Fall Fun Around Columbus

Fall Fun Around Columbus ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‚

๐ŸŽ Lynd Fruit Farm, Pataskala

Pick your own apples, explore the corn maze, launch apples from the apple cannons and shop for cider, produce and fall treats.

FYI: Apple varieties and picking availability change weekly and popular varieties can sell out quickly. Check the current picking schedule before leaving home.

๐ŸŽ The Orchard & Company, Plain City

Enjoy apple picking, wagon rides, jumping pillows, a corn pit, hill slides and an animal barn. This is an especially good choice for families with younger children.

FYI: You do not need to purchase a farmyard activity pass if you only want to pick apples or pumpkins or visit the market and café.

๐ŸŽƒ Leeds Farm, Ostrander

Make a full day of it with hayrides, farm animals, pumpkin jumps, pedal carts, slides, straw forts, corn boxes and the Pumpkin Express.

FYI: Leeds Farm is open for only six weekends, September 19 through October 25. Buying tickets ahead of time is a good idea.

๐ŸŽƒ Circle S Farms, Grove City

This is a classic fall farm experience with a hayride to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, straw filled fun barn, animals, baked goods and plenty of fall photo opportunities.

FYI: Pumpkin season runs September 24 through October 25, Thursday through Sunday.

๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkins Aglow, Franklin Park Conservatory

Walk through illuminated pumpkin displays, pumpkin houses, a spooky forest, dancing skeletons and other family friendly Halloween scenes.

FYI: The event runs select evenings from October 7 through November 1. Advance reservations are recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings.

๐ŸŽƒ Circleville Pumpkin Show, Circleville

See giant pumpkins, parades, amusement rides, exhibits and more pumpkin flavored food than you knew existed.

FYI: The festival runs October 21 through 24 and admission is free. Crowds and parking can be challenging, so a weekday morning is usually the easiest time to visit with younger children.

๐Ÿ‚ Germania Oktoberfest, Columbus

Celebrate German culture with traditional food, German beer, live music and dancing in Germania’s beer garden.

FYI: This year’s celebration runs September 18 through 20. It is smaller and more intimate than the Columbus Oktoberfest at the fairgrounds.


Farm hours and crop availability can change because of weather, so be sure to check each destination’s website or social media page before heading out. Happy fall! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‚  

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