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The return of foggy mornings, all-day rain showers and pumpkin spice all mean fall is in full swing in the Mid-Valley.
If you want to immerse yourself in fall activities, here are some that you can find in the area:
Pumpkins, corn mazes, outdoor activities
Bauman Farm and Garden
Bauman’s brings back its harvest festival, offering corn mazes, obstacle courses, petting zoo, cider tours and press demonstrations, hayride, children’s rides and play areas. Activities vary by day, check website for schedule of activities.
when: open until October 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays.
where: 12989 Howell Prairie Road NE, Gervais.
For more information: visit Bauman’s Harvest Festival website, baumanshf.comcall 503-792-3524 or visit the Facebook page.
Beal Pumpkin Patch
The Beal Pumpkin Patch will be open every weekend in October. Parking and admission are free, but no dogs or pets are allowed on the farm. There will be a concession stand offering pumpkin, apple and caramel donuts, and other snacks. Appropriate footwear is recommended as there are dirt, grass, mud and gravel farm grounds.
when: October weekends (8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30).
where: 700 Oak Villa Road, Dallas.
For more information: Visit the Facebook pagecall 503-837-9005 or email bealpumpkinpatch@yahoo.com.
EZ Orchards
EZ Orchards’ HarvestFest is back throughout the month of October. Activities include rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painting, corn maze and there will be live music on the weekends. Pets are not allowed, only service animals are allowed in the establishment. See website for ticket prices.
when: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed on 8/10 and 22/10.
where: 5504 Hazelgreen Road NE, Salem.
For more information: Consult the HarvestFest website, ezorchards.com/harvest-festival or call 503-393-1506.
French Prairie Gardens and family farm
The French Prairie Gardens, in addition to opening the pumpkin field, extends its Sunflower Festival to the first weekends of October. Activities will run through October and include a corn maze, obstacle course, hand pump duck races, hamster wheels, bubble station and hay rides. Activities will vary by day, and some require the purchase of additional passes. Tickets can be purchased online and are non-refundable. The warehouse and farm will also be open. Pumpkins sold separately.
when: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed on Monday.
where: 17673 French Prairie Road, St. Paul.
For more information: Visit the Sunflower Festival & Pumpkin Patch website at frenchprairiegardens.ticketspice.com/fall-2022
Fir Point Farms
The Harvest Festival returns every day in October, free for everyone. Rides and activities such as the corn maze, wagon ride, bounce houses and others are priced separately. Other free activities include corn hole shooting, petting zoo and beer garden. For a full program of activities, visit the website. There’s also fresh apple cider, apple cider donuts and more baked goods.
when: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday; Monday and Tuesday closed.
where: 14601 Arndt Road, Aurora.
For more information: Visit the Harvest Festival website, firpointfarms.com/harvest-festivale-mail firpoint1982@gmail.com or call 503-678-2455.
Fordyce Farm
U-pick pumpkins and other activities are now open at Fordyce Farm and will run through the end of the month. Activities include hay fort, indoor hay maze, corn maze, playground and indoor apples. For the full schedule of activities and Family Night details, see the website.
when: From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
where: 7023 Sunnyview Road NE, Salem.
For more information: Visit the farm website, fordycefarm.com/pumpkin-patch-and-fall-feste-mail fordycefarminc@gmail.comor call 503-362-5105.
Heiser farms
U-pick pumpkins are available at Heiser Farms, in addition to a number of activities. These include hay mazes, corn mazes and petting zoos. For the full list and prices of weekday and weekend activities, see the website. Group deals and individual attraction tickets can be purchased. Dogs are welcome if they are on a lead and well behaved. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
when: every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
where: 21425 Grand Island Loop, Dayton.
For more information: Visit the farm website, heiserfarms.com/pumpkin-homee-mail john@heiserfarms.com or call 503-868-7512.
Vince Woods Farm
For those looking for something closer to Salem, Vince Woods Farm has u-pick pumpkins and a corn maze. In addition to pumpkins, the farm sells corn, pumpkins, squash, ornamental corn, wheat and hay bales.
whenEvery day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
where: 6435 62nd Ave. NE., Salem.
For more information: Visit the farm website, vincewoodsfarm.come-mail vincewoodsfarm@gmail.com or call 503-393-0120.
Bose Family Farm
The Bose Family Farm opens its pumpkin patch and offers a corn maze.
when: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday; closed from Monday to Wednesday.
where: 35765 Cyrus Road NE, Albany.
Allowed information: visit bose-family-farm.business.site
Spooky scares: haunted houses and more
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Milburn’s Haunted House
Milburn’s Haunted House is officially back this month with haunted shenanigans, including the haunted mansion, “The Dark,” a moonlit pumpkin patch, a photo booth, and a themed concession stand. There is also a special Family Night and Zombie Night, with additional details available on the website. There are discounts for groups and individual tickets, it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.
When: From 19:00 to 23:00 Friday and Saturday, Sunday from 19:00 to 22:00.
Where: 11503 Broadacres Road, Hubbard.
For more information: Visit the haunted house website, milburnmanor.comcall 503-830-0865 or email mike@milburnmanor.com.
Nightmare factory
The Nightmare Factory, run by the Oregon School for the Deaf, is back to scare and frighten. For exact dates when Nightmare Factory opens, check the website. Tickets go on sale at 6:30pm and doors open at 7:00pm. General admission tickets are $20, VIP tickets are $30. For advance tickets, call 503-378-3827.
When: check web site for exact dates and times.
Where: 999 Locust St. NE, Salem.
For more information: Visit the Nightmare Factory website, nightmarefactorysalem.my.canva.site, call 503-400-6180 or email ed.roberts@osd.k12.or.us or kivo.lefevre@ods.k12.or.us.
Return from the enchanted forest
The Haunted Forest Turner offers the forest as a setting for family scares.
When: 7-10pm Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday to Thursday.
Where: 8372 Okey Lane SE, Turner.
For more information: Visit the haunted forest website, haunted-forest-farm.business.site or call 971-304-9195.
Em Chan covers food and dining at the Statesman Journal. You can contact her at echan@statesmanjournal.comfollow her on Twitter @capchuptoemilia or see what he’s eating on Instagram @sikfanmai.ah.
