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Heritage Of Flight Festival
2025-10-03 14:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-04 07:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Downtown New Carlisle, 113 W Jefferson St, New Carlisle, OH, United States
Gear up for a weekend celebrating aviation history and small-town charm at the New Carlisle Heritage of Flight Festival, held the first weekend in October! This three-day extravaganza in beautiful New Carlisle, Ohio, promises a fun-filled escape for the whole family.
Don’t miss the Classic Cruise-In on Friday evening. Main Street transforms into a haven for polished chrome and vintage wheels. Admire an array of classic cars, muscle cars, and antique automobiles, or proudly show off your own ride.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the “Parade of Planes,” held on Saturday. Witness a dazzling display of aircraft soaring over the festival grounds, igniting imaginations and rekindling the pioneering spirit of flight. On the ground, a street fair unfolds along Main Street. Browse through a delightful mix of vendors offering handcrafted treasures, local delicacies, and festival trinkets.
Enjoy the carnival rides and games all weekend long. Put your appetite to the test at delicious food stalls, offering everything from juicy barbeque to sweet funnel cakes. Live entertainment keeps the energy high throughout the weekend, featuring local bands and performers. Feeling adventurous? How about a Tethered Balloon Ride!
For a more laid-back experience, take a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through the town. History buffs will enjoy exploring the unique exhibits, while the young ones can unleash their inner pilot at the kiddie tractor pull. Feeling peckish? Don’t miss the crowd-pleasing wing-eating contest – a guaranteed fun (and messy!) highlight.
The Heritage of Flight Festival offers something for everyone. It’s a chance to celebrate the rich history of aviation, indulge in family-friendly entertainment, and create lasting memories in a charming Ohio town. So mark your calendars and prepare for a weekend that takes flight!
Tip: Check out the festival’s website for a detailed schedule of events and information on parking and accessibility.

Chocolate Festival
2025-10-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 1043 S Main St, Dayton, OH, 45409-2797, USA
Chocolate Makes The World Go Round
Join us for the 22nd annual Chocolate Festival at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds Event Center, 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, Ohio 45417. Visit professional chocolatiers, food trucks, local craft and food vendors, a free Kids Zone with games and prizes, free entertainment on the festival stage throughout the day, and plenty of free seating.

Free admission
Free parking
Games
Prizes
Free Kidz Zone
Live entertainment
Crafts
Food trucks
Lots of chocolate

Held in a climate-controlled indoor venue, the festival will be a fun activity for the whole family. We hope to see you at the Chocolate Festival!

Spring Valley Potato Festival
2025-10-04 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Thompson Pavilion- Bledsoe Park, Spring Valley, OH, 45370, United States
Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, 5K Tater Trot Run/Walk, Carnival Rides, Children’s Games, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pet Parade and Lots of Good Food!
Come and shop at all the unique vendors! Lots of Arts and Crafts booths, come hungry and eat some food from our many food vendors. Yummy Potato Soup and Potato Candy is always a must! Sit and enjoy the music in Bledsoe Park at Thompson Pavilion. You don’t want to miss this event! See you there!
Festival Features
– Run/Walk on Little Miami Scenic Trail Bike Path and through the Village of Spring Valley
– Food vouchers for festival selected booths
– Continuous live festival entertainment
Please do not park along the streets in town.

Ohio Renaissance Festival
2025-10-04 10:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-05 10:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-11 10:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-12 10:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-18 10:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-19 10:30 - 19:00 | Renaissance Park, 10542 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Prepare thyself for a non-stop, day-long adventure!
Queen Elizabeth and over 150 costumed characters invite you to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village where you can enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day! Featuring 52 shows, 18 stages, over 170 unique arts and crafts shops, hearty food and drink fit for Kings, games of skill and human-powered rides to amuse all ages, the Ohio Renaissance Festival offers something for everyone!
The most unique shopping experience found anywhere!
Throughout the 30-acre village Marketplace you’ll find over 135 world-class artisans featuring hand made wares such as clothing, jewelry, pottery, weaponry, home décor, art, and more. Demonstrations of time honored crafts like coin striking, glass blowing, stone carving, leather tooling, boot making, candle making, blacksmithing, metalsmithing, and weaving can also be seen.
Themed Weekends for 2025
PIRATES WEEKEND: September 20 — 21, 2025
Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day with us all weekend long! Rollicking sea shanties, a giant Pirate ship, and Pirate Play Time awaits ye land lubbers!
TIME TRAVELERS WEEKEND: September 27 — 28, 2025
Dress as your favorite character inspired by a movie, TV series, comic book, sci-fi or fantasy work. Everyone is welcome! Costume Contests for adults and kids.

VIKING WEEKEND: October 4 — 5, 2025
Gather your hoard and raid the village!
HIGHLAND WEEKEND: October 11 — 12, 2025
Lads and lassies, the pipes are calling for you to join in the celebration of Highland heritage. It’ll be a real fling with themed competitions, bagpipes, haggis and more!
ROMANCE WEEKEND: October 18 — 19, 2025
Celebrate Sweetest Day with us! Hearts a-fire as couples renew their vows in a free Mass Renewal of Vows Ceremony held at St. Peter’s Chapel.
HEROES & YOUNG ADVENTURES WEEKEND: October 25 — 26, 2025
This weekend kids ages 12 and under get free admission! Additionally, we’re honoring our military and first responders with a $3 discount on admission. Bring the whole family for a magical weekend of fun and adventure!

Dayton Pagan Fest
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 1043 S Main St, Dayton, OH, 45409-2797, USA
People of all ages and spiritual backgrounds are welcome! The event will feature a Pagan ceremony, information booths from local charities, vendors with crafts and a broad range of items, plus authors and speakers on various Pagan spiritual practices. The event is organized to include three distinct parts; entertainment, workshops & vendors, and public ritual. Throughout the day, workshops will be offered for interested parties to educate and highlight different aspects of pagan spirituality, crafts, and education. Participants will enjoy a one-day, family celebration of spiritual enhancement and an opportunity to give back to the community.
Items of non-perishable food will be accepted and donated to the local food bank. The food drive provides participants the ability to share with others while making a positive statement about Paganism. Our hope is that you would take this opportunity to experience a first-person view of not only what we do but how we do it. By doing so, our desire is that you might gain a better understanding our beliefs and practices, even if you differ in religious opinions and approach.

CANNED FOOD DONATION = ENTRY FREE

Global Roots: Dayton River Fest
2025-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Triangle Park, 2500 Ridge Ave, Dayton, OH, 45414, USA
Cultural exhibition, dance, food, fashion, arts, history, speech, etc…

Centerville Fall Fest
2025-10-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Stubbs Park, OH, United States
This year’s festival will bring the community together for a full day of family fun, entertainment and seasonal traditions.
Families can enjoy the City of Centerville’s Kids Zone, which includes a corn maze, corn pits for sensory play, inflatables, family bingo with prizes, a petting zoo, kids crafts, balloon animals and more fun-filled activities. Plus, Fairy Godmother Events will provide special character experiences including a duo of ‘Wicked’ witches, a spooky skeleton king and a mysterious galactic bounty hunter.
Guests can explore The Heart of Centerville and Washington Township’s Vendor Village featuring more than 100 local vendors and food trucks offering unique goods, treats and handcrafted items.
A woman captures a photo of children joyfully posing with pumpkins.
Stop by the Pumpkin Patch, where free pumpkins will be available while supplies last. For added convenience, the Heart of Centerville will offer Pumpkin Parking, allowing families to set their pumpkins aside while they continue to enjoy the event.
Fairy Godmother Events will host this year’s hayride, complete with a cast of corny characters who are sure to keep riders laughing throughout the journey.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Stubbs Park!

Cosplay Festival
2025-10-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Bushido Ramen, 2607 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH, United States
Calling all cosplayers, spooky folks, food fanatics and anime lovers— visit Bushido Ramen on Oct 6 and join your friends and local small business owners for this free, all ages event!

There will be food trucks, bubble tea, music, Japanese candy, local sweets and treats and the best ramen you’ve ever tasted! We will be giving away tons of prizes all day long. Everyone has a chance to win, but those in costume will get extra chances so come dressed to party!

Bradford Pumpkin Show
2025-10-07 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-08 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-09 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 13:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 22:00 | downtown bradford, Bradford, OH, United States
The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly five-day festival held in downtown Bradford, Ohio.
You know it’s Fall when the streets of this quaint community become the backdrop for one of the most popular festivals in Miami County. The midway features games, rides, crafts, concessions and merchandise. Enjoy one of the many parades that take place while indulging your taste buds with pumpkin ice cream, corn on the cob, and many other tasty treats!

55th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
2025-10-11 09:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Waynesville, S. Main St. and Miami St., Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
The festival will be held the second full weekend of October.
2025 DATES: October 11th-12th, 2025
Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9am-6pm
Historic Main Street in Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival serves 7 tons of sauerkraut and attracts approximately 350,000 visitors each year to browse among the over 450 craft booths and sample the offerings from more than 30 different food booths. It continues to be one of the top quality festivals in the United States, attracting visitors and vendors from every state across the Nation. Vendors come from as far as Hawaii, Florida and California to participate in the festival.

26th Annual Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Iams Homestead Museum, 349 South Broadway, Trotwood, OH, 45426, United States

Enon Apple Butter Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Enon Community Historical Society, 45 Indian Drive, Enon, OH, 45323, United States
2025 marks the festival’s 45th year and the 26th year for our downtown site. RAIN, SHINE or SNOW! Expect:
Food – Pork Chops, Hot Dogs, Chicken Noodles, Apple Dumplings, Walking Tacos, Funnel cakes, Sausages, Hamburgers, Peanuts in the shell and by the bag, Shaved Ice and of course, APPLE BUTTER.
Crafts and Gifts – All craft booths are judged by the committee and are of homemade quality. Manufactured crafts are not allowed in the festival.
Demonstrations – The Enon Community Historical Society volunteers demonstrate the Apple Butter production by cooking all apple butter sold over a fire in copper kettles.
Music and Entertainment – Music from the past adds to the festival atmosphere throughout the entire festival. Greenon High School band and choir entertain the public on Saturday at the Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m.
The Enon Community Historical Society sponsors the annual Enon Apple Butter Festival as a community service project. The Historical Society makes apple butter the old-fashioned way in six, 50-gallon copper kettles, cooked over open wood-burning fires. Canning and selling of the apple butter is done at the festival in the afternoon as it becomes ready. Annual attendance is estimated at 8-10,000 for the two days. Admission to the festival grounds is free. Free parking is available. Note – please do not bring your pets to the Apple Butter Festival.
Come Visit us the second full weekend of October! Fun for the whole Family! Enon’s Hometown Reunion Event!

Vandalia Fall Festival
2025-10-11 12:00 - 18:00 | Vandalia Rec Center, 1111 Stonequarry Rd, Vandalia, OH, United States
Bring the family out and enjoy a festive time at the Vandalia Fall Festival! There will be live music, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, corn pit, vendors, inflatables, games, arts & crafts and more! All ages welcome * Free to attend

Sauerkraut Festival Off-Main: Most Haunted Waynesville Ghost Tour
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-12 18:30 - 20:30 | OH, United States
This Sauerkraut Festival weekend, join Paula’s Paranormal Project (P3) for a rare and chilling experience in Waynesville, Ohio — the town known as one of the most haunted in the Midwest.
✨ Venture Off Main into the historic neighborhood and along the quiet, shadowy streets of Waynesville, where spirits from centuries past still linger. On this exclusive tour, you’ll explore some of the oldest and most haunted residences and town buildings—including:
·The haunted Quaker meeting houses, where echoes of the past still whisper.
·The historic school, where footsteps are heard long after the final bell.
·And finally, an after-dark journey to the most haunted mansion in town.
This is a limited-edition ghost walk, only available during the Sauerkraut Festival weekend.
If you’ve done a tour before, this one’s completely different.
You haven’t seen this side of Waynesville.
PRIVATE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE.
BOOK ASAP TO OBTAIN YOUR DESIRED DATE!
Are you brave enough to walk Waynesville’s haunted past?
Don’t miss the Off Main edition. It only happens one weekend a year!

Oakwood Family Fall Festival
2025-10-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Shafor Park, Collingwood Ave & Shafor Blvd, Oakwood, OH, 45419, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of fun games, food, hayrides along Shafor Boulevard to see Scarecrow Row, pumpkin painting and other entertainment for the whole family! Kids can dress up and join the “Costume Parade” around the park.

Old Fashioned Games
Food
Entertainment
Hayrides through the street to see Scarecrow Row
Face Painting
Pumpkin Painting
and much, much more!!!

Don’t forget to mark your calendar! Look for more information in the newspapers and on flyers distributed through the schools.

Fairborn Halloween Festival
2025-10-17 16:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-18 11:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Fairborn, Fairborn, OH, United States
One of the largest Halloween Festivals in Downtown Fairborn. Numerous food and craft vendors, Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick or treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and much more.
Come join in the fun for the 3 day Halloween Festival. Over 80 food and craft vendors, carnival rides, beer garden, musical entertainment, etc. Trick or treat at the vendors on Sunday Oct 19 at 2:00om. Event is free to the public.
