There are many ways to enjoy the sights, sounds and seasonal fun of fall in the greater Cleveland/Akron region. Check the list below to find a family-friendly fall festival near you.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Derthick’s Corn Mazes. Corn mazes, jump pad, monster clue maze game, safe archery and big slides. Derthick’s Corn Maze, 5182 Twinsburg Warren Road, Mantua, derthickcornmaze.com
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin’-R-Ranch. More than just pumpkins, it’s fall fun for everyone. 12-5 p.m. 9/26-11/1. 19066 East River Road, Columbia Station, clevelandhayride.com
42nd Annual Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a fall day of family fun on the farm. Through 10/31. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Red Wagon Farm, 16081 E. River Road, Columbia Station, redwagonfarm.com
THROUGH 10/11
Paul Revere’s Run Corn Maze. Winding paths that steer you to intersections where you must decide where to go. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road., Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
THROUGH MID-OCTOBER
Pick Your Own Apples. Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com
THROUGH OCTOBER 25
Pumpkin Pandemonium. Scavenger hunt, Harvest Maze, hayride and more. Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula, heritagefarms.com
THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms. Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 2955 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, nickajackfarms.com
THROUGH NOVEMBER 1
Family Fun Fest. Enjoy giant covered straw piles, tons of slides, pedal tractors and more. 10 a.m. Patterson’s Farm. 8765 Mulberry Road, pattersonfarm.com
U-Pick Apples & Fun Farm Activities. U-pick, maze and other activities. Weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Hillcrest Orchards, 50336 Telegraph Road. Amherst, hillcrestfunfarm.com
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30
Trekking Through Autumn. Hike eight or more designated trails and receive an award. Medina County Park District, medinacountyparks.com
Fall Hiking Spree. Explore the trails while enjoying the fall colors. First-year hikers earn a staff and shield. summitmetroparks.org
OCTOBER 2-4
Norton Cider Festival. Apple decorating, train rides, inflatables, fireworks and more. Columbia Woods Park, 4060 Columbia Woods Dr., Norton, nortonciderfestival.com
OCTOBER 2-30
Pumpkins and Ponies. Pony rides, horse rides, hayrides and more. Cash only. Fridays. Spring Mist Farms, 691 Pearl Road, Brunswick Hills, springmistfarms.com
OCTOBER 3-4 & 10-11
Hale Farm Harvest Festival. Experience the seasonal work of a 19th century farm like cider pressing and fermentation. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, wrhs.org
OCTOBER 9-11
Fall Fest & Ski Swap. Enjoy a weekend of fall-themed activities, including food trucks, free s’mores, fire pits, pumpkin painting, and more. Brandywine Ski Resort, 1146 W. Highland Road, Northfield, bmbw.com
OCTOBER 10
Solon Fall Fest. Decorate pumpkins, play in the corn box, compete in backyard games and enjoy a petting zoo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Solon Community Park, 6645 SOM Center Road, solonohio.org
OCTOBER 10-11
Apple Butter Festival & Ox Roast. Take turns stirring apple butter, watch giant kites fly, shop and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton, centuryvillagemuseum.org
OCTOBER 15
Map & Compass: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt & Hot Cocoa. Learn to navigate the outdoors with confidence with a map compass. 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. Garfield Park Reservation, 11350 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com
OCTOBER 17
Fall Fest. Celebrate the fall season with this free, non-scary family event. 1-5 p.m. Tam O’ Shanter Park, 5055 Hills and Dales Road NW, Canton, starkparks.com
Super Science Saturday: Fantastic Fall Foods. Dive into the science of growing pumpkins, corn and squash, fermenting ciders and more. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.org
Oktoberfest at The Chalet. Make memories this fall season while enjoying Cleveland Metropark’s first annual Oktoberfest. FREE. 3-7 p.m. 16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, clevelandmetroparks.com
OCTOBER 22
Pumpkin Carving. Create a seasonal work of art. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Liberty Park, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, summitmetroparks.org
