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Fall Hayrides to Spooky Houses, Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and More

9/16/16 - By Lindsay Li

Fall is upon us, which means we are busy checking off all the fun apple and pumpkin-filled events we can cram in before the weather officially gets too cold to be outdoors. Topping off every list is the ultimate in fall fun—a hayride! Whether through a spooky field, in costume, or just for the fun of it, hayrides, and other harvest fun are a tradition from childhood we get to relive with our own littles. Just remember to wear denim, as all that dry hay can get itchy!

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Weekends at Varner Farms—Collegeville, PA
Dates: Beginning September 16 and repeating every week, Sundays, Friday, and Saturdays through October 31, 2016. 
In addition to hayrides, enjoy fall favorites like picking pumpkins, and wandering through the corn maze at Varner Farms. Choose from a horse-drawn and tractor ride or a mini donkey wagon ride.
Cost: $4 per person tractor hayrides; $3 per person mini donkey wagon rides.
 
Hellerick's Family Farm—Doylestown, PA
Dates: Beginning Friday, September 17 and repeating every Friday and Saturday evening 7–10 PM
Take harvest moon hayrides, play in the corn maze, and sit by the campfire. Each person must have a flashlight to participate.
Cost: $8 per person, children 3 and under are free
 
Linvilla Farm—Media, PA
Dates: Starting September 23 and repeating every week through October 30, 2016 5:30–8 PM
Exceptions: September 26, 2016; September 27, 2016; September 28, 2016; September 29, 2016; October 3, 2016; October 4, 2016; October 5, 2016; October 6, 2016. 
Take a hayride to the Witch's house, a friendly visit of stories and sweets. When the adventures is over, roast marshmallows to create delicious s'mores!
Cost: $9
 
Snipes Farm—Morrisville, PA
Dates: Starting Saturday, September 24 and repeating every weekend through October 30
Take a hayride to the apple orchard where you can pick your own apples. There is also a wooden maze and adorable creatures that the kids can meet. 
Cost: $8
 
Date: October 1, 10 AM–4 PM
​In addition to big trucks, this one day event has hayrides and fall crafts.
Cost: Adults $20; Children (2-11) $5; Children under 2 are free.
 
Fall Harvest Festival—Glen Mills, PA
Date: October 1, 10 AM–4 PM
​This incredible fall festival takes place at Newlin Grist Mill and includes a peek at 18th century craftsmanship, in addition to quintessential fall fun, like hayrides.
Cost: Parking is $5 per car, hayrides are an additional charge onsite.
 
Dates: Starting October 1, repeating every Saturday and Sunday through October 30
Enjoy a hayride around the 100-acre farm, get lost in a 3-acre corn maze, find the perfect pumpkin in the pick-your-own-patch, take a pony ride, build a scarecrow, win prizes, drink some hot cider, and roast s'mores.
Cost: varies
 
Pumpkin Harvest Weekends—Chester Springs, PA
Dates: Starting October 1, 2016, repeating every week Sundays and Saturdays through October 30, 2016, 10 AM to 5 PM
In addition to free hayrides, visitors can visit the pick-your-own pumpkin patch and play in the corn maze.
Cost: Free
 
Storybook Land—Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Dates: Starting October 1, 2016 and repeating every week — Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through October 27, 2016. 
Also on October 10, 2016 starting at 12 PM
Families visiting Storybook Land can climb aboard the Happy Hayride to pick a pumpkin. 
Cost: Adults and Children (2-64) $25.50; Online discounts are available.
 
 

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