The fall season is arguably the best time of year to treat yourself to a day trip. With the beautiful colours that surround us, along with the crisp fall air, it’s the perfect time to get a short trip in before it reaches that time of year when it’s too cold to even want to go outside. We know travelling can be expensive and we don’t all have the luxury to pick up and leave our day-to-day lives. Luckily, there are so many great places surrounding Toronto that are totally day-trip worthy, so you don’t have to stray too far away to treat yourself to a day of fun activities, stunning scenery, and much-needed relaxation. We’ve rounded up a handful of easy and fun day trips you can go on that are under four hours away from Toronto!
Keep reading for fun day trips to go on this fall that are less than 4 hours away from Toronto!
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
Cranberry growing has been a Johnston family tradition since 1950, located within Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, the cranberry farm is just about two hours away from Toronto. The farm has things to do all year round! This fall you can take a wagon tour, see the harvest, visit the Cranberry Café, or take the insta-worthy Cranberry Plunge, where you actually go into a cranberry marsh! If you want to have a fun day full of adventures, cranberries, and even some wine, check out Johnston’s Cranberry Farm!
Beamsville Bench
Check out all of the wineries at the Beamsville Bench area! It makes up the westernmost part of the Niagara Peninsula wine-growing area and is home to some of the best vineyards in Ontario. Now all you have to choose is which wines you want to sip on that day.
Hamilton Waterfalls
Hamilton is only about an hour away from Toronto, and is the Waterfall Capital of the world! Some popular waterfalls in Hamilton are: Albion Falls, Webster Falls, Tiffany Falls, and so many more, as there are over 100 different waterfalls in the city! If you’re bored with your regular trail, a day trip to Hamilton is the perfect way to spice up your routine hike and see some amazing waterfalls.
Kelso
There is a little something for everyone over at Kelso. You can take a lovely chairlift ride right down the escarpment, pack a lunch for a picnic, adventure around on a mountain bike, and so much more.
Niagara Falls
There are endless activities to do during a day trip to Niagara Falls which located under two hours away from Toronto. Clifton Hill is a Niagara Falls attraction that is sure to keep your day packed with all sorts of fun. Don’t miss out on great activities, including the Skywheel, where you can experience spectacular views, and the Wax Museum, where you can see your favourite celebrities in wax form. Also make sure you visit Ripley’s, or simply just walk around and enjoy the beauty of Niagara Falls.
Dundas Peak
Dundas Peak is a hiking trail located in Dundas, Ontario which is about an hour away from Toronto. Dundas Peak is known for its breathtaking, beautiful view at the top of the rocks, so if you love nature, hiking, and great views (who doesn’t?!) Dundas Peak is definitely worth checking out!
Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park may seem far away, but it’s actually only around three hours from Toronto! Algonquin Park is the perfect day getaway if you really want to forget about the city for a little while and enjoy the fine beauty that nature has to offer. Of course, we love a good hike, but forests and trails near the city just won’t have the same kind of nature or wildlife Algonquin as to offer. Let’s face it: you’re not going to get the chance to see a moose on your local Toronto trail!
Mount Nemo
Don’t want to travel for up to 4 hours? No worries. Mount Nemo is a total fan favourite with hikers in the area. This peaceful spot is perfect to take in the breathtaking view, which you can see the CN Tower if it’s a clear day!
Cambridge/ Galt
The old town of Cambridge is so underrated! There are a ton of beautifully designed buildings, shops, and, of course, the Cambridge Grand River to walk around and explore.
Scandinave Spa
Okay, so maybe going on hikes and getting down and dirty with nature isn’t your thing. If you’d rather spend a day off relaxing at the spa, Scandinave Spa has you covered. Located about over two hours outside of Toronto and surrounded by beautiful views, this spa is the perfect way to spend a day and relax. The Scandinave Spa offers multiple different packages, all sure to serve you ultimate relaxation.
Canada’s Wonderland
Take a day trip to Canada’s Wonderland this fall to enjoy rides, roller coasters, games, food, and more! The hours vary throughout the fall, so check its calendar here! Halloween Haunt also begins September 27th until November 2nd if you’re up for an evening trip instead!
Blue Mountain Resort
Popular for its ski hills, cozy hotels, and fun activities, visiting Blue Mountain is well worth the 2-ish hour drive, even if you’re just planning on spending the day! Visit the shops within the resort, eat great food (we recommend Firehall Pizza), and partake in numerous activities that are sure to keep you busy with a Day Pass.
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We’re in the final weeks of peak apple-picking season here in Ontario, and if you haven’t yet made a day of this classic fall ritual, now is the time to pencil it in! There are several farms within an hour of the city with abundant orchards where you can PYO, so a day trip is totally sufficient. Choose your location and head out to stock up on the freshest, tastiest local fruits and enjoy some quality time with your family or friends.
Here’s where to go apple picking around Toronto.
Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm
This 206-acre family farm is just 40 minutes north of the city of Caledon. Currently, Jonagold, Mutsu, Northern Spy, Red Fuji, and Empire are in season and ripe for picking until November 5th. Guests can choose a 10 lb bag for $26, or a 20 lb bag for $42. There’s no admission for the farm, but an $8.50 minimum pick per person is required.
The Apple Orchard
The Apple Orchard is just outside of Hamilton and boasts over 10,000 apple trees and a 5-acre pumpkin patch. Braeburn, Fuji, Red Jonagold, Northern Spy, and Golden Delicious are ripe for picking until mid-late October. Admission to the farm is $10.20, which includes wagon rides, a corn maze, and access to the walking trails. PYO apples are $2.25 per pound.
Albion Orchards Apple Farm & Country Market
Take a weekend drive out to Albion Orchards in scenic Caledon for a day of apple and/or pumpkin picking. Choose from Ida Red, Macintosh, Cortland, Northern Spy, Granny Smith, and more. Get a 10 lb bag for $25, or a 20 lb bag for $45.
Applewood Farm
One of the first pick-your-own strawberry and apple farms in Stouffville now includes 32 acres of apples and strawberries. Take a 45-minute drive from Toronto and spend a day browsing the orchard aisles for Ambrosia, Spartan, Spencer, Red Delicious, and more. Admission is $15 per person for ages 3 and up, and apples are $20 for a small bag and $35 for a large bag.
Organics Farm
Since 2004, this certified organic farm just outside of Markham has been growing crops entirely free of pesticides and herbicides. Ambrosia, Honey Gold, Liberty, and Crimson Crisp, are all ready to pick around mid-October. Admission to the farm is $15 per person 3 years old and up, which includes a 5 lb bag of pick-your-own apples, but you can pay more if you want to take more than the entry bag.
Watson Farms
This family farm in Bowmanville just east of Oshawa has been offering PYO apples since 1970. McIntosh, Gala, Snowflake, Cortland, Honeycrisp, and more are ripe for picking currently, and apples are $2.75 per pound. Admission to the farm is $5 for adults and $3 for children, which includes the petting zoo, wagon rides, and access to the fields.
Luna Farms
This fruit farm in the scenic Niagara Escarpment in Stoney Creek offers over 5,000 apple trees. U-pick is available on the weekends, and the farm is currently picking Honeycrisp, Imperial Gala, Jona Gold, Regal Gala, Jona Star, and Cortland apples.
Chudleighs
Chudleighs in Halton Hills is open for your apple-picking pleasure! The farm grows over 18 varieties of apples that are available to be picked across its 47,500 trees and 60-acre orchard. Weekends tend to sell out during October, so be sure to buy your tickets in advance here.
Pine Farms Orchard
Just a few minutes away from Canada’s Wonderland, you’ll find Pine Farms Orchard! The farm has a variety of apples to pick at $2.35 a pound, along with its $7 per-person admission fee. They even have “kid-sized” trees, so any age can enjoy picking their own apples. Be sure to visit its cafe before you leave!
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Ontario’s fall season may be the most beautiful in the whole country. With brilliant colours, golden light and often picture-perfect weather, September/October in this province can be truly breathtaking. Lucky for Torontonians, you don’t need to travel far from downtown to get a dose of autumnal beauty. Set out for a meander around any one of the following spots in the city to take in the sensory delights of the season.
Here are some of the top spots in Toronto to see fall colours.
David A. Balfour Park
It’s hard to believe this picturesque, 20.5-hectare ravine-lined park exists in the heart of the city. Near Yonge and St. Clair, David A. Balfour Park is one of the largest – and most stunning, green spaces downtown, which was recently completely revitalized and newly opened to the public. There are fountains, reflecting pools and gardens, and creekside trails that lead into the ravine and connect to the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail. It’s got everything you need to experience the beauty of the season, right downtown.
Glen Stewart Ravine
Within walking distance of busy Queen Street East and Kingston Road in the Beaches, an elevated boardwalk runs through 1.3km of a secluded, leafy forest, where red oak and maple trees blaze red and orange in the fall. The Glen Stewart Park trail may be short in length, but it includes more than a couple of sets of stairs, so if you’re looking to break a sweat as you admire the fall foliage, this is where to head.
Scarborough Bluffs
While many love the Bluffs for its sunny summer beach retreat, this remarkable landscape dressed in fall colours is maybe the most stunning it gets all year. Head to the beach at Bluffers Park for a stroll along the water, or hike the trails that line the top of the bluffs and enjoy the sweeping views of the lake below.
Trillium Park
For epic views of the Toronto skyline along with fiery fall foliage, head to Trillium Park. This 7.5-acre waterfront green space near Ontario Place offers tree-lined trails, pebble beaches, and interesting rock forms in addition to the scenic cityscape views. Come for a day on the weekend and remember why you love the city.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Macabre? Maybe. But the peace and tranquillity here in this historic cemetery is unparalleled. Not to mention the beauty. Mount Pleasant’s abundant tree collection, which spans over 600 species, and includes some of the rarest, oldest trees in the country, makes it absolutely worth a visit in the fall.
Rouge National Urban Park
There are over 10 diverse trails to choose from in this east-end urban park, which is home to a variety of landscapes including meadows, valleys, forests, wetlands, and farmland. Get in the fall spirit and take the Orchard Trail, which is a 2 KM pathway lined with apple trees.
Toronto Botanical Garden
Head over to Toronto’s Botanical Garden to see an array of plants, flowers, and trees that are currently in-season. You’re sure to see a variety of stunning colours throughout the many gardens!
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Need some ideas and inspiration to kickstart the Fall season? There are plenty of affordable, activities to get involved in as well as beautiful scenery in and near Toronto. Although you may be a little sad that you can no longer enjoy some poolside lounging in Ontario, the fall time definitely has its perks with gorgeous leaves and cozy vibes.
Here are affordable & fun fall activities to do in and near Toronto.
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Located in Caledon, take a hike, a run, or even a bike ride around the beautiful area and breathe in the fresh air. Have a picnic surrounded by the colour-changing leaves. Obsessed with the area? Grab your tent and take a camping trip for a couple of nights.
Leslieville Farmers’ Market
A fresh produce farmers market is just what you need for the fall time. Free to enter, browse around veggies, fruits, and more. Get fresh ingredients to begin your pumpkin-spiced baking, or even grab yummy goodies that are ready to eat. Open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also check out the Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market, Anette Village Famers’ Market, or the virtual Junction Farmers’ Market.
Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Check out this mountain coaster just a few hours from Toronto in Blue Mountain where you can explore beautiful terrain where you are the driver. You can even get to speeds of about 42km/h!
Kitchener/Waterloo Oktoberfest
Tickets for the 55th annual Bavarian Festival are on sale now! Enjoy delicious Bavarian cuisine from local restaurant partners, live entertainment, drinks with friends, and so much more at Oktoberfest!
Knox Pumpkin Farm
Opening on September 23 for some pumpkin patch fun in Hampton, Knox Pumpkin Farm has you covered for a great fall activity. Enjoy wagon rides, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, farm animals, and more.
Martino Manor
Another idea for affordable fall activities is Martino Manor in Etobicoke. If you love all things spooky and scary, you’ll love walking through the manor or the outdoor maze — you never know what lurks around the next corner! Prices are $19.99-$29.99 per person and the Martino Manor is open every weekend starting September 29th to October 31st.
The Apple Orchard Inc.
The Apple Orchard Inc. is ready for you to do some picking. Open Thursday to Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., grab some delicious apples and enjoy. Use this as an opportunity to put your baking skills to the test — there’s nothing like a spiced apple pie to put you in the mood for fall.
Pumpkinferno
Want to walk through an outdoor art exhibit full of 7,000 carved pumpkins? Now’s your chance. Breathtakingly gorgeous carved pumpkins lit all night long down a kilometer-long path at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg. Grab your tickets for $22 starting September 29 to October 31.
Grape Escape Wine Tours
A lover of wine? Head on over to Wine Country, Niagara-On-The-Lake, and have fun on a bike wine tour. For $40, you get your own rental bike and a map of the local wineries to explore.
Toronto Islands
Check out the Toronto Islands during the fall for a beautiful view of the Toronto skyline. Be sure to bundle up as it can get quite chilly near the water. A perfect spot to have a picnic and chill out!
Johnston’s Cranberry Farm
Johnston’s Cranberry Farm at Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery is located about two hours away from Toronto. This cranberry farm has things to do all year round! This fall you can take a wagon tour, see the harvest, visit the Cranberry Café, or take the insta-worthy Cranberry Plunge, where you actually go into a cranberry marsh!
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Open every Sunday until October 29 is the Aberfoyle Antique Market! There’s no time like the fall to explore this large antique market full of different treasures and treats. It costs $5 to get in and is open from 8 am to 4 pm so you have plenty of time to look around.
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Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time for a day trip out of the city. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal outing with the fam or a wholesome way to spend a Saturday or Sunday with pals, these fall fairs in the GTA have what you need to get into the fall spirit. Bundle up and set out for some pumpkin-picking, treat-sampling, photo ops, and memory-making.
Here are some fall festivals in the GTA to make a day trip out of this fall.
Waterford’s Pumpkinfest
Every year for 40 years, the town of Waterford (just over an hour’s drive from Toronto) transforms for Pumpkinfest. Most houses here go all out with spooky decor, making it a true spectacle. The festival features some fairly epic jack-o-lantern towers, a marketplace, midway, parade, soap box derby, beer garden, and more. The event runs Oct. 14 – 16th.
Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest
If you’re up for a bit of a trek (2 and a half – 3 hours drive from Toronto), Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest offers a true fall festival experience, complete with giant vegetable competitions, a classic car show, a petting zoo, a midway, and local vendors. Plan your trip for the weekend of October 1 – 2.
The Woodbridge Fair
For over 170+ years, the Woodbridge Fall Fair has brought together families and vendors from all over the province. Come out the weekend of Oct. 8, 9, 10th to spend a day during Thanksgiving weekend antiquing, homemade pie sampling, midway exploring, and witnessing the farmer Olympics.
The Caledonia Fair
Just over an hour from Toronto, the Caledonia Fairgrounds puts on a full country fair the last weekend in September – Sept. 29 – 30, Oct. 1 – 2. The Caledonia Agricultural Society has hosted this annual seasonal fair for 150 years, which includes livestock shows, home craft exhibitions, midway rides, a marketplace, and all manner of local vendors.
The Fall Festival at Brantwood Farms
This local family-run farm in Brantford celebrates the fall season each year with hay rides (haunted and non-haunted options), corn mazes, fall games for kids, and apple picking. You won’t find better homespun fall treats than at this marketplace. The fall festival runs each weekend throughout September and October.
Oktoberfest in Toronto
This two-day festival takes place in a recreated Festhalle tent and outdoor Bavarian Village at Ontario Place, the weekend of Sept. 30th – Oct. 1st. Complete with Bavarian communal tables and benches imported from Germany, German food and drinks, dancing, and entertainment, it gives an authentic taste of the season in Germany. Be one of the first 500 people to arrive and get yourself a free German glass beer stein.
Blue Mountain’s Apple Harvest Weekend
Did you know Blue Mountain is Ontario’s largest apple-growing region? The highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, this section of the region provides the perfect microclimate for apple growing. Hence, apple season is a big deal around here. Come and celebrate all things apple Oct. 7 – 10th, when the town is alive with celebrations. Make it a weekend if you can, and tack on a spa moment or two.
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The summer season will be wrapping up shortly, so of course, we’re already planning our essentials for the next season. Having a go-to fragrance each season is definitely on the top of our list, plus it’s fun to try out and find your own fave scent. We’ve rounded up the top fragrances that we’re looking forward to wearing when the leaves start falling, so you can test them out too!
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Autumn in Ontario comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Take advantage of all the fall events this year with these must-do activities.
Visit a farmers’ market
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Buy fresh groceries from one of the many incredible farmers’ markets around Ontario. We’ve discovered the top spots: ByWard Market in Ottawa has over 194 vendors; the Hamilton Farmers’ Market with over 60 vendors, and Niagara Falls’ Farmers’ Market at The Village with ver 30. Don’t forget your pumpkin spice latte!
Visit Legends of Horror at Casa Loma
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Trick or treat! Get your Halloween spook on at one of the best Toronto’s haunts, the Legends of Horror at Casa Loma. This year, for the first time ever, Legends of Horror will feature the Vampires Circus cabaret – think of a haunted Cirque du Soleil as envisaged by Tim Burton, so don’t miss out!
Carve A Pumpkin
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Nothing compares to a classic Fall activity than carving a pumpkin. Make it an all-day activity by visiting a pumpkin patch, snapping a couple picks and baking pumpkin goodies.
Oktoberfest
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Raise your glass of beer, dress in dirndls and lederhosen, and eat all the German pretzels during Toronto’s Oktoberfest throughout venues in the city from September 27 to October 15.
Royal Winter Fair
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A classic Toronto fair takes place on the exhibition grounds and has been an annual tradition since 1992, attracting 300,000 visitors per year. The fair features animals, live performances, vendors, and competitions. Visit between November 4-12, 2018.
Experience the Fall foliage
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The colourful lush leaves only stay for a short amount of time. Take a tour through Algonquin Provincial Park, Muskoka, Caledon Hills or even a part near your home to experience all sorts of Fall foliage.
Take a hot air balloon ride
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Take your Instagram-game to new heights by going on a ride in a hot air balloon. There are hot air balloon companies in the Kitchener and Waterloo area.
Go to a drive-in theatre
Bundle-up in blankets, stock your car with snacks and visit a drive-in movie theatre, a different approach to visiting a classic movie theatre.
Visit the Bala Cranberry Festival
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The Bala Cranberry Festival is a fun-filled festival in Bala, Ontario celebrating, you guessed it, cranberries! The festival is 33 years old and has since brought in 500,000 attendees. It takes place the weekend right after Thanksgiving, this year from October 12-14, 2018.
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It’s finally fall, that short but oh-so-sweet season that calls for cozy layers, pumpkin everything, and apples – so many apples.
Apple picking – and documenting it on social media – is a major must once the leaves start to change colour, whether you make a romantic date out of it, take the niece and nephew, or grab a few friends and make it part of a Sunday Funday.
Here are 9 spots to pick apples close to Toronto.
Pingle’s Farm Market
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If farm-to-table is your thing, not only will you find an apple orchard at Pingle’s Farm Market in Clarington – which features varieties like Honey Crisps, Red Delicious, and Ambrosia – you can take home other farm offerings at the spot’s huge farmers’ market. Added draws include a corn maze and wagon rides.
Applewood Farm Winery
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At Applewood Farm Winery – located near Stouffville – your apple picking session can also come with some locally made wine and cider. In addition to Royal Gala, Macintosh, and Cortland apples, you can also pick squash and pumpkins, and then unwind with an adult beverage made on the property.
Chudleigh’s
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One of the most well-known spots to apple pick is Chudleigh’s, a farm in Milton that has been producing delicious apples for three generations. If you want to make a day out of it, this is the place to do so; the spot features the fully licensed Farm Kitchen and Silo Bar, a massive play area that includes a large hay maze and nature trails, and farm animals.
Pine Farms Orchard
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In King City, Pine Farms Orchard boasts 21 varieties of apples – more than most people probably knew existed. Apples are weighed by the lb., with a minimum purchase of $5.00 per person. An on-site bakeshop serves up pies, tarts, and a selection of other sweet and savoury goodness.
Brooks Farms
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If you’ve never been to Mount Albert, Ontario, a fall day in the country – complete with apple picking – makes for the perfect excuse for a road trip. In addition to apples ($13.50 for a 5 lb. bag), you can also score yourself some fresh squash, sweet corn, and pumpkins. Added talking points include pig races and pumpkin cannons.
Organic Family Farms
This popular Markham farm features Lobo, Sweet Sixteen, and Honey Crisp apples this season. There is a $12 minimum purchase upon arrival, which includes one 5 lb. bag of PYO apples and the farm recommends calling ahead for a crop update before making the trek up there.
Watson Farm
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East of the city, you can find all the Cortland, Paula Red, Royal Gala, and Gingergold apples your heart desires at Bowmanville’s Watson Farm. You’ll also find other fresh Ontario fruits and veggies for purchase here.
Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery
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Also in Bomanville is Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery, which has been a pick-your-own apple spot since 1967 and features almost 10,000 trees. In addition to the abundant apples, you can also discover an assortment of wines made with fresh fruit from the property and ciders made with fresh-off-the-tree apples.
Downey’s Farm
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At Downey’s farm – located in picturesque Caledon (which is even prettier in the fall) – you can pick 13 varieties of apples. Offering a more affordable option than some of the others, there is no entrance fee here, and the only requirement is that you buy at least $5.00 of apples.
Are you going to pick apples this fall? Let us know in the comment section!
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We can’t even believe it but we’re already into September which means fall activities! Get ready for cooler temperatures, cozy sweaters, apple picking, and pumpkin themed everything.
To get into the fall spirit, take a short drive to the small town of Courtice and pick the perfect pumpkin at The Knox Pumpkin Farm. It’s a great activity for the whole family! Even if you’re not quite ready for embracing fall full-on, guests can go straw hunting, visit the farm animals, get lost in the corn maize, and take wagon rides. There is also a nearby market, which offers tasty food and drinks, including Knox Farm’s kettle corn, cider and several baked goods from vendors that are local.
The pumpkin patch opens September 29th and will stay open until October 31st.
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