Fall Fest at Washington Park
Visitors can hunt for and decorate a pumpkin to take home, visit a petting zoo with highland cows and alpacas on the South Lawn, and take rides on a trackless train through the park. The festival offers live music at the bandstand, candy apple decorating, giant yard games, historical presentations, and local vendor shopping. Guests can also purchase food from local food trucks, build floral bouquets, and explore seasonal fall fragrance and drink demonstrations.
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026 family
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
The Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, trackless train rides, music, Stand Up History, and listed free activities are marked free. Sugar & Cream Coffehouse demos and purchases, Pour Fragrance Bar, and the bouquet-building activity are marked as paid; the fall-themed Paint & Sip is also paid, with tickets coming soon. No amounts are given.
Hours
11:00 am - 4:00 pm both days.
Neighborhood
Over-the-Rhine
Food & Drink
Local food trucks will be on site, and the Sherwin-Williams Porch will be open all day; paid hot chocolate and hot apple cider demonstrations are also offered.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Parking is available in the two-level underground garage, accessible from Race Street at 13th Street or Elm Street across from Music Hall.
- Pay stations for garage parking are located in the elevator lobbies and accept cash or credit cards before returning to your car.
- Free bicycle parking is available on the east side of the garage's first level.
Links & Contact
Run by 3CDC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What animals are featured at the petting zoo?
The petting zoo on the South Lawn features highland cows, mini horses, rabbits, alpacas, donkeys, and more.
What musical acts will perform at the festival?
Midnights in June and Homemakers Hot Club are scheduled to perform live sets at the Bandstand.
What food and drinks will be available?
A variety of local food trucks will be on site, and the Sherwin-Williams Porch will be open all day.
Can dogs be adopted at the event?
SPCA Cincinnati will be on site with pups who are available for adoption.
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