Fall fun in Southwest Ohio: 5 things to do in Butler County

Niederman Farm is located at 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road in Liberty Twp. CONTRIBUTED

Niederman Farm is located at 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road in Liberty Twp. CONTRIBUTED

There are plenty of fall festivals and events coming our way this season. Here are five we recommend to those in Butler County:

Fall Festival at Niederman Family Farm

Niederman Family Farm will have its Fall Festival Sept. 20-Oct. 27. The price of admission includes everything inside, including a corn maze, a mini-corn maze, an obstacle course, a climbing web, duck races, a visit to the pumpkin patch, a wagon ride, a jumping/bounce pillow, animals, games and more. (Pumpkins, mums, food and more are available for purchase at an additional cost.) Regular gate admission is $19 with a discount when purchased online. A discounted admission is offered on Thursday nights ($14, if purchased online). Children ages 2 and younger are free. Seniors ages 65 and older are $10. More online: niedermanfamilyfarm.com

Liberty Township Fall Festival

Community members can enjoy fall fun for the entire family during the Liberty Township Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28 at Liberty Park. The event will feature activities for all ages, including live entertainment and inflatables as well as a free craft for guests to make. Local vendors and food trucks will be onsite. Liberty Park is located at 6757 Yankee Road. Free admission. More online: www.liberty-township.com

Jack O’Lantern Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction

Jack O’Lantern Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction will return for its final season this fall from Sept. 28-Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Attraction pricing starts at $9.95 and children ages 2 and younger are free. Jack O’Lantern Junction features a Halloween crafts area for kids, a talking pumpkin, and a Halloweenville miniature animated display. Outside, there are Halloween themed hand-cranked train cars and an electric train ride (weather permitting). During Jack O’ Lantern Junction, the main train display is decorated for Halloween and there’s a “ghost train.” More online: entertrainmentjunction.com

Art Fair at Pyramid Hill

FILE: Artisans from Southwest Ohio will share their work with thousands of spectators at The 13th Annual Pyramid Hill Art Fair.  CONTRIBUTED

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Art Fair at Pyramid Hill will feature more than 60 regional and national artists on Sept. 28-29. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday. As part of the two-day festival, guests can enjoy a day out in the park, in nature, along with all the other festivities, including art, live music, food and family-friendly activities. Butler Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at1 p.m. Sunday. Free admission to Pyramid Hill members and children 12 years and younger. Admission for non-members ages 13 and up is $5 per person. More online: pyramidhill.org

Trenton Fall Festival

Trenton area residents are invited to kick off the start of fall during the Trenton Fall Festival at Trenton Community Park from 2-9:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Guests can check out the classic car show from 3-6 p.m., Take A Chance will be in concert at 4:30 p.m., and ZZ-KC will headline the festival at 7:30 p.m. at the Trenton Community Park Amphitheater. 50/50 raffle, face painting, food trucks and beverages from Molson Coors. Free admission. Trenton Community Park is located at 440 Dell Drive in Trenton. More online: www.trentonoh.gov


More upcoming events

Whimmydiddle music festival, RiversEdge in Hamilton: Sept. 5-7

Havest Fest, Garver Farm Market in Monroe: Oct. 5

The Great Pumpkin Fest, Keehner Park in West Chester: Oct. 5

Hocus Pocus, The Windamere in Middletown: Oct. 13

Operation Pumpkin in downtown Hamilton: Oct. 11-13

Halloween on the Green, Village Green Park in Fairfield: Oct. 24

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