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Hayrides, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and cider mills to put the awesome in your NC autumn.
Whether you love the spookiness of this season or are more into fright-free fun, there’s so much to do this autumn in North Carolina.
This curated list of activities covers eight counties broken down by region and includes everything from haunted hayrides and tricky corn mazes to apple cider slushies and pumpkin tetherball. So pick a few places near you and get ready for your most fun fall yet.
Eastern NC
Robeson County
Hollow Acres, Fairmont
October 6-31
Photo courtesy of Hollow Acres “The Field of Misfits” via Facebook
Fall activities:
- Haunted attractions
- Corn maze
- Pumpkin patch
- Outdoor theater and more
Edgecombe County
Fisher Pumpkin Farm, Rocky Mount
Fall activities:
- Pumpkin patch
- Exhibits
- Hayrides
- Trick-or-treating
- Corn mazes
- Farm animals and more
Wilson County
Deans Farm Market, Wilson
Oct 7-29
Photo courtesy of Deans Farm Market NC via Instagram
Fall activities:
- Seasonal decor
- Hayrides
- Pumpkins
- Gem mining
- Corn maze
- Playground
- Corn pit and more
Cumberland County
Gallberry Corn Maze, Hope Mills
September 22-October 29
Photo courtesy of Gallberry Corn Maze via Instagram
Fall activities:
- Corn maze
- Flashlight nights
- Hayrides
- Hay mountain
- Barrel train rides
- Photo ops
- Tube slide
- Pumpkin bowling and more
Dogwood Fall Festival, Fayetteville
October 20-22
Photo courtesy of Fayetteville Dogwood Festival via Facebook
Fall activities:
- Downtown hayrides
- Historic hauntings
- Kid zone
- Battle of the Bands
- Car, Motorcycle, & Truck Show
- Food trucks and more
Central NC
Wake County
Phillips Farms, Cary
September 29-October 29
Photo courtesy of Phillips Farms via Facebook
Fall activities:
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Giant slide
- Pumpkin tetherball
- Apple cannon
- Petting zoo
- Corn box and more
Naylor Family Farm, Fuquay-Varina
September 2-November 26
Photo courtesy of Naylor Family Farm & Maze via Instagram
Fall activities:
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Hayrides
- Flashlight nights
- Barrel train
- Campfires and more
Page Farms, Raleigh
September 23-October 31
Photo courtesy of Page Farms via Instagram
Fall activities:
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Cow train
- Hayrides
- Farm animals and more
The Family Farm on Avent Ferry, Holly Springs
Photo courtesy of The Family Farm on Avent Ferry via Instagram
Fall activities:
- Pumpkins
- Fall decor
- Photo ops
- Farm animals and more
Ken’s Korny Corn Maze, Garner
Photo courtesy of Ken’s Korny Corn Maze via Facebook
Fall activities:
- Corn maze
- Hayrides
- Pumpkins
- Rope maze
- Mini-golf and more
Crossroads Corn Maze, Wendell
Photo courtesy of Crossroads Corn Maze via Instagram
Fall activities:
- Corn maze
- Hayrides
- Pumpkin patch
- S’mores and more
Randolph County
Millstone Creek Orchards, Ramseur
September 16-October 29
Photo courtesy of Millstone Creek Orchards via Instagram
Fall activities:
- BOGO apple peck sale
- Apple bobbing
- Pumpkin pickin’ adventure
- Pumpkin patch photography rental
- Cow cuddles by the pond
- Hayrides
- Apple cider doughnut eating contest
- Live music every weekend
- Barn quilt painting class and more
Kersey Valley Maize Adventure & Spookywoods, Archdale
September 23-October 29
Photo courtesy of Kersey Valley Maize Adventure via Facebook
Fall activities:
- Corn maze
- Train
- Jumping pillows
- Cow train
- Treehouse village
- Pumpkins
- Haunted attractions
- Corn mazes and more
Guilford County
Blueberry Thrill Farm, Gibsonville
September 16-Sold out
Photo courtesy of Blueberry Thrill Farm via Instagram
Fall activities:
- U-pick apples
- U-pick pumpkins
- Pre-picked fruit & flowers and more
J. Razz & Tazz Farm Fall Fun, Gibsonville
Starting September 23
Photo courtesy of J. Razz and Tazz Farm via Facebook
Fall activities:
- Corn maze
- Pumpkins
- Cow train
- Bonfires
- Haystack mountain
- Hayrides and more
Western NC
Burke County
Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill, Morganton
August 12-December 23
Photo courtesy of Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill via Facebook
Fall activities:
- U-Pick apples
- Doughnuts
- Apple cider
- Apple cider jelly
- Apple cider slushies
- Fall decor and more
Jackson County
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, Cashiers
Oct. 6-8
Fall activities:
- Live music
- Local artisans
- Food trucks
- Pottery
- Jewelry
Watauga County
Buskers Fest, Boone
Oct. 6
Photo courtesy of Downtown Boone, North Carolina via Instagram
Fall Activities:
- Live music
- Painting
- Pottery
- Dancing
- Beer and Food
Buncombe County
LEAF Festival, Black Mountain
Oct. 19-22
Photo courtesy of LEAF Global Arts via Facebook
Fall Activities:
- Global arts
- Live music
- Camping
- Local artisans
- Handcrafted goods
- Family-friendly “adventure villages”
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