The season of crunching leaves, cozy sweaters and pumpkin-spiced delights is on its way. Whether you’re chasing colorful hayrides or spooky nighttime thrills, northwest Ohio is bursting with fall activities for all ages. From laid-back farm visits to eerie haunted adventures, your family calendar is about to fill fast! Here are our top picks for September through Halloween. Enjoy!
Wheeler Farms
Sept. 20–Oct. 26
Fri. 5–10pm | Sat. 12–10pm | Sun. 12–6pm
11500 Obee Rd., Whitehouse
419-872-1731
Wheeler Farms invites families to get lost in fall fun at their classic corn maze — no scares here, just good times! Cozy up by the campfires, take in the countryside views, and enjoy a wholesome autumn outing. Group visits are welcome with advance scheduling. Bring a flashlight for evening maze runs!
Haunted Waterville Tours
Sept.: 4, 11, 20, 25, Oct.: 11, 16, 25, 30
Tours at 5:15, 6, 6:45, 7:30, and 8:15 p.m.
The Robbins House Museum 114 S. River Rd., Waterville
Each 90-minute tour begins inside the historic Robbins House, where guests meet a real-life ghost hunter and hear chilling tales from Waterville’s past. Then, step aboard a horse-drawn trolley and enjoy vintage ghost stories as you ride through the heart of town, guided by rotating paranormal experts and spooky special guests. Kids 12 and under receive a free T-shirt!
Autumn Market Wolcott Heritage Center
Sat., Oct. 4 | 10am – 4pm
Wolcott House Museum, 1031 River Rd., Maumee
419-893-9602
Sip cider among craft artisans, live re-enact- ments and historic buildings—a perfect blend of fall nostalgia and family fun.
Paranormal Tours Wolcott Heritage Center
Starting Sat., Oct. 11 1–3pm
Wolcott House Museum, Maumee
Explore the haunted history of this old home after dark. Experience eerie stories, flickering lanterns and group tours.
Haunted Trail
Maumee Bay State Park
Fri. & Sat., Oct. 10–11 5:30pm–10pm
1400 State Park Rd., Oregon
419-461-7366
Brave a half-mile spooky trail with witches, zombies, games, face painting and a Friday trunk-or-treat kickoff. Sensory-friendly hours are offered too.
Family Fall Festivals
Whiteford Fall Festival
Sat., Oct. 5 | 10am–4pm
Whiteford Stoneco Fields
7200 Whiteford Rd. | Ottawa Lake, MI
linktr.ee/whitefordfallfestival
Enjoy food trucks, quarry tours, antique tractors, kids’ inflatables, games and a community celebration of autumn. A perfect blend of rural fun and fall charm.
Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest
Sun., Oct. 12 | 10am – 5pm
Downtown Grand Rapids, OH
419-832-1106 | applebutterfest.org
The event speaks for itself. It’s one of the region’s most popular fall events! Live apple butter making, over 100 artisan booths, folk music, costumed interpreters and historic fall fun for all ages.
Sylvania Fall Festival
Sat., Oct. 18 | 2–8pm
Sun., Oct. 19 | 10am–4pm (Parade at 1pm)
Downtown Sylvania
419-882-2135 | sylvaniachamber.org
Parade, pumpkin patch, live music, food trucks, crafts and downtown trick-or-treating — one of Sylvania’s favorite seasonal traditions.
Boo-To-Do Downtown Waterville
Thur., Oct. 23 | 5–7pm
Farnsworth Rd., Waterville
419-878-5188| watervillechamber.com
Farnsworth Road shuts down for candy, costumes, live music and food trucks. Over 800 trick-or-treaters filled the street last year!
Northwood Fall Festival
Sat., Oct. 11 | Parade: 11am | Festival: Noon-6pm
Central Park, Wales & Oram, Northwood
419-690-1600 | northwoodoh.gov
Join the parade, then enjoy inflatables, food trucks, vendors, pumpkin painting, cornhole and a fireworks grand finale.
Pumpkin Patches & Apple Orchards
Gust Brother’s Pumpkin Farm
Labor Day – Halloween | 9am–7pm daily
13639 Mulberry Rd., Ottawa Lake
517-486-2237 | gustbrothers.com
A full farm-day retreat featuring pumpkin picking, barnyard animals, a corn maze, weekend hayrides, hot cider, slushies and donuts made fresh on-site.
Trabbic Pumpkin Farm
Open Tues.–Sun., 10am–7pm (Closed Mondays)
1560 E. Sterns Rd., Erie, MI
734-848-4049 | trabbicpumpkinfarm.com
For more than 100 years, the Trabbic family has worked this land, and for the past 34 years, they’ve opened it up to the community for fall fun. With over 30 acres of pumpkins, hayrides, animals, cider and donuts, this faith and family-focused farm offers a warm and welcoming setting for autumn traditions. From field crops to fresh produce, everything is rooted in heritage—and their hospitality shows it. Free parking and admission make this a must-visit spot just over the border in Michigan.
Fleitz Pumpkin Farm
Sept. 4 | 10am–7pm daily
7133 Seaman Rd., Oregon
419-836-7613 | fleitzpumpkinfarm.com
A family-run favorite since 1989, Fleitz Pumpkin Farm has grown from a small roadside stand into a beloved fall destination. Enjoy a day filled with pre-picked pumpkins, corn mazes—including one of the area’s first—and a unique corn kernel play area. Say hello to the goats, grab a cider slushie and don’t miss the Snack Shack’s famous donuts and must try donut corndogs. New this year: a rentable party space, mini donuts and fresh kettle corn. All activities are open during business hours, making any visit a great time for
fall fun.
Hoen’s Orchard
Sept. 1 – Late Oct.
Mon. – Sat. 9am–5pm and Sun. 10am–5pm
12540 County Road 7-2, Delta
419-822-4080 | hoensorchard.com
A fourth-generation family farm offering U-Pick apples starting September 1 and pumpkins later in the fall. With over 15 varieties of apples, gourds, squash and a farm market stocked with seasonal produce, Hoen’s is a charming stop for autumn fun.
MacQueen Orchards Apple Butter Festival
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 4 & 5 | 10am–6pm
7605 Garden Rd., Holland
419-865-2916 | macqueenorchards.com
Since 1982, this two-day celebration has kicked off October with pony rides, barrel train rides, inflatables, cider slushies, apple picking (16 va- rieties!), corn maze, craft vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Pick Your Own Apples MacQueen Orchards Mid-Sept. – Late Oct. 7605 Garden Rd., Holland, OH MacQueen’s Pick-Your-Own orchard features s16 apple varieties across scenic rows. Don’t want to pick? Pre-bagged options are available at the market.
Panic in the Pines at Bowlander Farm
Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1
Nighttime Haunts: 8 – 10 pm
Daytime Animal Tours: 11am–4pm
Bowlander Farm (formerly Country Lane Tree Farm) 3525 N. Bolander Rd., Genoa, OH
419-461-1298| panicinthepines.com
Bowlander Farm is your ultimate fall destination by day and night. During the day, families enjoy the award-winning Animal Tour experience from 11 am to 4 pm — perfect for young kids and animal lovers. When the sun sets, the farm transforms into Panic in the Pines — a triple- threat haunted experience featuring a terrifying haunted hayride, eerie walking trail and chilling haunted woods. Admission for the nighttime haunts is $25, and tickets are available online or at the gate. Open every Saturday in October and on November 1, this is one of northwest Ohio’s premier haunted attractions.
Toledo Zoo Events
Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way | 419-385-5721 toledozoo.org/calendar/october-2025
Harvest Fest at the Toledo Zoo
Oct. 1–31 | During Zoo hours
Included with Zoo admission, this month-long fall celebration is bursting with autumn vibes — giant pumpkins, harvest-themed treats, photo ops and festive fun await in every corner of the Zoo.
Buckeye Broadband ZOOtoberfest
Friday, October 3 | 7 – 10pm (6pm VIP entry)
This 21+ beer-tasting bash brings together local and regional brews, animal encounters, live tunes and a fall festival feel like no other. Sip, stroll and celebrate under the Zoo lights!
Little Boo presented by Meijer
Oct. 16 & 17 | 10am – 3pm
Geared toward little ghouls up to age five, this daytime event is perfect for your tiniest trick-or-treaters. Enjoy candy stations, pumpkin carving demos, strolling magic and photo ops with your favorite characters — plus all the fall fun the Zoo has to offer!
Pumpkin Path
Oct. 18 & 19 | 10am – 4pm
Toledo Zoo’s beloved weekend celebration of all things fall returns with trick-or-treating stations, musical acts, strolling performers and nonstop family fun. Perfect for kids of all ages
Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp
Sat., Oct. 25 | During Zoo hours
It’s the animals’ turn to get festive! Watch elephants, tigers, bears and more stomp, smash, snack and play with pumpkins as part of their natural enrichment. Included with Zoo admission.
