With [Halloween-unrelated] mask and social distancing ordinances in place, events this autumn may look a little bit different.
But for all of your fall 2020 needs—scares, tricks, treats, crafts, corn mazes, and festivals—check out the list below of the many fun goings on over the next few months. All events are linked to a site with more information regarding admission costs, dates and times, locations, and COVID protocol.
Information is not yet available for several attractions and events. This list will be updated as that information becomes available. Events that appear to not be taking COVID precautions will not be included.
Event categories below include:
- Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches
- Halloween Events
- Haunted Houses, Trails, and Attractions
- Ghost Tours
- Art Festivals and Craft Fairs
- Trick or Treat Events
Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches
For admission information, dates, and more details about the events, click on the corresponding link below.
September 12 and 26; October 10 and 17: Ohio Renaissance Festival (Waynesville)
October 3–4, 10–11: Sunflowers at Gorman Heritage Farm
Tickets for staggered timed visits must be purchased in advance.
October 8–10: Operation Pumpkin (Pumpkin and Art Festival) (Hamilton)
Click here to read more about their COVID protocol.
October 16–18: Findlay Market Fall Food Fest, 10a–4p*
Tickets are pre-sale only to ensure they do not exceed maximum capacity. Click the link above for more COVID-19 information.
October 24–25: Fall Fest Weekend at Washington Park
Blooms & Berries Fall on the Farm# (Loveland) – September 19–November 1
2020 Fall on the Farm tickets are being sold exclusively by online reservation. Admission includes pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, farm animals, market, play area, and more!
Monday–Friday, $10/person; Saturday–Sunday, $12/person; children under 2 free
Burger Farm Fall Fun at the Farm (Newtown) – Saturdays and Sundays, September 26–October 31, 10a–6p
Pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, animated pumpkin land characters, games, food, music, farm animals, crafters and more.
“Play All Day” admission is $12 per person (children 2 and under are free; ages 65 and older are $8)
Burwinkel Farms (Ross) – weekends in October
Corn maze, skid maze, Halloween scavenger hunt, locally grown apples, crawl-thru straw tunnel, corn pool, and weekend hayrides to a pumpkin patch and sunflower field (when in bloom).
Irons Fruit Farm October Weekends (Lebanon) – last weekend in September and all October weekends, 11a–5p
Pumpkins and hayrides, corn maze, bakery (with apple fritters, pies, cinnamon-cider donuts, cookies, and more!), market and store, apples, and special events.
Click here for a $1 off coupon
Jack O’Lantern Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction (West Chester) – September 19–October 31
Halloween fun for the whole family. Kid-friendly trick-or-treat maze, mini animated display, and the area’s only indoor Pumpkin Patch. Kids get a free mini pumpkin!
Jackson Family Farm Fall on the Farm (Middletown) – September 27, and Saturdays and Sundays in October through 10/25, 12–5p
Activities include pumpkin jump pad, pedal tractors, pedal implements, farm animals, make your own animal feed, corn maze, corn barn, hay tower and slides, pumpkin launcher, and more!
$10 per person (includes all activities)
Kings Island Tricks and Treats Fall Fest (Mason) – Saturdays and Sundays, September 26–November 1
Admission includes Fall-themed games, food, activities, entertainment, seasonal merchandise, trick-or-treating (wear your costumes!), family and adults-only game shows, dance parties, corn and hay mazes, a QR quest, a challenge course, pint-sized tractor rides, super-cute crafts, and much more
Tickets starting at $29.99; military discounts available
Kinman Farms Fall Fest (Burlington) – September 12–October 25; Fridays 12–10p, Saturdays 10a–10p, Sundays 12–7p
Fall Fest admission (tickets must be purchased online) includes: picnic shelters, bonfires, games, The Great Pumpkin Express Rides, 5-acre corn maze, Kinman’s Carnival Tent, live bands, a game area, tricycle ride for hte little ones, and more! Open daily, but activities take place on the weekends.
Click here for pricing information.
Neltner’s Farm Fall Fest# (Melbourne, KY) – September 25–October 31 (more info)
There’s something for every member of your family: horse-drawn wagon rides, model train display, corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, homemade food and ice cream, farm shop, crafters, pottery, seasonal apples, folk art, live music, a wonderful variety of demonstrations, and a barrel train!
Weekend admission (10a–6p): $5 (ages 3 and up); weekdays (9a–6p): free
Leashed pets are allowed
Niederman Family Farm Fall Festival (Liberty Twp.) – September 26–October 27
Thursday 6–9p, Friday 6–10p, Saturday 11a–10p, Sunday 1–6p
Timed general admission tickets are required (available on their website) and include: 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, kids tractor play area, climbing web, animal exhibits, duck races, pipe swings, climbing hill, jumping pillow, and so much more!
$12 general admission wristband must be purchased for children 2 and above (children under 2 are free) and includes access to all activities.
Shaw Farms Pumpkin Times# (Milford) – weekends in September (starting the third weekend) and October, 9a–7p (weather permitting)
Huge corn maze with a kid-friendly treasure hunt, two interactive playgrounds, and horse- and tractor-drawn hayrides through the scenic countryside.
General admission is free. Click here for activity pricing information and to purchase tickets.
Halloween Events
Click on the corresponding link for more information about event details and admission.
October 8–10: Operation Pumpkin (Hamilton)
October 9–10, 16–17, 30–31: Barnyard Bonanza: Pumpkins (Parky’s Farm)
October 10: Howl-O-Ween Pooch Pageant in downtown Lebanon# (register here)
October 10: The Great Pumpkin Fest (West Chester) more details to come
October 11: Hocus Pocus Halloween: A Family Fun Festival (Middletown)
October 17–18, 24–25: HallZOOween (Cincinnati Zoo)
October 30: Magic Forest Pumpkin Walk (Caldwell Nature Preserve), 6–8p
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:
All Hallows’ Eve (Williamsburg) – admission starts at $25 to Terror Town (Ultimate Horror and Weekend Passes are also available)
Open Fridays and Saturdays, September 4–November 14
Click here for more information about COVID updates
Brimstone Haunt (Wilmington) – $27 for a combo admission pass to the Haunted Hayride ($15), Forgotten Forest ($15), Psychosis ($8), and Zombie Assault ($5). Fast Pass also available. Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Open Friday and Saturday nights September 25 through November 1
Parking costs $3 cash at the door. Read their COVID policy here.
The Dent Schoolhouse (Dent) – general admission starting at $22, with options for fast pass and front of the line options also available (view ticketing options here)
Open weekends, September 25–October 31, and all Thursdays in October
Family-friendly Lights On Tour will be Sunday, October 25, 4–6p
Read about their COVID-19 Safety Plan here
Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride (Petersburg, KY) – hayride is $15 (cash only, free parking)
Open Fridays and Saturdays, 8p–midnight, from September 18–October 31
Visit their site to read more about COVID-19 safety rules
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.
Buried Secrets, Haunted Cincinnati Tours (OTR) – $25 for a two-hour outdoor walking tour to sites including Washington Park, Memorial Hall, and Music Hall. Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Newport is Haunted, American Legacy Tours (Newport) – $25 for a 90-minute—low intensity, stroller and wheelchair accessible—3/4 mile walking tour. Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Queen City is Haunted, American Legacy Tours (OTR) – $25 for a 90-minute 3/4 mile walking tour (flat but not stroller and wheelchair accessible); $35 for an “ultimate” tour. Click here to purchase your tickets online.
Art Festivals 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 26–27: Ruffles and Rust Expo Fall Show at Butler County Fairgrounds ($5/adult, 12 and under free)
October 3–4: Lakota West High School Craft Show ($2 admission)
October 17: Hamilton High School Booster Craft Show, 9a–4p
October 17: The City Flea (Washington Park), 10a–4p
November 14–15: Lakota East Holiday Arts and Crafts Show (virtual)
November 21: Oak Hills Band Association Holiday Craft Fair ($5; 10 and under free)
November 28: Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show at Music Hall Ballroom and virtual, 11a–5p
December 12: The City Flea Holiday Market (Washington Park), 4–9p
For more fairs, shows, and bazaars in the region, click here.
Trick or Treat Events
October 1–31: Halloween Bags (Kenton County Public Library), 9a–4p
October 23: Halloween Treat Street (Deerfield Towne Center), 6–8p
October 24: Trunk or Treat at Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall (TBD)
October 31: Trick or Treat at the Market (Findlay Market), 4–6p
More events TBD
[Updated 9/20/20]
*Admission price not listed applies. Click on the link for more information.
#Dog-friendly even or place. Many pumpkin patches are dog friendly. Call to check with each to see if your leashed pet is allowed to join you on your trip to the farm!
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