Local Events October 9, 2025

Fall Festival Guide for the Miami Valley and Beyond | 2025

MIAMI VALLEY & BEYOND FALL FESTIVALS: 2025 SCHEDULE

Celebrate fall in the Miami Valley with vibrant festivals, pumpkin patches, and Halloween events. From Hamilton’s pumpkin carvings to Dayton’s outdoor adventures and Waynesville’s Renaissance festivities, enjoy a season of autumn excitement.

Fall festivals are great, and Beggar’s Night is coming fast. For local Beggar’s Night times, safety advice, and family-friendly tips, read our complete 2025 guide — perfect for planning a safe, fun Halloween.

 

BUTLER COUNTY

BROWN’S FAMILY FARM MARKET FALL FUN
Sep 13 – Oct 26 | Liberty Township
This family farm offers a “Tiny Town” play village, corn maze, straw maze, animals, pumpkin patch, and photo opportunities.


NIEDERMAN FAMILY FARM FALL FESTIVAL
Sep 19 – Oct 26 | Liberty Township
Features a 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, fall treats, bonfires, and photo opportunities at Niederman Family Farm.


BARN-N-BUNK FALL FESTIVAL WEEKENDS
Sep 20 – Oct 26 | Trenton
Enjoy hayrides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, duck races, face painting, and mini train rides, with unique weekend events.


FALL FUN AT STATION ROAD FARM
Sep 13 – Oct 26 | West Chester
Features a farmer’s market with pumpkins, mums, and cider, plus hayrides, a spooky barn, and a barnyard playground.


JACKSON FAMILY FARM FESTIVAL
Sep 27 – Oct 26 | Middletown
Offers pumpkins, farm animals, pedal tractors, a pumpkin cannon, hay tower, corn barn, and a giant jumping pad.


OPERATION PUMPKIN
Oct 10 – 12 | Hamilton
Downtown Hamilton hosts a major pumpkin festival with sculptures, carvings, crafts, live music, vendors, and a giant pumpkin weigh-off.


HARVEST FEST
Oct 11 | 10 AM | Monroe
Garver Family Farm Market offers pumpkin picking, hayrides, live music, 30+ vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities.


HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN
Oct 12 | Middletown
This Hocus Pocus-themed festival features vendors, dance troupes, magic shows, pumpkin carving, a dog costume contest, and a movie screening.


THE HOWL
Oct 21 | West Chester
Voice of America MetroPark’s pet festival offers treat stations, a dog costume contest, canine crafts, and enriching activities.


MONSTER MASH
Oct 25 | Liberty Township
Liberty Center’s Halloween event features store-to-store trick-or-treating, crafts, a spooky animal exhibit, live music, and family fun.

CLARK & CHAMPAIGN COUNTY

ENON APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Oct 11 – 12 | Enon
This festival features apple butter cooked over wood fires, with crafts, concessions, and a festive autumn atmosphere.


FALL FESTIVAL
Oct 12 | Urbana
This Urbana event offers bratwurst meals, raffle, baked goods, kids’ arts and crafts, free popcorn, and water.


BOO – HALLOWEEN EVENT W/ THE TEMPS
Oct 18 | 4 PM | Downtown Springfield
This Halloween event features The Temps’ music, costumes, and fundraising for Leadership Academy, offering festive fun for all.


FALL AT THE FAIRGROUNDS CRAFT SHOW
Oct 25 | Springfield
This craft show fundraiser for the Clark County Dog Shelter features vendors, food trucks, and sweets for all ages.

GREENE COUNTY

LUCAS BROTHERS FALL FESTIVAL
Sep 26 – Oct 26 | Bellbrook
This festival features corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin picking, farm animals, and yard activities for family-friendly fall fun.


YELLOW SPRINGS STREET FAIR
Oct 11 | 9 AM | Downtown Yellow Springs
Features 200+ vendors, 65+ shops, live music, a kids’ zone, food trucks, and a beer garden, pet-free except service animals.


BOO BASH TRAIL
Oct 18 | 9 AM | Fairborn
This spooky 1-mile hike along Creekside Reserve encourages costumes and offers a fun, family-friendly outdoor experience.


FAIRBORN HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Oct 17 – 19 | Fairborn
Downtown Fairborn hosts food and craft vendors, a Spooktacular Parade, costume contest, beer garden, and trick-or-treat.


HAMILTON & CLERMONT COUNTY

AMERICA’S RIVER ROOTS
Oct 8 – 12 | Cincinnati
This free, five-day festival on Cincinnati’s riverfronts features flavors, music, and cultural activities celebrating the Ohio River.


FALL ON THE FARM AT BLOOMS & BERRIES FARM MARKET
Through Oct 31 | 9 AM | Loveland
Voted Cincinnati’s best pumpkin patch, this event features farm fun, pumpkin picking, and family activities throughout October.


CINCINNATI COFFEE FESTIVAL | Link to event
Oct 25 – 26 | Cincinnati
This festival at Music Hall offers coffee and tea tastings, live music, demos, and a latte art throwdown.


MIAMI & SHELBY COUNTY

BRADFORD PUMPKIN SHOW
Oct 7 – 11 | Bradford
This family-friendly festival features daily parades, fair-style food, amusement rides, and a festive community atmosphere.


DOWNTOWN SIDNEY FALL FESTIVAL
Oct 10 – 11 | Sidney
Features a chocolate walk, craft show, kids’ trick-or-treat, costume contest, and fun activities in downtown Sidney.


FALL ON THE FARM AT THE CROSSWAY FARMS
Through Oct 31 | Sidney
Crossway Farms offers kids’ activities like swings, duck races, slides, candy croquet, plus fruits and donuts.


MONTGOMERY COUNTY

VANDALIA FALL FESTIVAL
Oct 11 | 12 PM | Vandalia
This Halloween-themed festival at Vandalia Sports Complex features music, food, costume contests, and family-friendly entertainment.


2025 GRACE FALL FEST
Oct 11 | 5:30 PM | Huber Heights
This family event features inflatables, a campfire, door prizes, face painting, a balloon artist, and barrel train rides.


OAKWOOD FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
Oct 12 | 2 PM | Oakwood
Shafor Park’s family-friendly festival offers fall-themed activities, crafts, and entertainment for all ages.


MONSTER MASH
Oct 30 | 6 PM | West Carrollton
This free family-friendly event features a costume contest, treats, music, and Halloween activities for kids aged infant–12.


WARREN COUNTY

OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Sep 27 – Oct 25 | 10:30 AM | Waynesville
Experience 16th-century England with 63 shows, 112 shoppes, jousting, and themed weekends in a 35-acre village setting.


LEBANON OKTOBERFEST
Oct 10 – 11 | Lebanon
This 12th annual event features German-style music, food vendors, a kids’ zone, and craft beers in downtown Lebanon.


OHIO SAUERKRAUT FESTIVAL
Oct 11 – 12 | 9 PM | Waynesville
This premier craft festival features sauerkraut-themed foods, artisans, live entertainment, and a festive community atmosphere.


Plan your Beggar’s Night!

Find local Beggar’s Night times in our 2025 guide — everything you need for a safe, spooktacular night.

View Beggar’s Night Guide