Brasee Farms
Why we love it: This family-owned farm sits on 27 acres in Lorain County and offers pumpkins ripe for the picking and invites you to wander through the corn maze. Try this: Take a hayride around the farm to soak in the fall vibes. 18421 State Route 58, Wellington, 440-647-6749,braseescornmaze.com
Burnham Orchards
Why we love it: Every weekend features a new festival such as grandparents’ weekend (Oct. 8-9) that features live music, pumpkin cannons, pick-your-own apples and hayrides or Happy Halloween Weekend (Oct. 22-23) with children’s activities, scarecrow making and a corn maze. Try this: Visit the on-site Redhead Ciderhouse for handcrafted ciders ($10) such as blackberry shandy, apple pie and Redhead Original. 8019 State Route 113, Berlin Heights, 419-588-2138,burnhamorchards.com
Derthicks Corn Maze
Why we love it: There is so much to experience at this fall farm. Fly down the 30-foot zipline, pet baby animals and select the perfect pumpkin to complement your fall home. Try this: Bring your furry friend for Dog Dayz at the maze (Oct. 30) to explore the farm’s corn labyrinth. Proceeds go to the Portage County APL. 5182 State Route 82, Mantua, 330-569-8661,derthickcornmaze.com
Dussell Farm & Feed Store
Why we love it: Fall treats call out to us from this Kent farm where the caramel apples are plentiful and the kettle corn is made fresh on site. Fill up on these autumn treats before taking on the corn maze. Try this: Tour the scary bus if you dare to come face to face with the three witches of Macbeth. 1109 Old Forge Road, Kent, 330-673-5957,dusselfarm.com
Guyette Farms
Why we love it: Adventure is abundant at this family-owned farm that has been in operation since 1945. The corn maze is a fall classic, but for those looking for something different, try the round bale obstacle course, gourd golf or 80-foot slide. Try this: Come back for the holiday season to experience Country Christmas featuring cookie decorating, a candy cane slide and visits with Santa. 10833 Chamberlain Road, Mantua, 330-562-5234,guyettefarms.com
Heritage Farms
Why we love it: This farm takes family fun to the next level at their Pumpkin Pandemonium with hayrides, fall-themed scavenger hunts across the property, food trucks and live music. Try this: Stay all weekend long and camp at Heritage Farm on a primitive or sheltered campsite. 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 330-657-2330,heritagefarms.com
Hillcrest Orchards
Why we love it: Pick your own pumpkin at 60 cents a pound to take home and carve into a spooky jack-o-lantern or bake into a delicious fall treat. Try this: Get lost in literary fantasy at the Alice in Wonderland-themed corn maze included in the price of admission to the farm. 50336 Telegraph Road, Amherst, 440-965-8884,hillcrestfunfarm.com
Kingsway Pumpkin Farm
Why we love it: Family photo ops are essential on this farm where owner Mary King hand paints props for pictures and sketches out the shape for the corn maze each year. Try this: Venture through this year’s corn maze, Alligator Escape: an eight-acre maze shaped into a giant gator ($10). 1555 Andrews Street Northeast, Hartville, 330-877-6241,kingswaypumpkinfarm.com
Kuchta Farms
Why we love it: Take a stroll out to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin for your porch. Afterward, enjoy plastic duck races, a giant corn pit, a hay slide and more. Try this: Visit the Kuchta Farms General Store for home décor, farm-fresh donuts, apple cider slushies and freshly made kettle corn. 4480 State Route 82, Newton Falls, 330-984-4525,kuchtafarms.com
Maize Valley Winery
Why we love it: Activities for all ages can be found at this Stark County winery, from a beer-filled Oktoberfest (Oct. 8-9), to campfires, an eight-acre Americana corn maze and, of course, award-winning wine. Try this: Come back in the wintertime for breakfast with Santa Claus. 6193 Edison Street NE, Hartville, 330-877-8344, maizevalley.com
Mapleside Farms
Why we love it: We don’t have to say goodbye to summer’s festival fun at this Brunswick farm featuring four events throughout October. The Great Pumpkin Fest (Oct. 7-9) features live entertainment and pumpkin snacks while Spooky Fest (Oct. 28-30) invites families to come out in costume and enjoy pumpkin village. Try this: Fall festivities aren’t just for kids; Vino the Way is a wine-filled walk through of the farm’s corn maze. 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick, 330-225-5577,mapleside.com
Pickering Hill Farms
Why we love it: This sixth-generation family-owned farm grows fruits and veggies on 75 acres where you can take a hayride to pick your own pumpkins on the weekends or choose from a pre-selected inventory in the farm store. Try this: Stop at the farm store to pick up in-season fresh produce, including tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, apples, squash and herbs. 35669 Detroit Road, Avon, 440-937-5155,pickeringhillfarms.com
Pumpkinville Ohio
Why we love it: Everything you need for your outdoor fall home can be found at Kirtland’s Pumpkinville. From pumpkins in every shape and size to full, colorful mums, your porch will be the talk of the town this year. Try this: Sip on fresh cider or much on a variety of apples while you shop. 9337 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, 440-478-9861,pumpkinvilleohio.com
Red Wagon Farm
Why we love it: The annual fall festival boasts wagon rides through the land of scarecrows, a food tent, all-you-can-carry pumpkins ($10 for as many as you can lift) and mini pumpkins perfect for inside the house. Try this: Take home something freshly baked and sweet from the Red Wagon Bakery such as mini pies, quick breads and cookies. 16081 East River Road, Columbia Station, 440-236-3007,redwagonfarm.com
Rockin ‘R Ranch
Why we love it: Travel back in time at the Old West Pumpkin Fest every Saturday and Sunday in October. Admission to the festival includes unlimited access to pony rides, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, face painting, petting zoo and more. Try this: The Country Kids Show brings out the best of the west in a performance that’s perfect for the whole family and showcased four times per day. 19066 East River Road, Columbia Station, 440-236-5454,clevelandhayride.com
Schuster’s Pumpkin Patch
Why we love it: Not in the mood to pick your own pumpkins? Schuster’s has preselected the cream of the crop available for sale in its market alongside mums, cider, home décor, baked goods and straw bales. Try this: Bring the whole family for low dollar fun. Free activities include a petting zoo, spooky maze and barnyard football or basketball. 8638 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, 440-322-0613,donaldaschustergreenhouse.com
Szalay’s Farm Market
Why we love it: This family-owned farm started in the 1930s with a focus on growing vegetables, and is now a full-scale farmers market that specializes in sweet corn and sells the grown-on-site veggies. Try this: Visit on Saturday and Sunday for the weekend eatery, offering grilled sandwiches, corn on the cob, fresh-squeezed lemonade, sweet tea and lemonade. 4563 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 330-657-2727,szalaysfarm.com
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