Multiple Fall Festivals Offer Diverse Entertainment Across U.S. Cities

This first weekend of October offers a variety of family-friendly events across the U.S., celebrating fall with festivals, performances, and outdoor activities. In Columbus, Ohio, residents can enjoy free Halloween-themed movie nights featuring "Goosebumps" at Columbus Commons, alongside Oktoberfest, Latino Heritage Art Festival, and the Columbus Coffee Festival. El Paso, Texas, hosts the return of Disney on Ice at the El Paso County Coliseum, featuring beloved characters and spectacular ice performances, as well as the El Paso Border Folk Festival with Mariachi Los Camperos and photography events. New Mexico offers the 23rd annual Jazz and Blues Fiesta at Mesilla Valley Plaza, and Las Cruces libraries run a Spooky Challenge with horror films and stories. Additionally, Buena Vista Horace Mann celebrates fall with its annual Kermés festival, where families can enjoy carnival games, a haunted house, and homemade food, with some activities free and others available for $1 tickets. These events highlight a broad spectrum of cultural, musical, and outdoor experiences perfect for families and community engagement.