Pumpkin patches, apple orchards, fall foliage, roasting s’mores on the bonfire and so much more! If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for family friendly fall fun, this list is for you! Below you’ll find details on 100 things to do in Northeast Ohio this fall!
100 Things to Do in Northeast Ohio this Fall
Create Lasting Family Memories at Derthick's Corn Maze
The Derthick family has transformed their 200+ year old working farm into an outdoor adventure, featuring one of the largest professionally-cut corn mazes in NE Ohio, centrally located between Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown. Miles of maze trails, cut through 16 acres of corn.
Navigate through the 3 Corn Mazes, 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large with checkpoints and clue games to find and play.
Take part in FUN family games & activities including wagon rides*, jump pad, human hamster wheels, family trike riding, bouncing-cow train, corn cannons, slides and zip lines.*
Experience a moonlight maze. (remember to bring your own flashlight)
Choose your own pumpkin from the wide selection of options!
Relax by a bonfire on crisp fall evenings while you enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
Enjoy a delicious meal or snack at the concessions* area.
Join us for Music on the Pavilion and enjoy various musical talent throughout the season. Keep track of all up to date activities on our Facebook page!
When: Weekends from September 11 through October 25, 2026. Fridays: 6pm-11pm | Saturdays: 1pm-11pm | Sundays: noon-6pm. Last tickets sold 90-minutes before close
Special Events: Sasquatch Seek and Find Weekends: Sept 26 & 27, Oct 10 & 11 | Jeep Invasion: Sept 19 | Scout Weekends: Sept 12 & 13, Sept 19 & 20 | Dog Day: Oct 25 | BYO Horse Halloween Maze Riding Adventure: Oct 31 & Nov 1
Contact: 330-569-8544
Cost: If paying with cash, admission is $14 per person ages 3-64, $8 per person age 65 and over, 2 and under are free. If paying by credit card, additional $1 charge per person ($3 max). Waiver required by an adult for some activities. *Additional charge for some activities on the farm.
Visit their website derthickcornmaze.com or Facebook page Facebook.com/DerthicksCornMaze for hours/specials and activity updates.
Fresh air & wide-open spaces. Come make family memories at Derthicks!
Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin'-R-Ranch (Daytime Event)
Bring the whole family this Fall season to the most fun and unique pumpkin patch, pumpkin festival in Northeast Ohio.
Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin-R-Ranch, sponsored by Discount Drug Mart is more than just pumpkins, featuring unlimited fall fun for everyone at 1 Low Price!
All day long unlimited Activities. Make memories this Autumn season at a pumpkin patch, pumpkin festival located on an authentic equestrian horse ranch with a rustic farm environment. There are so many fall fun activities for the family to enjoy, especially the younger ones.
Featuring unlimited activities: hayrides down the pumpkin patch trail, pony rides, straw mountain, Monster Vision in 3D House (kids haunted House with no live actors), live kids stage show with costume characters, music and dancing, starring Famous “Barb and Kenny,” huge pumpkin slide, caterpillar crawl activity area, animal petting farm, face painting, pumpkin painting with a purchase of a pumpkin, milk the animatronic cow, free trinkets and more.
Delicious food concessions for lunch available for purchase with your favorite fair foods, kettle corn, lemonade, souvenir shop, pumpkins, farm market and more!
Save on Admission: Download Coupon Here to save $1 off per person. Good for up to 4 people.
When: Open Saturdays & Sundays from 12noon to 5pm, September 26, 2026 through November 1, 2026.
Where: Rockin-R-Ranch (On Maps location will say Spooky Ranch, but this is event is Old West Pumpkin Fest-daytime event) 19066 East River Rd., Columbia Station, Ohio 44028 (exactly 2 miles on the right hand side from RT 82)
Contact: (440) 236-5454
Cost: $15 per person general admission. Good for all day long unlimited activities. Children 2 and under free. Ticket, which is your wristband can be purchased at ticket booth on site with cash, credit card or Apple Pay or online. Cash is preferred payment. No reservations necessary. Open to Public. Bring cash to purchase pumpkins in pumpkin patch. Fair Food, food tents, pumpkins and souvenirs also available.
Website: www.clevelandhayride.com
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
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 or check out one (or more) of the best waterfalls in Ohio
Have a little one with a stroller? Check out these paved walking trails.
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.
Observe the changing leaves during one of the Northeast Ohio Fall Foliage Driving Tours
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? Check out these amazing birthday party places and find the perfect spot for your child’s party.
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.
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
Spend the day exploring Canton. We’ve got a great list of Things to do in Canton that will keep the entire family entertained.
All counties ,I have 5 grandchildren love to find new things to do
A fun destination spot is The Christmas Shop, D and L Collectables, 111 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Open 7 days a week, free coffee. More than just Christmas, gifts for all seasons
Apple Cabin in Lodi ( an apple orchard) is pretty awesome and they have -nightmare in the wilderness
Dawn,
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll get Apple Cabin on the list of orchards today.
Danielle
We love the apple cabin.. My parents took us as kids and we still go up there every year!!
I just visited a great place with my Grandchildren called, Spring Mist Farm / Goodyear Big Barn,
located at 691 Pearl Rd Brunswick Ohio, Don’t know why it’s not listed here? They have Halloween & Christmas
activities for the kids as well as all the farm animals