Pumpkin Patch October 3, 17, 24, 31: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center, greatparks.org
Gorman Heritage Farm (513) 563-6663, Evendale, OH gormanfarm.org
The USS Nightmare Select nights in October + Lights On: October 25, 4-6 p.m. (859) 740-2293, Newport, KY ussnightmare.com
Known for: being a limited-time only super-fun family fall attraction. This year, families can visit October 10, 17 or 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for hayrides, farm animals, and more. Hidden Valley Orchards (513) 932-2869, Lebanon, OH hiddenvalleyorchards.com Known for: Free general admission to visit the farm. New in 2026: Fall package bundles! Admis- sion to HVO is free, but families can purchase a bundle of their choosing to save big on the 30+ awesome add-on activities offered, including: barrel train rides, visits to the Apple Play Yard, using the apple cannon, and so much more. Kinman Farm Fall Festival (859) 918-1682, Burlington, KY kinmanfarmmarket.com Known for: hayrides, corn maze, corn pit, jump pad, farm animals, and more.
Sharonville Parks and Recreation Trunk or Treat October 20, 5-6:30 p.m. Sharon Woods, sharonville.org
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Blooms & Berries Farm Market— Fall on the Farm (513) 697-9173, Loveland, OH bloomsandberries.com
Spooky Summit Cinema October 9, 8:30-10 p.m. Summit Park, summitparkblueash.com Tricks and Treats Select days through November 1 Kings Island, sixflags.com/kingsisland Underwater Pumpkin Glow Daily through November 1 Newport Aquarium, newportaquarium.com Wyoming Fall Festival October 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wyoming, OH, wyomingohio.gov HORRIFYING HAUNTED HAPPENINGS Brimstone Haunt Select nights in October Wilmington, OH, brimstonehaunt.com The Dent Schoolhouse Select nights in October + Lights On: October 25, 4-6 p.m. Cincinnati, OH, dentschoolhouse.com Halloween Haunt Select nights in October Kings Island, sixflags.com/kingsisland Horror on the Hill: Poltergeist October 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, pyramidhill.org Land of Illusion Scream Park Select nights in October Land of Illusion, landofillusion.com Fright Fest October 22-26 Fountain Square, Court Street Plaza, Washington Park, Memorial Hall, Imagination Alley, Ziegler Park 3cdc.org
Known for: A lot. Including: a bounce pad, corn maze, hayrides, farm games, Barnyard 500, their low ropes course, and market barn. New in 2026: Two brand-new food offerings have been added to the lineup: The Pizza Barn, open daily, and a burger grill that will be open on weekends. Expect new and more photo opportunities, a new hayride theme experience, bigger corn box, new corn maze theme, and a new “Water Lifecycle” game.
Brown’s Family Farm Market— Fall Family Fun Weekends (513) 738-0404, Hamilton, OH brownsfarmmarket.com
Known for: Free admission to visit! Add-ons include: hayrides, barrel train rides, U-pick pumpkins, food trucks, and more. New in 2026: Brown’s Family Farm Treats con- cession trailer with tasty fall treats! Families can also celebrate and gather at the farm; Party barn rentals can now be made by emailing brownsfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Neltner’s Farm Fall Fest (859) 496-7535, Melbourne, KY neltnersfarm.com
Known for: Free weekday admission. An amazing autumn-themed model train display! Weekend admission includes access to crafters and artisans, horse-drawn wagon rides, corn mazes, and more. New in 2026: The Barrel Blaster Slingshot. Niederman Family Farm (513) 779-3228, Liberty Township, OH niedermanfamilyfarm.com Known for: unique offerings like the tractor pull, flying piggies, giant bubbles, and more. New in 2026: .2 or 2 mile corn maze with a 250 USA theme. Shaw Farms Market—Pumpkin Times (513) 575-2022, Milford, OH shawfarmmarket.com Known for: Free admission; pay per activity for hayrides, horse-drawn hayrides, pedal karts, corn maze entry, and little blue train rides. Plus, ALL of the most adorable autumn photo opps. Bring your camera and your biggest smiles! It’s time to pose with some fun, fall, pumpkin-headed scenes.
Burger Farm Fall Festival (513) 561-8634, Newtown, OH burgerfarms.com
Known for: Nostalgic Pumpkin Land story- book walk through, giant straw castle, jump pillow, barrel ride, mini zip lines, Nerf shoot- out, and more. Add-ons include: pony rides, amusement rides, and more.
Burwinkel Farms Fall Fun (513) 738-1145, Hamilton, OH burwinkelfarms.com
Known for: Acres upon acres of stunning blooming sunflowers! Families can take a walking path or hayride to experience majes- tic fields of (literal) smiling sunflowers. Plus, fun farm games galore, petting zoo, pump- kin patch, and a true corn maze. New in 2026: A Dolly Parton themed corn maze! Country Pumpkins (859) 905-9656, Dry Ridge, KY countrypumpkinsky.com Known for: Hayrides,barrel train rides, U-pick pumpkins, petting zoo, and a paintball shooting gallery. New in 2026: USA 250 corn maze, with a USA history-themed game inside. Country Pump- kins is growing their own mums this year.
PSYCHO in Concert October 27, 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati Music Hall, cincinnatisymphony.org
Station Road Farm (513) 777- 3650, West Chester, OH stationroadlandscaping.com
Known for: being the current home of one of EnterTRAINment Junction’s trains! Hayrides, and more.
Run Like Hell 5K October 24, 7 p.m. The Banks, runlikehellcincy.com
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