Take It Outside ! FALL
Hayrides at Clark Farms in Matunuck ; pumpkins at Spring Hill Sugar House .
Corn Mazes
Check out two five-acre mega mazes with scavenger hunts at Adams Farm in Cumberland . Hop on the wagon for a hayride to the maze . Once you ’ re out of the labyrinth , feed and pet the cows , ducks , goats , pigs , donkeys and horses . Or check out Cucumber Hill Farm in Foster for fun for the whole family : tractor hayrides , pony rides , a three-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch , ax throwing ( for the adults ) and food trucks . adamsfarmri . com ; cucumberhillfarm . com
Salisbury Farm in Johnston ’ s five-acre corn field features a different theme every year . The farm also hosts two moonlight maze events in October , inviting visitors to navigate and explore the maze under the stars . The farm also offers pick-your-own pumpkins as well as seasonal vegetables , candy apples , cider ,
▲ TREASURE HUNT Scour Block Island for clear glass floats from the Block Island Glass Float Project along the beaches and Greenway Trails . blockislandinfo . com cotton candy , popcorn and more for purchase at the farm stand . salisburyfarm . com
Escobar Farm ’ s corn maze in Portsmouth is a whopping eight acres ( and they ’ ll even rescue you if you get lost !). After mastering the maze , head to the pumpkin patch and choose your favorite gourd . Hayrides are also available . escobarfarm . com
Having just hit 100 years in business , Confreda ’ s Greenhouses and Farm in Hope offers unlimited hayrides , pumpkin-picking , kiddie amusement rides and an hour-long corn maze . You can also find fresh apples , cider and apple cider doughnuts at the fruit stand market . For a scary night , Confreda Farm ’ s Scary Acres is one of the most popular “ haunts ” in the state . Hop on the Dark Harvest Hayride for a ride through a haunted “ town ” and “ burial grounds ” corn field . confredafarms . com
The corn maze at Spring Hill Sugar House in Richmond is open seven days a week during spooky season , and for only $ 10 per person , children can wander the field for an hour of fun . The farm also features pick-your-own pumpkins , fresh-pressed apple cider and year-round maple syrup . Check out Spring Hill Sugar House on Facebook and Instagram .
No matter what time of year you go , Clark Farms in South Kingstown is always hopping with business , but the giant corn maze can ’ t be beat . Or jump on one of the hayrides that run all day . For more action-packed adventure , test your sharpshooter skills by firing ears of corn across the farm . clarkfarms . com
Family Fun
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo is a favorite among Rhode Islanders young and old . A nighttime walk through the Providence zoo lit up by glowing pumpkin faces is the perfect way to end a fall night with family . The event returns this year with a new collection of more than 5,000 pumpkins . Visit during the day and year-round to explore animals of Africa , the rainforest and friendly farmyard crew . rwpzoo . org
Haunted Boat Tours Float with the ghosts and hear spooky stories of the city ’ s longest-living residents with a chilling Providence River Boat tour . Check in at the Landing before embarking on a one-hour ride featuring the city ’ s most haunted tales . providenceriverboat . com
Check websites before visiting for up-to-date seasonal information .
Need more ways to enjoy fall ?
Apple Picking
APPLELAND ORCHARD Greenville Come for the apples , stay for Farmer Joe ’ s fresh pressed cider and Mary Lou ’ s old fashioned apple cider doughnuts . applelandorchards . com
BARDEN FAMILY ORCHARD North Scituate Pick from nearly thirty varieties of apples from August through the end of October and come back in the summer for raspberry season . bardenfamilyorchard . com
DAME FARM AND ORCHARDS Johnston Grab some of the sweetest apples of the season : Honeycrisp . They ’ re snatched up within the first two weeks , so don ’ t miss out . damefarmandorchards . com
HARMONY FARMS North Scituate Pick-your-own on Sundays in the late fall and stick around for blueberry season next July through Labor Day weekend . harmonyfarmsri . com
JASWELL ’ S FARM Smithfield Choose from fresh produce , baked goods or the signature Honeycrisp blend cider . Market products are locally sourced . jaswellsfarm . com
STEERE ORCHARD Greenville After selecting the juiciest peaches from August through September , get back out there with your bag and shake down some trees for apples . steereorchard . com
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