Halloween Gourd Workshop at Shady Lane Alpaca Farm

October 15, 2024 Halloween Gourd Workshop 2-5 pm Learn how to make a gourd into a Jack O’Gourd or a Skeleton Head or come with your own gourd project in mind. You’ll learn how to prep the gourd, clean out the inside and turn it into a beautiful gourd project using stains, and wood-burners. All…

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Event: October 15 @ 2:00 pm

Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Built in 1886 and abandoned in 1990, tour the world-famous prison year round, as well as the Shawshank Museum. Visit in the fall when it transforms into the Blood Prison or even investigate the paranormal on a Ghost Hunt or Ghost Walk.

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Ohio Halloween & Haunters Convention Coming to The Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Ohio Haunters Association (OHA), a non-profit group of Halloween Enthusiasts and Haunted Attraction Industry professionals and amateurs, is debuting an all-new convention at the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio from May 17th to May 19th, 2019. The Ohio Halloween & Haunters Convention 2019 will feature a trade show floor with over 40 vendors with products ranging from arts and décor, to costumes, special effects makeup and props. There will be a hearse and haunt vehicle show, Q&A Panel with Industry leaders, 30 hours of educational classes, Reformatory Ghost Hunt, and Costume Party....

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#RichlandHappenings in October 2016

Autumn signals the end of summer but the beginning of Ohio’s explosion of fall foliage. As we observe the trees mesmerizing color conversions we begin our own metamorphosis. We bundle ourselves in warm fuzzy sweaters or our favorite football sweatshirts. Pushing back Fall’s chill we join our family, friends and neighbors for Autumn festivals, Harvest parties and Halloween fun. This article highlights the “not to miss” events in the Richland County Area....

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October Happenings and Events

Fall is here, and the cooler weather and changing leaves make this the perfect time of year to wander outdoors. Those hazy summer days are gone, so make time to explore the many hiking and bridle trails that line the county’s diverse terrain. Grab your bike and roll along the gentle hills of the B&O Trail. Whether on wheels or on foot, you’ll love the 18.4 miles of paved trail on the railroad bed of the former Baltimore & Ohio Railway. Grab your friends, family, and pets and head out to Malabar Farm State Park for their Fall Hike for Health (Oct 20). More fall activities for both families and fear fanatics are added all the time, so make sure to follow the Destination Mansfield – Richland County calendar for all the upcoming fall fun, live music, and haunted happenings!...

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Why We Love Fall Traditions!

Cool temperatures and the crunch of leaves underfoot. Pumpkins and apples baked into pies. Hayrides, corn mazes, and warm cider. When we just talk about fall, you can smell it, can’t you? We love our fall traditions here in Richland County because they remind us to slow down during the busyness of the back-to-school season. We all have memories of fall, and each year the season invites us to make new ones with family activities, delicious treats, and Halloween thrills....

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