Kids and adults alike may enjoy the plentiful opportunities of enjoyable things to do in Ohio in the fall. The month of October, in particular, hosts a variety of activities centered on autumn and Halloween themes. Hot dogs, car shows and festivals are available throughout the state during the month of October. Haunted houses, parades and craft shows are also a part Cleveland's offerings of entertaining outdoor fun.
This Ohio Swiss Festival occurs for the first two days of October in 2010. Admission is free, but parking costs $5. Eat Swiss food, listen to music and watch the Grand Parade. Swiss wrestling and stone throwing are some of the activities offered. The crowning of the Ohio Swiss Queen is another enjoyable event held on Friday evening of the festival. The 2010 festival starts at noon on Friday, October 1 and continues until 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 2.
Ohio Swiss Festival
Downtown Sugarcreek
106 W. Main Street
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
888-609-7592
consumer.discoverohio.com
Throughout the month of October, Magic Waters Theatre provides Halloween fun for the family. Haunted Hills, used for live outdoor entertainment functions, takes visitors down a dark trail lit by torches. Magic and entertainment is provided by Boonie the Magician. As of October 2010, admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Parking is free. The Haunted Hills tour is only open on weekend evenings.
Magic Waters Theatre
7757 Cave Road
Bainbridge, OH 45612
937-365-1388
consumer.discoverohio.com
As of 2010, the 35th annual car show in Owensville, Ohio, will be held in October. Vehicles made in 1970 or older are eligible for entering and participating in this show. Around 3,000 cars are on display every year and a grand prize is awarded to the winner of the best looking vehicle. Admission is $5 and parking is free. The proceeds from the show are donated to local charities.The Pumpkin Run is held on the first weekend of October and begins at 6:30 a.m. on the first day. Craft vendors, live music, food and Hot Wheel drag races are available.
Annual Pumpkin Run Nationals Car Show
Clermont County Fairgrounds
1000 Locust St.
Owensville, OH 45160
513-625-6981
pumpkinrunnationals.com
For an authentic haunted night, adults and teens can participate in the Train of Terror and Haunted Engine House. Visitors can ride a steam engine train and take a walk through a dark, haunted engine house. As of October 2010, admission is $7 for adults and teens. This event runs throughout the month of October, on Friday and Saturday evenings only. Proceeds benefit the Railroad Preservation Company. Bring a jacket or sweater as this event is held outdoors.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc.
11600 County Rd. 99 at I-75 Exit # 161
Findlay, OH 45840
419-721-1175
nworrp.org/haunted
