Fall Activities for Cleveland Families

From crisp mornings and apple-cider afternoons to pumpkin-scented everything, Northeast Ohio shows off in the fall. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pumpkin, planning a Halloween night out, or just craving a donut that’s still warm (plus one or two for later - we won’t judge), this guide gathers all the best family-friendly fall fun in one place.

Tip: Bookmark this page. We’ll keep updating dates and times as the season rolls on.

🍂 Cleveland Fall Bucket List for Families

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🎃 Classic Fall Favorites

⬜ Pick a pumpkin at Red Wagon Farm
⬜ Apple picking at Hillcrest Orchards
⬜ Get lost in the Szalay’s Farm Corn Maze
⬜ Grab cider + donuts at Patterson Fruit Farm
⬜ Explore Pumpkin Village at Mapleside Farms

🍁 Nature & Outdoor Adventures

⬜ Hike through Rocky River Reservation
⬜ Visit Brandywine Falls
⬜ Explore the Ledges Trail
⬜ Walk the canopy at Holden Arboretum
⬜ Picnic at Squire’s Castle

👻 Spooky Season Specials

⬜ Trick-or-Treat at Boo at the Zoo
⬜ Visit the Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin’-R-Ranch
⬜ Take the Halloween Drive-Thru at Lake Metroparks
⬜ Check out Halloween decorations at Story Road Haunt
⬜ Brave a local haunted house

🌻 Fall with a Twist

⬜ Sip a seasonal drink
⬜ See the sunflowers at Maria’s Field of Hope
⬜ Visit farm animals at Stearns Homestead
⬜ Snack & shop at the West Side Market
⬜ Treat yourself to a fresh seasonal donut

Before You Go: Cleveland fall is packed with free and low-cost events - parades, festivals, trunk-or-treats, and neighborhood Halloween walks. Check our Events Calendar for the latest!

🍎 Fall Farm Fun: Pumpkin Patches, Apple Picking, & Corn Mazes

Isn’t fall the perfect time to be a little basic? Whether you want hayrides, giant slides, or just the perfect pumpkin, these family-friendly farms have it all. Use the guide below to plan your fall adventure.

Double-check farm websites for exact hours and u-pick availability.

  • Corn mazes, pumpkin picking, & fall activities (including a number of fall events)

    📍 5182 Twinsburg Warren Rd, Mantua, OH 44255

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    Activities:

    • Corn Mazes

    • Pumpkin Picking

    • Farm Animals

    • Kid-Friendly Activities (giant slides, sand piles, corn box, family trike riding, jump pad, safe archery range, air canons, bubble station)

    • Wagon Ride (additional cost)

    • Zip Lines (additional cost)

    • Special Events Calendar

    Hours & Admission:

    📅Weekends only from September 12 - October 26, 2025

    Hours:

    • Fridays: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

    • Saturdays: 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.

    • Sundays: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

    Admission:

    • General Admission: $13

    • Seniors (65+): $8

    • Children 3 and under are free

  • The Great Fall Fun For All Festival:
    Pumpkin Pandemonium

    📍 6050 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkin Picking

    • Hayrides

    • Scavenger Hunts

    • Harvest Maze

    • Kidzone (pumpkin ball roll, ski ball, bean bag toss, rubber duck races, and more)

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Daily from September 27 – October 25, 2025

    Hours:

    • Monday - Friday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
      (All Pumpkin & Product Sales Available, Only Scavenger Challenge & Maze Activities Open; No Hayride or Kidzone Activities)

    • Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
      (All Activities Open, All Pumpkin and Product Sales Available)

    Admission (All Access Wristbands*):

    • Adults (18+): $13

    • Kids (2-17): $17

    • Seniors (65+): $10

    • Children 2 and under are free

    *Pricing for specific activities only also available

  • Fall Festival including u-pick apples and pumpkins, maze, & activities

    📍 50336 Telegraph Rd, Amherst, OH 44001

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkin Picking

    • Apple Picking

    • Corn Maze

    • Hayride

    • Baby Goats

    • Kid-Friendly Activities (barrel train, corn box, hay tunnel, pedal karts, sandbox, playground & swing set, spider webs)

    • Farm Market with donuts and cider

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Weekends only August 30 – November 2, 2025 (Also open September 1 & October 10)

    Hours:

    • Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

    Admission:

    • General Admission (4-72): $12.95

    • Children 3 and under are free

  • Fall family fun featuring intricate corn mazes

    📍 1555 Andrews St NE, Hartville, OH 44632

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkins

    • Wagon Rides

    • Corn Maze

    • Animals

    • Corn Box

    • Straw Tunnel

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Daily from September 14 – November 2, 2025

    Hours:

    • Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    • Sundays: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

    Admission:

    • General Admission: $12
      *Weekday Special: $10

    • Seniors: $10

    • Children 3 and under are free

  • 100 acres of fall fun including Pumpkin Village, weekly festivals, and adults only Vino The Way

    📍 294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkin Village

    • Lainey Wilson themed Corn Maze

    • Cow & Pig Trains

    • Hayrides

    • 311 foot “Super Slide”

    • Giant Jump Pillows

    • Themed Weekends

    • Live Entertainment

    • Vino The Way (21+): Not included in fall festivals; see website for more information

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Weekends only September 12 - October 26, 2025

    Hours:

    • Fridays: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    • Saturdays: 11 a m. - 9 p.m.

    • Sundays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Admission:

    • Festival Admission (Saturdays/Sundays): $18

    • Fun Fridays: $15

    • 55+ : $15

    • Children 2 and under are free

  • Farm famous for their sweet apples and donuts

    📍 Fruit Farm: 11414 Caves Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026

    📍Family Fun Fest: 8765 Mulberry Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026

    🔗 Visit Website

    Activities:

    • Apple Picking

    • Giant Covered Straw Pile

    • Multiples Slides

    • Pedal Tractors & Push Carts

    • Tire Swings

    • Corn Maze

    • Sandbox

    • Play Buildings

    • Wagon Rides

    • Face Painting (additional cost)

    • Pumpkin Painting (additional cost)

    • Pony Rides (Saturdays and Sundays only; subject to availability)

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Daily from September 20 - November 1, 2025

    Hours:

    • Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    • Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Admission:

    • Monday - Thursday: $8

    • Friday - Sunday: $12

    • Seniors (65+): $7

    • Children 2 and under are free

  • Local summer marketplace with weekend fall festivities

    📍 35669 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkin Patch

    • Wagon Rides

    • Corn Maze

    • Produce Market

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Weekends only in October

    Hours:

    • Fall Festivities: Saturdays & Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

    • Market - Open Daily: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Admission:

    • Free admission; pay for pumpkins by size

  • Wheelchair & stroller-friendly farm with corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin picking, sunflowers, and 50+ interactive farm activities.

    📍 4000 Ramseyer Ln, Wooster, OH 44691

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkin Patch

    • Bluey-themed Corn Maze

    • Country Store

    • Hayrides

    • Farm Animals

    • 50+ Kid-Friendly Activities (slides, jump pad, corn barn, train, and more)

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Wednesday - Sunday from September 3 - October 31, 2025

    Hours:

    • Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    • Sundays (starting September 14): 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

    • Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

    Admission:

    • Wednesday - Thursday (3-64): $15

    • Friday - Sunday (3-64): $21

    • Seniors (65+): $11

    • Children 2 and under are free

    Saturday & Sunday tickets are online only

    Season Passes also available

  • Local farm & taproom hosting annual pumpkin festival with all you can carry pumpkin patch

    📍 16081 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkin Picking

    • Corn Maze

    • Family Games

    • Wagon Rides

    • Kids Play Area (straw jump, corn kernel pit, foot golf, straw bale maze, slides, photo ops)

    • Farmer’s Market, Bakery, and Ice Cream

    • Craft Brewery

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Pumpkin Festival: Weekends only from September 20 - October 26, 2025*

    Hours:

    • Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Admission:

    • General Admission: $10

    • Children 2 and under are free

    *Information is only for Pumpkin Festival; Additional hours of operation

  • Old West Pumpkin Fest with pumpkin patches, family fun, and entertainment

    📍19066 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028

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    Activities:

    • Pumpkin Patch

    • Hayrides

    • Pony Rides

    • Old-West Shows

    • Petting Zoo

    • Face Painting

    • Straw Mountain

    • Kids’ Play Area

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Weekends only from September 27 - November 2, 2025

    Hours:

    • Saturdays & Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

    Admission:

    • General Admission: $15

    • Children 2 and under are free

  • Szalay’s Farm & Market

    Sweet corn farm and old-fashioned farm market with challenging corn maze and pumpkins

    📍 4563 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264

    🔗 Visit Website

    Activities:

    • Corn Maze

    • Pumpkin Patch

    • Spinning Barn

    • Farm Market

    Hours & Admission:

    📅 Open daily September 13 - October 31, 2025

    Hours:

    • Daily: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    Admission:

    • Corn Maze + Spinning Barn: $6

    • Children 3 and under are free

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🍁Outdoor Adventures

Northeast Ohio’s trees put on a show every October. Whether you want a stroller-friendly stroll or an all-day hike, these spots deliver vibrant reds, golds, and oranges.

Peak color is usually late September through mid-October. Check the Ohio Fall Color Progress Map for updates.

🌳 Classic Parks & Trails

  • Rocky River Reservation: River views and paved all-purpose trail (stroller-friendly). 📍 North Olmsted

  • The Ledges at Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Dramatic sandstone cliffs, 2-mile loop. 📍 Peninsula

  • Brandywine Falls: 65-foot waterfall with boardwalk overlooks. 📍 Northfield

  • Holden Arboretum Canopy Walk & Tower: Treetop views. 📍 Kirtland

🚗 Scenic Drives & Picnic Spots

  • Valley Parkway Drive: Meandering route through multiple Cleveland Metroparks reservations. 📍 Various access points

  • Route 303 through Peninsula: Rolling hills, farm stands, and small-town charm. 📍 Peninsula

  • Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail: Lakeside bluffs and brilliant shoreline foliage. 📍 Along Lake Erie

  • Squire’s Castle: Historic stone gatehouse surrounded by woods; perfect picnic stop. 📍 Willoughby Hills

✨ Hidden Gems

  • Cascade Park: Waterfall, picnic areas, and playground for kids. 📍 Elyria

  • Gorge Metro Park: Dramatic rock gorges and thick forest canopy. 📍 Cuyahoga Falls

  • Chapman Forest (Mentor Headlands): Quiet trails with Lake Erie views and peak maple color. 📍 Mentor

  • Jordan Creek Park: Peaceful woodland paths and scenic streams ideal for a tranquil fall walk. 📍 Chardon

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Last Updated 10/5/2025

📅 Fall Events

Due to the volume of fall events, you may not be able to see all here. Visit the Events Calendar for all events.