Sept./Oct. 2026
Travel
Autumn is prime time for pumpkins, woollybears, mums and even sauerkraut. You can experience them all at these events across the state.
Experience the simple life in a new way at these places that pair imaginative designs with inviting comforts and peaceful surroundings.
From dune hikes to art galleries to boutique stays, Saugatuck and the surrounding area promises a fall fun getaway along Lake Michigan.
Learn about the role of farms on this unique driving tour and see barn murals celebrating our nation’s milestone birthday.
This Pickaway County town honors its farming heritage with colossal pumpkins and a festival built on community spirit that began in 1903.
Caterpillar races, costumed pets and a folklore-inspired winter forecast make Vermilion’s fall festival one of Ohio’s quirkiest autumn traditions.
From pizza trails and food-truck Fridays to new local shops and autumn traditions, this suburban Columbus community makes for a fall fun road trip.
More than a million mums transform Lake Anna Park during this colorful autumn tradition.
Food + Drink
These Ohio winemakers pair changing leaves and crisp fall days with seasonal favorites, hearty dishes and inviting places to settle in.
Visit Canton announced the new program, starting Sept. 1, which invites beer lovers to download a passport and explore 16 breweries across Stark County to earn points.
Craft beer, smoked barbecue and duckpin bowling add up to a family-friendly destination in Cincinnati.
This restaurant brings a dynamic dining option to downtown Plain City and reinvigorates a space that held the local hardware store for decades.
Merrybrook Baking Co.’s trailer brings time-tested recipes for pretzels and doughnuts to events, markets and churches across three counties.
Ohio Life
The History Channel’s show will film in Ohio this October and is looking for unique antiques and collections to feature.
What started with a Jim Tressel sweater-vest T-shirt has grown into a company focused on merch reflecting hometown and Midwestern pride.
Discover how some of our state’s creatures get ready for winter and where to witness their fascinating seasonal behaviors.
