETIVAL
Summit County NE OH
Dates: September 5-7, 2024
rubbercityjazz.org
Get ready, Summit County and surrounding areas! The 9th Annual Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, powered by Open Tone Music, is taking over Downtown Akron! 🎸 With headliner Aneesa Strings and local legend Dan Wilson leading an incredible lineup including Sean Jones, Bobby Selvaggio, Chris Coles, Alex Hamburger, Michael Weber, and more, there’s something for everyone. From Goodyear Theater to the Akron Art Museum Lot, join us at multiple venues like Blu Jazz, Musica, Baxter’s Speakeasy, Jilly’s Music Room and more! All are welcome and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars for September 5-7 and let the music move you.
FEATURED EVENT
THUNDER ON THE STRIP
Dates: September 5-8th, 2024
Location: Lake Rd East (Geneva on the Lake Strip)
thunderonthestrip.com
On the weekend after Labor Day, the strip at Geneva-on-the-Lake comes alive with the largest local motorcycle rally in northeastern Ohio. Since 2007, tens of thousands of bikers have gathered from all over the country to enjoy live music, exhibitions and food. Break out the leather and don’t miss out on one of the biggest events in the state for motorcycle enthusiasts!
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Rivalry Game – Grizzlies Bears vs. Medina Bees
Medina County NE OH
Date: September 6, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
SENIOR SAFARI
Summit County NE OH
Date: September 6, 2024
Location: Akron Zoo
akronzoo.org/senior-safari
Adults aged 62 and older can visit with their favorite animals throughout the day while connecting with local organizations that offer services for seniors! Senior guests can enjoy discounted admission, an Akron Zoo tote bag, vendor giveaways, complimentary coffee, a lunch special, animal encounters & plenty of fun activities throughout the day!
FEATURED EVENT
OKTOBERFEST
German Family Society of Akron
Portage County NE OH
Date: September 6, 7, 8, 2024
Times: FRI 6pm-11pm | SAT 3pm-11pm | SUN Noon-7pm
Location: 3871 Ranfield Road
Kent, Ohio 44240
germanfamilysociety.com
Clinton County Corn Festival – Wilmington (Clinton County) – September 6-8, 2024
German Family Society Oktoberfest –Brimfield (Portage County) – September 6-8, 2024
Columbus Oktoberfest – Columbus (Franklin County) – September 6-8, 2024
BLACK SWAMP ARTS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 6-8, 2024
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.
Admission is free.
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Commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie
Dates: September 6-8, 2024
Time: Saturday 11am – 4pm | Sunday 11am – 3pm
Admission: Free
Location: Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
website
All events are free, open to the public, and held at Perry’s Victory and international Peace Memorial unless otherwise noted.
Historic encampment with hands-on learning stations, music and historic weapon firings will be set up on the lawn.
TREASURE ISLAND DAY
Erie County NW OH
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Island Wide
Kelleys Island, OH 434348
kelleysislandchamber.com
HARBOR HOGS AND HOT RODS
Lake County
Date September 7, 2024
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Fairport Harbor Memorial Park, 301 Third Street
•RAIN DATE will be Sept. 8th•
Free general admission
facebook.com/events/
Aeronautics & Engineering Expo
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Kent State Airport
4020 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224
kent.edu
This family friendly event has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades and we are thrilled to bring this event back and showcase our Airport and FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center to the entire community. The Expo offers a unique look into the Kent State Airport and offers one-of-a-kind activities for both the young – and young at heart.
51ST YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Stark County NE OH
Dates: September 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
yankeepeddlerfestival.com
MOLTO BELLA AUTO SHOW
Summit County NE OH
Date: September 8, 2024
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303-1399
stanhywet.org
FINDLAY FALL MODEL TRAIN SHOW
Date: September 8, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
MOHICAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 12-14, 2024
September 11-13, 2025
Location: Mohican Wilderness
22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH 44628
mohicanwilderness.com
A favorite annual attraction in the Mohican Area! This is a family festival, now in its 32nd year. Bring your lawn chairs and a few good friends to enjoy the most scenic venue around. Picnic tables and benches are available on a first come first serve basis. Kids are free and parking is free for the day. Food and craft vendors available.
THE INSPIRATION CONCERT
Date: September 12, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
MOHICAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Ashland County NE OH
Dates: September 12-14, 2024 (Sept 11-13, 2025)
Location: Mohican Wilderness Campground
22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH 44628
mohicanwilderness.com/bluegrass-festival/
FEATURED EVENT
KENT ROCKS MUSIC FEST
Portage County NE OH
Date: September 13, 2024
Location: Various locations Downtown Kent
centralportagevcb.org
Admission: FREE
LOG CABIN DAYS
Ashland County
September 13-14, 2024
Times: Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Location: Hochstetler Log Homes
552 State Route 95, Loudonville, OH 44842
hochstetlerloghomes.com
80 DAYS AROUND THE WORLD
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: September 13-15, 2024
Location: Century Village, Burton, OH
Embark on a global experience like no other, featuring a weekend filled with diverse cultures, delicious diverse cuisines, and thrilling entertainment. Explore the world through food, music, and fun activities for all ages!
facebook.com/events/856347386389241
Ohio PawPaw Festival – Albany (Athens County) – September 13-15, 2024
Lordstown Apple Cider Festival – Warren (Trumbull County) – September 13-15, 2024
FEATURED EVENT
PRO BULL RIDING – BUCKIN’ OHIO
Medina County NE OH
Date: September 14, 2024
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Mutton Bustin’ sign-up at 4:30
Mutton Bustin’ begins at 5:30
Pro Bull Riding begins at 7:00
8154 Garman Rd, Burbank, OH 44214
330.624.7205 |buckinohio.com
OKTOBERFEST ON THE SQUARE
Trumbull County NE OH
Date: September 14, 2024|
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Courthouse Square
161 High St., Warren, OH 44481
trumbullcountyhistory.com
SUNRISE ANIMAL SANCTUARY Open Barn
Union County
Date: Sept 14, 2024
Time: 1-3 pm
Location: 16730 Martin Welch Rd Marysville, OH 43040
$10 adults, $5 ages 4-17. Under 4 free.
Ticket Link: tinyurl.com/open-barn-2024
Event link: sunrisesanctuary.org
Description: Visit Sunrise Animal Sanctuary in Marysville for our Open Barn on Sat Sept 14, 1-3 pm. Meet all the animals, ask questions, take photos, and tour the grounds. We have cows, horses, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and cats. Advance tickets required.
VILLAGE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Lake County NE OH
Dates: September 14-15, 2024
Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid-Chardon Road,
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
villagepeddlerfestival.com
51ST YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Stark County NE OH
Dates: September 14-15, 21-22, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
yankeepeddlerfestival.com
WILD RIDE, a family-friendly cycling experience for all ages, returns Sunday, September 15, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH
Guests can ride through the zoo on their bikes at this one-night-only event. The ride offers guests one last chance to experience the illuminated lanterns from this year’s festival. Bikes are required and tickets are now on sale at FutureForWildlife.org/wildride. Member tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth ages 2-11. Non-members tickets are $16 for adults and $11 for youth ages 2-11. Children under 2 are free.
KINGSWAY PUMPKIN FARM FALL FUN
Stark County
Dates: September 14-November 2, 2024
Time: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 -7:30
Sunday: 1:00 -6:00
(Last admission taken ½ hour before close)
Location: 1555 Andrews St., Hartville, OH
kingswaypumpkinfarm.com
FEATURED EVENT
Date: September 15-16, 2023
Location: Historic Schoenbrunn Village
1984 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH
Details
FEATURED EVENT
RAVENNA BALLOON A-FAIR
Dates: September 19-22, 2024
Location: Downtown Ravenna and SUNBEAU Valley Farm, Ravenna, Ohio
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.
AMERICA’S OKTOBERFEST ZINZINNATI, USA
Hamilton County – SW OH
Dates: September 19-22, 2024
Location: 2nd and 3rd Streets, between Walnut & Elm Streets, Downtown Cincinnati
website
44TH FALLS CUYAHOGA FALLS OKTOBERFEST
Summit County NE OH
Dates: September 20-22,2024
Location: Front Street in downtown Cuyahoga Falls
downtowncf.com
Scarecrow Festival – Washington (Fayette County) – September 20-22, 2024
FEATURED EVENT
ART IN THE BURG
Holmes County NE OH
Date: September 21, 2024
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
27TH ANNUAL FALL SHOW
Ashtabula County
Date: September 21, 2024
Times: 9am-4pm
Location: Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club
4026 St. Rt. 322, Wayne, OH 44093
website
Show, Displays, Food, Flea Market, Crafts, Garden Tractor Pull on Saturday.
OSBORN FALL FEST
Erie County – NW OH
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Osborn MetroPark – Erie Metroparks
3910 Perkins Ave., Huron, OH
eriemetroparks.org/
WALK IN THE PAST
Holmes County NE OH
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 10am – Noon
Location: Holmes County Historical Society
484 Wooster Road, Millersburg, OH 44654
holmeshistory.com
FEATURED EVENT
ANNUAL HONEY BEE FESTIVAL
Geauga County NE OH
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: John’s Country Nursery
15808 Old State Rd., Middlefield, OH
Facebook page
Our 4th Annual Honey Bee Festival offers fun for EVERYONE! Over 65 LOCAL Vendors with all handmade/homegrown items, live music, food trucks, free mini-educational classes, kids area, demonstrations, and so much more! Festival is FREE – minimal parking charge.
51ST YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Stark County NE OH
Dates: September 21-22, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Clay’s Park Resort
13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
yankeepeddlerfestival.com
ZANESVILLE & WESTERN SCENIC RAILROAD
Train Robbery Weekend
Dates: September 21-22, 204
Location: 5700 OH-204, Mt Perry, OH 43760
zwsr.org
APPLE HARVEST WEEKEND – Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Lake County NE OH
Dates: September 21-22, 2024
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Lake Metroparks
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt 6), Kirtland, OH 44094
lakemetroparks.com
PUMPKIN TRAIN
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Hancock County – NW OH
Date: September 21-22, 28-29, October 5-6,12-13, 19-20, 2024
Time: Noon – 5pm
Location: 12505 C.R. 99 Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-2995 | nworrp.org
PUMPKIN TRAIL
Date: September 21-October 20, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
MOLTA BELLA CAR SHOW
Summit County NE OH
DATES: September 22 (Rain date September 29)
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
WINE, ART & FOOD FAIRE
Erie County NW OH
Date: September 24, 2024
Location: The Kelley’s Island Wine Co., 418 Woodford Rd
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
kelleysislandchamber.com
OPEN AIR DINNER – Ross Covered Bridge
SW OH
Date: September 26, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location Tawawa Park, Sidney, OH
sidneyalive.ticketspice.com
BARNESVILLE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL CRAFT SHOW
Belmont County
Date: September 26-29, 2024
Location: Barnesville Elk’s Lodge #1699
117 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, OH
barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com
WOOSTERFEST
Wayne County
Dates: September 27-28, 2024
Times: Friday Noon – 11pm | Saturday 11am – 11pm
Location: Downtown Wooster, Ohio
woosterfest.com
HALLOWEEN EXPRESS
Date: September 27-October 26, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
THE WALK HOME 5k & 1 Mile
County: Cuyahoga
Dates: 9/28/2024
Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: 9619 Garfield Blvd
Cleveland, OH US 44125
Admission: $30
Description:
Get ready for an exhilarating experience that makes a difference! Join us for our 4th annual Walk Home, now with a 5k run option. This family-friendly event offers a 5k run, a 1-mile fun walk, or a 1-mile fun run. No matter how you choose to participate, it will be a fantastic day to stroll through Garfield Park in support of under-resourced pregnant and parenting women in our community!
Events like The Walk Home support the transformative work of Haven Home in the Slavic Village community. Join us for a day of fun that includes raffle baskets, games for the kids, and post-race snacks and drinks.
Contact info and/or website: https://runsignup.com/TheHavenHome
MEDINA FALL FESTIVAL
Medina County NE OH
Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
OKTOBERFEST
Medina County NE OH
St Paul’s Episcopal Church and Hofbrauhaus-Cleveland
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 1pm-8pm
Location: 317 E Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256
stpauls-medina.org
OKTOBERFEST FINDLAY!
Hancock County NW OH
Dates: September 28, 2024
Time: 2PM-10:30 AM
Location: South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio.
oktoberfestfindlay.com page.
OKTOBERFEST
Ashland County NE OH
Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Wolf Creek, Pine Run Grist Mill St. Rt. 3 South, Loudonville, Ohio 44842
wolfcreekmill.org
DEERASSIC FALL FESTIVAL
Guernsey County
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Deerassic Park Education Center
14250 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge, OH
For more information call 740-435-3335 or Deerassic.com
FALL FAMILY FUN FEST
Summit County
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 4pm-7pm
Location: Water Works Park
2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Facebook Event Page
Free for everyone.
Pony Rides, -Petting Zoo, -Bounce houses, -Obstacle Courses, -Carnival Games/Prizes, -Hay Rides
-Kiddie Hay Maze, -Video Game Truck, -Smores Station, -Craft Tent, -Touch-a-Truck vehicles, -Live Music.
“Feelin’ Groovy”
60-themed a cappella show presented by City of Flags Chorus
County: Stark
Dates: Saturday. September 28, 2024
Time: 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Location: Canton South High School, 600 Faircrest St, Canton, OH44707
Admission: $15 General/ $12 Seniors 60+ and children 3-10 yrs.
Description: Please join us for a fun and groovy trip back to the 60’s! We are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International with 30+ women singers of all ages. Come for the humor, the guest quartets and the raffle prizes. New singers are always welcome.
Contact info and/or website: cityofflagschorus.org
PUMPKIN TRAIN
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Hancock County – NW OH
Date: September 28-29, October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2024
Time: Noon – 5pm
Location: 12505 C.R. 99 Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-2995 | nworrp.org
FEATURED EVENT
GENEVA AREA GRAPE JAMBOREE
Ashtabula County NE OH
Dates: September 28-29, 2024
Location: Route 20 & Route 534 intersection, Geneva, OH
grapejamboree.com
The Geneva Grape Jamboree is back in 2024! Join us on September 28rd & 29th for the celebration of the 59th Grape Jamboree! Celebrate the grape harvest at this two-day festival. Visitors may taste freshly squeezed grape juice, wine, and various other grape products.
PRAIRIE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Dates: September 28-29 and October 5-6, 2024
Times: 10am – 5pm
Location: 3170 OH-97, Butler, OH 44822
419.706.5483 | prairietown.com
HORSEPOWER WEEKEND
Lake County NE OH
Dates: September 28-29, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Lake Farmpark
lakemetroparks.com
OLD PUMPKIN FEST at Rockin’-R-Ranch (daytime event)
Dates: September 28-29, October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, November 2-3, 2024
Saturday & Sundays
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.
47TH ANNUAL OHIO HERITAGE DAYS at Malabar Farm State Park
Dates: : Sept. 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843
website
This family-friendly event is packed with traditional crafts like weaving, blacksmithing, and quilting, plus 18th-century demos, vintage tractor displays, and more.
Explore a small Civil War and WWII camp, take a free Big House tour, and enjoy free wagon rides around the park. Purchase delicious local foods from vendors, sample smoked ham, and celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s 250th Birthday with fresh cider. Wrap up Saturday with a lively square dance in the barn!
Come experience history, crafts, and fun at Malabar Farm State Park!
STOW HISTORICAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Summit County
Dates: September 28-29, 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: 5120 Young Rd., Stow, OH
stowhistory.org/harvest-festival
BARBERTON MUM FESTIVAL
Summit County NE OH
Dates: September 28-29, 2024
Location: Lake Anna
Barberton, OH
cityofbarberton.com
FROSTVILLE PUMPKINVILLE
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Location: Frostville Museum
24101 Cedar Point Rd., North Olmsted in the Rocky River Reservation
https://www.frostvillemuseum.org/
Pumpkins, fun kid games, pumpkins, festive foods, pumpkins.
BOARDMAN ROTARY OKTOBER FESTIVAL
Mahoning County NE OH
Date: September 29, 2024
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Parking: Free
Place: Boardman Park
375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman
website
WOOLYBEAR FESTIVAL
Date: September 29, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Downtown Vermilion
https://www.vermilionohio.com/woollybear-festival/
JACK O’LANTERN WOLRD
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: September 29 – October 29, 2024
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds
Columbus, OH
Walk an amazing trail filled with 1000’s of Jack O’Lanterns hand carved by over 50 artisans.
Tickets: thejackolanternworld.com
OCTOBER 2024
15TH ANNUAL CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Dates: October 1-6, 2024
chagrinfilmfest.org
OHIO MART
Summit County – NE OH
Dates: October 3-6, 2024
Time: Oct 3-5 10am – 5pm | Oct 6 10 am – 4pm
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org/events/ohio-mart
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Pumpkin Palooza
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
OASTOBER FEST!
Ottawa County NW OH
Dates: October 4-5, 2024
Times: Friday: 3pm-10pm | Saturday 11am-10pm
Location: Twin Oast Brewing
3630 NE Catawba Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452
website
MINSTER OKTOBERFEST
Auglaize County NW OH
Dates: October 4-6, 2024
Location: Minster Oktoberfest Park
100 East 4th Street, Minster, OH 45865
minsteroktoberfest.com
PAUL BUNYAN SHOW – Ohio Forestry Association
Guernsey County SE OH
Dates: October 4-6, 2024
Times: 8 am – 5 pm Friday and Saturday • 9 am – 3 pm Sunday
Location: Guernsey County Fairgrounds
335 Old National Road, Lore City (Cambridge), OH 43755
Make plans to attend the Paul Bunyan Show at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds. Enjoy lumberjack entertainment and competitions, forestry equipment demos, informational seminars, great food and fun for the whole family. For information and ticket purchase thepaulbunyanshow.com
FINDLAY FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Date: October 4-6, 2024
Time: FRI-SAT 9am-9pm | SUN Noon-5pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
NORTON CIDER FESTIVAL
Summit County
Dates: October 4-6, 2024
Times: Fri 5pm-9pm | Sat 11am-10pm | Sunday Noon – 6pm
Location: Columbia Woods Park
4060 Columbia Woods Dr., Norton, Ohio 44203
website
ATWOOD FALL FESTIVAL
Tuscarawas County
Date: October 4-6, 2024
Location: Atwood Lake Park, Mineral City, OH
atwoodfallfest.org
The Atwood Area Fall Festival reaches a wide audience with food, music, homemade crafts, hands-on displays, entertainment, interpretive demonstrations, exhibits, and so much more. In cooperation with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, the Atwood Area Fall Festival Committee Inc. coordinates all the weekend’s activities.
CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO TRICK-OR-TREAT
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: Fridays through Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning October 4 through October 27.
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH
Trick-or-Treat Fest is an additional ticketed experience. Tickets for Trick-or-Treat Fest are $11 for non-members and $9 for members. Children under 2 enter free.
Trick-or-Treat guests can take advantage of discounted pricing at the Boomerang Line train, Circle of Wildlife Carousel and 4-D Theater.
Tickets are available now at FutureForWildlife.org/trickortreatfest.
AURORA FALL FESTIVAL
Portage County
Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Sunny Lake Park
885 E. Mennonite Rd. – Aurora
Join us on October 1st, 11am-3pm for some fall family fun at Sunny Lake Park! No entrance fee. Go to auroraoh.com for more details.
FEATURED EVENT
PRO BULL RIDING – BUCKIN’ OHIO
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 5 2024
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Mutton Bustin’ sign-up at 4:30
Mutton Bustin’ begins at 5:30
Pro Bull Riding begins at 7:00
8154 Garman Rd, Burbank, OH 44214
330.624.7205 |buckinohio.com
COLUMBIANA WOMEN’S CLUB – GARDEN EVENT
“Color in the Autumn Garden” with Keith Kaiser, Pittsburgh Botanical Garden
Date: October 5, 2024
Location: Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park
RSVPs required. Tickets are: $25/person with lunch (served at noon); $15/person program-only (starts promptly at 12:30pm). Please make checks payable to Columbiana Women’s Club, 121 North Main, Columbiana, OH 44408. *Guests must include the number of tickets/attendees for each program choice when sending in payment. For more information on the 2024 Garden Events, please call 330.207.1470.
For more information on the Columbiana Women’s Club, to book an event or schedule a tour of rental space, please call 330.482.2832. Facebook @ColumbianaCWC
Women’s Empowerment and Self Defense Retreat
County: Meigs County
Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Location: Lavender Ranch
39495 Saint Clair Rd, Pomeroy, OH 45769
Admission: $200/person
Lavender Ranch invites you to a powerful day-long retreat focused on women’s empowerment and self-defense.
October marks the beginning of what is often recognized as domestic violence awareness month. In recognition of this critical time, we are dedicating this retreat to helping women from all walks of life empower and arm themselves against potential threats. This retreat is designed to equip women with the skills and confidence needed to protect themselves and enhance their personal safety.
Contact info and/or website: lavenderanch.com/retreats/
[email protected]
FEATURED EVENT
OLD PUMPKIN FEST at Rockin’-R-Ranch (daytime event)
Dates: October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, November 2-3, 2024
Saturday & Sundays
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
ANTIQUE FESTIVAL
Holmes County NE OH
Date: October 5-6, 2024
Location: Downtown Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
HALLOWEEN EXPRESS
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Hancock County – NW OH
Date: October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm – 9pm
Location: 12505 C.R. 99 Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-2995 | nworrp.org
Non-scary train for the whole family.
CORN & PUMPKIN WEEKEND
Lake County NE OH
Dates: October 5-6, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Lake Farmpark
lakemetroparks.com
LORAIN & WEST VIRGINIA RAILWAY FALL FOLIAGE
Lorain County NE OH
Dates: October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2024
The train leaves the station at 1pm
Location: 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio
lwvry.org
AMERICAN HERITAGE DAYS AT SOUTH PARK
Dates: October 5-6, 2024
Time: 10am to 4pm each day
Location: 100 Brinkerhoff Ave, Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Facebook event page.
Richland Early American Center for History invites you to discover life in early America during the 18th and 19th Century from living historical reenactors.
Throughout the day there will be crafts, trades, demonstrations, and activities, including Blacksmithing, Games and Children’s Activities, Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations, and Civilian and Military Reenactments.
Admission and parking are free to public.
**Food Truck will be on site for our event for visitors.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Summit County NE OH
DATES: October 5-6, 12-13, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
PRAIRIE PEDDLER FESTIVAL
Dates: October 5-6, 2024
Times: 10am – 5pm
Location: 3170 OH-97, Butler, OH 44822
419.706.5483 | prairietown.com
WAYNE COUNTY FARM TOUR
Wayne County
Dates: October 5-6, 2024
Time: Noon – 5pm
Location: NW quadrant of Wayne County
ofbf.org/community/counties/wayne/
This is a free and open to the public event showcasing area farms and agricultural businesses. Tour information will be available online after Sept 1 and at the Wayne County Fair. Event information will be on-line September 1.
CURIOSITIES & CRYPTIDS FESTIVAL
presented by Black Cat Books & Oddities
Date: October 6, 2024
Time: Noon-5pm
Location: Public Square/Uptown Park
Medina, OH 44256
blackcatmedina.com/curiosities-and-cryptids-festival
Shop:
-Curiosities & oddities vendors
-Bookish goods
-Spooky goods
Experience:
-Take pictures with Mothman at the Gazebo!
-Get your dreams interpreted
-Meet authors and get your books signed
-Tarot & oracle readings
-FREE face painting from Blue Rose Entertainment!
Dine:
-Barrio Food Truck on site!
LORAIN & WEST VIRGINIA RAILWAY PUMPKIN TRAIN
Lorain County NE OH
Dates: October 6, 12, 2024
The train leaves the station at 1pm
Location: 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio
lwvry.org
THE CHARDON POLKA BAND
Date: October 8, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
PUMPKINS AGLOW
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: October 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 2024
Times: 5-9pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays and 5-10pm Fridays & Saturdays
Location:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
614-715-8000 fpconservatory.org
ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO
Dates: October 10-12, 2024
Times: Thurs & Fri: 10am – 5:30 pm | Sat 10am-5pm
Location: Sharonville Convention Center
Cincinnati, OH
sewingexpo.com/Events/Cincinnati-OH
DOWNTOWN CHOCOLATE WALK
SW Ohio
Dates: October 11-12, 2024
Check in from 5:30pm-6pm | Event ends 8pm
Location: Downtown Sidney OH
Tickets: sidneyalive.ticketspice.com
ZOAR GHOST TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date: October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2024
Time: 10am-5pm Saturday | 10am-4pm Sunday
Location: Zoar Village, Zoar, OH
800.232.6195 | historiczoarvillage.com
53RD ALGONQUIN MILL FESTIVAL
Carroll County NE OH
Dates: October 11-13, 2024
Location: Algonquin Mill Complex
234 Autumn Rd SW, Carrollton, OH 44615
WEBSITE
CHILLICOTHE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Ross County
Dates: October 11-13, 2024
Location: Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH
chillicothehalloweenfestival.com
BOB EVANS FARM FESTIVAL
Dates: October 11-13, 2024
Location: Bob Evans Farm
Address: 10854 State Route 588 Rio Grande, OH 45674
.bobevans.com/farm-festival
OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY FALL FESTIVAL
Date: October 12, 2024
Time:
Location: 3774 Orweiler Rd., Mansfield, OH
ohiobirdsanctuary.com
ST. PAUL SUTUMN CRAFT FAIR
Cuyahoga County NE OH
October 12, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
St. Paul Hellenic Center, 4548 Wallings Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133
$3 admission
Call for vendors, $60 indoor booth fee 8×10′
Contract and registration at stpaulgoc.org
or email [email protected]
PAINESVILLE CITY FALL FEST
Lake County NE OH
Date: October 12, 2024
Time: 3pm-6pm
Location: Painesville City Kiwanis Recreation Park
“Activities include hay rides, trunk or treat, pumpkin decoration, Halloween-themed games, entertainment guests and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged. This event is FREE and open to the public.”
FEATURED EVENT
FALL FESTIVAL
Wayne County NE OH
Date: October 12, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Kick off fall with the best of family fun at Lehman’s from 10 am to 3 pm! Enjoy digging in our corn box, pumpkin decorating, and outdoor games. Don’t miss Flower the Clown twisting up some fun with his amazing balloon art. Take a break for lunch with a fall favorite special in our cafe. Kick off the fall season with us here at Lehman’s!
BOOS & BREWS FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW
SW Ohio
Date: October 12, 2024
Location: Downtown Sidney
sidneyalive.org
HARVEST DAYAND MARKET
Wayne County NE OH
Date: October 12, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm | Open House 1:30opm-4pm
Location: Pioneer Village – Mishler Mill
Smithville, OH
sohchs.org
Apple butter making, corn grinding, soap making & goat exhibit
FEATURED EVENT
OLD PUMPKIN FEST at Rockin’-R-Ranch (daytime event)
Dates: October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, November 2-3, 2024
Saturday & Sundays
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
FALL FESTIVAL – Dublin
Franklin County Central OH
Dates: October 12-13, 2024
Time: Noon – 4pm
Location: Oakland Nursery 4261 W Dublin-Granville Road Dublin, OH 43017
visitdublinohio.com
FEATURED EVENT
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: October 12-13, 2024
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
OAK HARBOR APPLE FESTIVAL
Ottawa County NW OH
Dates: October 12-13, 2024
Time: 10am-8pm & 10am-6pm
Location: Downtown Oak Harbor – 161 W. Water Street, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Admission: FREE
Description: Join us for our 45th year! Over 125 vendors, including food, retail and crafts! Rides, games, parade, run, car show, local entertainment and more!
Contact info and/or website: Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 419-898-0479, www.OakHarborOhio.net
OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND
Ottawa County NW OH
Date: October 12-13, 2024
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
HALLOWEEN EXPRESS
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Hancock County – NW OH
Date: October 12-13, 19-20, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm – 9pm
Location: 12505 C.R. 99 Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-2995 | nworrp.org
Non-scary train for the whole family.
MEDINA COUNTY SELF-DRIVING FALL FOLIAGE TOUR
Dates: October 12-13, 2024
Time: Noon-5pm
Location: various – Medina County
For more fall foliage trail information CLICK HERE.
MOHICAN FALL FOLIAGE DRIVE-IT-YOURSELF TOUR
Ashland County NE OH
Date: October October 13-27, 2024
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Downtown Loudonville
Loudonville, OH
loudonvillechamber.com
LORAIN & WEST VIRGINIA RAILWAY FALL FOLIAGE
Lorain County NE OH
Dates: October 12-13, 19-20, 2024
The train leaves the station at 1pm
Location: 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio
lwvry.org
HARVEST FESTIVAL – Hale Farm & Village
Summit County NE OH
Dates: October 12-13, 2024
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH
wrhs.org
BOO AT THE ZOO – Akron Zoo
Summit County NE OH
Date: October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2024
Time: 11am-7pm
Location: 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307
.akronzoo.org
No tricks, all treats! Put on your costume, grab a candy bag and head to the zoo for this extraordinary Halloween experience
HARVEST IN THE HARBOR
Ashtabula County
Dates: October 13, 2024
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Ashtabula’s Historic Harbor
Bridge Street, Ashtabula, OH
historicashtabulaharbor.com
Lift Bridge Association, Ashtabula Local Food Group, Ashtabula Farmers’ Market, Ashtabula Local Food Coordinator, Dorset Community Food Forest and Harbor Gardens are excited to celebrate with all folks who love to grow and/or eat locally, with restaurants and food trucks who love to prepare locally grown foods and with vendors who love produce and products produced in Ashtabula County (or within 60 miles)…and all of the folks who support them!
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Cuyahoga County
Brecksville Historical Society
Date: October 13, 2024
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: 9367 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH
brecksvillehistoricalassociation.org
VINTAGE NARJET DAYS of Central Ohio
County: Licking County
Dates: October 18-20, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Hartford Fairgrounds
Admission: $10 on Friday and Saturday and $5 on Sunday.
Free re-entry all weekend with a photo in front of one of our photo walls.
Description: Come enjoy a day in the country with friends and family. Experience a shopping event like no others. Tasting stations, holiday tunes, yummy food, custom hat bats, Highland Cows and so much more! Vintage Market Days – it’s more than a shopping trip, it’s an entire experience.
Website: vintagemarketdays.com
CIRCLEVILLE PUMPKIN SHOW
Dates: October 16-19, 2024
Location: Downtown Circleville, OH
pumpkinshow.com
Musical entertainment, pumpkin weigh-ins, carving demonstrations, Big Wheel Race, festival food and so much more.
PUMPKINS AGLOW
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: October 16-20, 23-27, 2024
Times: 5-9pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays and 5-10pm Fridays & Saturdays
Location:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
614-715-8000 fpconservatory.org
GREATER VISION CONCERT
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
FIRST FRIDAY: WADSWORTH
Scare on the Square featuring Wadsworth Thriller
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth
Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
MURDER IN THE MANSION: DRESSED TO KILL
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: Select dates October 17- November 1
Location: 14 North Portage Path, Akron Ohio 44303
330.836.5533 or 888.836.5533 | stanhywet.org
Reservations are required.
FEATURED EVENT
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 5pm-8:30pm
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH:
Scare on the Square and Wadsworth Thriller
Medina County NE OH
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
GHOST TOURS OF THE REEVES MUSEUM
Tuscarawas County NEOH
Dates: October 18-19, 2024
Tours start every half hour. 7pm-10pm
Location: J.E. Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum
325 East Iron Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
For reservations: 330.343.7040
doverhistory.org
ZOAR GHOST TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date: October 18-19, 25-26, 2024
Time: 10am-5pm Saturday | 10am-4pm Sunday
Location: Zoar Village, Zoar, OH
800.232.6195 | historiczoarvillage.com
lakemetroparks.com
TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN TRAIN
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Dates: Oct 19: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Oct 26: 1:00PM to 4:00PM | Oct 26: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
EVENING LANTERN TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date: October 18-19, 25-26, 2024
Location: Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum
213 Smokey Lane Rd SW, Sugarcreek, OH
ageofsteamroundhouse.org
THE CASTLE GHOST TOURS
Washington County SE OH
Dates: October 18-19 and October 25, 2024
Time: 7pm-8pm | Oct 25th 7-8:45pm
Location: The Castle
418 4th Street, Marietta, OH 45750
mariettacastle.org/events
53RD APPLE BUTTER STIRRIN’ FESTIVAL
Dates: October 18-20, 2024
Times: Friday: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday: 10 am-5 pm
Location: Roscoe Village
600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, Ohio 43812
roscoevillage.com
Purchase your tickets online for $5.00 or at the gate for $8.00. Children 12 and under are free.
TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIN
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Hancock County – NW OH
Date: October 19 & 26, 2024
Location: 12505 C.R. 99 Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-2995 | nworrp.org
FEATURED EVENT
OLD PUMPKIN FEST at Rockin’-R-Ranch (daytime event)
Dates: October 19-20, 26-27, November 2-3, 2024
Saturday & Sundays
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
LORAIN & WEST VIRGINIA RAILWAY FALL FOLIAGE
Lorain County NE OH
Dates: October 19-20, 2024
The train leaves the station at 1pm
Location: 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio
lwvry.org
COSHOCTON FALL FARM & FOLIAGE TOUR
Coshocton County SE OH
Dates: October 19-20, 2024
Times: Saturday, 10am-5pm | Sunday, Noon-5pm
Location: Coshocton County, Ohio
Learn more.
AUTUMN FIBER FESTIVAL
County: Richland
Dates: October 19th and 20th, 2024
Time: Sat 10am-5pm, 11am-4pm
Location: Richland County Fairgrounds; 750 N. Home Rd; Mansfield, Ohio
Admission: Free
Description:
Local fiber producers, craftsmen, and artists, will be brought together to sell their fiber related wares and handmade items at this two day event. Watch skilled artisans demonstrate their skills, and educate the visiting public about natural fibers and their importance to our community and culture. See lots of talent all under one roof, stock up on fiber related materials for your own projects, learn a new craft, and do some Christmas shopping! Visit with various types of Fiber Animals that will be on display throughout the weekend.
Featuring:
Raw Natural Fibers from Plants and Animals, Hand Spun, Mill Spun, Hand-Dyed Yarn.
Unique Finished Fiber Items. Spinning Supplies, Weaving Supplies, Crochet and Knitting Supplies, Rug Hooking Supplies, Felting Supplies, Dyes and Kits, One-of-a Kind Fiber Art Fiber Equipment, Fiber Animals, Demonstrations, Raffle, Food, Coffee Truck
Free Admission and Free Parking
Contact info and/or website:autumnfiberfestival.com/home
BOO AT THE ZOO – Akron Zoo
Summit County NE OH
Date: October 19-20, 26-27, 2024
Time: 11am-7pm
Location: 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307
.akronzoo.org
No tricks, all treats! Put on your costume, grab a candy bag and head to the zoo for this extraordinary Halloween experience
PUMPKIN WALK AT TWILIGHT
Mahoning County NE OH
Date: October 20, 2024
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Mill Creek Metroparks, Youngstown, OH
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
North Central Ohio Out of the Darkness Walk 2024
Date: 10/20/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 1:00 pm
Program Starts: 2:00 pm
Location: Freer Field, Ashland, OH
Contact: Adrianna Anderson
Contact Phone: 567-215-5430
Contact Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Register today at afsp.org/ashland4
North Central Ohio Out of the Darkness Walk is meant for all our small communities in north central Ohio who have lost someone to suicide, have struggles with mental health or support the cause. It enables us to get together to meet with people with shared experiences letting us know we are not alone, and to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and celebrating the beautiful people we have lost to soon. This year’s walk will have more activities, vendors and food trucks bringing their stories and experience to OUR walk.
PUMPKINS AGLOW
Franklin County – Central OH
Dates: October 23-27, 2024
Times: 5-9pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays and 5-10pm Fridays & Saturdays
Location:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
614-715-8000 fpconservatory.org
BOO-SEUM CARNIVAL
Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Location: McKinley Museum
800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton, OH 44708
Tickets
THE CASTLE GHOST TOURS
Washington County SE OH
Dates: October 25, 2024
Time: 7pm-8pm | Oct 25th 7-8:45pm
Location: The Castle
418 4th Street, Marietta, OH 45750
mariettacastle.org/events
ZOAR GHOST TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date: October 25-26, 2024
Time: 10am-5pm Saturday | 10am-4pm Sunday
Location: Zoar Village, Zoar, OH
800.232.6195 | historiczoarvillage.com
EVENING LANTERN TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date: October 25-26, 2024
Location: Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum
213 Smokey Lane Rd SW, Sugarcreek, OH
ageofsteamroundhouse.org
GHOST WALK TOURS
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: October 25-27, 2024
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS of Dayton-Cincinnati
County: Greene County
Dates: October 25-27, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Greene County Fairgrounds
Admission: Friday $15, Saturday $10 & Sunday $5. Free re-entry all weekend with a photo in front of one of our photo walls.
Description: Gathering only the best for our VMD Friends! 130 vendors will create over 300 boutique booths filled with vintage, vintage-inspired, furniture, home decor, art, boutique clothing, tasty treats, jewelry, garden and so much more. 90% of the vendors are indoors!! Vintage Market Days – it’s more than a shopping trip, it’s an entire experience.
Website:vintagemarketdays.com
lakemetroparks.com
PUMPKINS AND PIRANHAS
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Dates: October 25-28, 2024 (Sensory day – October 28th)
Location: West Bank of the Flats – FirstEnergy Powerhouse
2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
216.862.8803 | https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/
TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN TRAIN
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Dates: Oct 26: 1:00PM to 4:00PM | Oct 26: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
HALLOWEEN AT THE BAY
Ottawa County NW OH
Date: October 26, 2024
Location: Put-in-Bay, OH
For additional details click here.
ALL HALE’S EVE
Summit County NE OH
DATES: October 26, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
CEMETERY TOURS: Bringing Forth Those Pioneers
Washington County SE OH
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: The Castle
418 4th Street, Marietta, OH 45750
mariettacastle.org/events
TRICK OR TREAT & ANNUAL KIDS DAY
Tuscarawas County
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market
1900 State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
walnutcreekamishfleamarket.com/
BOO IN THE ‘BURG
Holmes County NE OH
Date: October 26, 2024
Location: Downtown Millersburg, Millersburg, OH
historicdowntownmillersburg.com
BOO AT THE ZOO – Akron Zoo
Summit County NE OH
Date: October 26-27, 2024
Time: 11am-7pm
Location: 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307
.akronzoo.org
No tricks, all treats! Put on your costume, grab a candy bag and head to the zoo for this extraordinary Halloween experience
FEATURED EVENT
OLD PUMPKIN FEST at Rockin’-R-Ranch (daytime event)
Dates: October 26-27, November 2-3, 2024
Saturday & Sundays
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
HALLOWEEN ON THE SQUARE
Geauga County
Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 7:30 -8PM
Location: Chardon Square, Chardon
chardonsquareassociation.org
The Chardon Square Association will be handing out bags of candy at the gazebo on Halloween night, starting at 7:30 PM. The Chardon Police Department is handing out cider and doughnuts and the Chardon Fire Department will lead a parade around the square.
NOVEMBER 2024
FEATURED EVENT
OLD PUMPKIN FEST at Rockin’-R-Ranch (daytime event)
Dates: November 2-3, 2024
Saturday & Sundays
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
BUCKEYE BOOK FAIR
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Location: Greystone Event Center, 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster
buckeyebookfair.org
Meet over 100 authors and illustrators at the annual book festival.
THE LEFEVRE QUARTET
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
FEATURED EVENT
VISIT WITH SANTA
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 9, 16, 23 and 29, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Bring the little ones to meet Santa at Lehman’s from 11 am to 2 pm. Take photos with Santa that will last a lifetime. While you’re here, take them through the toy barn so they can make their Christmas list full of unplugged fun.
THE AKRON COMICON
Summit County NE OH
Dates: November 9-10, 2024
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Emidio’s Expo Center
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
akroncomicon.com/
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Summit County NE OH
DATES: November 16, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Candlelight Walk
Medina County NE OH
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Date: Nov 22-Dec 29, 2024 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Time: FRI-SAT 5:30pm-9pm | SUN 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
nworrp.org
FEATURED EVENT
VISIT WITH SANTA
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 9, 16, 23 and 29, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Bring the little ones to meet Santa at Lehman’s from 11 am to 2 pm. Take photos with Santa that will last a lifetime. While you’re here, take them through the toy barn so they can make their Christmas list full of unplugged fun.
FEATURED EVENT
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MEDINA CANDLELIGHT WALK
Medina County NE OH
Date: November 22-24, 2024
Location: Medina Square, Medina, OH
mainstreetmedina.com
FEATURED EVENT
BLACK FRIDAY IN THE COUNTRY
Wayne County NE OH
Date: November 29, 2024
Time: 9am-6pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Lehman’s has the recipe for relaxing Black Friday shopping. Forget the rush of the big box stores and join us for a festive day, finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
We hope you’ll join us in kicking off the holiday season during our Black Friday in the Country event.
BACK IN TIME CHRISTMAS
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: November 29-December 1, 2024
Time: 10am-5pm Sat & Sun
Location: Geauga Historical Society
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND CONCERT
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
DECEMBER 2024
JIM & MELISSA BRADY IN CONCERT
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS
Summit County NE OH
DATES: December 5-8, 12-15, 18-23, 2024
LOCATION: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website
MAIN STREET WADSWORTH: Seasonal Storefronts Contest
Medina County NE OH
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wadsworth, OH
mainstreetwadsworth.org
44th ANNUAL E.J. THOMAS CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Dates: December 6-8, 2024
Friday Noon-7, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-4
Location: E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron Ohio (University of Akron Campus)
E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325
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
FEATURED EVENT
OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Wayne County NE OH
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | lehmans.com
Get in the holly jolly spirit at Lehman’s! We will be hosting our annual Old-Fashioned Christmas from 10 am to 3 pm.
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in their old-fashioned Sleigh and get your picture taken!
Enjoy family-fun activities like holiday crafts, face painting and calligraphy on personalized ornaments. Don’t miss Flower the Clown twisting up some fun with his amazing balloon art.
CLEVELAND KEYS DEULING PIANOS
Date: December 19, 2024
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
hartvillekitchen.com
JANUARY 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
MARCH 2025
APRIL 2025
MAY 2025
THE BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING
Dates: May 9-18, 2025
Location: Oak Harbor, OH
biggestweekinamericanbirding.com
SANTA DAY at Castle Noel
Date: May 17, 2024
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
JUNE 2025
JULY 2025
THE NORTHEAST OHIO QUILT SHOW
Dates: July 17-19, 2025
Times: THU 9am-4pm | FRI 9am-4pm | SAT 9am-4pm
Free admission. Free parking.
theneohioquiltshow.com
AUGUST 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
MOHICAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 11-13, 2025
Location: Mohican Wilderness
22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH 44628
mohicanwilderness.com
A favorite annual attraction in the Mohican Area! This is a family festival, now in its 32nd year. Bring your lawn chairs and a few good friends to enjoy the most scenic venue around. Picnic tables and benches are available on a first come first serve basis. Kids are free and parking is free for the day. Food and craft vendors available.
OCTOBER 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND
Guernsey County
Dates: November 7-8, 2025
Location: Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center 7033 Glenn Hwy, Cambridge Ohio
visitguernseycounty.com
DECEMBER 2025
