Pick your own pumpkins, get lost in a corn maze, drink fresh apple cider and take a wagon ride at these family-friendly area farms.
McGlasson Farms This sixth-generation family-owned and -operated vegetable and fruit stand features produce to purchase on site, or you can even pick your own. Apples, apple cider, caramel apples, sunflowers, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, sweet corn and more are available for purchase. Or you can head out into the patch to pick your own pumpkin; they have both orange and white. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9-a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. 5832 River Road, Hebron, mcglassonfarms.com. Photo: Facebook.com/McGlassonFarms
Neltner’s Farm Because of COVID-19, Neltner’s Farm won’t be featuring their traditional live music entertainment, but that doesn’t mean this family-friendly fest won’t be just as fun in 2020. Events include horse-drawn wagon rides, a model train display, a corn maze, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pony rides, wine tastings, a farm stand, craft vendors and home-cooked food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. Through Oct. 31. $5 weekends; free weekdays (not all activities are available); some events and activities cost an additional fee. 6922 Four Mile Road, Melbourne, neltnersfarm.com. Photo: Facebook.com/NeltnersFarm
Hidden Valley Orchards This 60-year-old fruit farm (formerly Hidden Valley Fruit Farm) got a makeover in 2018 as Hidden Valley Orchards with a coffee bar, bakery, The Crate Room taproom, and the COOP Ice Cream barn. Fill up on all things apple — cider, dumplings, cobbler, fritters, and donuts — pick a pumpkin, take a hayride and find more family fun every weekend in September and October. Check the website to plan for upcoming events and see the weekly menu. There’s an Apple Cider and Donut Weekend Oct. 2, a Pumpkin Pie Weekend Oct. 24 and Halloween celebrations on Oct. 31. Noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 5474 State Route 48, Lebanon, hiddenvalleyorchards.com. Photo via Facebook.com/HiddenValleyOrchards
Shaw Farms Produce & Pumpkins This farm is family-friendly with things to do for all ages during fall Pumpkin Times, which start the third weekend in September and run through October. There are horse-drawn or tractor-drawn hayrides, a 15-acre corn maze, an interactive playground, live Bluegrass music and pedal cart races. Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch or head to the produce barn to enjoy apples — and fresh-pressed apple cider — straight from the orchard. Some activities require tickets, available for purchase online. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Pricing is a la carte. 1731 State Route 131, Milford, shawfarms.com. Photo: Facebook.com/shawfarmsmarket
Evans Orchard Cider Mill This fifth-generation family farm and cider mill grows apples, peaches, pumpkins and more — many of which you can pick yourself. U-pick pumpkin season starts in September; pick up a bag and an orchard map in the store and then purchase your picks by weight. Other fall fun includes a petting zoo, hayride, corn maze, pony rides, apple canons and corn bins to play in instead of sandboxes. Visit the market and cafe for tasty treats. Spots are limited due to COVID-19, so buy a 3-hour ticket in advance to ensure your admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Through Nov. 1. Prices vary depending on activity. 198 Stone Road, Georgetown, Kentucky, evansorchard.com. Photo: Facebook.com/EvansOrchard
Country Pumpkins A fall fest on a 25-acre dairy farm with hayrides, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn maze and more. Some activities are free and some are ticketed. A new Pumpkin Ridge package is available, featuring two carving pumpkins, visits with baby calves, a corn launcher and play area at $20 per family. Through Oct. 31. $8-$20; $25 evening hayride and campfire party. 1835 Sherman Mount Zion Road, Dry Ridge, countrypumpkinsky.com. Photo: Facebook.com/CountryPumpkins
Schappacher Farms This family-owned Wilmington farm is the ultimate one-stop-shop for fall fun. Situated on over 50 acres of land, the farm offers pick-your-own pumpkins, farm animal visits, free hayrides, a corn maze, apple cider, caramel apples and more. Two pumpkin chucker stations are new in 2020, where guests can catapult pumpkins across the farm. October events include homemade ice cream on Oct. 4 as well as barbecue from Smokin’ Double D’s food truck every weekend starting Oct. 10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Oct. 31. Free admission; $2 train rides. 3068 W. State Route 73, Wilmington, schappacherfarms.com. Photo: Facebook.com/SchappacherFarms
Niederman Family Farm This fest includes access to the four-acre corn maze, hayrides, a tractor play area, duck races, pipe swings, ball zones and more. Walk to the pumpkin paradise to select your own pumpkin (priced by size), or indulge in some cinnamon-sugar donuts, kettle corn, pumpkin butter, caramel apples, roasted nuts and apple cider. Guests can also rent bonfire pits with benches. Niederman lights the bonfire, you provide the snacks to roast over the open flame. Purchase timed admission tickets online in advance. 6-9 p.m. Thursday; 6-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Through Oct. 27. $12 general admission. 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Hamilton, niedermanfamilyfarm.com. Photo: Facebook.com/NiedermanFamilyFarm
Kinman Farms This Fall Fest features a hayride to the back of the farm where you’ll find bonfires, games, Great Pumpkin Express rides, a five-acre corn maze, a carnival tent, tricycle ride, laser tag, live bands and a game area. The Kinman Grill will be serving up hot dogs, caramel apple slices, funnel cake, pulled-pork sandwiches, deep-fried Twinkies and more, plus muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin sugar cookies and drinks at the bakery in the front of the farm. Take a pony ride or hop aboard the Great Pumpkin Express ride through the cornfield and enjoy the story of the Great Pumpkin. A hayride will return you to the front of the farm when you’re ready. Due to COVID-19, visitors must purchase admission tickets online at kinmanfarm.com. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the farm. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-7 p.m. Sunday; open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays to purchase pumpkins gourds, mums, etc. Through Oct. 25. 4175 Burlington Pike, Burlington, kinmanfarm.com. Photo: kinmanfarm.com
Irons Fruit Farm Take a tractor-driven hayride to pick your own pumpkins at this fourth-generation family farm — then feast on apple fritters, cinnamon-cider donuts, cookies, pies and more from the bakery. There is also a themed corn maze, pumpkin patch, apples available for purchase and friendly farm animals. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Through October. 1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon, ironsfruitfarm.com. Photo: Facebook.com/IronsFruitFarm
Burger Farm & Garden Center Head to the annual Fall on the Farm, held every weekend in October, featuring more than 30 family-friendly activities including a puppet show, live music, mini zip lines, carnival, pony rides and paintball. Buy mums, gourds, pansies, succulents, apple cider and pumpkins at the garden center. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own or chuck a mini pumpkin. Online timed admission ticket purchase required in advance. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Oct. 31. $10; free for children 2 and under. 7849 Main St., Newtown, burgerfarms.com. Photo: Facebook.com/BurgerFarm&Garden
Brown’s Family Farm Market This family market features hayrides to the pumpkin patch on Saturdays and Sundays where you can pick your gourds, as well as visit a corn maze and play village. There’s also a barrel train, food trucks, picnic areas, farm animals, apples, apple butter, cider and extremely popular caramel apples. Mums, Indian corn, squash and other produce are available seven days a week at the market area. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. hayrides Saturdays and Sundays. Through Oct. 31. Free admission. 11620 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, brownsfarmmarket.com. Photo via Facebook.com/brownsfarmmarket
Blooms & Berries Farm Market and Garden Center Fall on the Farm kicked off Sept. 21. Events include a themed five-acre corn maze, cow train rides, fresh apple cider, hayrides, pumpkin bounce pad, corn maze, caramel apples, duck races and a farm animal petting zoo. There’s also a craft beer garden for grown-ups. Because of COVID-19, Fall on the Farm requires online reservations. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Through Nov. 1. $10 Monday-Friday; $12 Saturday-Sunday. 9669 S. State Route 48, Loveland, bloomsandberries.com. Photo: Facebook.com/BloomsandBerriesFarmMarket Photo: Facebook.com/bloomsandberries
A&M Farm Orchard A&M Farm Orchard is a U-pick paradise. With an apple orchard, apple house and a pumpkin patch, as well as fall treats including jams, jellies, apple butter, fresh cider, and squash, A&M has everything to fit your needs. Curbside pickup is also available. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 22141 State Route 251, Midland, aandmfarm.blogspot.com Photo: Facebook.com/AM-Farm-Orchard