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Fall things to do in Dayton and the region
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
With all of the fall events happening this year, it’s hard to keep of them all straight. Here is a sampling of things to do to let you know what your options are.
• Corn mazes: Where to get lost in Dayton this fall
• Oktoberfest: Prost! Here’s a guide to the beer festivals happening in southwest Ohio.
• Hidden Valley Orchards: Apple cider is the “backbone” of their fall season. The orchard sources its cider from Wesler Orchards in New Paris.
• Fall colors: The color-changing process takes weeks to complete, but here is when it will be at its best.
• Sunflower field: The Yellow Springs sunflower field will be open to the public on select days through Sunday, Oct. 6.
More festivals
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
From celebrating the spookier side of the season, to honoring Ohio’s agricultural roots, we have a guide to all of the fall festivals taking place in the Dayton area.
• Hauntfest: The region’s largest, outdoor Halloween party is returning to Dayton’s Oregon District.
• Renaissance Festival: The Ohio Renaissance Festival is now open. Here’s what to expect this year.
• Chocolate Festival: It’s returning to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in October.
• Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival: The event includes live music, food and drinks, the farm’s petting zoo, fish and critter displays, bounce houses, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ play zone and more.
Photo galleries
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Here are some photo galleries from past events to get you in the mood for fall.
• Hauntfest in the Oregon District through the years
• Ohio Renaissance Festival through the years
• Dayton Art Institute’s 52nd Oktoberfest
• Operation Pumpkin 2023