Best Family-Friendly Fall Events in Ohio 2025
What’s your favorite fall activity? A day at the pumpkin patch with the family? Enjoying a cup of cider at the county fair? A return to soup weather? Ohio’s got all this and other bushels of fun across our unique and upcoming fall events. Whether you enjoy the seasonal cuisine, classic holiday traditions, or even a mystical stroll into the past, there’s bound to be something for you this season. Here’s a list of some of our favorite upcoming fall events that are great for families.
Timbuk Farm’s Fall Fest 2025
When
September 13 to September 28
Where
Granville, Ohio
The Details
We’re going all out to celebrate this special time of year from classic fall foods to live music to the star of the show—pumpkins! Join us in making that perfect fall picture of flannel clad families finding their future jack-o-lantern down at our garden center. We have U-pick flower fields, a U-pick pumpkin patch, a Magical Mum Garden (pictured above), two corn mazes, a Kid’s Fun Farm, live music, local vendors, and much more. This is the best family-friendly fall event in Ohio.
Whether you’re interested in pumpkins or would like to experience the largest mum garden in Ohio complete with 20,000 vibrant mums flowers, we can guarantee a drive down to our neck of the woods is bound to give you that perfect fall feeling!
Check out the Ultimate Guide to Fall Fest 2025, and don’t miss out on making family memories this fall. Tickets for our Fall Fest are only $10.00 per person with free entry for children 2 and under.
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Music Festival
When
September 6, September 13, and September 20
Where
Urbana, Ohio
The Details
Craving that warm cup of chowder as the days get colder? Look no further than the Ohio Fish & Shrimp and Music fest! Beyond hitting the spot by bringing some seaside cuisine to our landlocked state, the festival offers classic kid-friendly activities like face painting, bouncy houses, and even digging for buried treasure. Held at Freshwater Farms, they’re bound to tick something off your fall bucket list.
Frontier Spirit 1799
When
September 27 to September 28
Where
Lancaster, Ohio
The Details
If you’ve ever considered yourself a history buff, Frontier Spirit is for you! Detailing the experiences of early colonial settlers in Ohio, this event will give you a closer look at what life was like back in Ohio’s early days.
With free admission, Frontier Spirit provides a fun, educational experience for the whole family with a price you can’t beat!
Ohio Renaissance Festival
When
September 6 to October 26 (weekends only)
Where
Waynesville, Ohio
The Details
Have you yearned to visit the markets of the middle ages? The Ohio Renaissance Festival can make that a reality with its over 100 shops of old world wonders and classic costumes to get you in the Halloween spirit. The Renaissance Festival is an absolute must!
Days of Knights
When
October 4 & October 5
Where
Lancaster, Ohio
The Details
The Days of Knights create a “living history” based on their educational, live demonstrations of life in the middle ages focusing on topics like religion, trades and craftsmanship, and you guessed it, knighthood!
Free and open to the public, this fun and accessible event is sure to transport you back in time.
Fairfield County Fair
When
October 6 to October 12
Where
Lancaster
The Details
Maximize your fall fun with a classic trip to the county fair! With art halls showcasing unique masterpieces to pygmy goat shows, this is the perfect place to get your funnel cake fix and spend time with loved ones.
Ticket prices vary with children under 9 getting in free and special rates for seniors. You can find more details on their website as well as a detailed fair program to help you perfectly plan your day at the fair.
Visit Timbuk Farms for Fall Fest 2025!
It’d surely make our season to see you at Fall Fest or at our Garden Center for the best in fall flowers and fall decorations! We’ve the healthiest mums in Ohio that are guaranteed to add beautiful autumnal color to your garden beds, as well as outdoor décor and other garden staples.
Come to Fall Fest during the weekends for the full fun experience, or come during the weekdays for a quieter, calmer vibe. Plus, you’ll earn $5.00 in Timbucks towards your gardening needs if you visit during the week! Come down to Timbuk Farms, and we’ll guarantee you’ll “fall” for us!
