October
Bradford Pumpkin Show | Oct. 11
The Bradford Pumpkin Show brings five days of family-friendly fun with daily parades, carnival rides, pumpkin-themed contests, and local food like pumpkin ice cream. Admission is free. LEARN MORE
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Downtown Sidney Fall Festival | Oct. 11
The Downtown Sidney Fall Festival, a free community event, starts at 4 p.m. on Friday at Downtown Court Square. Enjoy a Chocolate Walk and Craft Show on Friday night, followed by Saturday’s festivities featuring the final 2025 Market Season day, a Craft Show, Trick or Treat, a costume contest, and more activities. Visit sidneyalive.org for updates. LEARN MORE​
Chillicothe Halloween Festival | Oct. 11-12
Taking place at Yoctangee Park, this family-friendly fall favorite features live music, costume contests, pumpkin carving, haunted attractions, food trucks, coffin races, and the towering Pumpkin Pyramid. Free admission. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit chillicothehalloweenfestival.com for details. LEARN MORE
Lebanon Oktoberfest | Oct. 11
This lively German‑heritage celebration offers live Oompah bands, a biergarten with German and local craft beers, traditional food vendors, a Kids Zone, arts & crafts booths, and a festive atmosphere for all ages. LEARN MORE
Bob Evans Farm Festival in Rio Grande | Oct. 11-12
Head to the farm that started it all (just off of U.S. 35) and celebrate with food, crafts, toys, camping, farm contests, entertainment and much more. Takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $5. The farm is located at 10854 St. Rt. 588. LEARN MORE
Columbus Italian Festival | Oct. 11-12
Italian food and entertainment from 5-11 p.m. Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at 168 E. Lincoln St. Admission is $10 and free for children 12 and under. A parade takes place at 1 p.m. on Sunday. LEARN MORE
Wheat Ridge Old Thyme Herb Fair & Harvest Celebration
in West Union | Oct. 11-12
Takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 817 Tater Ridge Rd. and features a variety of vendors, including artisans and crafters, offering handmade goods, seasonal crafts, jewelry, and home décor. The fair also includes demonstrations of traditional craftsmanship, fresh and dried herbs, herbal soaps and lotions, and even a pumpkin cannon. This is a very beautiful and colorful part of southern Ohio! LEARN MORE
Fall Farm Fest in Troy | Oct. 11-12
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn at Lost Creek Reserve, 2385 E. St. Rt. 41 from noon to 5 p.m. This two-day event is packed with family-friendly fun, including horse-drawn wagon rides, a 5-acre corn maze, live music, pony rides, and farm demonstrations like blacksmithing, pumpkin slinging, and wood carving. Kids can enjoy hands-on activities such as pumpkin painting and corn playboxes, while adults browse local craft vendors and savor seasonal food and drinks. With scenic walking trails, vintage tractors, and historic farm buildings on display, Fall Farm Fest offers an authentic and entertaining taste of rural Ohio—just as the leaves hit peak color. Admission and parking are free. LEARN MORE
Yellow Springs Street Fair | Oct. 11
250+ outside vendors and more than 65 local stores, plus food, music and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Yellow Springs. At the same time, stop by the Backyard Beats & Brews Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEARN MORE
Fall Open House at Historic Bears Mill in Greenville | Oct. 11-12
Great food, live music, vendors and free tours both days! LEARN MORE
Vet Fest at the Miami County Fairgrounds | Oct. 11
Takes place from noon to 6 p.m. for free and all ages. Celebrate veterans and their families with an action-packed lineup, including powerful guest speakers Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Lee Davis and Ranger‑veteran Keni Thomas of Black Hawk Down fame. Experience a Kids Zone, car & bike show, and a diverse vendor village offering resources from the Veterans Benefits Administration alongside local veteran-serving organizations. Food trucks will be on hand and Darryl Worley will perform a free concert. LEARN MORE
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville | Oct. 11-12
Featuring more than 450 juried artisan vendors showcasing handmade crafts from over 25 states and nearly 60 food booths offering sauerkraut dishes—from traditional Reubens and cabbage rolls to creative offerings like sauerkraut pizza, burritos, mac and cheese, brownies, pies and more! Free admission. LEARN MORE
Fall Festival in Vandalia | Oct. 11
Enjoy fall fun for all ages, including food trucks, games, live music, a pumpkin patch, corn pit, vendors, inflatables and more at the Vandalia Sports Complex, 1111 Stonequarry Rd., from noon to 6 p.m. LEARN MORE
Enon Apple Butter Festival | Oct. 11-12
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. Also enjoy food, crafts and gifts, demonstrations, music and more. Admission to the festival grounds is free. Free parking is available. LEARN MORE
Midnight at Moonville Festival in Zaleski | Oct. 11
Enjoy a full day and night of music, folklore, and supernatural fun from noon to midnight! Set in the heart of Vinton County, the festival celebrates the region’s rich history and eerie charm, inspired by the legendary Moonville Tunnel. Visitors can expect a lively lineup including live music, storytelling, paranormal demonstrations, vendors, raffles, a beer garden, carriage rides, a pumpkin patch, and community competitions. Admission is free. LEARN MORE
Ohio Renaissance Festival
in Waynesville | Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 26
Immerse yourself in a world of lively shows, tantalizing food & drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens. LEARN MORE
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PetFest in Kettering | Oct. 11
Takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Delco Park and features food trucks and vendors, as well as basket raffles, music, a Pet Garage Sale, Mid-Riders 4-H Farm petting area and pet demonstrations. LEARN MORE
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival | Oct. 11-12
Take a trip to northeast Ohio where this year’s festival will take place entirely at different covered bridges in the area! All new for 2025! LEARN MORE
Put-In-Bay’s Island Oktoberfest | Oct. 11-12
The island celebration features authentic German food—from brats and sauerkraut to spaetzle and sauerbraten—German beer, wines from Heineman Winery, and live entertainment including the popular Maxx Band. LEARN MORE
Circleville Pumpkin Show | Oct. 15-18
“The Greatest Free Show on Earth,” returns in downtown Circleville with over 100,000 pounds of pumpkins on display, more than 25 amusement rides, multiple parades, contests, and festival treats like pumpkin pies and donuts, lots of crafts and much more. Hours run daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and admission is free. (Image from the festival) LEARN MORE
Fairborn Halloween Festival | Oct. 17-19
An awesome festival with rides, games, food, parades, costumes, live entertainment and, anchored by Foy’s Halloween Store, tons of Halloween fun and merchandise! There will be 80 food and craft vendors this year! Trick or Treat with the vendors at 2 p.m. on Sunday! LEARN MORE
Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival in Coshocton | Oct. 17-19
Head to Historic Roscoe Village for a full day of fall fun with traditional apple butter making, live music, craft vendors, food booths, and family-friendly activities. The event celebrates the region’s heritage with demonstrations, historic reenactments, and a festive atmosphere along the scenic canal. Admission is free, with parking available nearby. LEARN MORE
Fall Festival of Leaves in Bainbridge | Oct. 17-19
This free, three-day fall celebration in “Leaf Country, U.S.A.” features arts & crafts vendors, a flea market, live entertainment, parades, antique tractor & classic car shows, a log-sawing contest, 5K run, midway rides, and scenic self‑guided “Skyline Drive” tours through colorful foliage in this beautiful part of southern Ohio!
Fall Market Faire at Johnston Farm in Piqua | Oct. 18-19
This two‑day heritage event invites you to browse an array of traditional vendors offering unique holiday gifts, while watching live oxen plow fields and skilled artisans demonstrate period crafts. Enjoy stirring music from bygone eras and even encounter costumed “cutthroats, thieves, and scoundrels” sketching their tales among the farm’s rustic buildings. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Regular site admission applies. LEARN MORE
Harvest Days in Piqua | Oct. 18
Spend a picture-perfect autumn weekend at Harvest Days in downtown Piqua from noon to 6 p.m. This lively street celebration centers on fall-themed family fun—pitch in at the big games and pumpkin bowling, explore the corn pit, Kiwanis Pumpkin Patch, and enter the pet parade and costume contest. Kids will love face painting and local craft vendors, while live music and food trucks keep the energy high into the afternoon. Plus, restaurants and shops downtown will roll out seasonal specials, making it the ideal way to savor the flavors, sounds, and community spirit of the season—all with free admission. LEARN MORE
Fall Family Adventure in Dayton | Oct. 18
Come to Wegerzyn Gardens from 4-7 p.m. for a magical fall adventure! Learn how animals and plants change in the fall while you enjoy games, crafts, face painting and a yummy marshmallow roast. Explore the prairie and then hear wonderful tales from a storyteller. Enjoy live music, a magician, meet Animal Ambassadors, learn the secrets of spiders, and stroll through the beautiful gardens. It is free and for all ages.
Camden Black Walnut Festival | Oct. 18-19
A popular fall festival in Preble County, the Black Walnut Festival overtakes the village of Camden with streets packed with 125+ arts and crafts vendors, 20+ food trucks, parade, large car & truck show (last year 200+ vehicles!), a fun kid zone, live entertainment in two venues, a beer and wine garden, kiddie tractor pull, Preble Shawnee Student art show and much more. Takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. LEARN MORE
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Fall Fest at Black Star Farm in Tipp City | Oct. 19
This vendor market at Black Star Farm (5904 Troy Frederick Rd.) features unique vendors, such as Ohio Farm Girl Naturals, Eight Green Lilies, Shady Acre Goods, The Turkey Shed Mercantile and Black Star Farm, among others and takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. It is free. There will be three food trucks on hand as well. LEARN MORE
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Nature Fall Festival in St. Marys | Oct. 19
This festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. historic Memorial Park. It features a relaxing autumn stroll along the beautiful Miami and Erie Canal, live music, a car cruise-in, local food trucks, historical reenactors, Girty's Town Rendezvous, a farmers market, crafters, vendors, and family-friendly activities. Admission is free.
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Caramel Apple Festival in Fairborn | Oct. 25
Takes place from noon to 7 p.m. at Hobson Freedom Park, 2910 Trebein Rd. and features food trucks (with, of course, lots of caramel apples), vendors, live music, Dream Jeannie Photo Booth, Balloon Twister, face painting, an apple toss and more. Admission is free. LEARN MORE