For all of your fall 2026 needs—scares, tricks, treats, crafts, corn mazes, and festivals—check out the list below of the many fun goings on over the next several weeks. All events are linked to a site with more information regarding admission costs, dates and times, and location.
Information is not yet available for several attractions and events. This list will be updated as that information becomes available. Have a fun, safe fall, y’all!
Event categories below include:
- Fall Festivals and Halloween Events
- Pumpkin Patches
- Sunflower Festivals
- Haunted Houses, Trails, and Attractions
- Ghost Tours
- Art Festivals and Craft Fairs
Fall Festivals and Halloween Events
For admission information, dates, and more details about the events, click on the corresponding link below.
August 28–30: First of Fall Festival (Boone County Fairgrounds)
September 5–November 1 (Weekends and Labor Day): Ohio Renaissance Festival (Waynesville)
September 10–13: Harvest Home Fair (Cheviot)
September 12: Fall Native Plant Festival (Civic Garden Center), 9a–3p
September 18: Forager’s Fest (Rowe Woods at Cincinnati Nature Center), 6–10p
September 20: Findlay Market Fall Food Fest, 10a–4p
September 20: Murder Mystery Cruise “Murder & the Great Steamboat Race” (BB Riverboats)
October 2: Fall Fest 2026 (Bellevue Beach Park), 5–9p
October 2–4: Metamora Canal Days (Metamora, IN)
October 2–31 (closed 10/5, 12, 19): Jack O’Lantern Glow (Cincinnati Zoo)
October 3: 43rd Annual Fall Festival (Wyoming), 10a–5p
October 3–4: Apple Butter Festival (Hueston Woods State Park Pioneer Farm Museum)
through October 8: Yayoi Kusama: All the Eternal Love I Have for Pumpkins (Cincinnati Art Museum)
October 9–10, 16–17, 23–24: Sharon Woods Haunted Village, 6–10p
October 9–11: 15th Annual Operation Pumpkin (Pumpkin and Art Festival) (Hamilton)
October 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31–Nov 1: HallZOOween (Cincinnati Zoo), 12–5p
October 17: Halloween Skate with Cincinnati Rollergirls (Sawyer Point Outdoor Rink), 6–10p
October 22: CMC After Hours: Halloween Edition (Cincinnati Museum Center), 7p
October 23: Howl at the Hall (Westwood Town Hall), 6–9p
October 24: Howl-O-Ween Hootenanny (ArtsConnect Springfield Twp), 12–3p
October 24: Run Like Hell 5K (The Banks), 7p
October 27: PSYCHO in Concert (Music Hall), 7:30p
October 30: Art After Dark (Cincinnati Art Museum), 5–9p
October 30: Haunted Fest Cincinnati (MegaCorp Pavilion), 6p
October 31: Trick or Treat at the Market (Findlay Market), 4–6p
November 1: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest (Findlay Market), 2:30–4p
November 7: ARI Pumpkin STEM Festival (Carriage House Farm), 11a
November 7: Pumpkin Chuck Festival (Stanbery Park), 12–5p
Pumpkin Patches
September 12–November 1
Country Pumpkins Fall Festival
Dry Ridge, KY
Open daily (except Tuesdays)
Fun Pass is $22 per person, Pumpkin Ridge is $8 per person, and many more activities are available for purchase a la carte. Click here for pricing information.
September 24–October 31
Howl-O-Ween
Great Wolf Lodge (Mason)
Spooky special treats, games, and Halloween activities to celebrate the season.
Cost of admission included with your stay
September 25–October 31
Neltner’s Farm Fall Fest
Melbourne, KY
There’s something for every member of your family: horse-drawn wagon rides, crafters and artisans, live music, home cooked food by Four Mile Pig, wine tastings by local wineries, homemade ice cream, pumpkin patch, 3+ acre corn maze, kids corn play pit, toddler corn maze, farm stand, petting zoo, barrel train, model train display.
Weekend activities admission (10a–6p): $7 (ages 3 and up); weekdays (9a–6p): FREE
Leashed pets are allowed
September 25–November 1
Fall Festival
Niederman Family Farm (Liberty Twp)
Tickets include: 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, kids tractor play area, wagon ride, human foosball, duck races, pipe swings, climbing hill, jumping pillow, and so much more!
September 26–October 25
Fall Harvest Festival
Jackson Family Farm (Middletown)
Saturdays (11a–6p) and Sundays (12–5p)
Activities include barrel train ride, gravity wagon basketball, farm animals, pedal tractors and implements, corn barn, farm equipment, make your own feed, hay tower and slides, hayride to feed cattle, pumpkin cannon, corn maze, pumpkin jump pad. Available for purchase: food and desserts, pumpkins, U-pick wildflowers.
$17 ($15 online) per person general farm admission (includes all activities, kids 2 and under free)
September 26–October 31
Fall Festival
Burger Farms (Newtown)
Saturdays and Sundays, 10a–6p (weather permitting)
Pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, animated pumpkin land characters, games, food, music, farm animals, crafters and more. More activities available for an additional fee.
Admission is $15 per person (children 2 and under are free; ages 65 and older are $12)
September 27–November 1
Kings Island Tricks and Treats
Kings Island
Vibrant family-friendly event with fall festivities for all ages, including activities, trick-or-treating, live shows, rides, costume contests, and seasonal food and drinks.
Included in daily admission
Dates TBA
Fall on the Farm
Blooms & Berries
Open daily from 9a–7p
Admission includes hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, corn maze, mini corn maze, low ropes course (NEW), play area, Barnyard 500 Trike Track, farm animals, Spookley, coffee trailer with coffee and espresso drinks (NEW), and more! The new train ride requires an additional ticket. The Beer Garden is open on the weekends.
Online ticket purchase is encouraged to attend Fall on the Farm. Click here for more information.
Leashed pets are allowed
Pumpkin Times
Shaw Farms
Milford) – weekends in September (starting the third weekend) through October 31, 9a–6p (Monday–Saturday), 9a–5p (Sunday), weather permitting
Features include giant corn maze, two interactive playgrounds, horse- and tractor-drawn hayrides through the scenic countryside, pedal karts, and Little Blue Train.
General admission is free and includes interactive playgrounds and farm animal viewing. Click here for activity pricing information and to purchase tickets.
Leashed pets are allowed
Sunflower Festivals
For admission information, dates, and more details about the events, click on the corresponding link below.
Late September (date varies): Blooms and Berries Farm Market (Hamilton Twp)
Late September (date varies): Sunflower Festival (Jackson Family Farm)
October 3–4: Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (advance tickets are required)
Haunted Houses, Trails, and Attractions
Cincinnati goes all out for haunted houses; many of which include extraordinary makeup, spooky settings, and animatronics. Here’s a list of haunted houses and trails to visit this Halloween season:
September 11–November 7
The Dent Schoolhouse (Dent)
Weekends and all Thursdays in October; ghost tours Wednesdays in October
General admission starting at $22.99 (group pricing available), with options for fast pass and front of the line options also available (view ticketing options here).
Family friendly Lights On Tour is on Sunday, October 25, 4–6p
Lights Out Tour is Saturday, November 7 and 13, 7:30p–midnight
September 12–November 1
All Hallows’ Eve (Williamsburg)
[Select Thursdays and Sundays] Fridays, and Saturdays, 7p–12a
Admission to all four haunts starts at $24.99 and vary by day. Access passes to additional attractions are available.
Dates TBA: Glow Stick Fright Nights: 1 glow stick in total darkness
September 25–October 31
Halloween Haunt
Kings Island
Select nights
Fully transformed park featuring scare mazes, scare zones, sinister live entertainment, and hundreds of horrifying creatures lurking in the fog, plus some of the most exhilarating night rides in the country. Additional attractions available for purchase. Intended for mature audiences and not recommended for ages under 13. No Boo Necklaces available.
October 2–31
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall (Mt. Healthy)
Friday, Saturday (8–11p), and Sunday (7–9p) weekends in October
Entry is $15 ($12 with a canned good donation on Sundays). Click here for information about available discounts); Fastpasses available for $20, no discounts.
Lights Up Night will be October 25, 6–6:45p (cost is $5 per child, free for adults)
Dates TBA
Brimstone Haunt (Wilmington)
Friday and Saturday nights in October, plus select Sundays
Admission and admission combo passes to five terrifying attractions—Haunted Hayride, The Bog, Psychosis, and Zombie Assault—can be found here. Fast Pass also available. Click here to purchase your tickets online. Family Night and Lights Out TBA.
USS Nightmare (Newport)
September 13–November 2 (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; Captains Extreme Tour November 8–9)
Thursday, Sunday, 7–11p; Friday and Saturday, 7p–1a
General admission prices from $25–$35, with Fast Pass admission being $38–$55. Front-of-the-line and season passes also available. Click here to view all ticketing options.
Lights On Matinee TBA, 4–6p
Ghost Tours
Do you favor the paranormal over costumes and actors? Don’t worry, check out these options for outdoor haunted ghost tours in Cincinnati.
Darkside of Brewing Tour, Brewing Heritage Trail (OTR)
$39 for Brewing Heritage Trail’s true crime and gruesome events seasonal outdoor walking tour (less than one mile). $33 non-drinking tickets available. May not be suitable for children.
Ghost Tours of Music Hall (OTR)
$45 for a 75-minute tour of public and private areas of the building not open to the typical concert-goer. Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Newport is Haunted, American Legacy Tours (Newport)
From $25 for a 90-minute—low intensity, stroller and wheelchair accessible—3/4 mile walking tour. Rated PG-13. Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Ultimate Queen City is Haunted, American Legacy Tours (OTR)
From $32 for a two-hour 3/4 mile walking tour (flat but not stroller and wheelchair accessible). Rated PG-13. Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Additional American Legacy Tours:
Clifton is Haunted from $29
Covington Haunted & Historic Tour from $29
Mt. Healthy is Haunted from $29
Nightmare on Elm Street from $35
Art Festivals, Markets, and Craft Fairs
Looking for gifts this holiday season? What about decor to spruce up your home? Shop local at one of many art festivals and craft fairs this fall. For information regarding the event and admission, click on the corresponding link.
September 5: West Side Market (Westwood Town Hall), 10a–3p
September 5: Loveland Art Festival (Whistle Stop Clay Works), 10a–4p
September 6: Art on Vine (Elm Street Plaza), 12–6p
September 12: 25th Annual Bellevue Art in the Park (Bellevue Beach Park), 10a–5p
September 11–13: Art & Wine Festival (Vinoklet Winery)
September 19: The City Flea (Washington Park), 10a–4p
September 19–20: Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show (Niederman Family Farm)
September 19–20: Benton Farm Fall Craft Show (Walton, KY), 9a–4p
September 26–27: Country Applefest (Warren County Fairgrounds)
October 3: ArtisanFest513 Cincinnati Fall Fest (Washington Park), 10a–4p
October 3: 2026 Fall Market Bleu (Contemporary Arts Center), 6–10p
October 3–4: Lakota West High School Craft Show
October 3–4: The Road Trip Market (Boone County Fairgrounds)
October 4: 60th Annual Hyde Park Square Art Show, 10a–5p
October 4: Art on Vine (Elm Street Plaza), 12–6p
October 4: Flea in the Fort (Fort Thomas Mess Hall), 10a–3p
October 17: The City Flea (Washington Park), 11a–4p
October 23–25: Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati (Greene Country Fairgrounds)
October 24: ArtisanFest513 Fall Vintage Market (Washington Park), 10a–4p
November 14: ArtisanFest513 Holiday Market (Washington Park), 11a–3p
November 14: Art on Vine Holiday Kickoff (Rhinegeist), 12–6p
November 14–15: Lakota East Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
November 20–22: Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market (First Financial Center)
November 21–22: Oak Hills Band Association Holiday Craft Fair
November 21: The Holiday OFF Market 2026 at Summit Park, 10a–4p
November 22: Art on Vine Pre-Thanksgiving Blitz (Rhinegeist), 12–6p
November 28: Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show at Music Hall Ballroom, 11a–5p
November 28: Westside Holiday Market (Westwood Town Hall), 12–5p
December 5: Art on Vine Holiday Gifts Sale (Rhinegeist), 12–6p
December 19: Art on Vine Holiday Gifts Sale (Rhinegeist), 12–6p
December (TBA): The City Flea A Very Vintage Holiday Market
December (TBA): The City Flea Holiday Market
TBA:
Boone County High School Craft Fair
Fall Plant Sale (Fern)
City of Forest Park Harvest Festival (Central Park)
Hive Market Craft Show (Cheviot)
MakeHers Market (MadTree Brewing)
For more fairs, shows, and bazaars in the region, click here.
Cincinnati Market Rundown
Trunk or Treat Events
Check out several area trunk or treat events, an alternative or supplement to trick or treating on October 31. (As always, there will not be any church events* included.)
October 24: Red Dog’s Bark or Treat (MadTree Brewing), 12–3p
TBA:
Boo Fest events at area Cincinnati YMCAs
Trunk or Treat (Sharon Woods, Sharon Center)
Trunk or Treat (Cincinnati Animal CARE)
College Hill Forum Trunk or Treat (College Hill Town Hall)
More events TBD. All information is believed to be up to date and accurate. To verify cost and information for each event, please contact the host for more.
[Last updated 7/27/26]
Note: Tour de Cincinnati does not include any political or religious/church events in its Weekend Rundown lists
