Fall has arrived in the Treasure Valley! We have said goodbye to 100 degree days, the trees are starting to turn colors, pumpkin spice lattes are available in local coffee shops, and we are starting to break out sweaters and boots. One of the best things about fall, in our opinion, is the large list of activities and family traditions that start this time of year. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and u-pick orchards being amongst the top activities!
U-PICK ORCHARDS
Anderson Apple Ranch | 1877 West South Slope Road, Emmett
Anderson Apple Ranch has both Oregon Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples available to pick this season. They are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM till October 31st. Remember to bring your own baskets or boxes to collect your apples!
Find more information on their website: http://www.andersonappleranch.com/
Tyler’s Rocky Point Orchard | 993 Hermosa Lane, Emmett
Tyler’s Orchard has some of the best fresh apple cider around! Pick up a ½ gallon when you head out for u-pick apple and plums. Golden Delicious, Macintosh, and early Fuji apples are available. The orchard is self-serve and open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.
Find more information on their website: www.tylersorchard.com
Candy Apple Orchard | 4500 Harvest Lane, Emmett
Candy Apple Orchard just recently opened for the season! Their hours are Sunday-Friday (closed Saturday) from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Bring your own boxes, bags, or baskets to pick a variety of apples including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Rome Beauties. In addition to apples, Candy Apple Orchard also has locally made Reisinger Honey, apple butter, pumpkin butter, and fruit salsas available for purchase.
Find more information on their website: https://www.candyappleorchard.com/
PUMPKIN PATCHES & CORN MAZES
Lowe Family Farmstead |2500 South Eagle Road, Kuna
Locally known as The Farmstead, the Lowe Family has created a fall oasis out in Kuna. In addition to their epic pumpkin patch, the Farmstead boasts one of the best (and most popular) corn mazes in Idaho. Plan to be there for a few hours at least because they also offer pig races, a potato sack slide, u-pick flowers, multiple train rides, farmyard animals and pony rides, and their Halloween attraction: Field of Screams. They are open Monday through Thursday 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and closed on Sundays. The Farmstead runs until October 31st.
Find more information on their website: www.lowefamilyfarmstead.com
Linder Farms | 7165 South Linder Road, Meridian
Linder Farms is perhaps the second most popular fall attraction in the Treasure Valley. Attractions include the pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides, petting zoo, multiple slides, a pumpkin sling shot, a mechanical bull, and much more. Linder Farms also offers plenty of delicious food and drink options. They are open Monday through Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday 5:00 – 10:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Find more information on their website: www.linderfarms.com
Twin Oaks Farms | 3650 North Eagle Road, Eagle
In addition to the pumpkin patch, Twin Oaks Farms offers u-pick vegetables, a petting zoo, and hayrides. COVID has caused Twin Oaks to shut down some of their more popular attractions this year, but in exchange they are offering free admission! They are the definition of a local, family run farm. Open Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Friday-Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Find more information on their website: www.twinoaksidaho.com
The threat of COVID-19 has changed some local farms and corn mazes this year. So although we’ve weeded out some of those places and researched the most up-to-date information, please remember to call ahead or double check online before heading out for a day of fun.
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