{"id":4553,"date":"2022-09-05T21:07:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T21:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jpalenhouseblog.com\/?page_id=4553"},"modified":"2023-08-31T15:58:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T15:58:23","slug":"13-things-to-do-during-a-cleveland-autumn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/index.php\/13-things-to-do-during-a-cleveland-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"13 things to do during a Cleveland Autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-001.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-title\">13 things to do in Cleveland in Fall<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-byline\">authored by <a class=\"ttd-small\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/about\/\">Amanda<\/a> at <a class=\"ttd-small\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\">clevelandtraveler.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">1. See Fall Colors<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 20px 0px 0px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999; border: 0pt solid red;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/001-fall-colors.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Fall colors at Rocky River Reservation<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">We\u2019re so lucky here in northeast Ohio; we have fall colors to rival all the \u201cfamous\u201d autumn locations in the US \u2013 but without the droves of tourists. There is no shortage of <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/fall-colors-in-cleveland\/\">places to see incredible fall colors<\/a> in and around Cleveland, whether you want to hike, bike, or drive to see them.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Some of my favorite places to go leaf-peeping include:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ttd-fall-list\">\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Rocky River Reservation<\/span> \u2013 Make a stop at Berea Falls Scenic Overlook, and climb the Fort Hill steps for excellent views.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Bedford Reservation<\/span> \u2013 Especially at Tinker\u2019s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, but the area around Great Falls of Tinker\u2019s Creek is also a good bet.<\/li>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/002-fall-views.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr-views\">Fall views from the Fort Hill steps<\/div>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">North Chagrin Reservation<\/span> \u2013 Several hiking trails here have great colors, and the area around Squire\u2019s Castle is also worth stopping to see.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Cuyahoga Valley National Park<\/span> \u2013 Ohio\u2019s only national park is excellent in the fall. <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/cuyahoga-valley-national-park-hikes\/\">Hike the Ledges Trail<\/a>, check out the Everett Road Covered Bridge, or book a ticket on the <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cvsr.org\/\">Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad<\/a> for one of their \u201cFall Flyer\u201d routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Some local trees will start changing in September, but peak color in this part of Ohio is usually around mid-October.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">2. Visit Holden Arboretum<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 20px 0px 0px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/003-holden-arboretum.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Murch Canopy Walk at Holden Arboretum<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">While the main draw at <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/holden-arboretum-guide\/\">Holden Arboretum<\/a> in autumn is the fall colors, there\u2019s more to do here than just admiring the leaves. Stroll through the different gardens and trails to see what\u2019s in bloom, and just enjoy being out in nature.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">When you do want to do that leaf-peeping, head for the Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent Tower, both of which offer up fantastic views of the surrounding forests.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">3. Enjoy fall events at local metroparks<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Along with going out in search of fall colors, here are some other fun fall-themed things you can do in some area metroparks:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ttd-fall-list\">\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Lake Metroparks Farmpark fall fun<\/span> \u2013 Fall events at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark include a corn maze, sunflower and apple harvest weekends, a pumpkin patch, and a Halloween drive-through event. (More info on the drive-thru Halloween event <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lakemetroparks.com\/events-activities\/events\/halloween-hayrides?s=637704378000000000&#038;e=637707042000000000\">here<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Halloween Boo-Thru (Lorain County Metro Parks)<\/span> \u2013 This event is usually a walking one, but it\u2019s been a drive-thru event the last two years to make it COVID safe. Held at the Carlisle Equestrian Center over two weekends in October, you can drive through several themed Halloween scenes. Entry is $10 per car, and advanced registration is required. <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loraincountymetroparks.com\/halloween\">Sign up here<\/a> starting September 1.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Fall Hiking Spree (Summit County)<\/span> \u2013 The Summit County Metro Parks runs an annual event to encourage people to get outdoors in the autumn. Running from September through November, participants are challenged to complete 8 different hikes throughout Summit County. The included hikes are usually fairly easy and family-friendly. <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/summit-metro-parks-fall-hiking-spree\/\">Learn all about it here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 15px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/004-hiking-spree.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Fall Hiking Spree trails often look like this!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">4. Drink seasonal brews<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Is it really even fall if you haven\u2019t had a pumpkin spice latte or Oktoberfest beer yet? (The correct answer is no!)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">But skip the Starbucks lines and the big-name beer companies; <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/best-coffee-shops-in-cleveland\/\">Cleveland\u2019s local coffee shops<\/a> and craft brewers are where to go for your seasonal brews<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">For coffee, check out seasonal brews at spots like:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ttd-fall-list\">\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Six Shooter Coffee<\/span> \u2013 (their \u201cCollinwood Basic\u201d is so good)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Lekko Coffee in Ohio City<\/span> \u2013 Twhich makes a fall spice latte that\u2019s meant to pair with oat milk)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Brewella\u2019s in Lakewood<\/span> \u2013 (which also serves up hot apple cider and fall-themed crepes)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Coffee Coffee Coffee in Old Brooklyn<\/span> \u2013 (you can\u2019t go wrong with a Dark Dimension latte)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Milk + Honey downtown<\/span> \u2013 (they have a couple sweet fall-inspired drinks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"two-pics\">\n<div style=\"border: 0pt solid red; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 95%; margin: 20px auto; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/005a-brews.webp\"\/><\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 0pt solid red; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 95%; margin: 20px auto; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/005b-brews.webp\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"two-pics\">\n<div style=\"border: 0pt solid red; width:50%; text-align: center; padding: 8px 0px 10px 0px;\">Witches Brew at Brewella&#8217;s<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 0pt solid red; width: 50%; text-align: center; padding: 8px 0px 10px 0px;\">Brewella&#8217;s decked out for Fall<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">And almost all of Cleveland\u2019s local breweries make fall-inspired beers, whether they\u2019re German-inspired for <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/cleveland-oktoberfest-guide\/\">Oktoberfest<\/a>, pumpkin-flavored, or otherwise seasonally themed.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Try an Oktoberfest beer at Great Lakes or Masthead, a Spooky Tooth Imperial Pumpkin Ale at Fat Head\u2019s, or a S\u2019mores Yammy at Platform Beer.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">5. Tailgate at a Browns game<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Tailgating is back for the 2021 NFL season. And if you have no clue what that is, it\u2019s when fans gather in a parking lot before (and sometimes during) a game to cheer on a sports team. The most popular lot in Cleveland for Browns tailgating is in the Lakefront Municipal Parking Lot, AKA the Muni Lot.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Tailgating is serious business in Cleveland, and people come with food, music, games, and of course plenty of Browns gear. There are rules for the Muni Lot (for example, charcoal grills and alcohol are not allowed in the Muni Lot or any other public lots where tailgating happens), and a fee of $25 per parking spot to attend.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">The Muni Lot opens at 7 a.m. for regular weekend homes games and 5 p.m. for evening games.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">6. Pick your own produce<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Fall is harvest season, and you can experience it first-hand at several local farms that offer pick-your-own sessions for everything from sunflowers to apples to pumpkins.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">The season for you-pick varies depending on the produce, but here are several things you can try:<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle-002\">Sunflowers<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/006-pick-produce.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Picking sunflowers at Greenfield Berry Farm<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Sunflower season is mid-August to mid-September, depending on the year and where you go. We really like the <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Greenfield-Berry-Farm-165503750751\">Greenfield Berry Farm<\/a> in Peninsula ($1 per stem!), but you can also cut your own bouquets at Rogish Farm in Chesterland, Hillcrest Orchards in Amherst, and at Ramseyer Farms\u2019 annual Sunflower Days in Wooster.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">And of course if you just want to see some pretty sunflowers, you can\u2019t go wrong with <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/sunflower-fields-cleveland\/\">Maria\u2019s Field of Hope<\/a> in Avon.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Check out our complete <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/best-sunflower-fields-cleveland\/\">guide to sunflower fields around Cleveland<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle-002\">Apples<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/007-apples.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Apple picking at Quarry Hill Orchards<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">For me, apple picking is the epitome of early fall, and there are several farms within easy driving distance from Cleveland where you can pick your own apples. Prime apple-picking season is usually September-October, with different varieties of apples ripening at different times.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Popular places to pick your own apples near Cleveland include <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/pattersonfarm.com\/pick-your-own\/pick-your-own-apples\/\">Patterson Fruit Farm<\/a> in Chesterland, <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hillcrestfunfarm.com\/pick-your-own\/\">Hillcrest Orchards<\/a> in Amherst, and <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"http:\/\/quarryhillorchards.com\/\">Quarry Hill Orchards<\/a> in Berlin Heights. I\u2019ve picked apples at Quarry Hill, and paired it up with lunch at the nearby Quarry Hill Winery. Makes for a great day out!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle-002\">Pumpkins<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/008-pumpkins.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Lastly, we can\u2019t write a post about fall harvests and not mention pumpkins! Pumpkin patches abound across northeast Ohio, and pumpkin picking often coincides with fall festivals and Halloween festivities. Most pumpkin patches open towards the end of September, and stay open through October.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Local farms within an hour of Cleveland that have you-pick pumpkin patches include <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickeringhillfarms.com\/special.shtml\">Pickering Hill Farms<\/a> in Avon, Regal Vineyards in Madison, Hillcrest Orchards in Amherst, the Rockin R Ranch in Columbia Station, Ramseyer Farms in Wooster, and <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuchtafarms.com\/the-pumpkin-patch-corn-maze\">Kuchta Farms<\/a> in Newton Falls, among others.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">You can also find pumpkins for sale at just about every local farm market from mid-September through October!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">7. Hit up a local fall festival<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Many of the farms with pumpkin patches also have fall festivals every weekend leading up to Halloween. These are usually family-friendly, and involve things like hayrides, play areas, live entertainment, and fall food like pumpkin treats and apple cider.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/008-festival.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Mapleside Farms<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Some fall festivals to check out in 2022 include:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ttd-fall-list\">\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><a class=\"ttd-bold\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lakemetroparks.com\/events-activities\/events\/corn-and-pumpkin-weekends?s=637378308000000000&#038;e=637380324000000000\">Corn &#038; Pumpkin Weekends<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\"> at Lake Metroparks Farmpark<\/span> in Kirtland \u2013 Head to the Farmpark on weekends for harvest-themed crafts, live animal demonstrations, and more. They are also doing a drive-through Halloween event this year instead of their normal haunted hayrides.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><a class=\"ttd-bold\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wrhs.org\/events\/harvest-festival-2021\/\">Harvest Days<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\"> at Hale Farm<\/span> in Bath \u2013 Held over two weekends in October, this annual festival includes a pumpkin patch, apple butter making, musical entertainment, and more. Advance tickets are required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><a class=\"ttd-bold\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandhayride.com\/\"> The Old West Pumpkin Fest <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">at Rockin R Ranch<\/span> in Columbia Station \u2013 Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, and visit the petting farm, straw mountain, and more. They also have a haunted attraction called the <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spookyranch.com\/\">Spooky Ranch<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><a class=\"ttd-bold\" src=\"https:\/\/mapleside.com\/fallfestivals\"> Pumpkin Village<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\"> at Mapleside Farms<\/span> in Brunswick \u2013 This family-friendly event spans several weekends in September in October (each with a special theme), and includes lots of activities like corn mazes, train rides, a super slide, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">8. Tackle a corn maze<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 20px 0px 0px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/009-corn-maze.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Mapleside Farms corn maze<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Corn mazes are another fall staple that are abundant across Ohio. Some farms go all-out with their maze designs each year, and challenging yourself with a local corn maze is a great way to get outside this fall.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Favorite farms with corn mazes include:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ttd-fall-list\">\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Szalay\u2019s Farm Market in Peninsula<\/span> \u2013 Szalay\u2019s is a staple in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and their 3-acre corn maze is a great family activity every fall. Their maze takes about 30 minutes to get through.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Mapleside Farms in Brunswick<\/span> \u2013 This farm offers up a traditional corn maze, a kids\u2019 corn maze, and also a separate maze that melds solving the maze with wine tasting called <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/mapleside.com\/vino\">Vino The Way<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Derthick\u2019s Corn Maze in Mantua<\/span> \u2013 Tackle two large corn mazes, with a clue game to solve along the way.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Brasee\u2019s Corn Maze in Wellington<\/span> \u2013 This family-run farm has a 7-acre corn maze, along with acres of pumpkins.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ttd-fall-item\"><a class=\"ttd-bold\" src=\"https:\/\/ramseyerfarms.com\/fall-fun\/\">Ramseyer Farms<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\"> in Wooster<\/span> \u2013 This farm is a little further away, but they have THREE different corn mazes, including an 8-acre one shaped like the state of Ohio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">9. Get spooky at a witchcraft museum<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 20px 0px 0px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/010-witchcraft-museum.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Demon in a box<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Yes, Cleveland has a museum dedicated to witchcraft! More specifically, it\u2019s dedicated to the history of witchcraft (Wicca) in America, as told through items collected by Raymond Buckland.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\"><a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/bucklandmuseum.org\/\">The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft &#038; Magick<\/a> is a small museum in Old Brooklyn filled with all sorts of interesting items that were collected over the years by Buckland, the \u201cfather\u201d of the modern Wicca movement.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">This is a great museum to visit if you\u2019ve already hit up all the \u201cbig\u201d museums in Cleveland. And there\u2019s no better time to visit than in the fall!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">They are open 7 days a week, but you do need to purchase your tickets in advance.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">10. Visit Lake View Cemetery<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 20px 0px 0px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/011-lakeview-cemetery.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-descr\">Haserot Angel<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">While I\u2019m an advocate of visiting Cleveland\u2019s historic cemetery any time of year, it\u2019s especially appropriate in the fall. Stroll through sculpture-like grave markers (the Haserot Angel is probably the most-photographed, especially around Halloween), and enjoy the fall colors.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\"><a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/lake-view-cemetery-guide\/\"> Lake View Cemetery<\/a> is more than 150 years old, and was designed to mimic the great Victorian garden cemeteries of Europe. You\u2019ll therefore always find gorgeous landscaping to enjoy, no matter when you visit. In fall, keep an eye out for oaks and beeches, but also the Japanese maples, which turn a brilliant red in autumn.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">11. Take the kids trick-or-treating at the Zoo<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo\u2019s \u201c<a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/zoo\/programs-events\/2021\/special-events\/trick-or-treat-fest-presented-by-citizens\">Trick-or-treat Fest<\/a>\u201d is back for a second year. This daytime event is family-friendly, and kids are encouraged to come in costumes. They can trick-or-treat around the zoo and enjoy all sorts of themed events and activities.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">This event will be happening Friday-Sunday from October 8-October 31 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">The Akron Zoo is also doing its annual <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akronzoo.org\/boo-at-the-zoo\">Boo at the Zoo<\/a> event, which allows kids to trick-or-treat around the Zoo on weekends from October 16-October 31. Boo at the Zoo runs from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on those weekends.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">12. See the Spooky Pooch Parade in Lakewood<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Another Halloween-specific event, the Spooky Pooch Parade is a delightful annual event in Lakewood, in which dogs are dressed up and paraded around Kauffman Park. It\u2019s a great family-friendly event, and of course is filled with dogs of all shapes and sizes!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">In 2022, the parade is taking place on October 16. <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakewoodalive.org\/event\/spooky-pooch-parade-2022\/\">More info here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999;\" src=\"https:\/\/jpalenhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/012-mini-pumpkins.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">13. Watch Rocky Horror at the Cedar Lee<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">The historic Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights has been hosting monthly screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show for decades. Every Saturday at midnight, you can join a screening of the cult classic \u2013 costumes and props encouraged!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">This event is especially popular in the fall, and there are sometimes extra showings added around Halloween.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">There aren\u2019t any showings planned so far in 2022, but check out <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhisservants.com\/\">this site for updates<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-subtitle\">BONUS: Go to Cedar Point for HalloWeekends<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Each fall, Cedar Point runs its popular Halloween-themed \u201cHalloWeekends,\u201d which melds nighttime rides with haunted midways and kids\u2019 attractions.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">During the daytime, you can take the kids to the <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/play\/events\/tricks-and-treats-fall-fest\">Tricks and Treats Fall Fest<\/a>, which includes fall-themed food and games, costume contests, Trick-or-Treating, and more.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">Then, at night, go back for <a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/events\/halloweekends\/haunt\">Haunt at HalloWeekends<\/a>, which turns the park into more of a spooky haunted house.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttd-fall-copy\">In 2022, both these events are running Friday-Sunday in September and Thursday-Sunday in October, from September 17-October 31. Note that you do need to purchase Cedar Point tickets in order to attend.<\/div>\n<p><!-- test for Amanda footer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 0pt solid black; padding-bottom: 15px; width: 80%; margin: 0px auto;\">about the author<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 0pt solid red; display: flex; width: 80%; background-color: #dedad2;  box-shadow: 6px 6px 17px #999; padding: 10px 0px; margin: 0px auto;\">\n<div style=\"border: 0pt solid blue; padding: 5px 10px 0px 0px; background: transparent;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%; width: 75%; box-shadow: 6px 6px 12px #999; border: 0pt solid purple; float: right; background: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/671779.smushcdn.com\/2019303\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amanda-5-1.jpg?lossy=1&#038;strip=1&#038;webp=1\"\/><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px 20px 20px 10px; float: left; border: 0pt solid orange; background-color: transparent;\">Hi there! My name is Amanda, and I&#8217;m a lifelong northeast Ohioan who really loves Cleveland. I&#8217;m here to share with you all the best things to see, do, and eat in the Greater Cleveland area.<\/p>\n<div><a class=\"ttd\" href=\"https:\/\/clevelandtraveler.com\/about\/\">Learn more about Cleveland Traveler here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>13 things to do in Cleveland in Fall authored by Amanda at clevelandtraveler.com 1. See Fall Colors Fall colors at Rocky River Reservation We\u2019re so lucky here in northeast Ohio; we have fall colors to rival all the \u201cfamous\u201d autumn locations in the US \u2013 but without the droves of tourists. There is no shortage of places to see incredible fall colors in and around Cleveland, whether you want to hike, bike, or drive to see them. Some of my favorite places to go leaf-peeping include: Rocky River Reservation \u2013 Make a stop at Berea Falls Scenic Overlook, and climb the Fort Hill steps for excellent views. Bedford Reservation \u2013 Especially at Tinker\u2019s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, but the area around Great Falls of Tinker\u2019s Creek is also a good bet. Fall views from the Fort Hill steps North Chagrin Reservation \u2013 Several hiking trails here have great colors, and the area around Squire\u2019s Castle is also worth stopping to see. Cuyahoga Valley National Park \u2013 Ohio\u2019s only national park is excellent in the fall. 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