OHIO — Ohio State Parks are providing some fall escapes across its parks through various events including harvests, festivals, campouts and more. 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ODNR, shared ways for families to get outside amidst the fall colors.

What You Need To Know

  • The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ODNR, shared ways for families to get outside amidst the fall colors

  • One event includes the 42nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Capout from Sept. 13 to 15 at Lake Loramie State Park

  • At Malabar Farm State Park the 47th Annual Ohio Heritage Days Festival runs from Sept. 28 to 29

"Fall is a magical time to experience Ohio’s state parks, and these festivals are a wonderful way for families to connect with nature and each other," said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. "Whether it’s celebrating the harvest at Lake Loramie or stepping back in time at Malabar Farm, these events and more showcase Ohio’s rich cultural and natural heritage, offering something for everyone to enjoy."

One event includes the 42nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Capout from Sept. 13 to 15 at Lake Loramie State Park, located at 11070 State Route 362 in Minster. The festival brings a wide array of family attractions from a mum flower sale, craft exhibitions, food vendors and an antique power show for vintage tractors and equipment. 

The campground is fully booked, but overflow camping is now available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

At Malabar Farm State Park, located at 4050 Broomfield Road in Lucas, the 47th Annual Ohio Heritage Days Festival runs from Sept. 28 to 29. One of the largest outdoor craft and living-history events, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will get a glimpse of the past with traditional crafts ranging from woodworking, weaving, blacksmithing and quilt-making alongside historical reenactments and displays of Civil War and WWII camps near the Big House. 

To view more fall activities across Ohio's state parks, click here.