Looking for the best fall activities in Columbus, Ohio? Macaroni KID's 2026 Columbus Fall Family Fun Guide has everything you need to enjoy the season, from pumpkin patches and apple picking to fall festivals, corn mazes, Halloween events, hayrides and family-friendly fall activities throughout Columbus and Central Ohio.
Fall is one of our favorite times of year in Columbus, and there is no shortage of things to do with kids! From Dublin, Hilliard, Upper Arlington and Powell to communities throughout Central Ohio, we're rounding up the best fall events and activities for families all in one place. Whether you're looking for a pumpkin patch, a fall festival, an apple orchard, a corn maze or Halloween fun, we've got you covered. We've organized the guide into sections below to make it easy to find exactly what you're looking for. And for even more local events, be sure to check out our Northeast Columbus Macaroni KID edition as well.
Last updated September 9, 2026
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The NE Columbus Macaroni Kid 2026 Halloween Guide
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We will have even more fun coming soon and will continue to update our Macaroni KID Fall Fun Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often! Do you know of a 2026 family-friendly fall event or attraction in or around Columbus that isn't listed here? Please submit your event HERE. What else would you like to see? Let us know. Drop an email to heathers@macaronikid.com. Are you a business that would like to sponsor any of our fall guides and reach our audience? Email heathers@macaronikid.com.
NW Columbus Macaroni Kid is a free weekly newsletter and website focused on fun family events and information in Columbus, Ohio. We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, book and product reviews, recipes, crafts, giveaways, and more. We proudly serve families in Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, West Clintonville, West Worthington, Grandview, Upper Arlington, and Plain City! NW Columbus Macaroni Kid is full of useful local information like this PLUS tons of kid-friendly events on our event calendar. Have an event you'd like submitted to our calendar for consideration? Submit an event here. Like what you see here and want to get all the fun delivered to your inbox weekly? Subscribe to our FREE weekly e-newsletter for the 411 on local family fun! #CbusMacKid
