By Ken Drenten

There’s family fun in the fall at Ohio’s many farm markets — pumpkin patches, hayrides, apple picking and much more. (Credit: Ken Drenten)

Looking for family fun in the autumn? Take the family to a farm market or farm that has pick-your-own apples and pumpkins and other activities. Here’s a list of some Ohio farms that are open. Be sure to check website or call for hours and availability.

Arrowhead Orchard – 11724 Lisbon St. SE, Paris, Stark County (330) 862-2733. Pick your own sunflowers, apples and pumpkins, Applehouse Farm Market, corn maze, family activities. (https://www.arrowheadorchard.com/)

Branstool Orchards – 5895 Johnstown Utica Road SE (US 62), Utica, Licking County (740) 892-3989. Many varieties of pick your own peaches, pears and apples, farm market. (https://www.branstoolorchards.com/)

Burnham Orchards – 8019 SR 113, Berlin Heights, Erie County (419) 588-2138. Quality apples, peaches, cherries, plums, pears, raspberries, blackberries, pumpkins, gourds and squash, retail as well as pick your own at farm market. (https://www.burnhamorchards.com/)

Circle S Farms – 9015 London Groveport Road, (SR 665), Grove City, Franklin County (614) 878-7980. Pumpkin field, hayride, hay-filled barn, farm market, baked goods. (http://www.circlesfarm.com/home.html)

County Line U-Pick, 74105 Edwards Road, St. Clairsville, Belmont County (740) 298-1839. Family owned and operated berry and pumpkin u-pick, farm market. Connect on Facebook.

Crossway Farms – 117 Front St., Sidney, Shelby County (937) 210-1590. Fall kids’ activities, raspberries, annuals, garden vegetables, u-pick pumpkin patch, homemade baked goods. (https://www.crosswayfarms.com/)

Doran’s Farm Market – 5462 Babbitt Road, New Albany, Franklin County (614) 855-3885. Family-run farm market with fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. (https://www.doransfarmmarket.com/)

Hendren Farm Market – 14595 Johnstown-Utica Road, Johnstown, Licking County (740) 325-7445. Farm market, pumpkins, kids activities. (https://www.thehendrenfarmmarket.com/)

Hugus Fruit Farm – 2500 Logan-Thornville Road, Rushville, Fairfield County (740) 536-9590. Apples, pears, peaches, lumber, cider. (https://www.hugusfruitfarm.com/index.html)

Lynd Fruit Farm – 9399 Morse Road, Pataskala, Licking County (740) 927-1333. Apple orchard, pumpkin patch, farm market, corn maze, activities for families. (https://www.lyndfruitfarm.com/)

McDonald’s Greenhouse – 3220 Adamsville Road, Adamsville, Muskingum County  (740) 819-5814. Farm market, pumpkin patch, tractor wagon rides, 5-acre corn maze, farm animals, kids’ activities. (https://mcdonaldsgreenhouse.com/)

Peifer Orchards – 4590 SR 68, Yellow Springs, Greene County (937) 767-2208. Pick your own berries, apples and pumpkins; wide selection of seasonal produce, specialty food items and gifts. (https://www.peiferorchards.com/)

Pick ‘n Save Orchard – 1222 Ledge Road, Medina, Medina County (330) 239-1480. Pick your own berries, apples and pumpkins. (https://picknsaveorchard.com/)

Pigeon Roost Farm – 4413 National Road SW, Hebron, Licking County (740) 233-1233. Great Pumpkin Fun Center, A-Maize-Ing Maze, farm market. (https://www.pigeonroostfarm.com/)

Richardson Farms – 6984 Lafayette Road, Medina, Medina County (330) 722-4029. Pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins; farm market stand, farm animals. (https://richardson-farms.com/)

Rittman Orchards – 13548 Mount Eaton Road, Doylestown, Wayne County (330) 925-4152. Farm market, bakery, adjacent to Bent Ladder Cider & Wine. (https://rittmanorchards.com/)

Stoney Creek Farm – 14826 Stratton Road, West Salem, Wayne County (330) 461-1178. Family owned and operated farm with hayrides, variety of fall activities. (https://stoneycreekfarmohio.com/)

The Orchard and Company – 7255 SR 42, Plain City, Madison County (614) 873-0510. Family owned and operated farm with hayrides, corn pit, jumping pillow, farm animals, more. (https://www.theorchardandcompany.com/)

Van Buren Acres – 5066 Keller Road, Hebron, Licking County (740) 404-8656. Sunflowers, pumpkins, corn maze, family activities. (https://vanburenacres.com/)

Yutzy’s Farm Market – 6010 Converse Huff Road, Plain City, Union County (614) 873-3815. Farm market with wide variety of fresh produce, grocery items. (https://yutzysfarmmarket.com/)

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Ken Drenten is creator and manager of Dusty-Tires.com, a travel blog for out-of-the-ordinary places in Ohio.

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