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Fall Farm Family Events

Fall means harvest season, and it brings out the best in our area farms.

It’s a wonderful, low-cost way to get outside in the fresh air, and get active with your families.

Each farm is different -- it brings its own flavor to the experience. Browse our big list of local farms that offer fall activities, and see which new ones you want to try this season!

Fall Festival at Fair Weather Acres
Date: Mon, 10/06/2014
Time: Fridays: 2 - 6; Saturdays & Sundays (including Columbus Day) 10am - 6pm
Location: Fair Weather Acres
Hours of Fun!!

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Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Karabin Farms
Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM
Location: Karabin Farms
MID SEPTEMBER THRU LATE OCTOBER Check out this video and learn how to pick a pumpkin perfect for carving and how to make it last through Halloween! http://www.myrecordjournal.com/following_farrah/halloween/

Westmoor Park Touch of Nature
Date: Wed, 10/08/2014
Time: 10:45 - 11:45
Location: Westmoor Park
Explore the wonders of nature with your child. There will be visits to the farm also. Bring a stroller or wagon for a walk outside. Fee is per parent/child pair. One additional child at 1/2-fee. Dress for the weather!

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Corn Maze Flashlight nights at Fort Hill Farms
Date: Fri, 10/10/2014
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Fort Hill Farms
Fri. & Sat. nights! BYO flashlight.

Westmoor Park Touch of Nature
Date: Wed, 10/08/2014
Time: 10:45 - 11:45
Location: Westmoor Park
Explore the wonders of nature with your child. There will be visits to the farm also. Bring a stroller or wagon for a walk outside. Fee is per parent/child pair. One additional child at 1/2-fee. Dress for the weather!

Harvest Festival at Strong Family Farm
Date: Sat, 10/18/2014
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
Location: Strong Family Farm
Second Annual Strong Family Farm Harvest Festival and Scarecrow Contest

Shriners Funsters and False Alarmers at Brown’s Harvest
Date: Sat, 10/18/2014
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Browns Harvest
We’re in for a lot of fun when the Shriners Funsters and False Alarmers come out to the Farm! Saturday and Sunday Oct. 18 and 19 and October 25 and 26. Tentative time: 1:00-3:00 pm. More info coming soon!

From Field to Table Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village!
Date: Sat, 10/18/2014
Time: all day
Location: Old Sturbridge Village
Come help us celebrate the harvest and the beautiful New England autumn. Learn how food makes its way from the farm to the dining room table with fun demonstrations and hands on activities!

Fright Farm at Auerfarm
Date: Sat, 11/01/2014
Time: 6-9pm
Location: 4 H Education Center at Auerfarm
Experience the Scary side of Auerfarm!

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