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 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.
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🍂 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.
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Corn mazes, pumpkin picking, & fall activities (including a number of fall events)
📍 5182 Twinsburg Warren Rd, Mantua, OH 44255
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
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The Great Fall Fun For All Festival:
Pumpkin Pandemonium📍 6050 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
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
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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
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Fall family fun featuring intricate corn mazes
📍 1555 Andrews St NE, Hartville, OH 44632
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: $10Seniors: $10
Children 3 and under are free
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100 acres of fall fun including Pumpkin Village, weekly festivals, and adults only Vino The Way
📍 294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
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
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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
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
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Local summer marketplace with weekend fall festivities
📍 35669 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
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
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Wheelchair & stroller-friendly farm with corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin picking, sunflowers, and 50+ interactive farm activities.
📍 4000 Ramseyer Ln, Wooster, OH 44691
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
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Local farm & taproom hosting annual pumpkin festival with all you can carry pumpkin patch
📍 16081 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028
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
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Old West Pumpkin Fest with pumpkin patches, family fun, and entertainment
📍19066 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028
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
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Szalay’s Farm & Market
Sweet corn farm and old-fashioned farm market with challenging corn maze and pumpkins
📍 4563 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
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
✨ Don’t miss our unfiltered review of our experience at Hillcrest Orchards.
🍁Outdoor Adventures & Leaf Peeping
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
📅 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.
