Fall in Gahanna: Your Guide to Enjoying the Season
Posted on Monday, September 14, 2026 by Visit Gahanna.
Fall is a great time to explore Gahanna. From fall events and outdoor adventures to seasonal treats, there’s something to look forward to throughout the season. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing, Halloween fun or simply an excuse to grab a pumpkin-flavored treat, here are a few ways to enjoy fall in Gahanna.
Raise a Glass at Oktoberfest
September 17–19 | Edison Brewing Company [785 Science Blvd]
Prost! The final weekend of Oktoberfest at Edison Brewing Company is here, bringing one more weekend of German-inspired food, beer and live music to Gahanna. Stop by for the festivities, grab a brew and enjoy live music on the stage throughout the weekend.
This weekend’s music lineup:
- September 17: JT Hillier | 6–9 p.m.
- September 18: Rockhouse | 7–10 p.m.
- September 19: Groove City Big Band | 7–10 p.m.
Celebrate 50 Years of Ohio Wine History
September 19 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Wyandotte Winery [4640 Wyandotte Dr]
Take a step back in time and learn about the history of Ohio wine at 50 Years of Ohio Wine at Wyandotte, taking place at Wyandotte Winery. Admission is free, and the event is part of Ohio Open Doors.
Wyandotte Winery welcomed its first guests in 1977 and is recognized as Central Ohio’s first winery. Visitors can take a guided cellar tour, explore displays about the winery’s history, see original watercolor paintings used on wine labels and hear stories from current and former owners. There will also be a memory book and vintage postcard to explore.
Learn more about 50 Years of Ohio Wine at Wyandotte
Shop Local at the Annual Mill Street Market
September 27 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Creekside District [117 Mill Street]
Spend a fall day browsing local makers, artists and small businesses at Mill Street Market in the Creekside District. It’s a great opportunity to shop local, discover something new and enjoy the scenery along Big Walnut Creek while you’re there.
Learn about this event at gahannahistory.com.
Spend Some Time With the Basset Hounds at Bassetfest
October 3 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Pizzurro Park [940 Pizzurro Park]
If you’re a dog lover, Bassetfest is one fall event you won’t want to miss. Hosted by Ohio Basset Hound Rescue, this annual event brings basset hounds and their humans together for an afternoon of fun at Pizzurro Dog Park in Gahanna. Come meet some adorable dogs, enjoy the festivities and support a local rescue organization.
Learn more about Bassetfest here
Enjoy Smores with Campfires at the Park
The Spooky Shuffle 5K
October 17 | Creekside Park [117 Mill Street]
Get into the Halloween spirit while enjoying some exercise at the Spooky Shuffle 5K, Fun Run, Walk and Paw, hosted by the Gahanna Community Chorus. The family- and dog-friendly event brings runners, walkers and four-legged friends to Creekside for a festive fall morning.
Learn more about the Spooky Shuffle 5K and sign up here
Treats at the Great Gahanna Goblin Fest
October 23 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | Academy Park [1201 Cherry Bottom Rd]
One of Gahanna’s favorite fall traditions returns for another evening of Halloween fun at Academy Park. Great Gahanna Goblin Fest features hayrides, live entertainment, storytelling, s’mores and trick-or-treating, making it a fun night out for the whole family.
Admission is free, with onsite parking available for a fee and additional offsite parking options. More information will be available soon.
Learn more about the Great Gahanna Goblin Fest here
Take a Fall Walk
As the leaves begin to change, the city’s parks, trails and natural areas offer plenty of opportunities to get outside and take in the season.
Take a stroll through Friendship Park, where walking paths wind through nearly 23 acres of parkland alongside Rocky Fork and Big Walnut Creek. Creekside Park & Arboretum is another great spot to see the season’s colors, with walking paths along Big Walnut Creek and more than 40 species of labeled trees throughout the arboretum. For a longer walk, follow the Big Walnut Trail, a 4.6-mile paved trail connecting several Gahanna parks and scenic areas. And for a more wooded experience, explore Gahanna Woods & State Nature Preserve, where trails lead through a natural wet-woods habitat.
Peak fall foliage in Gahanna will be around Oct. 15–25, 2026.
Taste the Flavors of Fall
Fall is also a great excuse to make your way around Gahanna in search of seasonal flavors. Consider this your unofficial Gahanna Fall Food Bucket List:
Grab a pumpkin donut at Resch’s Bakery. Fall wouldn’t be complete without a pumpkin treat, and Resch’s brings back its pumpkin donuts for a limited time each year. Try a cinnamon swirl. Gahanna Cinnamon Swirls offers rotating seasonal flavors. Stop by Sgt Coffee Co to grab yours today. While you are there – Find your favorite fall coffee. SGT Coffee has a special caramel apple latte available for the month of September. Joy Local Coffee Co. also has seasonal fall drinks available including pumpkin spiced, butterscotch and spiced apple. Make your own fall food tour. Turn a day in Gahanna into a fall food & drink adventure! Start your morning with a donut or pastry at Resch's Bakery, then settle in for breakfast at Café Creekside. Their patio is so beautiful – especially during the cooler mornings of fall. For lunch, try a local favorite like Marlow’s Cheesesteaks or 101 Craft Kitchen. Spend the afternoon exploring Gahanna’s parks or trails. When dinnertime rolls around, grab a table at Three Creeks Kitchen + Cocktails before ending the evening with a craft beer and some fall scenery at Edison Brewing Company. Of course, that’s just one idea. Mix and match Gahanna’s restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and breweries to create your own perfect fall food tour. What are some of your favorite fall flavors? Do you have a favorite?
We hope you enjoy the upcoming season as we see the beautiful leaves change and the temperatures lower.