1. MacQueen Orchard’s Apple Butter Stir Festival – Holland, OH
On Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, Oct. 8, visitors will be able to participate in fall fun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Activities such as apple picking, wagon rides, craft vendors, barbeque, apple cider tastings and live entertainment will be available throughout the day. For younger participants, there will be pony rides, carousels and rock climbing. There will also be special tours of the apple cider press and the annual pie baking contest.
2. The Corn Maze at The Butterfly House – Whitehouse, OH
Beginning Sept. 16 and running through Oct. 29 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, guests of all ages will enjoy navigating through a galaxy of fun in this year’s themed mazes. Four different mazes combine various skill levels to make a fun day for everyone. You can go through one maze or all four, which can take up to two hours! For an extra challenge, there are also 24 hidden checkpoints in the maze. Call 419-877-2733 for more information.
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3. Pumpkin Peddler – Bowling Green, OH
Every weekend, the Pumpkin Peddler offers hayrides through a pumpkin patch and tree farm for groups of any age to enjoy. There are thousands of pumpkins to choose from, and group members can pick their own pumpkins right in the field. There are other activities along the way, including the pumpkin maze and face painting. An onsite craft store also offers dried corn, gourds, mini and pie pumpkins and other fall decorating items. Finish the day with a cookie and some apple cider to complete the experience. Call 419-409-0252 for group rates and hayride times.
4. Vintage Market at Fallen Timbers – Maumee, OH
Finders Keepers Vintage Market returns Oct. 1 at The Shops at Fallen Timbers.
Vendors from all over the area will be offering antique and vintage items, upscale handmade crafts, food of various kinds, home decor, fashion and more. Admission is $5 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5. HalloWeekends at Cedar Point – Sandusky, OH
Autumn at Cedar Point becomes a little more sinister during Haunt at HalloWeekends. With six different spooky mazes (that include two new additions), six outdoor scare zones and “Screamsters” lurking in the shadows alongside the traditional rides and roller coasters, Haunt brings a new light to Cedar Point’s midways. Haunt runs Friday and Saturday nights from Sept. 15 through Oct. 29.
6. Luminous Nights at the Toledo Zoo – Toledo, OH
Running Sept. 29 through Oct. 29, visitors of all ages will experience the splendor of Chinese lanterns. The local Toledo Zoo will illuminate the night with over 500 lanterns taking the shapes of animals and botanicals. The lanterns will be positioned to tell mini-stories throughout the grounds. Lanterns will be upwards of 19 feet tall and nearly 50 feet long to symbolize illuminating the future and the reunion of family. Come see what all the shine is about. For hours and admission, visit toledozoo.org.
7. Slippery Elm Trail – Bowling Green, OH
Hike, walk, bike, run or even skate along this 13-mile asphalt trail between Bowling Green and North Baltimore. Access points begin locally at Sand Ridge Road and Gypsy Lane Road. The trail opened in 1995 and is a premiere multi-use trail of Northwest Ohio. Additionally, Cricket Frog Cove and the Rudolph Savanna areas are accessible from the trail and provide users the opportunities for hiking, birdwatching and fishing.
8. Sylvania Fall Festival – Sylvania, OH
Following Sylvania tradition, the Sylvania Fall Festival returns on Oct. 15, 2017. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can find food and craft vendors alongside informational and vendor booths lining Main Street. The highlight of the day, the Fall Festival Parade, will run from Monroe to Main Street. Stage performances will run throughout the day at the corner of Main and Maplewood. Visitors can also explore Sylvania Historical Village and celebrate community.
9. Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival – Marblehead, OH
The 22nd Annual Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival will be held on the second Saturday in October. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 14, this free, peninsula-wide event will include a variety of activities for every visitor to enjoy. There will be tours of the Marblehead Lighthouse, live entertainment, children’s crafts, a pumpkin-decorating contest, arts and crafts vendors, a farmers’ market and hayrides. Admission and parking in Lakeside for the festival are free.
10. BGSU Football Homecoming Tailgate – Bowling Green, OH
On Oct. 14, come see BGSU take on the Ohio Bobcats. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. but students and guests are able to come to the stadium early and participate in various tailgate events provided by the University’s colleges and organizations. Tailgate will start at 12:30, and participants can find various tents with food, entertainment and free BG swag there.
