Fall officially begins September 21, the leaves will start to change as people switch out dresses and shorts for hoodies and jeans. There are many activities to experience during the cool down of fall.
Pumkin chunkin
This odd fall favorite started back in 1986. The event was started when a few guys became bored and decided to create the game to see who could launch a pumpkin the furthest. Over the years the event has grown and now has a world championship. For information on the event visit punkinchunkin.com
Hiking
The changing of leaves brings the growth of spring and summer to a close. The greater Dayton area has a bounty of places to hike and enjoy the changing colors of leaves and the cool crisp fall air. A few staff favorites are John Bryan state park, Indian Mound Reserve, Glen Helen and Charleston Falls.
For information on state parks with hiking trails in Ohio visit parks.ohiodnr.gov/hiking
Seasonal foods
Pumpkin everything, do I need to explain more? Ok, I will pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins and the list of pumpkin infused foods goes on. Another seasonal favorite is apple cider. The many seasonal foods of fall will give you options all season long.
Corn mazes
Wandering through a maze made of corn, Yes please. There are many places around Dayton that offer this childhood favorite of getting lost for hours inside a maize of corn. For information regarding locations visit cornmazesamerica.com.
Haunted houses
As Halloween rolls closer the haunted season begins.
The Dayton area is host to an abundance of ghoul’s ghost’s zombies and vampires. Kings Island, the Middletown haunted trail, Jaycees, and the valley haunted trail are a few of the many haunted attractions in the area.