Official 2026 Ohio Fall Events Guide is Here
Fall is just around the corner, and there are 440 reasons to get out and explore Ohio this season.
TourismOhio has released the Official 2026 Ohio Fall Events Guide, featuring 440 events happening across the state from September 1 through November 15. From festivals and fairs to live music, seasonal celebrations, historic experiences and America 250 events, the guide makes it easy to find something happening in every region of Ohio.
Whether you’re planning a weekend road trip, looking for a new fall tradition or searching for something to do closer to home, the guide is a great place to start.
Explore Fall Across Ohio
The guide organizes events by region, covering Northeast, Central, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest Ohio.
Visitors can find everything from apple and pumpkin festivals to concerts, county fairs, outdoor experiences, Halloween events and celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday.
And fall is an important travel season for the state. TourismOhio reports that 25% of Ohio trips occur during the fall, making the season a great opportunity to turn an event into a day trip or weekend getaway.
Find Pickaway County in the Guide
Keep an eye out for Pickaway County as you browse the Central Ohio section.
September listings include Immersion Music Festival in Circleville, September 4–5, and Boogie on the Blacktop with Gypsy Kyngs, September 26. October brings John Schwab Band Live on October 9 and one of Ohio’s best-known fall traditions, the Circleville Pumpkin Show, October 21–24.
The Pumpkin Show also receives a special spotlight on page 4, where the guide features a photo of Circleville’s iconic pumpkin tower alongside the Central Ohio fall listings.
Make an Event Part of the Adventure
One event can be the starting point for an entire fall outing.
While traveling to an event, make time to explore the community around it. Stop at a locally owned restaurant, browse nearby shops, visit an attraction or park, or stay overnight and make a weekend of it.
If your Ohio fall travels bring you to Pickaway County, check the Pickaway County events calendar for even more things happening throughout the season.
Start Planning Your Ohio Fall Adventure
With 440 events across the state, there’s plenty to discover between September and November.
Use the Official 2026 Ohio Fall Events Guide to find your next adventure, then explore Pickaway.com to discover even more events and things to do right here in Pickaway County.
Your fall calendar is waiting. Where will you go first?
