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Fall Weather is Coming to the Cincinnati Area This Week

Sweater weather is on its way to the Queen City.

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We’re in the second half of September, and it looks like Cincinnati finally has some cool weather on the horizon.

While Wednesday, Sept. 21 is going to be a scorcher with a high near 92 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature is expected to drop dramatically on Thursday, Sept. 22, just in time for a weekend of pumpkin patches and hayrides.

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14 Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes in Greater Cincinnati You Should Visit This Fall

Blooms & Berries Farm Market9669 S. State Route 48, Loveland. Open daily until Oct. 31.The all-inclusive farm fest at Blooms & Berries features a five-acre corn maze, a pumpkin bounce pad, hayrides through the pumpkin patch, games, train rides and friendly farm animals. Snack on caramel apples or fresh apple cider or peruse fall decor. A weekend craft beer garden is open starting at noon Fridays through Sundays. Check the online calendar for special events.
Blooms & Berries Farm Market9669 S. State Route 48, Loveland. Open daily until Oct. 31.The all-inclusive farm fest at Blooms & Berries features a five-acre corn maze, a pumpkin bounce pad, hayrides through the pumpkin patch, games, train rides and friendly farm animals. Snack on caramel apples or fresh apple cider or peruse fall decor. A weekend craft beer garden is open starting at noon Fridays through Sundays. Check the online calendar for special events. Neltner's Farm 6922 Four Mile Road, Melbourne, Kentucky. Open daily for Fall Fest until Oct. 31 Located in the rolling hills of Northern Kentucky, this family-owned farm has been offering seasonal, fresh produce and beautiful views for over a century. The farm hosts an annual Fall Fest that lasts until Halloween. In addition to their pick-your-own pumpkin patch, visitors can enjoy a petting zoo, horse-drawn wagon rides, corn mazes and more. Shaw Farms Market1737 State Route 131, Milford. Open daily until Oct. 31.This farm is family-friendly with things to do for all ages during Pumpkin Times, which runs through the end of October. There are horse- and tractor-drawn hayrides, a massive corn maze, two interactive playgrounds, pedal-kart races and more. Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch or head to the produce barn to enjoy apples — and fresh-pressed apple cider — straight from the orchard. Some activities require tickets, available for purchase online. Brown's Family Farm Market11620 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Open Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 29.This family market is open daily, and on Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 29, there are hayrides plus a pumpkin patch where you can pick your own gourds, as well as visit a corn maze and farm animals. There's a barrel train, food trucks, picnic areas and apples — lots of apples: apple butter, apple cider and caramel apples. Mums, cornstalks, gourds, produce and a variety of snacks, cheeses, fudge and other goodies are available seven days a week in the market area. Hidden Valley Orchards5474 OH-48, Lebanon. Open Wednesday-Sunday weekly. This fruit farm (formerly Hidden Valley Fruit Farm) got a makeover in 2018 as Hidden Valley Orchards with taprooms and the COOP Ice Cream barn. For more family fun, pick a pumpkin or take a hayride when the patch opens up. Check the website to plan for upcoming events and see the U-pick schedule. Country Pumpkins 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Road, Dry Ridge, Kentucky. Open Wednesday-Sunday until Oct. 30.Country Pumpkins began selling single pumpkins by the road back in 2000 on the Alpine Hills Dairy Farm. Now, the business has turned into a fall destination, complete with a fall festival and tour. Open now through Oct. 30, Country Pumpkins boasts weekend (Fridays-Sundays) festival with farm animals, a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking and more.
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According to the National Weather Service, Thursday (which is also the autumn equinox) will be mostly sunny with a high near 72 degrees and a low around 47 degrees in the evening. We’re set to have another sunny day Friday with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the 50s.

The weather will warm up a little on Saturday and Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 70s, but it looks like this may be the last weekend of summer weather we’ll have this year. Per the Farmers Almanac’s extended forecast, Sept. 25 through Oct. 12 is going to have cool temperatures with showers expected.

While it’s sad to say goodbye to summer, I think we’re all ready to bring out those fall wardrobe staples in time for spooky season.

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23 Essential Greater Cincinnati Fall Activities to Look Forward to This Season

HallZOOween3400 Vine St., Avondale. Select weekends in October.Go wild at the Cincinnati Zoo while gathering candy and seeing some animals. Kids can dress up in costumes and bring their own treat bags to fill up with goodies at different trick-or-treat stations. There will be Halloween-themed animal enrichment to watch plus a Hogwarts Express train ride and a Scare-ousel.
HallZOOween3400 Vine St., Avondale. Select weekends in October.Go wild at the Cincinnati Zoo while gathering candy and seeing some animals. Kids can dress up in costumes and bring their own treat bags to fill up with goodies at different trick-or-treat stations. There will be Halloween-themed animal enrichment to watch plus a Hogwarts Express train ride and a Scare-ousel. Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. Through Nov. 2Choose from multiple haunted attractions such as Phobia, Temple of Terror, Killer Klowns, or Big Mamma’ s Revenge for a night full of terror. There will be sweet treats, live entertainment, freak shows and madmen, according to Land of Illusion's website. Niederman Family Farm5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Liberty Township. Open Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 23-Oct. 30Find your way through a corn maze, go on a hayride, or let the little ones enjoy time with barnyard animals. Or, walk to the pumpkin paradise to select your own pumpkin (priced by size), or indulge in some cinnamon-sugar donuts, caramel apples plus apple cider. Guests can also rent bonfire pits with benches. Niederman lights the bonfire, you provide the snacks to roast over the open flame. Take a Weekend Roadtrip to Camp and HikeWhen you're in need of a little escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, a weekend camping trip is just what the doctor ordered. There are several destinations within driving distance of the Queen City to explore, like Hocking Hills, Red River Gorge or John Bryan State Park. Some boast waterfalls and hiking trails, while others feature beaches and mountain views — whichever one you choose, you're sure to enjoy the beauty of autumn. Irons Fruit Farm1640 Stubbs Mills Rd., Lebanon. Open through DecemberTake a tractor-driven hayride to pick your own pumpkins at this fourth-generation family farm — then feast on apple fritters, cinnamon-cider donuts, cookies, pies and more from the bakery. There is also a themed corn maze, pumpkin patch, apples available for purchase and friendly farm animals. Country Pumpkins 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Rd., Dry Ridge, Kentucky. Open daily Sept. 10-Oct. 30.Country Pumpkins began selling single pumpkins by the road back in 2000 on the Alpine Hills Dairy Farm. Now, the business has turned into a fall destination, complete with a fall festival and tour. Open Sept. 10 through Oct. 30, Country Pumpkins features a festival with farm animals, a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, vendors and more.
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