Crocker Park Wine Festival
2025-09-12 16:00 - 2025-09-13 22:00 UTC | Crocker Park Wine Festival, 189 Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake, OH, 44145, United States
The annual Crocker Park Wine Festival is a benefit held at Westlake’s Crocker Park for University Hospital’s Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in September.

Presented by HealthSource of Avon and Market District, Crocker Park Wine Festival is a fun event for a good cause. Benefiting children at University Hospital and Children’s Hospital, this festival features 150+ wines as well as select craft beers and spirits.

To complement your tasty beverage, there will be vendors serving gourmet foods.

There will be live music for entertainment. While you’re there, take a stroll around to see the exhibitors and artists who will be selling locally handmade goods, health and beauty products, and more!

Attendees 20 years and under are free with a paid adult admission.

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Ohio Pawpaw Festival
2025-09-12 16:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | Ohio Pawpaw Festival, Lake Snowden Campground, 5900 US 50, Albany, OH, 45710, United States
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival, in September, celebrates the native tree fruit with pawpaw-inspired food and drinks.

The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is both entertaining and informative. Learn about the rich history and promising future of the pawpaw. Presentations and activities cover topics such as pawpaw cultivation, cooking, genetic research, medicinal applications, and more.

Events include a food vendor pawpaw cook-off, best pawpaw contest, brewers’ round table and pawpaw beer tasting, and a pawpaw eating contest. Throughout the festivities, there will be live music.

The Ohio Pawpaw Festival has a Kids’ Tent with an obstacle course, bouncy houses, and carnival games.

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Waynesville Fall Fest
2025-09-13 11:00 - 2025-11-02 18:00 | Waynesville Fall Fest, 7392 OH-73, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
The Waynesville Fall Fest is every Saturday and Sunday from mid-September to the beginning of November. A great fun day out for the whole family to enjoy.

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The Waynesville Fall Fest is a celebration of the state’s heritage and autumn’s beauty. With a big focus on pumpkins, there are also many other activities and events here!

Splash Landing Expeditions will take you deep into the Ohio woods to discover the town of Skeleville, home of the Skelepeople! The Wildwater Mining Co. is themed on an abandoned mining company and is a 3 story playset.

There is also mini golf, a corn maze, pedal cars, Ghost Town Village, a petting farm, giant porch games, and much more.

With many food vendors and an indoor one-stop shop, your day will be complete!

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Jackson Apple Festival
2025-09-16 12:00 - 2025-09-20 23:00 | Jackson Apple Festival, Downtown Jackson, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
The annual Jackson Apple Festival is a fun autumn event that will take over the downtown streets of Jackson for 5 days in September.

If you are looking for a day of fun for the entire family, look no further than the Jackson Apple Festival! Savor the deliciousness of all things apples! Adults and kids alike will enjoy seeing animals from the Columbus Zoo. There will be rides and a parade, too!

Jackson Apple Festival has the largest lighted parade in Ohio and also features over 20 marching bands, so you won’t want to miss it.

For those who like sports, a volleyball tournament is planned, and car enthusiasts can check out the cool cars at the car show.

There will be races, contests, and live music!

While you’re there, be sure to check out the craft show, festival art show, and quilt show.

Please note that no bicycles, skates, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, or live animals are allowed in the festival area.

Crestline Harvest Festival
2025-09-18 10:00 - 2025-09-20 22:00 | Crestline Harvest Festival, 100 North Seltzer Street, Crestline, OH, 44827, United States
The Crestline Harvest Festival is held in September. This festival was named the 2023 Festival of the Year by the Greater Ohio Showmen’s Association (GOSA).

Each evening (8 pm to 10 pm, or 7 pm to 10 pm) there will be a performance by a band or singer.

The Queen’s, Little Miss, and Princess Pageants take place on Thursday night. They are open to any student in Crawford and Richland counties.

At the Crestline Harvest Festival, visitors can enjoy watching or participating in a variety of fun contests. Including Crestline Cuties, Water Balloon Tossing, Hay Bale Toss, Mullet Contest, and more!

Kid’s activities, the parade, a car show, a craft show, 5K Color Run, and a pancake breakfast are other features at this festival.

Application forms for those who wish to participate in any of the events that require registration are available online.

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Little Brown Jug
2025-09-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Little Brown Jug, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, OH, 43015, United States
The Little Brown Jug series of harness races will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Soak in the excitement of these lightning-fast, half-mile races!

The Little Brown Jug race is one of the final events of the Delaware County Fair. It is not only one of the fastest tracks for harness racing, but it is also one of the only race meets where you can stroll around the area and meet the trainers, drivers, and owners.

If you are in the area, you should not miss out on this unique opportunity to see the great fun sport of harness racing!

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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
2025-09-18 16:00 - 2025-09-21 19:00 | Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest Oktoberfest in the nation, takes place at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove in September.

Enjoy German-style delicacies like sauerkraut balls, bratwurst, soft pretzels, and strudel from various food vendors at this free-to-enter event.

Indulge in a wide selection of beers and drinks, including Oktoberfest-style lagers from local brewers.

Events at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati include the Running of the Wieners, where dachshunds dressed as hot dogs compete for the title of ‘King of the Wiener Dogs.’ Witness the World Brat Eating Championship, World’s Largest Chicken Dance, and The Gemütlichkeit Games, featuring challenges like the beer stein race, stein hoisting, and beer barrel roll.

Throughout the event, multiple entertainment/beer tents will keep the party going with live music bands.

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Arts in the Alley
2025-09-19 17:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Arts in the Alley, Town Center, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
The Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival is held in Grove City’s historic town center in September.

At the Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival, you can browse around more than 100 exhibitors displaying and selling their fine art, photography, jewelry, crafts, and much more.

The Voice of Grove City is a singing competition that takes place throughout the weekend with the final being held at noon on Sunday.

There will be lots of free musical entertainment from various genres of music, including local high school bands and choirs.

The Arts in the Alley Parade takes place on Saturday.

Admission and parking are free of charge for this festival.

Festival Hours:

Friday: 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday: 9.30 am to 8 pm

Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm

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Clyde Fair
2025-09-19 17:00 - 2025-09-21 19:00 | Clyde Fair, Downtown, Clyde, OH, 43410, United States
The Clyde Fair is an annual 3-day event in Sandusky County, northwest Ohio. Days of family fun with everything you would expect from a community fair.

Clyde hosts this fair annually, celebrating community spirit and entertainment.

There are a variety of attractions and activities to appeal to all age groups.

Traditional fair rides and games will keep the kids entertained – and the adults too, of course!

Food vendors offer a range of classic fair food, including cotton candy and funnel cakes, as well as more substantial hot dogs and barbecue food.

A go-kart race, children’s tractor pull, car show, and parade will be accompanied by live entertainment throughout the opening hours of the fair.

Fair Hours:

Friday: 5 pm – midnight

Saturday: Noon – midnight

Sunday: Noon – 7 pm

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Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest
2025-09-19 17:00 - 2025-09-21 20:00 | Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest, Downtown, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221, United States
The Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest is held in downtown Cuyahoga Falls in September. Celebrating German food, beer, and dance, this is a 3-day festival.

With three stages, live music and dance are big features of this festival. The Biergarten Stage is at the amphitheater near Broad Boulevard, the German Central Stage is near Portage Trail, and On The Mall is between the other two.

Festival Hours:

Friday: 5 pm – 11 pm

Saturday: Noon – 11 pm

Sunday: Noon – 8 pm

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Preble County Pork Festival
2025-09-20 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Preble County Pork Festival, Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH, 45320, United States
The Preble County Pork Festival has been a cherished tradition since 1970, where food takes center stage! Indulge in the most mouthwatering pork chops, delightful side dishes, and scrumptious breakfast pancakes with sausage, all hailed as the region’s best.

Calling all craft enthusiasts! Discover the treasure trove of nearly 500 arts and crafts vendors conveniently located under one roof.

Prepare for a spectacle of grandeur, featuring a massive parade, captivating live entertainment, thrilling pig races, and much more. This festival guarantees an exceptional experience that will surpass your expectations.

Looking to extend the fun? Camp onsite and immerse yourself in the full weekend of the Preble County Pork Festival.

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Johnny Appleseed Festival
2025-09-20 11:00 - 2025-09-21 20:00 | Johnny Appleseed Festival, 120 N Market Street, Lisbon, OH, 44432, United States
The Johnny Appleseed Festival recognizes the life of this unconventional man (John Chapman) who introduced apple trees to Ohio.

The Johnny Appleseed Festival in Lisbon celebrates all things apple!

You can see craftsmen such as tinsmiths, apple pressers, blacksmiths, yarn spinners, and more.

There will be a photography contest, quilt show, talent show, apple pie baking contest, pedal tractor races, ice cream eating contests, and a parade!

The kids can enjoy plenty of fun activities, and there will be live music, shows, and lots of artisan craft vendors and food trucks.

Be sure not to miss Johnny Appleseed himself – look out for him, he is the guy with the saucepan on his head!

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Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
2025-09-25 00:00 - 2025-09-28 23:59 | Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, 113 W. Main Street, Barnesville, OH, 43713, United States
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is a four-day event held in September with a variety of activities for all ages. It features agricultural and horticultural displays, an antique car show, the Giant Pumpkin Parade, and retail window displays.

Festival highlights include amusement rides, children’s crafts, a tractor cruise, and numerous contests like fudge, tall tales, pumpkin roll, and fiddle, banjo, and mandolin contest.

Additionally, there are contests such as the pumpkin baby contest, pie baking, little Mr. and Miss, and a beard and mustache competition.

For fitness enthusiasts, there is a 5K run and fitness walk, with race day registration available from 6:45 am to 8:15 am at the Watt Center near the train depot.

The highlight of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, where enormous pumpkins are showcased. Last year’s winning pumpkin weighed a staggering 2,196 lbs. and sold for a whopping $13,000.

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Ohio Swiss Festival
2025-09-25 08:00 - 2025-09-27 22:00 | Ohio Swiss Festival, 101 North Broadway, Sugarcreek, OH, 44681, United States
Every autumn since 1953, downtown Sugarcreek, Ohio has experienced a lively transformation into a bustling Swiss village, paying tribute to Switzerland’s rich cultural heritage with the Ohio Swiss Festival.

The Swiss Festival, sponsored by the Ohio Swiss Cheese Association, Sugarcreek Business Association, and the Village of Sugarcreek, offers a wide range of delights. From wine and cheese tastings to thrilling races, exciting contests, and captivating parades, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Taking place towards the end of September, the festival ensures a wealth of music, delicious cuisine, and entertaining performances each day. Convenient parking options are available at various locations throughout downtown. More information.

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Fall Festival at The Farm 1
2025-09-26 08:30 - 2025-09-27 18:00 | Fall Festival at The Farm, The Farm at Walnut Creek, 4147 County Rd 114, Sugarcreek, OH, 44681, United States
Fall Festival at The Farm is at The Farm at Walnut Creek. There are five weekend festivals and a Columbus Day Festival to be enjoyed at this location.

This is a great family fun day out with lots of activities to keep both kids and adults amused.

Take your chance at the pumpkin slingshot. Watch the Percheron Draft Horses press cane stalks to make molasses. Climb the straw castle. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the farm to feed the animals, including giraffes, bison, zebras, and more.

The kids can play all afternoon in the giant corn box.

Lunch is available for purchase. Barbecue chicken, noodles and beans, desserts, and more.

This festival is held on each weekend of October, and on the Monday of Columbus Day.

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Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival
2025-09-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival, At The Yard, 3989 Merchants Row, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
The Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival is held at At The Yard at Easton Town Center. An evening of fun and good food!

The Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival is a fun, family-friendly event featuring a selection of mac and cheese samples from some central Ohio restaurants.

Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, kid zone activities, giveaways, and more.

This event is a fundraiser hosted by the NextGen James Ambassadors Society and Easton Community Foundation and benefits the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Spooky Ranch at Rockin‘-R Ranch
2025-09-26 19:00 - 2025-11-02 21:30 | Spooky Ranch at Rockin’-R Ranch, 19066 East River Road, Columbia Station, OH, 44028, United States
Be prepared to be scared at this terrifying event! Held on weekend nights from late September to early November, in Columbia Station, Cleveland.

Spooky Ranch at Rockin’-R Ranch offers five of the scariest attractions in Ohio!

The Extreme Nightmares Haunted House (visitors must be over 11 years old)

The Famous Haunted Hayride (great for kids accompanied by parents/adults)

The Haunted Barn

Bloodslingers’ Saloon

Monster Vision in 3-D

There will be food tents, pumpkins, a farm market, souvenirs, and more.

Event Hours:

Friday & Saturday: 7 pm – 11.30 pm

Thursday & Sunday: 7 pm – 9.30 pm

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Lake Eerie Fearfest
2025-09-26 20:00 - 2025-10-25 23:00 | Lake Eerie Fearfest, 3319 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH, 44870, United States
The Lake Eerie Fearfest is held at the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center in Sandusky. Open each weekend throughout October, as well as the last weekend of September, evenings only. Be prepared to be scared!

Attractions at the Lake Eerie Fearfest include Ghostly Manor, a scary surprise awaits you in every room! Darkmare is a creepy maze – can you find your way out?

Dead in the Water is a cursed ship, and you will get wet as well as scared! Are you brave enough to take on these terrifying challenges?

For the not-so-brave and the kids, there is a haunted mine ride, an arcade, a roller-skating rink an arcade, and more.

Festival Dates:

September 26 & 27

October 3 & 4

October 10 & 11

October 17 & 18

October 24 & 25

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Medina Fall Festival
2025-09-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Medina Fall Festival, Public Square, Medina, OH, 44256, United States
The Medina Fall Festival is a one-day event held in Medina’s Public Square in late September. All things fall-themed and much more for a fun day out!

The Medina Fall Festival has activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy, and admission is free.

Find your way through the hay maze, get involved in line dancing, or take a horse ride. Watch the apple cider press demo and the puppy parade.

Be sure to get a snap at the fall-themed photo op. After the chili cook-off, take part in the tasting and voting.

There is a farmers market throughout the day and live entertainment in the Gazebo.

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Germantown Pretzel Festival
2025-09-27 09:00 - 2025-09-28 18:00 | Germantown Pretzel Festival, Veterans Memorial Park, 190 W. Warren Street, Germantown, OH, 45327, United States
Mark your calendars for the Germantown Pretzel Festival, a tradition celebrating all things German, especially pretzels! Held in September at Veterans Memorial Park.

Enjoy carnival rides, craft vendors, live entertainment, and various activities over the two days of this festival. Be sure to enjoy plenty of soft pretzels throughout the event. Follow the sidewalks to explore everything the festival offers.

The Germantown Pretzel Festival starts with opening ceremonies on Saturday.

Check the official website for up-to-date schedule information and opening hours.

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Geneva Grape Jamboree
2025-09-27 10:00 - 2025-09-28 22:00 | Geneva Grape Jamboree, 81 E. Main Street, Geneva, OH, 44041, United States
The Geneva Grape Jamboree takes place over two days in late September. This festival is a celebration of the grape harvest in the Geneva area. Visitors can taste grapes, grape juice, grape pies, wine, and various other products.

The Geneva Grape Jamboree is full of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Events include grape stomping competitions – one for adults and one for children, a cornhole tournament, the Jamboree Parade – in two parts, part one on Saturday and part two on Sunday, a baby contest for 2- to 4-year-olds, and one for up to 23 months old – dress them up in their grapey-ist costume to compete!

There is live music in the evenings, including tribute artists.

There are over 125 vendors at the Geneva Grape Jamboree. This year’s Miss Grapette and her court will be introduced on Saturday.

Free public parking is available on the city streets, and private parking lots surround the city which vary in price.

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Old West Pumpkin Fest
2025-09-27 12:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Old West Pumpkin Fest, 19066 E. River Road, Columbia Station, OH, 44028, United States
The Old West Pumpkin Fest is presented by Rockin ‘R Ranch in Columbia Station, Lorain County. Open on weekends from late September to early November.

The Old West Pumpkin Fest opens at 12 noon and closes at 5 pm every Saturday and Sunday throughout the fall season.

There are lots of activities for the kids, including pony rides, a kids’ super slide, an animal petting farm, face painting, and much more.

The tractor-pulled wagon ride will drop you at the pumpkin patch, or if you don’t want to pick a pumpkin, it will take you on a tour of the farm.

Food vendors, a farm market, souvenirs, and gem mining are also available.

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Oktoberfest Findlay
2025-09-27 14:00 - 22:30 | Oktoberfest Findlay, Downtown Findlay, Findlay, OH, 45840, United States
Oktoberfest Findlay is one of the largest single-day events in Hancock County. This celebration of local German heritage takes place in late September.

Oktoberfest Findlay is a one-day celebration in Downtown Findlay, with live traditional German music and entertainment, contests, authentic German food, a Kid Zone, and of course, craft and German beers.

Contests include Steinholding, Beer Tray Obstacle Course, and Brat Eating.

There are around 20 food vendors offering food such as German sausages, loaded chicken, grilled food, and kettle corn. The attending microbreweries will be offering their craft beers.

There is a small admission fee, and it is cash only. There are four entry points.

Check out the Facebook page for up-to-date information.

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Paul Bunyan Show
2025-10-03 08:00 - 2025-10-05 15:00 | Paul Bunyan Show, Guernsey County Fairgrounds 335 Old National Road, Lore City, OH, 43755, United States
The Paul Bunyan Show is one of the largest and oldest forestry shows in the US. See all facets of the forest industry here, with a lot of lumberjacking events and activities.

The Paul Bunyan Show is at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds on the first weekend of October.

Three full days of activities, events, and competitions, all revolving around the forestry industry, lay in wait for visitors to this show.

There will be more than 130 industry-related exhibitors and representatives showcasing equipment, manpower, and the dedication of those working in the industry.

There will be many educational sessions on topics ranging from how to fell a tree to Ohio’s edible mushrooms.

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Fall Festival at The Farm 2
2025-10-03 08:30 - 2025-10-04 18:00 | Fall Festival at The Farm, The Farm at Walnut Creek, 4147 County Rd 114, Sugarcreek, OH, 44681, United States
Fall Festival at The Farm is at The Farm at Walnut Creek. There are five weekend festivals and a Columbus Day Festival to be enjoyed at this location.

This is a great family fun day out with lots of activities to keep both kids and adults amused.

Take your chance at the pumpkin slingshot. Watch the Percheron Draft Horses press cane stalks to make molasses. Climb the straw castle. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the farm to feed the animals, including giraffes, bison, zebras, and more.

The kids can play all afternoon in the giant corn box.

Lunch is available for purchase. Barbecue chicken, noodles and beans, desserts, and more.

This festival is held on the last weekend of September, each weekend of October, and on the Monday of Columbus Day.

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The Plains Indian Mound Festival
2025-10-03 09:00 - 2025-10-05 16:00 | The Plains Indian Mound Festival, The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Rd, The Plains, OH, 45780, United States
The Plains Indian Mound Festival is in early October. This historic festival is centered around the Adena culture Indian mound group.

The Plains Indian Mound Festival is a celebration of the Adena Culture mounds and their significance in the community’s history.

Activities and events include parades, ancient spear-throwing contests, narrated wagon rides, free face painting, pony rides, an inflatable bounce house, a magic show, and a petting zoo.

Tour rides of the Mounds start at 10 am and are then every hour, on the hour.

There will be food vendors offering local cuisine, as well as a host of craft vendors throughout the festival.

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Beaver Oktoberfest
2025-10-03 11:00 - 2025-10-05 18:00 | Beaver Oktoberfest, Beaver, OH, 45613, United States
Beaver Oktoberfest is a free community event celebrating autumn, held on the first full weekend in October in Beaver, Southeast Ohio.

Come and celebrate October and the fall season at the Beaver Oktoberfest!

There will be so many fun things to do! Go on the rides and visit the animals at the petting zoo. There will be live entertainment, too. See a magician perform amazing tricks or catch a science show!

If you like contests and games, you are in luck! Corn-hole tournaments, tractor pulls, bingo, and other contests are scheduled.

Car enthusiasts can spend time walking through the car show.

The parade will be a festive activity for everyone to enjoy!

Sinister Horror Fest
2025-10-03 16:00 - 2025-10-04 23:00 | Sinister Horror Fest, Skyway Twin Drive-In Theatre, 1825 N Leavitt Rd NW, Warren, OH, 44485, United States
Sinister Horror Fest is a celebration of horror movies at the Skyway Twin Drive-In Theatre in Warren, northeast Ohio.

Although Sinister Horror Fest is centered around movies, there are Halloween and horror-themed vendors, laser tag, trick or treat, pumpkin carving, and more attractions and events at this festival.

There are two screens of triple features each night showing horror movies such as The Devil’s Rejects, Thirteen Ghosts, Doll Massacre, Vile Consumption, to name just a few!

The festival is open on Saturday from 12 midday to 5 pm with free admission, but there are no movies. All other attractions are open. Tickets are only necessary for the movies on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are available online.

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Jack O'Lantern Glow
2025-10-03 18:30 - 2025-10-30 21:30 | Jack O’Lantern Glow, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
Jack O’Lantern Glow is at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and is open throughout October, closed on Mondays.

Jack O’Lantern Glow is an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and displays along a half-mile trail in the zoo.

Be transported into a mesmerizing wonderland, including special effects.

Reptile House and Night Hunters are also open until 9 pm.

Doors open at 6.30 pm and the event ends at 9.45 pm. This is not included with zoo membership. Tickets are available online.

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Spring Valley Potato Festival
2025-10-04 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 | Spring Valley Potato Festival, Downtown, Spring Valley, OH, 45370, United States
The Spring Valley Potato Festival is in early October, celebrating the mighty potato! A fun-filled two-day fundraising event.

This festival is hosted by ACTS (Association of Community and Township Services). This is their biggest event of the year.

Visitors can expect to see a pet parade, a library book sale, marching bands, live music, and more.

There is a 5K Tater-Trot that takes place early on Saturday (registration starts at 7 am, run starts at 8 am).

Kids can enjoy the kiddie tractor pull and indulge in Potato Candy.

Spend some time in the beer garden, stroll around the craft and food vendors, and visit the George Barrett Cement House Museum.

Festival Hours:

Saturday: 7 am (5K run only, vendors open at 9 am) – 8 pm

Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm

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