From apple orchards to pumpkin patches to haunted attractions, you’ll find plenty of family-friendly activities in our annual guide.
Abbott Farms
Where: 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville.
More information: abbottfarms.com.
Adams Acres
Where: 7047 Sevier Road, Jamesville.
More information: adamsacres.net.
Appledale Orchards
Where: 6018 State Route 3, Mexico.
More information: appledaleorchard.com.
Beak and Skiff Apple Orchard
Where: 2708 Lords Hill Road, Lafayette.
More information: beakandskiff.com.
Behling Orchards
Where: 114 Potter Road, Mexico.
More information: behlingorchards.com.
Cicero “Pumkin” Patch
Where: 7169 Island Road, Cicero.
More information: ciceropumkinpatch.com.
Critz Farms
Where: 3232 Rippleton Road, State Route 13, Cazenovia.
More information: critzfarms.com.
Deer Run Farms Orchard
Where: 2695 NY-11A, Lafayette.
More information: deerrunfarms.webs.com.
Emmi Farms
Where: 1482 W. Genesee Road, Baldwinsville.
More information: emmifarms.com.
Fruit Valley Orchard
Where: 507 Bunker Hill Road, Oswego.
More information: fruitvalleyorchard.com.
Greco Family Farm & Orchards
Where: 297 W. 5th St. Road, Oswego.
More information: grecofamilyorchards.com.
Grisamore Farms
Where: 4069 Goose St., Locke.
More information: grisamorefarms.com.
Navarino Orchard
Where: 3655 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Syracuse.
More information: navarinoorchard.com.
North Star Orchards
Where: 4741 Route 233, Westmoreland.
More information: northstarorchards.com.
O’Neil’s Orchard
Where: 4872 Route 20, LaFayette.
More information: oneillsorchard.com.
Ontario Orchards
Where: 7735 St., NY-104, Oswego.
More information: ontarioorchards.com.
Our Farm
Where: 1590 Peth Rd, Manlius.
More information: our-farm.squarespace.com.
Owen Orchards
Where: 8174 Grant Avenue, Weedsport.
More information: owenorchard.com.
Penny’s Country Farm
Where: 1540 Gray Road, Union Springs.
More information: pennyscountryfarm.com.
Plumpton Farms
Where: 3990 Coye Road, Jamesville
More information: plumptonfarms.com.
Springside Farm
Where: 1850 NY-91, Fabius.
More information: springsidefarm.net.
The Pumpkin Hollow
Where: 3735 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.
More information: thepumpkinhollow.com.
Tim’s Pumpkin Patch
Where: 2901 Rose Hill Road, Marietta.
More information: timspumpkinpatch.com.
Will’s Cackleberry Castle Pumpkin Farm
Where: 1175 Hillsboro Road, Camden.
More information: cackleberrycastle.com.
Haunted Attractions
Demon Acres
Best for: Teens and adults.
Where: 341 County Route 36, Hannibal.
More information: demonacres.com.
Frightmare Farms
Best for: Children ages 9 and up.
Where: 4816 State Route 49, Palermo.
More information: frightmarefarms.net.
Fright Nights
Best for: Children ages 9 and up.
Where: 1 LePage Place, Syracuse.
More information: thefrightnights.com.
13th Hour Rising Haunted Hayride
Best for: Children ages 8 and up.
Where: 84 Merrit Road, Fulton.
More information: 13thhourrising.com.
Fall Festivals and Outings
Great Cortland Pumpkinfest
Check out local crafts, live music, the Kids’ Zone, and more.
When: Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 8 from noon-5 p.m.
Where: Courthouse Park, Court St., Cortland.
Cost: There is no admission fee, but some activities cost extra.
More information: cortlandpumpkinfest.org.
LaFayette Apple Festival
Returning for its 50th year, the festival will include craft vendors, a midway with rides and, of course, a variety of apple-themed foods.
When: Oct. 7 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 5330 Rowland Road, LaFayette.
Cost: $6/person; free/ages 12 and under.
More information: lafayetteapplefest.org.
Fall Festival, Chuck Hafner’s
A variety of activities for all ages, including: bowling, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, animal demonstrations, zombie paintball, an obstacle course, and a Ghoulish Hole-in-One.
When: Daily during store hours. There are weekend activities from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and special events on Oct. 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 & 22.
Where: 7265 Buckley Road, North Syracuse.
Cost: There is no admission fee, but some activities cost extra.
More information: chuckhafner.com/fall-festival.
Fall Fun Days, Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo
Feed animals, paint pumpkins, take a tractor pull ride, and walk through the corn maze.
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (through Oct. 29).
Where: 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome.
Cost: $10.75 (plus tax)/adults (16+); $8.75 (plus tax)/ages 2-15; free/under 2. Some activities cost extra.
More information: fortrickey.com/fall-festival.
Fall Harvest Celebration, Critz Farms
This annual event features farm animals, wagon rides, playgrounds, cider making demonstrations, a corn maze (this year’s design is a fire-breathing dragon), and more.
When: Daily from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. (through Oct. 22).
Where: 3232 Rippleton Road, State Route 13, Cazenovia.
Cost: Weekends: $10/person (free/ children under 2).
Weekdays: Fee for activities.
More information: critzfarms.com.
