Celebrate the season in the greater Cleveland/Akron area with these fun, family-friendly fall happenings.

ONGOING

September 1-11/30

Fall Hiking Spree. Get out and explore; complete at least eight designated hikes to earn hiking staff (first year hikers) and shield. summitmetroparks.org

Trekking Through Autumn. Get out and explore your Medina County parks through this self-guided hiking program. First-year hikers earn a backpack; veteran hikers earn a pin. medinacountyparks.com

September 14-October 6

Fall Fun. Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride and large six-acre corn maze. 12-3:30. Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, metroparks.cc

September 14-October 31

Fall Festival at Nickajack Farms. Discovery Barn, farm animals, Rascal Round Up, tire dragons, obstacle course, hay maze and much more. Nickajack Farms, 2955 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, 330-323-9714, nickajackfarms.com

September 15-October 28

Fun Fest. Play in the hay stacks and corn crib, climb the tree house in the woods, slide down the 50-foot double slide, wander through the corn maze, and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, 440-729-9809, pattersonfarm.com

September 21-October 27

Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a kids play area, hay maze, corn maze, wagon ride with live scarecrows, all you can carry pumpkins, face painting, a food tent, plus the Farmer’s Market. Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to Friday, Oct. 11. Red Wagon Farm, 16081 E. River Road, Columbia Station, 440-236-3007, redwagonfarm.com

September 28-October 29

Pumpkin Pandemonium. Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm. Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula, heritagefarms.com

DAY-BY-DAY

August 30-September 2

Cleveland Oktoberfest. The Cleveland Oktoberfest is a holiday family tradition, attracting fun-lovers and offering an exciting menu of entertainment to delight young and old alike. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Hts., clevelandoktoberfest.com

September 7-8

Princess & Pirates Weekend. Your little pirate or princess can ride through the orchards on the cow and pig trains, enjoy a hayride, sail down America’s longest slide, trek through a seven-acre corn maze and much more. Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick, 330-225-5577, mapleside.com

September 10

Crocker Kids Bounti-Fall Harvest Celebration. Final event of the five-event summer series. Invite your friends and come for fall-themed crafts and games, enter to win prizes, plus enjoy snacks, glitter tattoos, balloon art and much more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Crocker Park, 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, northeastohioparent.com

September 13-14

Crocker Park Wine Festival. Featuring over 150 wines from local, national and international producers, select craft beers and spirits, music, exhibitors and delectable food. 4-10 p.m. Friday; 2-10 p.m. Saturday. Crocker Park, 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com

September 15

Case Barlow Fall Harvest Festival. Family-friendly activities include a rope maze, wagon train rides, crafts and demonstrations, hayrides and pony rides, candle dipping, and making butter. Noon-5 p.m. 1931 Barlow Road, Hudson, destinationhudson.com

September 20-21

Firefish Festival. Arts experience will dazzle with music, dance, fire and art in unexpected places culminating in the spectacular burning of the fish. 4-11 p.m. Broadway Avenue between Erie and 5th streets in Lorain, firefishfestival.com

September 20-22

Elyria Apple Festival. Three days of family fun, food, entertainment, corn hole, Princess Pageant, pie contests, children’s activities, car show, food and crafts. Ely Square, Broad Street & Middle Avenue, Elyria, elyriaapplefestival.com

September 21

Lehman’s Fall Festival. Toss, taste and sauce apples, plus enjoy free face painting, games and live music. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4779 Kidron Road, Dalton, lehmans.com

September 21-22

Apple Butter & Cider Festival. Get a taste of apple cider, sample a variety of apples and help grind apples and press cider. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, 440-256-2122, lakemetroparks.com

September 21 & 28, October 5 

Bauman Orchards Fall Festival. Live music, pony rides, hay maze, petting zoo, wagon rides and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 161 Rittman Ave., Rittman,  baumanorchards.com

September 22

Ramseyer Farms’ Fall Festival. Music, food stands, and over 45 fun fall activities create the perfect atmosphere for a memorable day with family and friends. 1-6 p.m. Ramseyer Farms, 4000 Ramseyer Lane, Wooster, ramseyerfarms.com

September 28

Fall Arts & Crafts Festival. Showcasing dozens of local vendors, handmade goods, foods and crafts. Enjoy live music, food truck fare, inflatables and seasonal activities. Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, hartvillemarketplace.com

September 28-29

Hot Air Balloon Lift Off. Half a dozen balloons will take to the skies against the backdrop of the fall harvest activities. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery, 6193 Edison St., Hartville, 330-877-8344, maizevalley.com

Barberton Mum Festival. Beautiful chrysanthemums create a million blooms at Lake Anna Park. Family entertainment, arts and crafts, fabulous foods, sand sculpting and music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lake Anna Park, cityofbarberton.com

Horsepower Weekend. Horses and tractors have been used throughout the years in the harvest. Help plow the field with draft horses and watch other harvest activities. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

September 29

Grape Harvest Festival. Experience an open-air market showcasing local makers, bakers, brewers and growers, along with live music and great food. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330-497-1000, gervasivineyard.com

Fall Fest. Celebrate autumn with a hayride through the nursery, hot air balloon launch, Jungle Terry animal show, pumpkins, games and food. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bremec Garden Center, 12265 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, bremec.com

October 4

Fall Family Night & Hayride. Gather everyone and enjoy hands-on fall activities for the kids, planetarium programs, live wildlife encounters and hayrides for all ages. 6-9 p.m. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, 440-871-2900, lensc.org

October 4-6

Norton Cider Festival. A family event with something for all ages including apple decorating, magical train, inflatables and fireworks. Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Columbia Woods Park, 4060 Columbia Woods Drive, nortonciderfestival.com