ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST & KINZUA SKY WALK

SEPT 9

American Celebration with Music City Quartet

Positive Country Records presents this concert with its quartet hailing from Nashville. Enjoy tunes from the group, plus recording artists Jeremy Abbott, Lily Mae Border, Bev McCann and other surprise guests. Majestic Theatre, 45 E. Second St., Chillicothe, 740/772-2041. majesticchillicothe.net. 7–9 p.m. $20–25.

Other Events

SEPT 8–10

Murder Mystery Dinner at Adena Mansion

Hone your skills as a rookie crime solver in an entertaining atmosphere filled with great food and mystery. This year’s mystery is “The Dead Horseman,” an all-new original production. Adena Mansion & Gardens, 847 Adena Rd., Chillicothe, 740/772-1500. adenamansion.com. Fri.–Sun. 6–9 p.m. $60–$65.

SEPT 22–24

Buckeye Off-Road Adventure Expo

Get gritty with this weekend packed full of off-road vendors, obstacle courses, mud pits and food. Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, 740/775-5083. buckeyeoffroadadventureexpo.com. Fri. noon–10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10–$275.

SEPT 23

Ghost Walk

Tour several historic buildings in downtown Chillicothe and learn about their history as well as the paranormal experiences that surround them. Downtown Chillicothe, North Paint Street, Chillicothe, 740/702-7677. chillicothehalloween festival.com. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $10.

Southwest Festivals

SEPT 8–9

Balloon Fest: A Hot Air Affair games, polka music, dancing and a kids fun zone. Springboro United Church of Christ, 5 W. Mill St., Springboro, oktoberfestspringboro.org.

Visit website for times. Adults $3, active military with ID and kids 12 and under free.

SEPT 8–10

Clinton County Corn Festival

Make your way to this family-friendly event featuring entertainment on the stage, games, various tractor and antique displays, craft vendors and plenty of food to go around. Clinton County Fairgrounds, 958 W. Main St., Wilmington, 937/382-4443. cornfestivalonline.com. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 14–17

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

Head to the nation’s largest Oktoberfest, where the Queen City’s Fifth Street is converted into a vibrant Bavarian village serving up German cuisine, entertainment and beer. The event features entertainment and activities, including classics like the stein hoist challenge, best-dressed contest and the Running of the Wieners. Downtown Cincinnati, Fifth St., Cincinnati, oktoberfestzinzinnati.com. Thurs. 4–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Visit website for prices.

SEPT 15–17

Scarecrow Festival

Experience a weekend full of food, live music, entertainment, rides, games and craft vendors. Participate in a 5K walk and run, see classic cars, take part in a cornhole tournament and grab a drink at the wine and beer garden. Downtown Washington Court House, 105 N. Main St., Washington Court House, facebook. com/scarecrowfestoh. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 17

Dayton Fall Festival

Bring the whole family to this event ushering in autumn, jam-packed with a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games, hayrides and an inflatable bounce house. The Gathering, 8911 Yankee St., Centerville, 937/435-8911. daytonfallfest.com. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free.

SEPT 23

Simon Kenton Chili Festival & Hoopla Parade

Be amazed by spectacular hot air balloon launches that transform the sky into a display of light and color at this two-day event. With music, food trucks, kids activities and a beer garden, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Grimes Field Airport, 1636 N. Main St., Urbana, 937/6524319. balloonfestohio.com. 5–9 p.m. Adults $3, kids 12 and under $1, kids 6 and under free.

SEPT 8–9

Springboro Oktoberfest

Cheers to a weekend full of authentic German food, beer and wine. Families can expect

Sample contestants’ chili cook-off entries and enjoy the Hoopla Parade music, a jalapenoeating contest, food trucks, vendors, a corn hole tournament, kids games and more at this family-friendly festival. Downtown Urbana, 1 Monument Square, Urbana, 937/653-6376. chilicookoffofurbana.com. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free.

Museums + Exhibits

THRU SEPT 10

The Boat Trip: Etchings by Charles Francois Daubigny

Enjoy the whimsical paintings of French landscape painter Charles Francois Daubigny, whose works offer innovative, water-level perspectives that influenced latter artists including Claude Monet. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, 513/241-0343. taftmuseum.org. Visit website for times and prices.

THRU SEPT 10

Modern Women/Modern Vision: Photography from the Bank of America Collection

View the work of women in photography who have forged pioneering paths for the medium. Trace their influential role over the past century through approximately 100 photographic prints. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, 513/241-0343. taftmuseum.org. Visit website for times and prices.

THRU SEPT 24

Robert Lugo: Hi-Def Archives

View the work of Roberto Lugo, a Cincinnatibased artist drawing from lived experience and a deep knowledge of ceramic history to elevate the stories of those historically absent from the medium. His multicultural pieces combine classic forms and patterns with elements of hip-hop. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, 513/721-2787. cincinnatiartmuseum. org. Visit website for times and prices.

THRU OCT 15

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds

Celebrate Picasso’s legacy through an unprecedented exhibition, the first to examine his lifelong engagement with landscape. The exhibition highlights paintings and sculptures by the artist from approximately 25 public and private collections across the United States and Europe. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, 513/721-2787. cincinnatiart museum.org. Visit website for times and prices.

Music + Theater

SEPT 22

ABBAFab: The Premier ABBA Experience

Journey through the Swedish group’s popular hits. The vocalists and musicians of ABBAFab have toured the world as solo artists and band members, coming together to pay tribute to one of the world’s biggest pop sensations. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513/6212787. cincinnatiarts.org. 3 p.m. $48–$68.

SEPT 22–24

Defying Gravity: An Evening with Stephen Schwartz & Friends

Experience an evening of musical theater as award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz joins conductor John Morris Russell and the Pops for performances of songs like from classic musicals like “Wicked,” “Pippin,” “Godspell” and more. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, 513/381-3300. cincinnatisymphony.org. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Visit website for prices.

LOG CABIN DAYS®

Takethe LogHome Tour!

• Horse-drawn covered wagon rides.

• Exhibits of rustic furniture.

• Chainsaw carving, hand-hewing, hand-peeling, blacksmith demos.

• Featuring axe throwing, 2-man crosscut sawing, & wood chopping.

• Antique steam engine in operation.

• Kids Zone, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides

Fun for thefamilywhole

• Food tent will serve barbecued chicken, noodles and sandwiches. Plus kettle-cooked baked beans, kettle corn, apple butter, homemade ice cream, Amish pies, pastries.

• Early bird breakfast served Sat. between 7-10 a.m.

• Log Home Tours

• Cabin and Rustic Furnishings Auction. Friday 3:00 PM

Hours: Friday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Saturday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: 552 SR 95, Loudonville, OH For more information call 419-368-0004. $5 Admission.