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Fall flies by and before you know it the trees are bare and the days are cold. Here are some things we highly recommend you squeeze in. Some of the activities listed are seasonal and close after October 31, others simply are best enjoyed with the fall foliage and warmer temps! See the Longhouse at GanondaganGanondagan is a Native American historic site featuring beautiful hiking trails and a Seneca Bark Longhouse to Tour until October 31. The Longhouse is open Wednesday - Saturday 9 AM to 4:00 PM. There is a knowledgeable staff member at the longhouse who answered all of our questions after the self guided tour. There is an admission fee to explore the museum and longhouse- Adults - $8, Seniors – $4, Students (12 yrs. – College) - $4, Children (5 – 11 yrs.) - $2, Children (birth – 4yrs.) – Free. Masks are required in the museum and long house and they reach capacity quickly! You may want to call ahead or be prepared to be flexible. Happy Hiking!  Hike at LetchworthLetchworth State Park is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year but it is a must-see in the fall! We've talked about a hike and some playgrounds we hit up within the park weeks ago, but here's some tips before heading out:
 Visit a FarmSome agritourism farms closed last weekend, others close after October 31, still others are open year round. Did you know we have a list of the top 10 favorite family farms? Can you guess who was voted number one last year? Check out the list HERE Pictured is Long Acre Farms- definitely a favorite for us! Halloween weekend is the last for Fall Fun on the Farm and the Moonlight Maze!  Go to a PlaygroundTime is ticking to visit a playground without first having to bundle up in snow suits so be sure to visit a playground one last time before snowfall! We have almost 200 playgrounds listed for you so you are sure to find the perfect match HERE! Since we are in the Halloween spirit we have compiled a list of playgrounds featuring spiders and spider webs. Those can be found HERE.  Feed some animalsIt won't be long before the animals join us in finding a cozy spot to hide away for the winter. Feeding the animals is a wonderful pastime in the fall. We have an updated list HERE so you know just where to go!  Don't Miss the Halloween DisplaysMost of those spooky displays get taken down the day after Halloween. The Rochester Community has really put on a show this year! Go see them before it's too late! The full list can be found HERE  Did we miss something? Tell us what your favorite fall activity is so we can add it to the list!
Fall isn't complete with a good 'ol fashioned corn maze! Lucky for us, there is such a wide variety of mazes in our area- Some are small and simple and perfect for toddlers others go on for miles and miles and might even have some hauntings! Chase Farms459 Pannell Rd #9527, Fairport, NY 14450 Chase Farm Market is a small market in Fairport. Along with their produce stand, there are goats to see as well as u-pick options throughout the year. They also have a small and large corn maze. Cost: Smaller Corn Maze is free to customers and can be found in the front area near the parking lot. The larger Corn Maze is in the pumpkin patch which is $3 to ride out without a pumpkin picking band OR $10 a person to take the hayride, corn maze and pick a pumpkin.
County Rd 4 Haunted Housel4017 County Road 4 Canandaigua, NY This is quite the attraction in Canandaigua! Visitors are invited onto this private farm to experience the expansive Halloween display. Along with the creepy (and creative) Halloween scenes, there is a corn maze! If you are up for a scare, be sure to visit on weekend nights as you will likely come across ghouls popping out at you! Cost: $5 donation Open Daily From 12 Noon to 9PM until Nov. 2. Primarily street parking. Respect the land and neighbors!
Long Acre Farms1342 Eddy Rd, Macedon, NY 14502 Long Acre Farms showcases a 5 acre maze! Moonlight Mazes are available throughout October. (Friday/Saturday Nights starting at 5pm)! Pre-purchased tickets are required. If corn mazes aren't your thing, that's okay! There is something for everyone at Long Acre Farms. JD Wine Cellars is on site along with a market of local products, an ice cream stand, play area and much more. Be sure to check their website for their event schedule. Cost: Moonlight Maze $15 per person 13+, $13 ages 5-12. Ages 4 and under are free. Barnbuster tickets (10AM-4PM): $13.00 for everyone ages 3+, ages 2 & under are free. $10.00 for Grandparent with paying Grandchild.  Pick N Patch2205 NY-5, Stanley, NY 14561 Pick n Patch is a quick 45 minute drive from the city of Rochester! Once there you will find pumpkins, animals to feed, a jumping pillow, an apple cannon and corn maze. The large corn maze is 8 acres with pathways twisting more than 2 miles! The "Fun Seeker" admission price includes the jumping pillow, unlimited train rides and trips through the fun house as well as unlimited access to the new Super Slide, 3 shots on the Apple Blasters, as well as entry to the corn maze. However, it is free to see the animals and check out the mini corn tunnel! Cost: $7 per person OR Large Corn Maze is included in the $12 wristband purchase to play on all the different play structure and jumping pads. Corn Tunnel for the wee ones is FREE!
Stokoe Farms656 S Rd, Scottsville, NY 14546 Stokoe Farms has a corn maze great for the family and so so much more! There are two jumping pillows, so many animals to see and some to feed (contactlessly), zip lines, unique play structures including a ropes course area, tractor rides, and pumpkins for sale just to name a few. Purchase tickets online ahead of time to ensure you can get in, this place is hopping! Masks are required inside the building and outside in high trafficked areas Cost: $16 per person, 2 and under free. Open weekends until October 25.
Pully's Farm Market 8160 Lake Street Rd, Le Roy, NY 14482 Pully's Farm Market in Leroy is an amazing family owned market. They offer a ton of FREE family activities- Corn Maze, Corn Hole, Bean Bag Toss, Pumpkin Cannon (Only runs on the weekend), Ball Maze, Wooden play structures, Water Pump fun and so much more! You can feed the goats, and chickens (They are super friendly), visit with the turkeys, and take fun pictures. There is even a HUGE indoor area to play (perfect for those rainy weekdays). Stop out and pick up your pumpkins, some fresh donuts and cider slushies too. Be sure to check out all of the baked goods and produce as well, and come back for U-Cut Christmas Trees this winter. Note: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-5pm. NO PETS ALLOWED anywhere on the property. The wooden pirate ship, boat and corn box are CLOSED this season due to Covid-19 restrictions. They offer large pull behind wagons for little ones or pumpkins too!  Bauman's Farm Market1340 Five Mile Line Rd Penfield, NY Baumans Farm Market in Penfield has a great little hay maze for the little ones and all Fall activities are free! Baumans also offers produce, pumpkins, baked goods, cider, donuts, holiday decor and fall fun for kids. With a large teepee out front in the pumpkin patch, a kid friendly haunted house walk thru, and the toddler maze outside the little ones are sure to have a blast. Be sure to stop in and see the bunnies, Oreo & Luna! Hours: M-F 8am-7pm Sat/Sun 8am-6pm  Wickham Farms1315 Sweets Corners Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 Cost: $15 per person (ages 3+) Friday,Saturday, Sunday $10 per person (ages 3+). Monday through Thursday  Woody Acres Farm1530 Harris Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 Cost: FREE (Hay Maze)  Zarpentine Farms163 Burritt Rd, Hilton, NY 14468 Cost: Ages 12 and up $12 Ages 3 to 11 $8 3 and younger FREE HOURS Friday’s 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm  LaMora Farms5905 Ontario Center Rd, Ontario, NY 14519 Cost: Free!
Green Acre Farms3460 Latta Rd, Rochester, NY 14612 Corn Maze Cost: $3 per person or $10 per family max
Blodgett Family Farm723 Parma Center Rd, Hilton, NY 14468 Here is a small family farm market with much to do. Keep an eye out for the fairy house scavenger hunt where kids can win a mini pumpkin. There's also donkeys on site and a play area! The farm is open 7 days a week during the fall season and pumpkins range from $0.50 - $5.00.  Schenklar Farms8424 Routes 5 & 20, West Bloomfield, NY This is a little farmstand with an added pumpkin path. It really is perfect for the little ones as the decorations aren't scary (unless you open the door of the shed) and the kids have a blast running through the pumpkin path and spying all the different things along the way. Pumpkins are $2-5 with plenty of other produce available. If you are looking for a fall themed spot for the kids to run around without the crowds, this is a great choice!  Zarpentine Farms163 Burritt Rd, Hilton, NY 14468 Zarpentine Farms has a u-pick pumpkin field with with pumpkins ranging from $2 (small) to $10 (large). Pumpkins can also be bought within the market along with bakery items, cider, fry cakes, produce and other local goods. They are also home to the largest corn maze in NY State!  Pumpkin Palace1640 NY-444, Victor, NY 14564 Pumpkin Palace is a part of the Apple Farm in Victor NY. The attractions are open 9:00-6:00 starting the first weekend in September and every weekend until Oct 31st (unless otherwise posted). However you can go to purchase pumpkins any day of the week. On weekends you will find hay rides, pony rides, farm animals, an apple launcher, a Hay Pyramid and teepees. It is $15 for a wristband to access all pumpkin palace activities or carving pumpkins can be purchased at 2 pumpkins for $10  Pick n Patch2205 NY-5, Stanley, NY 14561 You will find pumpkins, farm animals, a jumping pillow, apple chucking and a corn maze at this family farm just 45 minutes from Rochester. A Classic Jack-o-lanterns and Specialty Pumpkins are $6 each or 4 for $20  LaMora Farms5905 Ontario Center Rd, Ontario, NY 14519 LaMora is a quaint Farm with many free activities to entertain the kids. Large carving pumpkins can be chosen from the field. They are $8 each or 3 for $20 (pre-clipped, wheelbarrows available).  Powers Farm Market161 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534 Powers is open 7 days a week in the fall with large teepees are nice farm market, animals to feed and photo ops. Pumpkins are priced per pound.  Kelly's Farm Market 659 Wilder Rd, Hilton, NY 14468 Kelly's Farm Market in Hilton is a family tradition for many. Kids love to explore the Sunflower Field in September and sip on fresh apple cider after picking out their favorite pumpkin. Pumpkins are $0.40 a pound and are weighed after you pick them up at the farm market.  Bodine's Farm6110 Austin Rd, Newark, NY 14513 At this roadside stand, Pumpkins are 5 for $20 and they are huge! They also offer seasonal produce.  West Wind Farms928 Manitou Rd, Hilton, 14468, NY Conveniently on site with Blue Barn Cidery, you can pick your own pumpkins at West Wind Farms. Hayrides and a farm market are also available making for a day filled with family fun. U-pick pumpkins are $.35 per pound.  Crisp leaves and a chill makes us want to wrap up in a sweater and hold a mug of something delicious- Fall is upon us and that means time to visit some farms! These farms where voted the best in the area by local parents. Is your favorite destination here? #1 Powers Farm Market161 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534 Voted #1 by Rochacha Mama Fans! This is a farm market with animals, fresh produce and seasonal attractions. Along with the animals to feed, there are hayrides, teepees and a live nativity scene in December. Cost: Free to enter to see the animals and teepees  #2 Stokoe Farms656 S Rd, Scottsville, NY 14546 Stokoe Farms is an admission based farm with over 35 activities for all ages and abilities including a zipline, hay ride, bounce pillow, corn pit, slide, and much more! This farm is open select days and hours so be sure to check their website and order tickets in advance! Cost: $16 for general admission. $21 for general admission + "farmtastic" activities. Children 2 and under are free  #3 Wickham Farms1315 Sweets Corners Rd, Penfield, NY A one-price Barnyard Admission for each person entering the area includes unlimited single day access to jumping pillow, train rides, corn mazes, mini golf, rubber duck races, a corn pit, combine slide, multiple playgrounds, hayrides (weekends only), and so much more! Cost: Barnyard Admission: $15 (Friday - Sunday) $10 (Monday - Thursday) Apple Picking Only: $10  #4 Long Acre Farms1342 Eddy Rd. Macedon, NY 14502 There is much to do at Long Acre for all ages! Enjoy the nearby JD wine cellars, play on the free structures near the market, shop local produce and product or purchase a wristband for the "Back 40 area." With the Barnbuster Ticket kids (and adults) can enjoy the Jumping Pillow, Maize Maze, sandbox, tunnel slides and a whole lot more! During the fall season Cost: Weekend: $13.00 for everyone ages 3+, ages 2 & under are free., $10.00 for Grandparent with paying Grandchild Weekdays: $6.00 for Children 2+, $2.00 for Adults (some activities not accessible) #5 Springdale Farms700 Colby St, Spencerport, NY 14559 This humble farm serves as a day program site for adults with developmental disabilities. On site, there is a playground, duck pond, wooded trails, greenhouse, and much more can be found on the farm grounds. Due to Covid-19 the farm is not open, however, being part of Northampton Park families may still visit to use the playground and walk the backwoods. You may even see some cows and geese on your hike! Cost: Free to enter, donations accepted.  #6 Burnap's Farm Market7277 Maple Ave Exd, Sodus, NY 14551 Burnap's is a market in Sodus offering u-pick strawberries, goats to feed and a free courtyard filled with wooden structures to climb and a sandbox! Within the market you can find fresh produce, baked goods and ice cream. Cost: Free to see the animals and play (Goat food can be purchased in the market or bring your own!)  #7 The Apple Shed3391 Fairville Maple Ridge Rd, Newark, NY 14513 The Apple Shed has u-pick apples and pumpkins. There are is a lot for the kids to do as well including a corn pit to play in (Must be 10 or under), goats to see, a small playground and hard cider tasting from Old Goat Cidery. They sell local home grown veggies, gifts, homemade fudge, fry cakes, and apple cider slushies! Cost: Free to visit the animals and playground!  #8 Pick 'n Patch 2205 NY-5, Stanley, NY 14561 This farm is a 45 minute drive from the city of Rochester. Once there you will find pumpkins, animals to feed, a jumping pillow, an apple cannon and corn maze. The "Fun Seeker" admission price includes the jumping pillow, unlimited train rides and trips through the funhouse as well as unlimited access to the new Super Slide, 3 shots on the Apple Blasters, as well as entry to the corn maze. Cost: Free to see the animals! Fun Seeker Band - $12 Adventure Band- $10. Corn Maze Entry ONLY - $7. 12 Apple Blaster Shots - $5 (check website for details)  #9 Cobble Creek Farm#10 Chase Farms459 Pannell Rd #9527, Fairport, NY 14450 A quaint market featuring an Ice Cream Shop, u-pick raspberries, fresh produce, goats and a free corn maze! Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Daily  Hiding in your local playground are some fun play structures along with Halloween's spookiest creature the spider! Here are some of our favorite places to stretch our legs, gain confidence and get some fresh air. Check out our spider climbers and spiderwebs from in and around Rochester, NY. Can you climb to the top of the spider and make your way to all the legs? Watch out don't get caught in the spider's web! Is your favorite climbing structure here? Let us know! Gates Memorial Park160 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY 14606 This unique spider climber is probably the highlight of this small playground in Gates. After wrangling the spider, consider a hike through the woods to enjoy the fall foliage!  Fellows Road Park499 Fellows Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 Fellows Road Park is the perfect park for a damp fall morning. The play surface is turf so there is little mud to worry about. Along with captivating play structures, pretend to be a spider and try climbing this larger-than-life spider web!  Ballantyne Park14 Ballantyne Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 These unique spiders seem to inhibit the smaller and less frequented playgrounds! This spider at Ballantyne park is one of the three play structures found on the playground. The playground is partially fenced in, however, so they can run away from the gigantic spider without getting lost.  First Responders Park1250 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580 Don't ditch First Responders Park when the splash pad closes - there is still so much fun to be had here! Along with the firetruck themed playground, there is an inverted web perfect for climbing.  Letchworth State Park1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427 Set the scene for your little spider with the faux spider web complete with a river image! This one is a drive, but definitely worth it in the fall to enjoy the playground and fall foliage. There is a $10 vehicle fee to enter the park. The spiderweb can be found at the Lower Falls Recreation Center off Lower Falls Road (Take a right after entering the Castile Entrance).  Kids Canyon Playground3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester, NY 14612 There's a ginormous spider in Greece... along with larger than life fish and other animals wandering about the turf surface and faux stream. This playground is fully fenced in and loaded with imaginative play structures so your child can run wild with the rest of the animals!  Long Acre FarmsOne of the biggest webs of all is waiting for you at Long Acres Farm! This web can be found in the "Back 40" area along with a tube slide, sandbox, jumping pillow and more. If visiting on a Fall weekend $13.00 for anyone ages 3+ will get your family into the back area plus the Amazing Maize Maze ($10.00 for Grandparent with paying Grandchild) On Weekdays, pay $6.00 for Children 2+, and $2.00 for Adults for access to just the Back 40 area  Stokoe Farms656 S Rd, Scottsville, NY 14546 This web at Stokoe Farms is included with the general admission wristband and can be found right near the Barnyard Barrel Train and Little Farmerville Activities. There is so much to do at Stokoe making this web fairly accessible for the spider enthusiasts, even on the busy days!  |
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