MY OHIO FUN | October 6-8, 2017
Get out and explore Ohio this weekend. So many great fall events are happening. Below is just a sample of some of those events.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
GOBLINS IN THE GARDEN
Dates: October 7 -8, 2017
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: The Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, Ohio 44094
www.holdenarb.org
$10 per car for members, $20 per car for nonmembers
Advance registration not required
Enjoy wickedly cool decorated gardens and family-friendly activities at this not-so-spooky celebration of Halloween. Beautiful fall foliage is the perfect backdrop to one of the Arboretum’s most popular events – Goblins in the Garden! Bring your costumed little ones for trick-or-treating, wagon rides, a cornstalk maze, face painting and crafts. Live entertainment and cash concessions will also be on hand.
BEACHWOOD FALL FESTIVAL
Date: October 8, 2017
Time: Noon – 6PM
Location: Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount, Beachwood, OH
Food Trucks – Crafts – Games – Live Music
For more information click here.
For more fun things to do in Beachwood, Ohio visit
the Beachwood Convention and Visitors Bureau.
GEAUGA COUNTY
HUNTSBURG PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Dates: October 7-8, 2018
Times: 10 am to 6pm
Admission: FREE admission, parking and shuttle.
Location: Intersection of State Routes 528 & 322, Huntsburg, Ohio
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We have many vendors and crafters filling our two buildings along with a midway of fabulous food. Join in one of our free contests such as Apple Peeling, Pumpkin Pie Eating, Bubble Gum Blowing, Rock Toss, Egg Toss, Nail pounding, decorated and craved pumpkins trophies and ribbons awarded to the winners.
This year our attractions include Jungle Terry, Antique Tractors & Engines, Classic Car Show, Fort Huntsburg Country Band, Cardinal School Show Choir the Cardinaires, The Cardinal Marching Band, Bagpipe performance by Geauga Highlanders, The Usual Suspects Band, Country Singer Raelynn Debevits, K-9, Demos by Geauga County Sheriff’s Dept., The University Hospital Pet Pals and the Walnut Hill Cloggers. Our Super parade is Sunday at 2:15.
LAKE COUNTY
CORN AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Dates: October 7-8, 2017
Times: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt6), Kirtland, OH 44094
www.lakemetroparks.com
Lake Metroparks Farmpark continues a tradition of celebrating the harvest season with Corn & Pumpkin Festival. Help husk, shell and grind the corn or plow behind draft horses while younger visitors make handmade corn husk dolls and paint pumpkins.
LORAIN COUNTY
OLD WEST PUMPKIN FEST
Dates: October 1-29, 2017 (wknds)
Times: 12 noon – 5pm
Location: Rockin’-R-Ranch
19066 East River Rd. (SR 252) Columbia Station
10 Minutes from Strongsville Mall
www.clevelandhayride.com
Bring the whole family to the best pumpkin patch and Fall Festival in Northeast Ohio. This is more than just the ordinary pumpkin patch… You’ll not want to miss out on this experience at Rockin R Ranch Old West Pumpkin Fest.
We are the best place for family fun and entertainment during the Fall season. We are open on weekends from 12 p.m. to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays in the month of October.
We really spice up the fun for everyone and have various activities for your entire family, especially the younger children.
MAHONING COUNTY
FALL CELEBRATION AT WHITE HOUSE FRUIT FARM
Dates: October 1 – 29, 2017 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Time: 11am-5pm (weather permitting)
Location: White House Fruit Farm
9249 Youngstown-Salem Rd., Canfield, OH
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Enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo, the Pumpkin Pavilion and Gift Market, Lutz Greenhouse’s gifts and mums, “Portraits by the Lake”, food vendors, kettle corn, and caramel apples. Fresh apples, apple cider, specialty foods, and fudge inside the market, and a Donut Express porch. *Pumpkin Pavilion and Gift Market is open during the market’s regular hours of operation.
For more fun things to do in Mahoning County visit the Mahoning County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
MEDINA COUNTY
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST
Dates: October 7-8, 2017
Time: Saturday 10am-7pm | Sunday 10am-6pm
Location: Mapleside Farms 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212. Visit
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“This weekend is to celebrate all things Pumpkin so come out and check out Ohio’s largest Giant Pumpkins! Check out some amazing pumping carving demonstrations. If you’re feelin’ hungry, sign up for the ultimate Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest. No matter what you do, make sure you come pick out your own pumpkins to carve, decorate in the craft tent, and take home to enjoy for the holidays! Admission: Adults $12, 55 and older $6, children 2 and under are free.”
OTTAWA COUNTY
PUT-IN-BAY WINE FESTIVAL
Date: October 7, 2017
Times: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission is $6 and includes a souvenir wine glass. Sample tickets are $1 each and sold at the door and in the tent. Most samples are $1 – $4.
Place: Put-in-Bay Winery, Bay View Avenue, Put-in-Bay
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The annual Put-in-Bay Wine Festival will be October 7, 2017 at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Sample more than 200 imported and domestic wines, including island wines from Put-in-Bay Winery and Heineman’s. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of good food, and excellent wine.
Need transportation to the Island? Miller Ferry can get you to all the festivities. Click here to learn more.
PORTAGE COUNTY
German-American Day Dance & Schlachtfest
October 7, 2017 | Dinner at 6pm, Band starts at 7:30pm
Location: 3871 Ranfield Rd., Kent, OH 44240
Reservations required: 330.335.8985 or 330.633.3949
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Music: Fred Ziwich Band
“Please, come to this event for a night of dancing to the Fred Ziwich Band as well as enjoy Schlachtfest. Schlachtfest, or slaughter fest, is a time to come together and taste various homemade sausages and meats made in our very own kitchen. Many years of traditional recipes and customs make up such delicious specialty meats including homemade sausage, leberwurst(liverwurst), blutwurst(Blood Pudding), and Schweinskopfsülze( Head Cheese).”
STARK COUNTY
ART HARVEST
Date: October 6, 2017
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702
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Free Trick-Or-Treat Event at the Canton Museum of Art. Free Art Supplies, Pumpkin Painting, Carnival Games, and more!
SUMMIT COUNTY
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Dates: October 7-8, 14-15, 2017
Times: 10am – 5pm
Location: Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Ohio 44210
Admission: $10 adults; $5 youth 3-12; members free
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Nestled in Cuyahoga Valley, the arrival of fall creates spectacular scenery at Hale Farm & Village. Guests are invited to our annual Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 7, 8, 14, and 15. This family-friendly event offers seasonal experiences such as cider press demonstrations, apple butter churning demonstrations, meeting with Johnny Appleseed, pumpkin painting, and more! In addition to these autumn-themed activities, the artisans at Hale Farm & Village will be creating handcrafted at Hale items, and our 30+ historic buildings will be open to experience. READ MORE.
OHIO MART
Dates: October 5-8, 2017
Time: Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun., Oct. 8, 10am-4pm
Location: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
714 North Portage Path, Akron, Ohio
Admission: $10 adult;$4 youth; children 5 & under, free
Combo Ticket (includes Manor House self-guided tour): $16 adult; $5 youth; children 5 & under, free
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY
FALL FESTIVAL AT THE FARM AT WALNUT CREEK
Dates: October 6-7, 9, 13-14, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM-8PM
Location: 4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
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Take your chance at our famous pumpkin slingshot, let your children play all afternoon in the giant corn box, or watch our Percheron Draft Horses as they press sorghum cane stalks to make molasses. Take a lunch break by enjoying barbeque chicken, baked beans, noodles, desserts and more. And don’t forget to take a peaceful, cool, horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to feed animals such as giraffes, zebras, bison, and much more!
GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adult……………………$11.75 | Children (2 – 12)………$8.75
Seniors………………….$8.75 | Group Rates (15+)……$7.75
ADMISSION WITH WAGON RIDE:
Adult……………………$16.75 | Children (2 – 12)……..$11.75
Seniors…………………$11.75 | Group Rates (15+)…..$10.25
34th ANNUAL ATWOOD FALL FESTIVAL
Dates: October 6-8, 2017
Times: Friday – 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday – 10 am to 9
:00 pm; Sunday – 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Atwood Lake Park, 9500 Lakeview Rd NE, Mineral City, OH 44656
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“There is “Something for Everyone” this year at the 35th Annual Atwood Area Fall Festival located at beautiful Atwood Lake Park in Mineral City, OH. The Fall Festival reaches a wide audience with food, music, homemade crafts, hands-on displays, entertainment, interpretive demonstrations, exhibits, and so much more. Bring your family and friends to Atwood Lake Park to discover the beauty, quality, and fun of the Atwood Area Fall Festival!”
WAYNE COUNTY
WILLIAMSBURG FESTIVAL
Dates: October 7-8, 2017
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Pine Tree Barn & Farm, 4374 Shreve Road • Wooster, Ohio 44691
Admission: FREE
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Step back 200 years in time to 18c Williamsburg. For two days the Pine Tree Barn is transformed into a bustling colonial village. Explore the market place with unique wares that surround the village square. Meet selected artists who will demonstrate techniques of traditional craftsmen. Colonial militia encampment, period cuisine, and activities for the kids.
APPLE FESTIVAL DAYS
Dates: October 7, 2017
Time: 8AM-5PM
Location: Bauman Orchards
161 Rittman Ave., Rittman, OH 44270
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Live music, pony rides, hay maze, petting zoo, 50 cent hayrides, hot dogs, apple cider, homemade carmel apples, donuts and kettle corn.
For more fun things to do in Wayne County visit the
Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
WINERY TOURS
NORTHCOAST GRAPEVINE TOURS
It is finally here – harvest time at the wineries!! It also happens to be the best time of the year for a winery tour! The grapes are ripe on the vine and ready to be picked, others are being pressed filling the air with their wonderful aroma. What better way to spend an Autumn day touring Ohio’s scenic countryside, drinking wine, while overlooking vineyards that have a beautiful backdrop of red, yellow and orange colors!! You even have your own tour guide to do the driving for you!
Contact Northcoast Grapevine Tours to reserve your seats soon, as dates are filling up. Call 440-282-6598 or email us at [email protected]
For more even more events happening around Northern Ohio visit NorthernOhioTourism.com.
