Get outside, enjoy some fresh air and go apple picking at a local orchard. Wondering what to do with all those apples?  Consider making Caramel Apples or Crockpot Applesauce.

During the fall area farms invite visitors to their pumpkin patch, corn maze and hayrides. Our handy guide can help you find the best pumpkin patch near you.

Enjoy the fun at an annual Fall Festival with pumpkin carving contests, s’mores, caramel apples and more. 

Walk through a beautiful sunflower field, some even allow you to pick a bouquet to bring home.

Test your navigation skills and take your family to one of these amazing corn mazes. 

Check out the Family Friendly Halloween Events & Activities (event details updated mid September) and let your kids don their Halloween costumes again and again.

Find out when your community is having Trick or Treat this year.

Or if you have older kids or are planning an adults night out you may want to check out the area Haunted Houses

You can also drive around and enjoy these FREE Halloween Yard Displays like a house transformed into a pirate ship, musical light displays and much more.

Go for an adventure to the Canopy Walk and Tower at the Holden Arboretum. The fall colors will be beautiful!

Calling all Summit County residents, on specific days during September you can get FREE Admission to the Akron Zoo. You must get your tickets in advance.

Visit a petting zoo for a unique fun on the farm experience. 

You can also see animals at these zoos in Ohio or these aquariums in Ohio. 

Explore or relax at one of these weekend getaways in Ohio, enjoy the fall colors at one of these cabin rentals in Ohio or plan a unique overnight at one of these treehouse rentals in Ohio (family and date night options!)

Spend the day exploring Canton. We’ve got a great list of Things to do in Canton that will keep the entire family entertained. 

Or go on a horseback riding adventure with trails rides or lessons. There are many places to go horseback riding.

Go down the HUGE slide at Secrest Arboretum, tour Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens or check out the new nature playground at Beech Creek Gardens. There are so many great botanical gardens in Northeast Ohio.

Grab your smart phone, download the free geocaching app and head out on a Geocaching scavenger hunt

Whether you have a little engineer or you’re the train junkie, you’ll want to check out the best train rides in Ohio.

The cooler temps and changing leaves make fall a great time to go camping. Check out our guide to campgrounds in Ohio to find a fun family campground near you.

Take the kids skating at these local Roller Rinks.

Did you know there are Castles in Ohio? Plan a trip to check out one of more this fall!

Try hands on science fun at Great Lakes Science Center, the FREE Cleveland Money Museum or visit one of the many other amazing Museums in Ohio. If you have young children’s you’ll want to visit the new Cleveland Children’s Museum. 

Hike to the waterfall in Akron at the Gorge part of Summit County Metroparks, visit Brandywine Falls (pictured above) or check out one (or more) of the best waterfalls in Ohio

Did you know that 4th Graders and their families get in FREE to National Parks? Sign up for the program here.

Have a little one with a stroller? Check out these paved walking trails.

Sign up for one of the other fun Kids Clubs across Northeast Ohio

Let your kids burn off some energy at one of the many featured Parks & Playgrounds.

Swimming outdoors may not be possible, but you can always enjoy water park fun at one of the Indoor Waterparks in Ohio

Have a child who needs to talk swimming lessons? You’re in luck! Browse through the list of Places to Take Swimming Lessons.

Ride on a Canal Boat pulled by a Horse

Get out your bikes and take a Family Bike Ride On the Towpath Trail. Don’t have a bike or a way to get your bikes to the trail? Consider renting bicycles instead.

Take your dog to one of the area Dog Parks

Observe the changing leaves during one of the Northeast Ohio Fall Foliage Driving Tours 

Or see the changing leaves from a birds eye view on one of the Hot Air Balloon Rides

Leave the kids at home for the night (or weekend) and check out one of these Romantic Getaways in Ohio

With the cooler temps, you may need to play inside. Enjoy laser tag, inflatables, trampolines, roller skating and more at one of the local indoor playgrounds. 

You could even play a round or two of  Glow in the Dark Mini Golf

Get some great deals on gently used children’s clothing at an area Consignment Sale taking place in August September & October. 

Does your child have a birthday party during the summer months? Use the Birthday Party Planning Guide to help make planning a breeze.

Enjoy a free kid’s meal at one of the restaurants that offer Kid’s Eat Free

Explore one of the amazing caves in Ohio or rent a boat or paddle the day away at one of the lakes in Ohio.

Sign your Kids up for an After School Class or Lesson (think: Art, Music, Martial Arts, Horseback Riding, Theatre and more!) 

Learn to build at a Home Depot Kids Workshop 

Take a tour of Harry London’s Chocolate Factory, learn how chocolate is made and get some free samples too! Looking for more factory tours? You’re in luck there are many other Factory Tours across Northeast Ohio.

Do Science Experiments at Home

See historical airplanes and more at MAPS Air Museum 

Spend the day exploring Canton. We’ve got a great list of Things to do in Canton that will keep the entire family entertained. 

Headed out of town? We have some great family travel destination ideas including: Things to do in Indianapolis, Things to do in Gatlinburg, TN and Things to do in Louisville, KY

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