Fall Fun Guide: Things to Do, Events and More for Autumn in Cleveland

Corn & Pumpkin Weekend 

Dive into the fall festivities and celebrate the harvest season at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Young visitors can enjoy fun activities like pumpkin bowling, creating handmade corn husk dolls, and painting pumpkins for $3 to take home as a festive souvenir. This weekend is also the last chance to navigate the sprawling three-acre corn maze. In addition to these highlights, guests can enjoy a variety of harvest-themed crafts and activities throughout the event, making it the perfect fall family outing. $7-$9, Oct. 3-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

Twilight Market 

Get in the Halloween spirit with a Twilight-themed Manic Pixie Dream Market. Attendees are invited to explore 80-plus vendors. With free admission and parking available in lots surrounding the market, guests can explore a diverse selection of vintage threads, size-inclusive apparel, unique jewelry, original art, Halloween goods, and delicious food and drinks. The event also celebrates queer and LGBTQ inclusivity. Free, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 2080 Quail St., Lakewood, manicpixiedreammarket.com

Pop Punk Halloween at the Grog Shop 

The Grog Shop is hosting Pop Punk Halloween, featuring three cover bands. TRUSS will be performing as Paramore, Girl Cologne as Green Day and Tall Grass as My Chemical Romance. Attendees are encouraged to show up in costume or emo attire for this night of nostalgic pop punk favorites. All ages are welcome. $12-$15, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs

Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet 

The nearly 60 year tradition of Ohio Mart returns to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. This artisan craft fair features more than 150 exhibitors, showcasing handmade goods and including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, homemade furniture and more. Visitors can also enjoy delicious food, Stan Hywet’s famous hot gingerbread and drinks at the Tudor Rose Pub. Tickets include a self-guided Manor House and garden tour. This event is not only a great way to enjoy the autumn season but also a fundraiser supporting the preservation of the estate. $19, Oct. 1-4, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Thu-Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org ​

Curiosities and Cryptids Festival

Immerse yourself in literature and discover something new at Black Cat Books & Oddities in Medina. Visitors can explore a variety of vendors offering unique goods, enjoy food truck delights and take part in a host of fun activities. The festival will feature a spooky facepainter for all ages, a costume contest with a chance to win a special prize, and a cryptids scavenger hunt. Don't miss the chance to snap a free picture with the legendary Mothman and explore the themed reading rooms. Free, Oct. 3, 12-6 p.m., 1200 Starkweather Ave., Tremont, blackcatmedina.com

Halloween Drive Thru at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

Looking for a fun Halloween adventure for the whole family? Experience the Halloween Drive-Thru at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. Enjoy a frightfully fun night as you drive through the park's eerie trails and encounter spooktacular displays from the comfort of your vehicle. From playful frights to exciting surprises, this drive-thru experience is perfect for all ages. Tickets are per carload and must be purchased online in advance. The event runs rain or shine on the weekends only, and earlier time slots are ideal for younger children. $27.50, Oct. 9-25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

Apple Peak 10 Year Anniversary

For the tenth year, Quarry Hill is hosting the Apple Peak harvest gathering. Guests will have the opportunity to pick from the apple crop at its best, with crafts, wagon rides, live music, food and unique vendors for a perfect day of fall fun. Enjoy a day at the beautiful orchard, check out the Quarry Hill Winery, and relax in fall fashion. Free, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2403 Mason Road, Berlin Heights, quarryhillorchards.com

Boo-tanical Bash

Celebrate Halloween at the Cleveland Botanical Garden with an afternoon of family-friendly fun, including a DJ dance party, games and storytime. A $15 children’s activity wristband adds bag decorating, seasonal crafts and a Trick-or-Treat Trail through the Hershey Children’s Garden. $15 activity wristband, Oct. 24, noon-3 p.m., 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, holdenfg.org

Botanical Garden After Dark

Once the sun goes down, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is turning Halloween over to the adults. Come in costume for an evening of tarot readings, line dancing, a costume contest and shopping from local vendors. Registration is required. $25 members, $30 nonmembers, Oct. 24, 7-10 p.m., 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, holdenfg.org

Pumpkins & Piranhas 

Dive into this family friendly spooky celebration at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Children can wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy face painting, animal encounters, and festive music. All children will also recieve a goodie bag, and an activity booklet. Interact with costumed divers and look for underwater Jack-O-lanterns, skeletons, and other fun Halloween decor. Additionally, for those sensitive to sensory stimuli the aquarium is hosting a sensory-friendly Halloween experience with reduced noise levels, dimmed lighting and modified activities to create a more comfortable and welcoming space. $18.95+, Oct. 22-30, 5:30-8 p.m., 2000 Sycamore St. Cleveland, greaterclevelandaquarium.com

HalloWeekends @ Cedar Point

A Halloween haven for families during the day, a waking nightmare for those brave enough to stay past sunset, Cedar Point is opening up its gates for its beloved HalloWeekends. During the day enjoy themed shows, trick-or-treat stations, crafts, mazes, and character interactions. Those looking for another reason to scream only have to wait until night for the scare actors to begin roaming and for the haunted houses to open. Wander themed scare zones such as Cut Throat Cave or Crystal Rock Massacre. Two new experiences join the lineup this year: Diablo: The Infernal Path and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear. Ticket prices vary, Sept. 17-Nov. 1, 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, cedarpoint.com

Cleveland Halloween Bar Crawl

Get ready for the biggest pub crawl in Cleveland. From bars to clubs this crawl will take you to Cleveland’s iconic nightlife venues. Enjoy exclusive drink specials, high energy DJ’s, free access to top bars, and costume contests. Grab your friends, dress to impress and crawl through some of the best bars in the Cleveland. $21.97+, Oct. 30, 1214 West 6th St., Cleveland, eventbrite.com

Monster Mash Cookie Decorating Workshop

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe for a Halloween-Themed Cookie Decorating Workshop. During the 90-minute class, attendees will be provided with four pre-baked cookies and learn basic royal icing piping and flooding techniques. Participate in trivia for the chance to win prizes. Perfect for beginners looking to up their decorating game or for those who love a good spooky cookie. Learn new techniques and get new recipes to try out at home. $37+, Oct. 24, 2:30-4 p.m., 2267 Lee Road, Cleveland, eventbrite.com

Trick-or-Treat Fest

Eager to start your candy hunt? Ready to show off your costume? The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has you covered with four weekends of trick-or-treat festivities. Tickets include meet-and-greets with costumed characters, access to the Monster Mash Dance Party, multiple candy stops and a complimentary trick-or-treat bag for the first 1,000 guests each day. Don’t miss the Zoo’s Dino Cove experience to dig up fossils, included with your ticket. $11, Oct. 4-27 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com

Boo at the Zoo

Experience the Cleveland Zoo at night with a Halloween twist. Running from October 1st through the 25th Boo at the Zoo is the perfect way to spend an October evening with the family. Children are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and trick-or-treat at designated stations, meet costumed characters, dance at the monster mash dance party, and take a ride on the boomerang train. Additional activities for children and families will be scattered across the Zoo along with entertainment from a magician and live musicians. $22, Oct 1-25, 5-9 p.m, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com

Nightmare Cleveland

Step into one of Cleveland’s greatest haunted house experiences… if you dare. Nightmare Cleveland is well-known across Northeast Ohio for its immersive, fear-inducing atmosphere. Featuring highly detailed sets, custom music and expertly crafted scare zones, this haunted house is sure to make you scream. Tickets are only available online, so be sure to plan ahead. $30, weekends Sept. 26-Nov. 7., 7460 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, nightmarecleveland.com 

Spooky Fest Mapleside Farms

Enjoy the last days of October with some family friendly fun at Mapleside Farms. A perfect family getaway, enjoy over a hundred acres of scenic farmland, a bald eagle themed corn maze, playgrounds, restaurants, and themed attractions. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and explore pumpkin village. Go into the Harvest Barn and bag your own apples to take home or enjoy some hot apple cider. $18+, Oct. 31- Nov 1, 294 Pearl Rioad, Brunswick, mapleside.com

Twisted Wilderfest in Green

Wander through the picturesque autumn woods of Southgate Park at this fall themed pop up festival. Checkout booths from local artists that are scattered along the paths. Enjoy food and treats from Kona Ice of North Canton, Chick-fil-A, Johnny Lotes Latin Street Corn, and more. Once you’re all done checking out the vendors hop on the free hayride around the park or head on over to the pumpkin patch and select a pumpkin for $5 (cash only). Free, Sept 26, 10a.m,-4p.m, 5300 Massillon Road, cityofgreen.org

Blood Prison 

Get ready for a haunting thrill at the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. This event takes place inside the prison’s walls, offering a unique and terrifying experience as guests walk through its dark corridors. Ranked among America’s scariest haunted houses, Blood Prison is designed to deliver intense scares with live actors, haunted mazes, and multiple scare zones. For thrill-seekers looking for even more, there is an optional extreme haunt experience. $35 - $60, Sept. 25-Nov. 1, 100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield bloodprison.com

Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin R Ranch

Saddle up for fall fun at Old West Pumpkin Fest at Rockin R Ranch. Guests can enjoy a scenic fall hayride, pick their own pumpkins and even take a pony ride. Or for those looking for something a little more frightening, Pumpkin Fest transforms after dark into Spooky Ranch, Cleveland’s scariest haunted hayride. If the hayride doesn’t scare you off, there are plenty more thrills to enjoy including the extreme nightmares haunted house, the bloodslingers saloon, monster vision in 3D, and the haunted barn. $15-35 Sept 25-Nov 1, 19066 E. River Road Columbia Station, clevelandhayride.com

Skeleton Grove at the Holden Arboretum

Enjoy a walk through the arboretums stunning fall colors with a haunted twist. This fall, twelve-foot skeletons, dressed up in their finest with the help of local artists, roam the grounds. Don’t miss the chance to explore all the beauty of autumn along with some spooky new friends. $21 Sept. 19-Nov. 1, 9550 Sperry Road Kirtland, holdenfg.org

Sandusky Witches Walk

Lace up your shoes and dust off your brooms for the annual Sandusky Witches’ Walk. Come be a part of one of the largest gatherings of witches in the world. In 2025 the Witches’ Walk set two Guinness world records for the largest witch costume contest (970 participants) and largest witches’ dance (727 participants). The witches walk is a nonprofit event and all proceeds go to charities that support the community. Be sure to learn the official witches’ dance through the youtube video online so you can be a part of all the fun. If you can’t make the walk, don’t worry, there are witchy events throughout October that you can find on their website. Oct 17 4:00-10:00pm Jackson Street Pier, 221 W. Shoreline Drive, Sandusky, sanduskywitcheswalk.com

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