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Local Fall Fun! Pumpkin Farms and Apple Picking

By Robbi S, Publisher NW Columbus Macaroni Kid September 20, 2016
Leeds Farm, Ostrander (outside of Marysville), Website
8738 St Rt 36, Ostrander, 43061
$2 off coupon on website for September's admission 
Sep 17 –Oct 30  Sat 10a-5pm & Sun 11a-5pm and ONE Friday 10/18 10a-5p
This place is super FUN!  Hayride, Ziplines, Bouncy Pumpkins , Petting Zoo, Banana Boat Ride and MORE! This year there are some extra new goodies you'll want to check out along with their yummy concessions too! There are hours worth of fun to enjoy!

Jacquemin Farms, Dublin/Plain City, Website
7437 Hyland Cray Rd, Plain City, 43064  614-873-5725
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a- 6pm and Sun 1p-6p
Between a market, a pumpkin patch, and a kiddie play area this is a nice local farm to explore DAILY.
Hayrides out to the pumpkin patch are offered during the weekend in October. You'll be dropped off to pick out your own pumpkin and then picked up to take it home. Cost is $1 per person however is a child is also going to the kiddie playland their ride is included.
The cost of admission is $6 per child (per day), includes unlimited playtime in the play area. During the weekdays, the air toys are not available until 3pm. All activities are up and running during the weekends all day long. Please note that the cost is only $2 per child if only the straw maze and grain boxes are open. Children ages 2 and younger are free when at least one older paying sibling is present.

Pigeon Roost Farm, Hebron, Website
4413 National Rd SW, Hebron OH 43025, 740-928-4925
September 17-October 31, 10a-7p
Tractor pulled wagon ride - $3.00 per adult and children two and older. (Available only on weekends.)
No admission charge to Market area and Country Stores, free parking.
Great Pumpkin Fun Center – (a lot of children and big kid play options) 
$7.00 per adult and children two and older. Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
A-maize-ing Maze (Corn Maze)– included in price of Fun Center
Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins, Specialty pumpkins (minis, pie, white,etc),
Concessions, crafts, decorations, and fall produce available for purchase.

The Orchard & Co., Plain City, Website  Saturdays & Sundays Now-Oct 30
7255 US Hwy 42 Plain City, Across from Canaan Middle School, Intersection of US Hwy 42 & Price Hilliard Rd 
U-pick options

The Farm Yard offers attractions for the family to enjoy: Animal Barn, Bunnyville, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Cart Track, Zip line, Corn Box, Hay Barn, Hill Slide & Tire Climb, Moo Moo Express, Farm Yard Pass Prices:  Adults & Children  $10.00, Seniors  $5.00, 2 & under free Extra charge for Fishing $2, Wagon Ride, yummy food and desserts at the Pigadeli Cafe plus a country store with gifts, Halloween Decor and more.

Kuhlwein's Farm Market & Deli, Hilliard, Website1859 Walker Rd, Hilliard 43026  614-876-2833
Open to the public in October on the weekends from 10 am to 6 pm.  Admission fee is $10 per person (3 and under FREE).  This includes your hayride to the corn maze, pick your own pumpkin (one pumpkin per person included in this price).  Petting zoo, bounce castle, straw maze, crafts, goodies and a concession stand for your convenience. Parking is FREE.  

Incredible Corn Maze & more at Maize at Little Darby Creek, Milford Center, Website, Opens Sept 17
Pumpkin Fest Oct 1, noon-4pm (free face painting and balloons)
Oct 23, trick or treat and costume contest 2p-3pm

Additional Apple Pickin' Places: 
CherryHawk Farms, Marysville, Website
Hirsch Fruit Farm, Chillicothe, Website

Lynd Fruit Farm, Pataskala, Website
Off Morse Rd, past New Albany, Directions HERE
U-Pick Apples, Large Farmers Market
Wagon Ride and other farm fun activities (available weekends)


Dates, Admission and Activities are subject to change without notice, please visit the links to confirm posted details before driving to the locations