Your Go To Guide to Fall Festivals and Halloween Fun in Lexington and Central KY!! Keep watching as this site is updated for the fall season each year.
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All Season Long…
AutumnFest at Bi-Water Farm
AutumnFest℠ Starts September 12, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Zip down the zipline or take on the trike track. Enjoy the Barnyard Babies and Bunnyville. Get lost in the corn maze. No matter your speed, Bi-Water Farm has attractions just for you. Hayrides, Spooky Farm HouseSM , Sky High Slide, Bunnyville, Pumpkin Vine Zip Lines,
Chutes & Slides, Paintball Target Shooting, Miniature Golf, Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, and much more. Scroll down to learn about all our attractions. Hungry?? We’ve got just what you need. FarmHouse Burgers and pulled pork, homemade fries, kettle corn and funnel cakes, all topped off with Kentucky’s Best Fried Apple Pies. Is your mouth watering yet? Join us on the farm for delicious eats & treats.
Eckert’s Orchards
Open Tuesday – Sunday 9 am – 6 pm
Applefest in September, seasonal fall fun through October
Evans Orchard
Tuesday – Sunday
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
Closed Mondays
Evans Orchard has something for everyone. Bring the kids for a day of fun while enjoying a homemade fried apple pie and cider slushy. All Spring, Summer and Fall, there is a variety of activities for all to enjoy!
Devine’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
September 11, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Enjoy a 10-acre corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking (pumpkin of your choice is included with every admission!!), petting zoo, huge kids play area, zip lines, and more! Haunted Maze dates TBA
Special Events
Harvest Fest at Shaker Village
September 26 – 27, 2026
Celebrate all things fall and kick off the harvest season with a down-home celebration for the entire family!
Our team will process sorghum and press apples for cider while you learn the history of these crops at Pleasant Hill (we promise you’ll get to taste the fruits of our labor as well).
Take a hayride, paint a pumpkin, climb a hay caterpillar and learn archery. Shop for handmade items at the Harvest Market. Watch craft demonstrations and play festival games including the Lexington Philharmonic’s MusicLab. Meet the Farm animals and try farm-made concoctions.
Live music, an outdoor bar and a variety of food trucks help complete this perfect September weekend.
Harvest Fest is included in your general admission to Shaker Village, granting you access to this event, as well as historic tours, exhibits and more!
Kentucky Railway Museum Fall Break Express
October 6 & 8, 2026
Spend time with us on your Fall Break. Our 90-minute train excursion is perfect for entertaining the whole family. Stroll through the museum as well!
Bluegrass Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Trains
Saturdays – October 3 – 31, 2026
Celebrate the magic of autumn aboard the Bluegrass Railroad Museum’s Pumpkin Express! Climb aboard our vintage railcars and enjoy a scenic journey through the beautiful Kentucky countryside, where crisp fall air and changing leaves create the perfect backdrop for a memorable seasonal adventure.
Boo at the Zoo at the Louisville Zoo
Select nights, October 1 – 30, 2026
Nightly 5–9 p.m.
Enjoy trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides and special attractions all for one great price! A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary.
Jack O’Lantern Spectacular (Louisville)
October 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Louisville is home to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular featuring 5,000 carved pumpkins illuminated at night as an “art show”. The show runs daily from 6:30 pm to 10 pm, during the week (Sunday-Thursday), and closes at 11 pm on Friday & Saturday.
Jack-o-Lantern Trail at McConnell Springs
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Friday, October 30, 2026
Trail times: 6:30 – 10 p.m. (gates close at 9:30 p.m.)
Admission: $6 per person at the gate (children 12 and under free)
Enjoy an enchanting Halloween experience at McConnell Springs Park, featuring hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins that light up the night. In addition to marveling at the glow of the pumpkins, there will be campfires for roasting marshmallows, live owls from Critters in the Classroom and tasty fall food and beverages. Perfect for all ages, this night hike promises to be a great event for everyone.
Lexington Halloween Variety Show, Halloween Parade and Thriller Parade
October 25, 2026
Variety Show 4:45 pm – 6 pm
Halloween Parade 6:30 – 7 pm
Thriller 7 – 9 pm
Variety Show: Curated by Mecca Live Studio, this stage show features a DJ spinning spooky tunes and Halloween-inspired performances by Lexington area arts groups such as Mecca, Dance Attack, the March Madness Marching Band and many more.
Parade: What are you going to be for Halloween? Before the Thriller reenactment, we hold a parade that celebrates all things Halloween! Join us in the parade to show off your creativity and Halloween spirit! Members of the community are invited to submit parade entries (costumed characters, performances, floats, etc.), displaying their creativity and festive family fun. Costumed characters and entertainers are free to walk in the parade.
Thriller: The festivities culminate with the annual Thriller reenactment where several hundred zombies will dance, dawdle and drag themselves down Main St. to the classic Michael Jackson tune. Pedestrians can watch all along the parade route.
Pumpkinmania at Transylvania University
Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania presented by University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union returns to downtown Lexington with a family-friendly pumpkin carving event. Date TBA
Fall Festivals 2026
Jessamine Fall Festival
September 18, 2026 3 pm – 8 pm
September 19, 2026 11 am – 8 pm
Enjoy a jam-packed music line-up with live music all day, shows, and events. Lined along the streets will be craft, fine art, and retail vendors. The Jessamine Fall Festival has activities and fun for all ages!
Midway Fall Festival
September 19, 2026 10 am – 10 pm
September 20, 2026 10 am – 5 pm
52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival
September 19–20, 2026
Join us for the 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival, one of Central Kentucky’s most beloved traditions, proudly organized by the Midway Business Association in partnership with the City of Midway.
Downtown Midway | E. Main Street
Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
FREE admission | Family-friendly
Each fall, thousands gather in historic Midway to celebrate craftsmanship, community, and small-town charm. The 52nd annual festival will feature:
Arts & crafts vendors Live music throughout the weekend Traditional demonstrations Children’s activities Food vendors & local favorites Beer & wine Local shops and restaurants
Music lineup, vendor highlights, children’s activities, parking details, and full schedules will be announced as planning continues.
Community Fall Fest at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church
October 4, 2026
4 pm – 7 pm
A free evening of fall fun for the entire family! Activities include inflatables, hayrides, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, face painting, a bonfire, live music, food, cotton candy, and more.
South Elkhorn Fall Festival
October 10, 2026
9 am – 4 pm
Each fall on the second Saturday of October, South Elkhorn Christian Church hosts a free craft show with over 170 booths filled with handmade crafts of all kinds. Great local food is available for purchase onsite from Ramsey’s. Admission and parking are both free. Bring your family and friends!
Beaumont Presbyterian Church Fall Festival
October 10, 2026
2 pm – 6 pm
FREE Crafts, games, food trucks, live music, market and more!
Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Fall Festival
October 16 – 17, 2026
4 pm – 11 pm
Live music, raffles, kid games, BINGO, games, inflatables, and more!
Faith Lutheran Fall Festival
October 16, 2026
5 pm – 7 pm
$7 Presale
Celebrate fall with Faith Lutheran Learning Center’s community festival 
—a family-friendly evening with food, games, inflatables, entertainment and more, all supporting our learning center.
Your ticket helps us care for children’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Enjoy the fun, bid in the silent auction, and connect with other families and community members . Thank you for being part of our caring community.
2025 Events Below – Watching for 2026 Dates
Bark Bash
Watch for a 2026 Date
Moondance Amphitheater
It’s the fall festival your dog has been waiting for! Think crunchy leaves, cozy vibes, local vendors, adorable adoptable pets—and, of course, the ultimate costume contest. 
Whether your pet rocks a pumpkin suit, a pirate hat, or something totally unique, this is their time to shine! Free entry | More details coming soon! Mark your calendars now—you don’t want to miss this tail-wagging celebration of all things fall (and furry).
Benchmark Family Services Fall Festival
Watch for 2026 Date
Jinkies! There’s fun to be had and mysteries to solve at our Scooby-Doo themed Fall Festival! Come enjoy a night full of tasty treats, thrilling games, and exciting prizes for all ages.
Christ Centered Chuch Fall Festival
Watch for 2026 Date
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pumpkins, Frights, and Movie Night at Gatton Park
Watch for 2026 fall events
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