Various Fall Festivals are going on during the weekends throughout the whole month of October!. Check out my post from last weekend to see what farms are hosting them!
1. Skidsteer Rodeo at Franklin Equipment
When: Friday, October 7, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: 4141 Hamilton Square Blvd., Groveport, OH 43125
Phone: 844-401-RENT
Come watch a competition between construction vehicles (and their drivers)! The initial rounds go on all day and the finals begin at 6:30 PM. There is live music, free food and a mechanical bull from 3:00 – 7:00 PM.
2. Fall Festival at The Farm at Walnut Creek
When: Friday, Saturday and Monday, October 7, 8 & 10
Time: Opens at 8:30 AM, last ride at 6:00 PM
Location: 4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Phone: 330-893-4200
Even though it’s a bit of a drive, I’m sharing this one because I’ve told you about The Farm at Walnut Creek before, so if you’ve thought of visiting, this event might be fun! This weekend (and next!) in addition to the horse drawn wagon rides, there will be special activities like a corn box, sheep shearing, basket weaving, horseshoeing, a pumpkin slingshot and more!
3. Fall Foliage on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
When: Friday – Sunday, October 7-9, 2016
Time: 1:00 on Fridays, 12:00 and 2:30 on Saturdays and Sundays
Location: 33 West Canal St., Nelsonville, OH 45764
Phone: 740-249-1452
For the month of October, the Railway adds Friday trips to their weekend scenic tours! The round trip ride is about 2 hours.
4. Columbus Italian Festival
When: Friday – Sunday, October 7-9, 2016
Time: Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 720 Hamlet St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-294-8259
This celebration of Italian heritage features live performances, food, kiddie rides, a parade and even a bocce ball tournament!
5. Pumpkinpalooza at Emswiler Farms
When: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 13329 Morse Rd., SW, Pataskala, OH 43062
Phone: 614-355-5432
This festival is presented by TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and benefits Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s. The festival includes hayrides, live entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, a pumpkin patch, the Shazzbots, crafts, food and more! Tickets are are $13 for adults and $10 for kids, but you can buy them online (see link) in advance through THURSDAY, October 6th for $10 and $7. Children under 2 are free.
6. Touch a Tractor at Buehler’s Fresh Foods
When: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: various locations
Another road trip idea for this weekend is at Buehler’s Fresh Foods. The closest store is in Ashland, OH. Touch a tractor, enjoy free samples from Hartzler’s Family Dairy and Gerber’s Amish Farm Chicken, participate in activities for the kids and buy Ruggles ice cream for $1 a scoop!
7. Too Much Stuff Sale at Big Fun Columbus
When: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: 672 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-8697
Big Fun says, “we have too much stuff, help us make room” and everything is 25% off if you say the secret word: “Fun”! I wrote about taking your kids to Big Fun for Columbus Moms Blog here!
8. Royals Project Fall Festival at Amazing Grace Christian Church
When: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 2255 Quail Creek Blvd, Grove City, OH 43123
Princesses, Princes, Superheroes and more will be in attendance at this fall festival which also features crafts, games, face painting, and more! There will also be a fire truck and fire fighters on site from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM! Donations of unused toys will also be accepted for the Royals Project!
9. Fall Festival at Oakland Nurseries
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: various locations locally
Each location of Oakland Nurseries is having it’s own set of events, check the link for information specific to each store! The Columbus location will feature hay rides, pumpkin painting, pig racing, a kid-friendly haunted forest, concessions and live music!
10. Farm Festival at Miller’s Country Gardens
When: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 2488 St. Rt. 37 West, Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-363-5021
This fall festival features hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, barrel rides, a kids’ play area, face painting, straw tunnel and food by Sock Hop Soda Shop! Admission is free but some activities have a charge.
11. Fall Fest at Fancyburg Park
When: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 3375 Kioka Avenue, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
This fall festival includes hay rides, a corn box , pumpkin carving, making apple cider, a petting zoo and more! Admission is free but some activities require $1 tokens.
12. Family Fun with the Columbus Zoo at Franklin Park Conservatory
When: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 1777 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
Different animals are featured in this family program at the Conservatory on the 2nd Sunday of each month!
13. Peppa Pig Live at Palace Theatre
When: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
See Peppa Live! What else is there to say? 😉
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*Please be aware, information is gathered from multiple community sources. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. There may be a fee to participate in a featured activity. Please call ahead or check links to confirm activities. Enjoy what you do today!*