Get outside, enjoy some fresh air and Pick Apples at a Local Apple Orchard

Wondering what to do with all those apples?  Consider making Caramel Apples or Crockpot Applesauce.

Visit Stearns Homestead Farm or Mill Creek Metroparks Farm where admission is always FREE and they often have many great events.

Many counties also organize farm tours during the fall months. This year Lorain County (Sept 22), Ashland County (Sept 29 & 30), Stark County (Oct 7) and Wayne County (Oct 13 & 14) are hosting farm tours. Subscribe to the Northeast Ohio Family Fun weekly newsletter to be notified of the weekends they occur this year.

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. 

Head to Cedar Point for their Kids Friendly Halloweekends event.

Not sure what to be for Halloween? Take Goodwill's Halloween Costume Personality Quiz and discover the perfect costume to fit your personality! Then, visit your neighborhood Goodwill store to shop for the costume that's just right for you!

Coming Soon:

• Check out the Family Friendly Halloween Events & Activities 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 & Halloween Thrills 
• 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.

You can also see the animals at the Cleveland Zoo, Akron Zoo or Cleveland Aquarium at any time.

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 Outdoor Gardens & Arboretums across Northeast Ohio

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

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

Pack a frisbee and play a game of Frisbee / Disc Golf. There are lots of local courses to choose from.

Take the kids skating at these local Roller Rinks.

Get in FREE at many area museums during FREE Museum Admission Day (Sept 22, 2018).

Try hands on science fun at Great Lakes Science Center, the FREE Cleveland Money Museum or visit one of the many other local Museums & Science Centers. 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 Northeast Ohio

Hike the trails at a State or Metropark, you can even participate in the Summit Metroparks Fall Hiking Spree 

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 stroller friendly walking trails.

Sign up for the Cleveland Metroparks Kids Club or 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, read our review of Great Wolf Lodge, Castaway Bay and Splash Harbor (great for young children)

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

Cheer on the tribe at a Cleveland Indian's Game and let the kids enjoy the Kid's Zone!

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 

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, Trampoline Parks, Roller Skating and more at one of the local Indoor Play Centers. 

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

Do Science Experiments at Home

Find an area Playgroup to Join

Get some great deals on gently used children’s clothing at an area Kid’s Fall/Winter Consignment Sale taking place in August September & October. You can also make extra cash by selling the items your kids have grown out of or no longer use. Check out our top tips to selling at a consignment sale. 

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

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

Head to the Cleveland Museum of Art (it's always FREE Admission) for their FREE Family Days on the second Sunday of each month.

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.

These volunteer opportunities for families will help you find ways to give back to the community.

Coming Soon:

• Find out about all the fun events and ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Speaking of Thanksgiving, take the time to create a Thankful Tree with your kids. It's a fun visual reminder of how many little and big things we can be thankful for.
• And for those who like to get their Christmas Tree's the day after Thanksgiving, check out the list of area Christmas Tree Farms where you can Cut Your Own Christmas Tree. 

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

So how about you?  Are there any locations on the list that you’ve been to before?  Attractions you’re hearing about for the first time?  I’d love for you to leave a comment about the places on the list you’d recommend or if there are any places you know of that didn’t make the list.

You may also be interested in:

• Weekend Fun – Weekly picks for the upcoming weekend
• Ultimate List of Things to Do with Kids in Northeast Ohio