As autumn rolls into the air and the leaves start to turn, it’s becoming the perfect time to dive into all the fun opportunities fall has to offer. From cozy sweaters and pumpkin-flavored everything to crisp outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy this colorful season. Whether you’re into fall festivals, farm fun, scenic hikes or just enjoying the beauty that comes with the changing of the season, we’ve got a bunch of great ideas to help you make the most of this magical time of year.
Festivals
Columbus has a great variety of festivals for you to enjoy, including Columbus Oktoberfest, Harvest Fair at the Columbus Commons, Oakland Nurseries 44th Fall Festival, The Pickwick Place’s Flannel Fest, and Scioto Fest to name a few. Festivals are a great place to travel with friends and family alike as a way to get engaged in some community fun!
Farm Fun
Pumpkins, apples, and corn mazes galore: Fall is prime farm season! Columbus is home to countless farms, which means Ohioans get to enjoy countless fall activities that get their magic from the farm setting! Here are a few of the best farms to visit in the fall:
The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek
The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek is exactly what it sounds like, a huge corn maze where you and your friends can test your luck escaping! They are entering their 23rd season in the corn maze business and love what they do!
Located along Little Darby Creek
The Pickwick Place
The Pickwick place is a fruit and vegetable picking farm consisting of three brick barns and countless acres of produce you can pick and take home. While it is a farther drive, around an hour away, it is undeniably a magical experience that you won’t soon forget.
Located at 1875 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH
Van Buren Acres
Van Buren Acres is another simple pumpkin patch with everything you need to enjoy your time there. From the hay ride to the food to the copious pumpkin choices, you are guaranteed to enjoy your time there this fall.
Located at 5066 Keller Rd, Hebron, OH
Leeds Farm
Leeds Farm is the quintessential pumpkin patch. You can enjoy everything from a zipline, farm animal petting zoos, play areas, and pumpkin picking to food, hayrides, and relaxing in the perfectly crafted fall atmosphere.
Located at 8738 Marysville Rd, Ostrander, OH
Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm
Another example of the basic, yet incredible pumpkin patch, Lehner’s is home to a corn maze, zipline, bunnies, hayrides, minigolf, pumpkin slingshots, paintball, and pumpkin picking. Lehner’s is unforgettable as they incorporate so many things into one small area, which means you get your money and time’s worth whenever you visit!
Located at 2920 OH-203 Radnor, OH
Lynd Fruit Farm
Whether you are looking to pick your fresh fruit, go through a corn maze, or just enjoy a scenic orchard, Lynd Fruit Farm is a great place to visit! It is home to many acres worth of fresh produce picking and even hosts events!
Located at 9399 Morse Rd, Pataskala, OH
Scenic Hikes
Arguably the best part of fall is the scenery. The quintessential golden leaves. The morning frost and the evening chills. The pink on everyone’s cheeks and the crunch of leaves as they walk. What better way to enjoy this beauty than with a scenic fall hike?
Columbus is so fortunate to have countless hiking trails for all ranges of a hiker’s skills. Some of the best fall hiking spots are Dripping Rock Trail, Five Oaks Trail Loop, Rockstall Nature Preserve, Sugarbush Trail, Sweetgum Trail, and Hocking Hills. These places are all great for when you have half a day to fill and have the time to give to travel, but even going on a hike in your neighborhood or a local park would be just as beautiful. No matter where you decide to go, just getting outside, feeling the pink of your cheeks and the chill down your back will do the trick and get you into the spirit of fall!
Fall For The Wolves
Next, we asked your fellow Wolves about their top 10 favorite things to do to get into the fall spirit, and here were their answers.
- Go Fall Shopping
- Decorate Bedroom With Fall Decor
- Burn All My Fall Candles
- Try all the fall drinks, starting with pumpkin and then apple because pumpkin runs out first
- Watch Halloweentown
- Fall Movies with Warm Apple Cider, Cinnamon Stick and Cozy Slippers
- Painting Nails Wine Red
- Going to the Rennesciance Festival
- Make a Fall Playlist
- Watch Gilmore Girls
Fall is an incredibly special time of year for many: a time of beauty, pumpkin, and fun traditions, but it is also a time of dread for many people as school gets into full swing and the air gets chillier. As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, the season of fall provides plenty of reasons to enjoy the season. So grab your favorite sweater, pick up a pumpkin spice latte, and go experience the wonder fall has to offer!
