My girlfriends and I went to check out the great pumpkin trail. Tickets can be purchased online or…read moreat the door. This trail was really cool, a mesmerizing trail, illuminated by over 10,00 0 intricately carved jack-o-lanterns! The trail was a Half-Mile long so it is not too long, we had fun and an enjoyable evening of pumpkin mania and seeing faces on pumpkins we've never seen before. Free parking.

I really loved heading over here - I will say that it's rare to experience something just as fun as…read morea kid as when you're an adult. Walking in, I made a bee line for the little coffee house after the drive from St. Paul out to Wyoming. It was good, and I was on a mission to find the funnel cake food truck. It's been a minute, and since I didn't make it to the fair this year, I was determined. We got the cookie monster, funnel cake topped with Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies, chocolate drizzle and whipped cream. Pretty sure I had a week's worth of caloric intake, even with splitting it, and I didn't care. Next, we headed over to the apple launcher area. At first I couldn't see where the workers were, but the building is set back a bit. We had a blast launching apples at the farm equipment and barrels. We walked over to the pumpkin patch trailer area and had a great time picking our pumpkins. I immediately grabbed a pretty pink one. I was glad they had little wheelbarrows for us to transport our pumpkins as we continued walking around. Before we headed out, we checked out the farm animals and the gift shop. I loved the variety of jams, pickles, and salsas. I grabbed the blueberry jalapeno salsa, cherry jam, apple butter and dill pickles. I've had a chance to bake with the apple butter and it's delicious! Overall, a great time and something for everyone!

My family and I were looking for an affordable way to enjoy fall in the Twin Cities without…read moreboatloads of people. Sunrise River Farm is a hidden gem that checked all our boxes! There's no entry fee. There are plenty of areas staged for cute fall photos and a playground area for kiddos with a sandbox. For minimal fees, they offer: apple picking, train rides, and informational tractor rides that provide information about the farm's establishment. There's also a store on site with all sorts of canned goods and tasty baked apple treats. The ambiance was so lovely- relaxed without crowds of people, plenty of parking and beautiful color-changing leaves to appreciate. We enjoyed our visit to Sunrise River and are looking forward to it being an annual family tradition.

Sunrise River Farm/Apple Orchard is a great time for the family! They have pick your own apples…read morewhere you can buy a large bag or half a bag and go to the orchard and choose the apples you want! They also have bags already prepared if you don't want to pick your own. They have yard games, hayrides but my favorite is the big barn where you can pet the animals. They had donkeys, sheep, baby kittens and bunnies. The store has caramel apples, tons of different homemade jams and salsas, apple cider donuts and other baked goods! They even had life music when I went this past weekend. Parking is super easy. The apple orchard is open Sept-Oct 10am-6pm

A Wholesome Fall Outing That'll Make You Feel Like You Just Won the Pumpkin Super Bowl…read more If you're looking for a place that's got more heart than hype, this little gem is your ticket to autumnal joy. It's low-key, no-frills, and exactly the kind of spot with a "a vibe." You can meander through pumpkin fields like you're starring in your own feel-good movie, and the corn maze? Oh, it's a delightful hour-long wander that feels less like getting lost and more like finding your inner peace. The owner-operator is the real MVP--kind, knowledgeable, and clearly someone who knows their gourds from their grain. You'll feel welcomed, not upsold. And the prices? Let's just say they're friendlier than a golden retriever at a tailgate. Cost Breakdown (approx.): 9 pumpkins (including 3 specialty stunners) 3 adult + 1 child corn maze entries Total: $52 That's a steal, folks and kind of rare Bonus Points: Not crowded during MEA (Minnesota's fall break) Plenty of parking A few charming photo ops--perfect for capturing memories or just proving to your group chat that you do, in fact, leave the house.

Tom's is our favorite place to buy pumpkins! Pick your own with wagons ready to use to haul all…read moreyour goodies. The prices are super reasonable ($3.99 for any size at the time of this review). There is an area to clean your pumpkins and some fun photo ops as well. The patch is dog friendly and has a corn maze. The owner Tom is the nicest guy and readily available to help answer any questions you might have.

They have NOW OPENED A CIDERY! All HARD cider, you can buy the non-alcoholic stuff in the regular…read morestore. It was good. They only have 4 ciders on tap right now as they are very new. All were very good, but fairly dry. A beautiful newly renovated old barn has been turned into this new attraction here. We went for the first time on a chilly Saturday in November, so my only suggestion would be to add either a fireplace or a pot bellied stove in there, as there was no heat and drinking cold cider it was a bit chilly! But a great concept!!

Cute apple orchard near the Franconia sculpture garden. The apple cider is fantastic! A must buy to…read moretake home and enjoy. Multiple apple varieties to take home and enjoy. Staff were friendly and helpful when thinking about what to buy.

We went here with a toddler and baby, and this is very kid friendly with lots to do. Of course…read morethere is pumpkin picking or a pumpkin Loth that you can pick from but there is so much more. There are food options. There's hay rides. There's bouncy houses. There's a huge corn pit. Tons of activities for kids. Highly recommend!

One of the best pumpkin patches! It is a regular go to for us every year. Lots of space for the…read morecrowds, such a big corn pit, but yet again lots of space to spread out. The pumpkin patch itself is fun. Lots of options and spread out. The kids love running through the fields looking at the options. Only complaint I have is being charged for every activity. Even if you get a wristband some activities cost extra.

We've been coming to fall harvest orchard for a few years and it seems to get better each time!…read moreEntrance is free but you can buy wristbands to be able to do more of the activities like the giant slide, large corn pit, mini putt, etc. The wristbands are well worth the price for the little ones in my opinion. They're able to do as many activities as they want and there are SO many to choose from. However, you can have plenty of fun there without the wristband. There is a smaller corn pit, animals to pet and feed, and other free activities to enjoy. There are also plenty of food trucks and spots to grab drinks which makes it ideal to spend a few hours there at least! In addition, they do have some apple trees to pick apples from if that's something you're looking for. It does get VERY busy so I'd recommend heading there pretty early. Looking forward to coming back for many years to come!

A visit in September at Fall Harvest Orchard is such a fun and welcoming place for families!…read moreThere's plenty of parking, which makes it super easy to visit even on busy weekends. It's a great place for kids -- tons of space to explore, cute animals, and plenty of fun activities to keep everyone happy. I especially love the variety of apples -- so fresh, crisp, and flavorful. You can tell everything is grown and handled with care. Whether you're there to pick apples, grab some cider, or just enjoy the fall atmosphere, it's a wonderful experience all around. A perfect fall tradition spot -- highly recommend!

We love coming to Waldoch Farm in fall for all the fun. Today we decided to try it out during…read moresummer for Strawberry picking and that was just as fun! Girls spent hours doing all the fun activities. Can't wait for the new corn pit to be finished! Also the sparking cider is the best!!

Waldoch Farm and Garden Center is a fun place for all ages to explore and see!…read more I went back in mid August and didn't know what to expect as it was my first time there. Parking was free and easy. Once you get to the entrance gate, you'll be greeted by staff to show your admission ticket or buy tickets. It's reasonable priced. I purchased the admission with ride and getting a sunflower option. Service was fast and friendly. There's a station near the front to line up for the hay ride which approximately runs every 15-20 minutes. But my friends and I decided to explore other stations before doing the hay ride. There were mini houses and mini log cabin displays to check out. There was a mini kart race track that adults and kids can actually grab a kart and peddle around the track. That was a fun experience! There's also a okay ground that both kids and adults can play Through the courses.. Once we got through the stations, we headed back to the entrance to wait for the hayride. The hayride would bring us way back into the fields where you can see them growing peppers, sunflowers and pumpkins. We were dropped off into the sunflower fields to browse, take pics and then eventually able to pick a sunflower or flowers form the fields at the end per the packages we laid for. I had to leave early so I was t able to cut one for myself. But would love to come back another time to experience it again haha.

Great for meeting large groups, a wine/cider tasting with friends or a family trip!…read more It does get busy in peak season, so be prepared. We got their pretty close to opening and didn't have to wait on lines at all. There are tons of baked goods and cider you can take home. IF you want to pick your own apples, you can do that too. The tap room is nice, and if you can get a spot on the porch, great! But you can also take your wine or cider flight to a bench.

The Apple Farm is the perfect activity for fall. It was fairly busy when we arrived but there is…read moreplenty of parking. There are quite a few stands throughout the farm offering wine, cider, and food. Along with the apple barn that has of course, apples and everything else fall flavored. I had an apple cider donut and am happy with the choice. Thor's Hard Cider was on site and the customer service was spectacular. They don't usually allow samples but being someone who doesn't get ciders often they allowed it. The cider was great! Highly recommend. For those of you that enjoy wine the Saint Croix Vineyards was onsite. The only downfall is that on a chilly day there is not much indoor seating and even outdoor seating was filling up fast at times.

A great fall spot for families. Admission is $6 per person and includes a hayride, access to see…read morethe animals, and time to explore the farm. There's plenty of space for kids to play, and it never feels too crowded. The coffee cart was a pleasant surprise. In addition to pumpkins, the farm sells fall décor like gourds, straw bales, and Indian corn. Everything is well kept, parking is easy, and the staff are friendly. Simple, relaxed, and worth the visit if you want a low-key fall outing close to the city.

What a really cool place to hold an event! We had a graduation party here today and couldn't have…read morebeen more pleased with the entire experience. From the llamas, sheep, donkeys, goats and miniature horses in the barn. To the roomy event space. It was a beautiful space to hold any event you are having!!!

We love Molin's Meadows Farm! We've been visiting for several years now and love our visits so…read moremuch, especially in the fall! Perfect outing for the family picking out pumpkins, seeing the animals and picking beautiful flowers!

From the owner: U-Pick Flower Feild & Family Friendly Pumpkin Patch Free…read moreadmission for all ages! Corn pit, petting zoo, hayrides, yard games, s’mores, and more!