Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4
This page covers and . It moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what Ohio attractions publish on their own websites.
Everything below is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.
3 of the 14, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year — and for the venue having published both a photograph and a price. Everything else is below.
On nowOct 3
Coco’s Selfie Space, Cleveland
Families can participate in candle making at Coco's Selfie Space on Saturday, October 3rd at 1:30 PM. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
On nowOct 3
SunWatch Village, Dayton
An open house-style event at SunWatch Village featuring village tours, educational activities for all ages, seasonal food tastings and special drink pairings. Food is provided with ticket price.
On nowOct 3
Conine’s Country Market, Fostoria
Families enjoy hayrides and pick their own pumpkins on weekends, with farm animals to see and fresh apples, cider, Amish cheese, and treats available for purchase.
14 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year. Where the same place also has a longer run on, it is on the same card.
On nowOct 3Event
Fox's High Rock Farm, Logan
Families celebrate autumn with wagon rides, fall-themed games, crafts, and animal encounters. A food truck provides snacks during open hours at the farm.
“Fall Day on the Farm: October 3rd, 2026”
Bloodview Haunted House, Broadview Heights
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 2 – 4Event
Bloodview Haunted House presents the Classic Monsters themed weekend with interactive horror performances and themed actors on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
“October 2-4th : Classic Monster's Weekend”
On nowSep 11 – Oct 31Season
Bloodview Haunted House reopens for the 2026 season with weekend themed nights featuring interactive horror shows with actors, makeup, and effects. Families visit Friday through Sunday evenings in September and October.
“Starting September 11, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm until 12am. Starting September, 27 2026: Sundays from 8pm to 10pm.”
On nowOct 3Event
Coco’s Selfie Space, Cleveland
Families can participate in candle making at Coco's Selfie Space on Saturday, October 3rd at 1:30 PM. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
“Sat, Oct 3 1:30 PM Coco's Selfie Space”
On nowOct 3Event
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland
Families explore nocturnal flight and bats through art and creative activities at the museum's Family Canvas event.
“October 3, 2026 Family Canvas: Sky Signals Nocturnal Flight: Bats”
On nowOct 3Event
Rocky River Nature Center, North Olmsted
Families read stories with a naturalist about bats and their role in native plants, then take a short hike to look for prime bat habitats.
“Story Walk 10/3/2026”
The Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - September 25th - November 1stRegular dates
The historic prison opens as a haunted house experience on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Visitors enter the doors but may not make it out of this award-winning, America's scariest haunted house attraction.
“Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - September 25th - November 1st”
This weekendOct 4Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - September 25th - November 1stRegular dates
The historic prison opens as a haunted house experience on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Visitors enter the doors but may not make it out of this award-winning, America's scariest haunted house attraction.
“Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - September 25th - November 1st”
Cozad Bates House, Cleveland
3 things on here this weekend
This weekendOct 4Event
The McGaffin Carillon presents a Fall Carillon Concert on October 4 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
“October 04, 2026, 4:00PM - 5:00PM Fall Carillon Concert The McGaffin Carillon”
On nowJul 13 – Oct 3Season
The Cleveland History Center exhibits Keep on Truckin': Rise of the Great American Truck from July 13 through October 3, 2026.
“July 13, 2026 - October 03, 2026 Keep on Truckin': Rise of the Great American Truck Cleveland History Center”
On nowApr 22 – Oct 11Season
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History presents Fashion & Feather, an exhibition running from April 22 through October 11, 2026.
“April 22, 2026 - October 11, 2026 Fashion & Feather Cleveland Museum of Natural History”
This weekendOct 4Event
North Chagrin Nature Center, Willoughby
Families drop by during posted hours to create nature wreaths for the spooky season using natural and upcycled materials in an indoor program.
“Drop-by: Spooky Nature Wreaths 10/4/2026”
On nowOct 3Season
Conine’s Country Market, Fostoria
Families enjoy hayrides and pick their own pumpkins on weekends, with farm animals to see and fresh apples, cider, Amish cheese, and treats available for purchase.
“Beginning Oct. 3rd & 4th from 12:00 4:00pm, we start our weekend Hayrides and Pick-a-Pumpkin !!”
This weekendOct 4 · 1:00 pmEvent
Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Findlay
Families explore the Blanchard River on a guided kayak trip from Eastpoint Area, paddling upriver to look for turtles, ducks, geese, herons, eagles, and deer at 1 pm.
“October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm”
Nickajack Farms, North Lawrence
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Event
An after-hours maze experience through the Pumpkin Days farm with only a flashlight to guide the way. S'mores and a bonfire await upon return.
“October 3rd, 2026”
On nowSep 12 – Oct 31Season
The farm transforms into a fall destination with over 70 family-friendly activities including wagon rides, corn maze, pumpkin picking, sunflower field, barnyard animals, and play areas. Open daily 11 am–7 pm.
“Nickajack Farms is open every day 11 am – 7 pm from September 12th through Halloween!”
On nowOct 3Season
SunWatch Village, Dayton
An open house-style event at SunWatch Village featuring village tours, educational activities for all ages, seasonal food tastings and special drink pairings. Food is provided with ticket price.
“Celebrate the fall season with us at SunWatch Village this October! At this open house-style event, we will be hosting a variety of village tours, educational activities for all ages, seasonal food tastings and special drink pairings.”
This weekendOct 4 – 11Event
Oakwood Historical Society, Dayton
Families can book 20-minute professional photo sessions in various settings on the historic House Museum property. Photos are lightly edited and available to download, with physical prints available for order.
“October 4, 10, & 11, 2026 / House Museum”
26 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
Circle S Farms, Grove City
Families visit the farm for fall activities including hayrides, a straw-filled barn, pumpkin picking, and a corn maze. The bakery offers farm-fresh pastries, apple cider, and hot chocolate.
“Mid-SEPTEMBER through OCTOBER”
On nowSep 19 – Oct 31Season
Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm, Radnor
The pumpkin farm opens for the season with acres of pumpkins and gourds to choose from. Families can pick their own pumpkins from the 15+ acre Pick-Your-Own Patch or select pre-picked varieties in the yard.
“Open September 19 - October 31, 2026”
Lohstroh Family Farms, Mount Sterling
3 things on here this weekend
On nowSep 26 – Oct 31Season
Families ride in barrel-shaped train cars pulled by a tractor. The tractor train runs on weekends from the last weekend in September through October.
“Runs weekends starting the last weekend in September through October.”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 31Season
Families stroll through a maze to find characters and listen to their stories about the farm. The corn maze is open daily throughout September and October.
“Open daily September through October.”
On nowSep 19 – Nov 1Season
Families ride the pumpkin wagon to pick their own pumpkin from the field. Wagons run continuously on weekends from 10 am to 5:30 pm, September 19 through November 1.
“Run Saturday and Sunday starting September 19th through November 1st. Wagons to the field run continuously from 10 am to 5:30 pm.”
On nowSep 4 – Nov 1Season
Lynd Corn Maze, Pataskala
Lynd Maze Fest opens with an 80s-inspired Back 2 the Future theme. Families navigate an 8-acre corn maze, explore a 1-acre Paws of Honor Maze for young children, ride wagons through the orchard, and enjoy fall games and activities.
“Maze Fest is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 4th through November 1st.”
On nowAug 8 – Dec 31Season
National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Columbus
A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America's military veterans, featuring sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural of service members since 9/11.
“ON VIEW AUGUST 8 – DECEMBER 31, 2026 A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America's military veterans”
On nowSep 28 – Oct 31Season
Apple Hill Orchards, Lexington
Hayrides are offered every Saturday and Sunday from mid-September through the last weekend in October between 1pm and 4pm for families to enjoy.
“Hayrides are offered every Saturday and Sunday starting in mid-september through the last weekend in October between 1pm-4pm.”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 31Season
Honey Haven Farm, Ashland
The farm hosts a fall festival with a corn maze, straw maze, barnyard zoo, craft show, country store, and food concessions. Families can pick pumpkins, ride horse-drawn wagons, and try corn cannons and pumpkin slingshots.
Free to get into
The venue: “Free admission to the farm and parking”
“September 26 – October 31, 2026”
On nowJul 17 – Oct 18 · 11:00 amSeason
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati
An immersive installation featuring yellow gourds adorned with black polka dots surrounded by mirrors, allowing visitors to seemingly enter an infinite field of glowing pumpkins.
Free to get into
The venue: “General admission is always free.Exhibition ticket pricing varies.”
“Dates: July 17, 2026 – October 18, 2026 at 11:00 am”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 25Season
Jackson Family Farm, Middletown
The farm opens weekends for a harvest festival with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and farm attractions. Families can feed animals, ride hayrides, jump on pads, and enjoy fall food and activities.
“Open weekends September 26 – October 25, 2026”
On nowSep 26 – Nov 1Season
Lincoln Ridge Farms, Convoy
Over 30 family attractions including haywagon rides, corn maze, zip lines, barrel train rides, corn pits and jumping pillows. Apple cider, fresh apple cider donuts and festival food available throughout the farm.
“Beginning September 26 & 27, EVERY weekend in October plus November 1st!”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 11Season
Geig's Orchard, Seville
Families pick their own apples on select fall weekends, enjoying cider, hayrides, and seasonal favorites. Bags are purchased in the market with no admission fee required.
“Planned dates: Sept. 26 & 27 and Oct. 3 & 4”
On nowSep 25 – Oct 25Season
Cedar Crest Farm, Bolivar
The farm opens for the season with unlimited access to a five-acre corn maze, kiddie train, slides, pumpkin patch, live animals, and other activities. Families can pick pumpkins, explore the fields, and purchase seasonal items.
“Opening Friday, September 25thfor the 2026 Season! Hours of Operation September 25th to October 25th Friday, Saturday & Sundays - 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 25Season
Heritage Farms, Peninsula
Heritage Farms opens for its fall festival featuring pumpkins, hayrides, a harvest maze, scavenger hunts, and kidzone activities. Families can select pumpkins, explore photo opportunities, and enjoy weekend entertainment and food vendors.
“Heritage Farms is Opens September 26 for the 2026 Pumpkin Pandemonium event! September 26th thru October 25th”
On nowSep 12 – Oct 25Season
White House Fruit Farm, Canfield
The farm hosts fall activities including horse-drawn wagons, a children's petting zoo, play area, budgie bird barn, fresh apples, apple cider, pumpkins, and donuts across weekends.
“September 12th through October 25th”
On nowOct 3 – 31Season
Countryside Farm Barn Venue, Lowellville
PumpkinFest runs every weekend in October with pony rides, hay rides, a corn maze, pumpkin painting, games, face painting, and a DJ on Saturdays playing music and trivia.
“Join us every weekend in October for PumpkinFest featuring fall treats, entertainment and activities for the young, as well as the young at heart!”
On nowSep 2 – Oct 31Season
Ramseyer Farms, Wooster
Ramseyer Farms opens for the fall season with over 50 farm attractions. The farm operates Wednesday through Sunday with extended hours on weekends.
“Open September 2 – October 31, 2026”
On nowSep 23, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027Season
Akron Art Museum, Akron
An exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Naudline Pierre featuring fantastical worlds with airy figures, jewel-toned colors, and skillful application of paint, ink, and metal. The largest and most ambitious showing of her work to date.
“September 23, 2026 – April 18, 2027”
This weekendOct 4 – 25Event
Marmon Valley Farm, Zanesfield
Families gather on Sundays in October for hayrides through scenic hills, hay maze crawling, play barn activities, pony rides, and animal visits. Hay rides and trail rides run 1:30–4:30pm.
“each Sunday in October to make memories during the Harvest Round-Up Days at Marmon Valley Farm! Everyone is sure to enjoy a hayride through the senic hills, crawling through the hay maze, playing in the Play Barn, and visiting the animals! Hay Rides & Trail Rides will run from 1:30-4:30pm.”
On nowSep 11 – Oct 31
Dayton Scream Park, Dayton
A haunted compound with four attractions in one continuous experience opens for the 25th season. Families enter once and move through all attractions without waiting in separate lines.
“Open: Fridays & Saturdays from DARK until MIDNIGHT | Sept 11 – Oct 31”
On nowSep 12 – Oct 31Season
Lewisburg Haunted Cave, Lewisburg
A one-hour haunted experience 80 feet underground in a real limestone cave with 30,000 live bats, demons, ghosts and ghouls. Families venture through the cave on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout September and October.
“Open Fridays & Saturdays SEPTEMBER 12th – OCTOBER 31st 2026”
On nowSep 7 – Oct 31
South Plymouth Pumpkins, Washington Court House
The pumpkin patch opens for the season with pumpkins, wagon rides, corn maze, farm animals, photo booths, and fall activities. Families can pick pumpkins and explore the farm.
“OPEN FOR THE SEASON 7 September - 31 October”
On nowSep 26 – Nov 1Season
Pot-Luck Greenhouse, Wilmington
Families enjoy a 5-acre corn maze, hay rides through the pumpkin patch, jump pad, petting zoo, train rides, inflatable slide, and games including giant cornhole and duck races. Pumpkins and gourds are available for purchase.
“Fall Fest 2026 September 26th - November 1st”
On nowSep 21 – Nov 15Season
Jackson's Farm Market, Xenia
Jackson's Farm Market is open from mid-May to mid-November, offering fresh produce and farm products during the growing season.
“Open from mid-May to mid-November”
On nowSep 21, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027Season
The International Peace Museum, Dayton
A temporary exhibit runs from September 21, 2026 through January 23, 2027 at the International Peace Museum, open daily during museum hours.
“Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jan 23, 2027, 5:00 PM”
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