Omg, y’all it’s almost legit Fall!! Bring on the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), boots, flannels, sweaters, apple picking, pumpkin patches, pumpkin pies, apple pies, cinnamon & sugar doughnuts, apple fritters, fall festivals, corn mazes, hayrides, and so much more! Fall is when the Midwest shines, but don’t blink, it goes by fast, so tag friends and make plans now! Here is this year’s Toledo Fall Family Fun Guide….

It is always advisable to double-check that nothing has changed before visiting any orchard, farm, or other location.

Gust Brother’s Pumpkin Farm

Gust Brother’s Pumpkin Farm is a working farm that provides a real farm experience to all visitors. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a wholesome and fun family atmosphere…visit the cows, pigs, goats, bunnies, roosters, etc., and don’t forget to pick out the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch!

Location: 13639 Mulberry Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267

Phone: (517) 486-2237

Dates: Open

Hours: Open every day from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M

Cost: FREE (but do bring some spending cash for a Hay Ride, donuts, cider, and other Fall goodies and decorations)

Website: https://www.gustbrothers.com/

MacQueen’s Apple Orchard

Famous for their Apple Butter Stir Festival held every year on the first weekend of October (Saturday, October 4th & Sunday, October 5th), MacQueen’s Orchards grows 16 varieties of apples and 10 varieties of peaches, plus they sell a large variety of all your favorite, seasonal, locally grown vegetables year-round. In the fall (Mid-Sept-3rd Week of Oct.), you can drive your own vehicle to the orchard to pick your own apples, if you choose.

Location: 7605 Garden Rd, Holland, OH 43528

Phone: (419) 865-2916

Hours: May-Oct: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Varies depending on your purchases (and parking for the Apple Butter Stir)

Website: http://www.macqueenorchards.com/index.htm

Fleitz Pumpkin Farm

Savor the fall season with your family at their farm! Located just two miles south of Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon, OH. Opened from Sept. 4th thru Oct 31! They will still be offering hayrides, maze, a fun kids’ play area, indoor/outdoors, & kids can still feed the goats this year! No admission! $2 hayrides, $2 maze, $6 Kids Play Farm (ages 3-12), ONLY $3 Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. FYI, the kids’ Play Farm is half inside and half outdoors, so it’s perfect when the weather doesn’t cooperate! Huge selection of fall produce. Fresh donuts are made on-site.

Location: 7133 Seaman Rd, Oregon, OH 43616

Phone: (419) 836-7613

Dates: Open day September 4th, 10am-7pm

Cost: Varies depending on purchase…FREE admission

Website: https://www.facebook.com/fleitzpumpkinfarm/?rf=593051204063529

Trabbic Pumpkin Farm

Experience the Fall Atmosphere in a Family and Faith-Filled environment. From visiting the animals in the “Animal Kingdom”, to the rides, Cider and Doughnuts, if you love the Fall season, then the farm is the place to be. God has blessed them and the farm in so many ways over the past 30+ years, and they appreciate all of your business and support.

Location: 1560 E Sterns Rd, Erie, MI 48133

Phone: (734) 848-4049

Dates: September 13– October 31st

Hours: 10am-7pm daily except MONDAYS CLOSED

Corn Maze, Play area, Pumpkin Train, and Teddy Bear Spin

Cost: Admission is & parking is FREE (Bring money for Rides, Pumpkin, etc.)

Website: https://www.trabbicpumpkinfarm.com/

Johnston Fruit Farms

Offers U-pick or they pick apples & pumpkins, pumpkin pies, decorative squash, and all things FALL!! Petting zoo, U-pick flowers, etc.

Location: 2790 US-20 ALT, Swanton, OH 43558

Phone: (419) 826-1453

Hours: Monday- Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Cost: Varies depending on your purchases

Website:http://www.johnstonfruitfarms.com/

Stevens Gardens

The corn maze, cow train, corn cannon, hayride, petting zoo, u-pick pumpkin patch, and more! See the website for details. They are looking forward to The Fall Season and seeing all of you again!

Location: 4550 Weckerly Rd, Monclova, OH 43542

Phone: (419) 392-2065

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Corn Maze & Petting Zoo open daily…everything else is on Saturday & Sunday)

Cost: Varies depending on your purchases

Website: https://www.facebook.com/farm.monclova/

Pumpkin Pete’s & Gwen’s Gourds

They look forward to offering a full variety of pumpkins and gourds as well as the complete fall family experience starting on September 15. They are also offering gourds and pumpkins in their self-serve driveway stand now. See you soon!

Location: 10988 Neiderhouse Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Phone: (419) 654-6304

Hours: Sept. 15th-Halloween, Friday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Varies depending on your purchases

Website: https://www.facebook.com/PumpkinPetesGwensGourds/

Rick & Carl’s Tree Farm (The Pumpkin Peddler)

The fall season just isn’t complete without a hayride to a pumpkin patch, and The Pumpkin Peddler offers a memorable ride through the tree farm for you and your family to enjoy. Children can pick their own pumpkins right in the field. Your family can enjoy other activities as well, such as a pumpkin maze, face painting, and guessing the weight of a painted pumpkin. A craft store is also on-site where we offer Indian corn, gourds, mini and pie pumpkins straw bales, corn stalks, and more for your fall and Halloween decorating needs. Enjoy a cookie and some apple cider and your family outing is complete!

Location: 20354 N Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Phone: (419) 409-0252

Dates: Month of October

Hours: Weekdays: Noon til Dark, Saturday: 10am-dark, Sunday: 11am-dark

Cost: Varies depending on the purchase, Admission is FREE

Website: http://bowlinggreenchristmastrees.com/pumpkin-farm.php

Bowlander Farm (formerly, Country Lane Tree Farm) Fall Festival Weekends

No other farm in NW Ohio or Michigan allows you to wander through their farm, alongside of peacocks, ducks and chickens, hold baby ducks, chicks and bunnies, and then feed all of their farm animals. Milking their REAL cow is always a big hit with the kids and adults! In addition to the farm tours, Fall season brings 10 10-acre U-Pick pumpkin patch, Family Farm Animal Tours, and more!!

Location: 3525 N Bolander Rd, Genoa, OH 43430

Phone: (419) 461-1298

Dates: Opening weekend is the last weekend in September @ 11am-4pm through October

Hours: Vary, SEE WEBSITE

Cost: FALL FESTIVAL WEEKEND ADMISSION PRICES: Children under 2 are FREE, 3yrs – 92 yrs -$10

Website: https://www.countrylanetreefarm.com/

Little Boo At the Zoo

Little Boo is the pre-school pirates’ and princesses’ chance to delight without the fright! Toddlers and preschool-aged children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to trick or treat throughout the Zoo and enjoy crafts and games sized just for them.

Location: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609

Dates: TBA

Cost: FREE for members who have The Experience Package,$10 for Members’ Children, $26 for Non-Members Children & $26 for Non-Members Adults

Strolling Magic
Throughout Zoo grounds

Boo-tacular Play Area
Main Plaza & Amphitheatre

Pumpkin Carving Demos
Throughout the Zoo

Creature Feature Animal Shows
Nature’s Neighborhood

Character meet & greets & live performances
Broadway Pavilion & Amphitheatre
Laurel’s Characters & Co.

Also, enjoy our Harvest Fest pumpkin displays and visit Nature’s Neighborhood for more fun, fall festivities!

Pumpkin Express Train, with Halloween storytimes – $3/person
Africa!

Reservations required for all members and non-members.

Website: https://www.toledozoo.org/boo

Pumpkin Path

Pumpkin Path is when the Halloween fun really comes alive at the Toledo Zoo! In addition to costumed trick-or-treating for all ages, there will also be games, an artistic pumpkin carving demonstrations, bounce houses and magic shows to entertain all the ghosts and goblins!

Location: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609

Dates: TBA

Cost: FREE for members who have The Experience Package, $10 for Members’ Children, $26 for Non-Members Children & $26 for Non-Members Adults

Creature Feature Animal Shows
Nature’s Neighborhood

Spooktacular Magic Show
Arctic Encounter®

TSA Glass City Steel Drums
Blade Plaza

Singing & dancing with Witch Sisters Matilda & Hilda
Strolling Zoo grounds

Pumpkin Carving Demos
Throughout the Zoo

Performances with DC Taylor – Acoustic Duo
Main Plaza

Character Photo Opportunities from “A Galaxy Far Far Away”
Provided by the Rebel Legion and 501st Legion from Ohio, Michigan & Indiana
Broadway Pavilion

Strolling Magic
Throughout Zoo grounds

Boo-tacular Play Area
Main Plaza & Amphitheatre

Also, enjoy our Harvest Fest pumpkin displays, animal demos and visit Nature’s Neighborhood for more fun, fall festivities!

Pumpkin Express Train, with Halloween storytimes – $3/person
Africa!

Website: https://www.toledozoo.org/pumpkinpath

Sandpiper Fall Color Cruise

Travel down the Maumee and enjoy the fall festival of color. Make sure to bring your camera for some of the most beautiful views along the Maumee River. As the leaves change, the river becomes even more breathtaking. This 2-hour cruise will leave you counting down the days until the next Sandpiper season.

Location: The Sandpiper is docked at Water Street and Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Toledo. For GPS directions to the dock, use this address: 1 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, Ohio

Phone: (419) 537-1212

Dates: Weekends in October. Click on the link to see available dates (click on “book” public tours to see calendar)

Cost: $35 for adults and $27 for kids. Reserve your spot online today!

Website: https://www.sandpiperboat.com/public-cruises/

Sandpiper Halloween Boo Cruise

Halloween BOO! Cruise is a family-friendly experience for kids of all ages. This 30-minute cruise features Halloween treats and fun. Dress to impress!

Location: The Sandpiper is docked at Water Street and Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Toledo. For GPS directions to the dock, use this address: 1 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, Ohio

Phone: (419) 537-1212

Dates: October 28th, 29th, 30th, three time slots available for each day, Click on the link for dates (these book FAST!)

Cost: only $10 per rider! Buy Tickets online in advance, these will fill up FAST!

Website: https://www.sandpiperboat.com/calendar