Oct.
3rd - Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Where:
Youngs Dairy Farm. 6880 Springfield Xenia Road, Yellow Springs,OH
45387
When:
11am to 6pm Daily
This
event is everyday from Oct. 3rd to Oct. 21st.
Oct.
3rd - Fricker's Family Night
Where:
1616 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:6pm-8pm
Fun
family activities including family friendly movies, giveaways and
much more. Activities will vary from week to week. This event
repeats every Wed until Dec. 26th.
Oct.
4th - The Power of the Purse
Where:Pretty
Prairie Farm
4440
Prairie Road, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
The
Power of the Purse is a womens fundraising event that will benefit
the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program for Champaign County
Children. There will be food, music, dancing, silent and live
auctions and Lots of fun! Lets come together and support the kiddos
of Champaign County. Grab your gal pals and plan to join us.
Oct.
4th- Ghost Tours of Springfield
Where:
Clark County Historical Society at the Heritage Center
117
S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45502
When:
7:15pm to 8:30pm Downtown East
7:45pm to 9:00pm Downtown West
Ages
10 and Older
Tickets
are $10 each
Journey
into the realms of the unknown on this one-mile walking tour through
historic downtown Springfield. Hear local legends and folklore,
tales of mystery and ghosts blended with historical facts. Tours are
led by 19th-century costumed guides with a lantern to light your
way.
Oct.
4th – Gloria Theatre: The House with a Clock in Its
Walls-PG
Where:
216 S. Main Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
7:30pm
Kick
off October with this family friendly blend of humor and horror with
an infectious sense of fun. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for
children. The Gloria is always looking for new volunteers!
Oct.
5th - Gloria Theatre: The House with a Clock in Its
Walls-PG
Where:
216 S. Main Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
4:30pm and7:30pm
Kick
off October with this family friendly blend of humor and horror with
an infectious sense of fun. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for
children. The Gloria is always looking for new volunteers!
Oct.
5th and 6th-Champaign County Balloon Fest: A Hot Air
Affair
Where:
Grimes Field Municipal Airport
1636
N. Main St. Rt. 68, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
4pm to 9pm
Join
friends, family, and neighbors for the return of the Champiagn
County's Balloon Fest: A Hot Air Affair. Each day guest will be
treated to food, family fun activities, music and hot air balloon
launches. Weather depending, balloons will 'glow' at dusk each day,
creating a awesome display of light and color. For a full schedule
of events visit: www.balloonfestohio.com
Oct.
5th & 6th – Haunted Wagon Rides
Where:
Youngs Dairy Farm.
6880
Springfield Xenia Road, Yellow Springs,OH 45387
When:
7:30pm
Things
are going to get a little scary around Young’s this fall! Our
Haunted Wagon Ride and Scary Stories are designed for families with
children. It will be scary!
Age 5 to Adult Ticket Cost $12 and Children Age 4 and Under $5.
This event repeats every Friday and Saturday until the end of
October.
Oct.
6th - Gloria Theatre: The House with a Clock in Its
Walls-PG
Where:
216 S. Main Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Kick
off October with this family friendly blend of humor and horror with
an infectious sense of fun. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for
children. The Gloria is always looking for new volunteers!
Oct.
6th -Annual Fall Farm Pumpkin Festival
Where:
Youngs Dairy Farm
6880
Springfield Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
When:
11am to 4pm
Enjoy
a full day of family fun with our bigeest festical of the year. Take
your picture with Humongus Gus, our giant pumpkin, taste freshly
made Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, take a tour of our cheese
making facility and watch cow milking. And don't forget to try our
latest addition- Pumpkin Bowling! Festival is held rain or shine.
Oct.
6th - Adoption Event
Where:
Pet Value, located on Tuttle Road in Springfield
When:12pm
to 3pm
Join
us on the first Saturday of each month for an adoption event with His
Hands Extended Sanctuary! For more information please call
937-325-4999
Oct.
6th – Champaign County Farmers Market
Where:
South Locust Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
9am to 12pm
Purchase
a variety of fresh produce and products hand-made.
Oct.
7th - Gloria Theatre: The House with a Clock in Its
Walls-PG
Where:
216 S. Main Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
2:30pm and 5:30pm
Kick
off October with this family friendly blend of humor and horror with
an infectious sense of fun. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for
children. The Gloria is always looking for new volunteers!
Oct.
7th - Octoberfest
Where:Champaign
County Historical Museum
809
East Lawn Ave. Urbana, OH 43078
When:
10am to 4pm
Crafts-Antiques-Food
Vendors- and Much More!
Benefit
the Champaign County Historical Society.
Oct.
7th-Elementary & Junior High Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting
Where:
1673 South US 68, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
2pm to 4:30pm
Join
us for the building dedication and ribbon-cutting for the new Urbana
Elementary and Junior High School. The building will be open for
tours following the ceremony.
Oct.
8th – Free Spinal Screenings
Where:
Champaign County Library
1060
Scioto Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
6pm to 8pm
Walk
ins fomr 6pm to 8pm for a free screening. Learn more about the
importance of posture for your health and wellness. Learn what you
can do for the pain that works better then pain killers.
Oct.
9th – Fall Preschool Story Time
Where:
Clark County Public Library
201
S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
When:
10:30 am
This
storytime prepares preschoolers for later reading success through
interactive stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and other fun activities
to promote early literacy. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Oct.
9th – Toddler Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
Crawlin through 2 years welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
10th- Preschool Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
3 years to Kindergarten welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
10th-Fricker's Family Night
Where:
1616 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:6pm-8pm
Fun
family activities including family friendly movies, giveaways and
much more. Activities will vary from week to week.
Oct.
10th- Pixel Playground Fortnite
Where:
Pixel Playground
1475
Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
6pm to 9pm
Fortnite
Wednesdays! Want to earn some cash for your skills? Pixel has you
covered. The competition will officially start at 6 PM and run until
9:00 PM in store, final score shortly after. Scoring will be based
off of your match placement as well as kills. Buy in is $10+ tax and
sign ups begin at 2 PM when Pixel opens. Any age permitted. Played
on system of player's choice. Inquiries and questions? Feel free to
message!
Oct.
11th - Pixel Playground Super Smash
Bros 4 Weekly
Where:
Pixel Playground
1475
Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
6pm
Super
Smash Bros 4 Wii U Weekly Tournament
Tournament
Starts at 6 PM. Registration starts at 2 PM. $10+tax buy in ($20+tax
for late entrants. Call or message us the day of before start if you
expect to be late), 50% payout. BYOC or use in house
controllers.
Oct.
12th & 13th – Downtown Urbana Pumpkin
Walk
Where:
Kaleidoscope
117
N. Main St. Urbana, OH 43078
When:
10am to 6pm
Downtown
Urbana's first ever PUMPKIN WALK~~the downtown merchants invites you
to the Pumpkn Walk. We have pre sale tickets available at the
downtown shops. They are $20 and with that you get a passport that
has all the mechants perticipating. You go into all the shops and
eateries in the passport. Stroll and browse around and on your way
out you will get your passport stamped and will receive a gift or
goodie bag. You can chose what day you would like to come Friday or
Saturday. All the shops will be open from 10am-6pm those 2 days.
Your first stop will be Legacy Park in the square to turn your
presale ticket and get your passport. You will get a bag to put all
your gifts and goodies in. Go to all the merchants in the passport,
get your gifts and get the passport stamped after you have went to
all the merchants turn your passport in to a merchant ot back at
Legacy Park to be entered in a drawing for a downtown shopping spree
around $200 value!!! Tickets are limited so please stop in the
Kaleidoscope or other merchants in downtown and get your presale
tickets before they are all gone!!! I look forward to seeing you!
Oct.
13th – Fall Fest at Snyder Park
Where:
Snyder Park
Park
Street, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
10 am to 5pm
Hollandia
Gardens Association welcomes you to the 4th Annual FALL
FEST. Arts,Crafts, Food, Vendors! Plenty to see & do, Fun for
ALL! Kid's Zone with games & prizes each day. Free Hay Rides
each day! FREE ADMISSION & PARKING! It will be held in and
around the area of the playground andband shell. Signs will be posted
with directions to the event site."Fall Fest is a family
oriented event that is held during the Fall of the year to
showcase the charm and beauty of Snyder Park, Springfield's
inner-city metro park system. The festival offers fun and games for
the children, a selection of art, crafts, vendors, and a variety of
food options to suit anyone's taste." "Join s for a time
of fun! Fall Fest proceeds will go towards the development
& construction of three themed gardens in Snyder Park: a
Children's Garden;the Snyder Park Maze; an Enabling or Accessible
Garden." Interested in a sponsorship or participating as a
vendor? Contact k.sherry@aol.com or at937-215-6614 for more info!
Oct.
13th – Bundy Baking Solutions Factory Sale
Where:
Champaign County Fairgrounds
384
Park Ave. Urbana, OH 43078
When:
7am to 2pm
Bundy
Baking Solutions will hold a factory sale featuring a selection of
its high quality USA Pan Bakeware and Cookware. Save up to 70% off
off bakeware and up to 50% off cookware at this FREE public event.
Oct.
13th – Paint and Sip (Event for Parents)
Where:
Champaign County Arts Council
119
Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
5pm to 7pm
Release
your inner Picasso! Come paint, sip, and have fun! Cost is $30 per
person and includes all materials.
Oct.
13th and 14th – Enons 40th Annual
Apple Butter Festival
Where:
State Route 444 and Xenia Ave. Enon, OH 45323
When:
10am to 6pm the 13th
11am to 5pm on the 14th
Enon
Apple Butter Festival, sponsored by Enon Community Historical Society
which supports various communitywide projects, including support of
historical research library, 1840 log house, and Adena Native
American mound, preservation of area history. The annual festival
(second weekend in October) continues 37-plus years of cooking apple
butter the old fashioned way over open fires in copper kettles
(available for sale). It also features juried arts and crafts,
specialty foods, other special features. Over 100 booths are
supported by community
organizations. https://enonhistoricalsociety.com/apple-butter-festival/
Oct.
14th – Harvesting Health Family Festival
Where:Urbana
Hospital
904
Scioto St. Urbana, OH 43078
When:
11am to 3pm
You
and your entire family are invited to our Urbana Hospital for a
community health fair hosted by Urbana Family Medicine and
Pediatrics. The event features live broadcast & tickets/prizes
from Hot 102.9 (11 a.m- 1 p.m), DJ(1 p.m- 3 p.m), Surgical Robot
Test Drive Opportunity, Free Fun for Kids: Bouncy House, Pumpkin
Decorating, Face Painting, Games, Touch a Truck, Snacks Raffle
Prizes: Kids Bikes, Gift Cards, Goody Baskets, Food trucks and more!
Oct.
14th
– Kingscreek Community Fall Festival
Where:
Kingscreek United Methodist Church
1362
Kennard-Kingscreek Road, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
4pm to 6pm
Community
Fall Festival. There will be games, bonfire, burgers, hotdogs,
pumpkin painting, fire trucks, sheriffs K9, Trunk-N-Treat, and fun
for the entire family.
Oct.
14th
– Fall Family Day
Where:
YMCA Camp Shiffer
5678
Cox Rd, North Lewisburg, OH 43060
When:
1pm to 4pm
The
Champaign County YMCA welcomes all the community to discover Camp
Shiffer! Join us for Fall themed activities including pumpkin
carving, trail tours, a scavenger hunt, camp games, s'mores, and
more!
Oct.
16th
- Toddler Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
Crawlin through 2 years welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
16th
- Fall Preschool Story Time
Where:
Clark County Public Library
201
S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
When:
10:30 am
This
storytime prepares preschoolers for later reading success through
interactive stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and other fun activities
to promote early literacy. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Oct.
17th
- Pixel Playground Fortnite
Where:
Pixel Playground
1475
Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
6pm to 9pm
Fortnite
Wednesdays! Want to earn some cash for your skills? Pixel has you
covered. The competition will officially start at 6 PM and run until
9:00 PM in store, final score shortly after. Scoring will be based
off of your match placement as well as kills. Buy in is $10+ tax and
sign ups begin at 2 PM when Pixel opens. Any age permitted. Played
on system of player's choice. Inquiries and questions? Feel free to
message!
Oct.
17th
- Preschool Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
3 years to Kindergarten welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
18th
- Pixel Playground Super Smash Bros 4 Weekly
Where:
Pixel Playground
1475
Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
6pm
Super
Smash Bros 4 Wii U Weekly Tournament
Tournament Starts at 6 PM.
Registration starts at 2 PM. $10+tax buy in ($20+tax for late
entrants. Call or message us the day of before start if you expect
to be late), 50% payout. BYOC or use in house controllers.
Oct.
18th
– Pumpkin Walk
Where:
100 S. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311
When:
5pm to 7:30pm
Spend
your evening strolling on the sidewalks of Downtown, Bellefontaine as
you look at beautiful pumpkin displays outside of
participatingbusinesses. Vote for your favorites with dollar
donations! All proceeds collected will be donated to the 2 Bite
Program at the Logan County Farmer's Market. This is a fun program
that educates and supports healthy eating among our youth. Feel free
to dress up in order to have the chance to be entered in a drawing
for the "Best Costume". The Photo Booth will be open to
capture pictures of your little ones in their costumes. The
evening will conclude at The Holland Theatre with the showing of
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. Following the show,
the winner for the "Best Costume" will be drawn and handed
their prize. We sure hope you can join
Oct.
18th
– Pallet Painting and Sweet Treats(Parent Activity)
Where:
Let's Eat Cake
117
Scioto Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
6pm
Join
us at Let's Eat Cake on October 18 at 6:00 to paint a small and
large pallet sign! The cost is $55 per person which includes a small
and large sign(large sizes to choose from at the event will be
14x14, 14''circle, or a 19x10). You will be deciding your design
(100+ designs to choose from) at the event as well. Check out
examples in the Discussion section of this event. Let's Eat Cake
will also have a coffee and sweet treat bar that is included in your
ticket! There are 25 seats available, so submit your reservation
before they sell out! To purchase your ticket go to Rustic
Reflections website in the link provided, and purchase your ticket
through the Let's Eat Cake listing on the home
page! https://rusticreflectionsllc.com/
Oct.
19th
– The Haunting at the Park
Where:
George Rogers Clark Park
When:
7pm to 10:30pm
The
Haunting will be held on the 3rd Friday of October this year! Mark
your calendars.Prepare yourselves for a night of haunted, historical
surprises as you tour the Hertzler House, the site of the first
unsolved murder in Clark County. Then, take a haunted hayride where
you’ll meet spooky characters along the way. Experience the park
like never before! Kids 12 and under receive a Halloween treat!Fee:
$10.00/person; Children 6 and under FREE!
Oct.
19th- Boo at the Zoo
Where:
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
When:
5pm to 9pm
Join
us for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Sierra Mist! This
"merry-not-scary" Halloween tradition will bring fun of
heroic proportions. Meet Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow
and Black Panther, plus visit Frogwortz, Pumpkinpalooza, candy stops
and more! EVENT ACTIVITY TIMES: Fridays (10/19 & 10/26): 5 p.m.
to 9 p.m. (Zoo opens at 10 a.m., but Boo at the Zoo festivities
begin at 5 p.m.) Saturdays (10/20 & 10/27): 10 a.m. To
9 p.m. Sundays (10/21 & 10/28): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. NOTE: Heart of
Africa and Congo Expedition will close at 5 p.m. daily ADMISSION:
Included with our Columbus Zoo membership or paid admission to the
Zoo
Oct.
20th
and 21st
– Antique Show and Flea Market
Where:
Clark County Fairgrounds
4401
S. Charleston Pike,Springfield,OH 45502
When:
8am to 5pm both Days
Antique
items and fleamarket items galore. Hundreds of vendors.
Oct.
21st
– Caring Kitchen Community Meal
Where:
Caring Kitchen
300
Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078
When:
12:30pm
Providing
a family style meal for free to the community.
Oct.
23rd
- Fall Preschool Story Time
Where:
Clark County Public Library
201
S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
When:
10:30 am
This
storytime prepares preschoolers for later reading success through
interactive stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and other fun activities
to promote early literacy. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Oct.
23rd
- Toddler Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
Crawlin through 2 years welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
24th
- Pixel Playground Fortnite
Where:
Pixel Playground
1475
Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
6pm to 9pm
Fortnite
Wednesdays! Want to earn some cash for your skills? Pixel has you
covered. The competition will officially start at 6 PM and run until
9:00 PM in store, final score shortly after. Scoring will be based
off of your match placement as well as kills. Buy in is $10+ tax and
sign ups begin at 2 PM when Pixel opens. Any age permitted. Played
on system of player's choice. Inquiries and questions? Feel free to
message!
Oct.
24th
- Preschool Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
3 years to Kindergarten welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
25th
- Pixel Playground Super Smash Bros 4 Weekly
Where:
Pixel Playground
1475
Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
6pm
Super
Smash Bros 4 Wii U Weekly Tournament
Tournament Starts at 6 PM.
Registration starts at 2 PM. $10+tax buy in ($20+tax for late
entrants. Call or message us the day of before start if you expect
to be late), 50% payout. BYOC or use in house controllers.
Oct.
26th
– Pixel Playground Costume Party
Where:
Pixel Playground
1475
Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
When:
8pm
Pixel
Playground is hosting a costume party! Want a night of fun before
Beggar's Night? Come join us on our Friday overnight for a night of
spooky gaming and classic horror movies! Got a costume? Wear it in
and we'll knock $5 off per person! Feel free to bring a friend, the
family, or the whole neighborhood!
Oct.
30th - Fall Preschool Story Time
Where:
Clark County Public Library
201
S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
When:
10:30 am
This
story time prepares preschoolers for later reading success through
interactive stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and other fun activities
to promote early literacy. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Oct.
30th
- Toddler Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
Crawlin through 2 years welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
31st
- Preschool Story Time
Where:
Saint Paris Public Library
127
E. Main St. Saint Paris, OH 43072
When:
10am
Children
3 years to Kindergarten welcome! Please call 937-663-4349 if you plan
to attend.
Oct.
31st
– Urbana Beggers Night
Where:
City of Urbana
When:
6pm to 8pm
Trick
or treating hours.
