Mother and son holding hands during a walk in the fall

FALL FAMILY FUN IN COLUMBUS

Day 1

Breakfast | Roosevelt Coffee House

Fuel the family up for the day with a stop at Roosevelt Coffee House, a spacious shop with plenty of seating. Try their seasonal favorite, the Smortado, paired with a sweet treat from their locally sourced bakery offerings. Roosevelt is also a stop on the Columbus Coffee Trail!

Morning Activity | Fall Hike at Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Enjoy the fall foliage in Columbus at Scioto Audubon Metro Park, located right in the downtown area with beautiful views. Kids will love the outdoor rock-climbing wall and obstacle course! To explore further out from downtown, check out our list of the best fall hikes in the area.

Lunch | 101 Beer Kitchen

The fall menu is back at 101 Beer Kitchen. Warm up with Green Chili, the seasonal favorite, before you go out. With three locations in Columbus, you’re sure to find one that’s on your way out to your next destination!

Afternoon Activity | Visit a U-Pick Farm

‘Tis the season for harvest! Head to one of the Columbus area's U-pick farms with the kids to pick a bag of fresh apples or this year’s future jack-o-lantern. Memories = made!

Day 2

Breakfast | Donna's Delicious Dozen

Start the day off on a sweet note with a trip to Donna's Delicious Dozen, a wellloved and woman-owned business in Columbus that will satisfy any fall-flavored donut craving.

Morning Shopping | The Red Stable

Head to German Village to find The Red Stable, a little barn right in the heart of this historic and charming urban neighborhood. Inside, your family will find plenty of charming, locally-made and Columbus-themed items for you to keep or gift away.

Lunch | Northstar Café

Take the family to Northstar Café, specializing in from-scratch courses including seasonal favorites like the Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad or the Warm Applejack Cider. Kids can enjoy smaller sizes of certain main menu options or choose from kid-friendly favorites like grilled cheese and quesadillas.

Evening Activity | Pumpkins Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory

Nothing says “fall” more than a visit to Pumpkins Aglow! Snap some photos of the family inside the Pumpkin House and stay into the evening to see the entire grounds lit with twinkling lights.