Explore the Best of Lorain, OHs Fall Events

Lorain, OH is a city that embodies a unique mix of Rustic, industrial, resilient, historic, diverse, bluecollar, tightknit culture. And when autumn rolls around each year and the crisp fall air starts to creep in, theres no better place than this Northern Ohio gem for enjoying all that the season has to offer. From harvest festivals to apple picking adventures and everything in between here are some of the best places you can visit for an unforgettable fall experience.

The Black River Fall Harvest Festival (421 Black River Ln): This local festival celebrates Lorains deep roots in agriculture with activities like pumpkin decorating contests and hayrides through picturesque countryside partnered with live music and food vendors serving up hearty farmfresh fare.

Lakeview Park Apple Harvest Festival (1800 W Erie Ave): Take part in Heritage Days at Lakeview Park where visitors can pick their own apples from locallysourced orchards while sampling homemade cider doughnuts made onsite by local bakeries. Afterward take a walk along Rainbow Walkway or sit down near rose garden before heading into nearby downtown areas.

Lorain County Metro Parks Apple Fest (12882 Diagonal Rd LaGrange) Dont miss out on this classic event held every September across three days at Carlisle Reservation Bioregional Nature Center. Come enjoy hot cider donuts fresh off by Smuckers Orchard alongside caramel apples topped with local honeycomb beeswax from Poplar Creek Bees Wax Candles Company.

The Lorain International Oktoberfest celebration(11th St & Broadway Ave): Put on your dirndl or lederhosen because its time to celebrate German cuisine and beer! Enjoy true Bavarian delicacies include schnitzel sandwiches cooked over woodfired grills accompanied by traditional starchy sulze made right onsite!

Dia de los Muertos (1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria): Observing this holiday has become a tradition in Lorain. Dia de Los Muertos is the Mexican Day of the Dead and celebrated by creating elaborate altars to honor deceased loved ones who have passed with traditional face painting calaveras.

Lorain Lighthouse Tours (1777 Day Dr) Autumn is also an excellent time to see Ohios oldest lighthouse at Lorain Harbor entrance brightly lit against autumn leaves. Take a boat ride over from Jackalope Lakeside or explore on foot visiting six historical structures dotting around park district complete with interactive exhibitions.

In sum, come take part what we love about living here: our food traditions; nature trails galore; culture and history brought alive through events that showcase our Rustic, industrial, resilient, historic diverse bluecollar tight knit gritty proud community spirit!

Websites:

https://www.metroparks.cc/

https://www.visitloraincounty.com/events/roamingharvesttruckrally/

Twitter handles:

@lorain_lighthousetours

@LCMETROPARKS