As the fall season approaches, it becomes time to break out warm sweaters, take the family apple picking, and mark the calendars for fun fall activities and events. Whether you live in the Crookston, Minnesota, area or just visiting, plan on partaking in several of these fun things to do this fall around our beautiful town.
Pick a Pumpkin at Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch
Nothing quite says fall other than having several pumpkins perched on your porch or patio. Bring the family to walk through the pumpkin fields at Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch to pick your own pumpkins. Find the perfect one that you’re attracted to carve out and decorate the yard with for Halloween. After you’ve filled the car with your special pumpkins, spend time playing fall-themed games, take a hayride, and see if you can find your way out of the 11-acre Spookley’s Corn Maze.
The kids will have fun bouncing in the pumpkin-themed bounce house or shooting corn cobs out of the corn cannon. Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch holds special events like finding forever homes for pets during Pooches in the Patch throughout the fall season. In between activities, enjoy snacks like hot chocolate, nachos, or a hot dog offered at the concession stand. Stop by 2448 20th. Ave. NE in Emerado, North Dakota, for a day of fun at Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch.
Get Lost in the Valley Corn Maize
Kids of all ages will have a blast exploring the 15-acre corn maze at Valley Corn Maize, located at 42969 160th St. SW in East Grand Forks. It’s easy to spend the entire day at Valley Corn Maize with activities that range from riding the Grain Wagon Train to climbing the spider web ropes. Kids can use their strategy skills to navigate through the corn maze, play Jenga, or try their hand at the corn hole.
Check Valley Corn Maize’s website throughout the fall season for special events, such as Canines in the Corn, where you and your furry friend can go through the maze together on a fun adventure. Bring your flashlight for the last day. The corn maze is open for the thrilling Flashlight Dash, where you can go through the maze in the dark using only the light from your flashlight. Before heading out to Valley Corn Maize, be sure to fuel up on breakfast at one of these tasty breakfast spots in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
See Fall Colors at Old Mill State Park
Pack a lunch, fill your thermos with hot coffee, lace up your hiking shoes, and head over to Old Mill State Park to marvel at the striking fall colors. During the beginning of the fall season, you’ll see the understory start to turn shades of yellow, orange, and red. As the season progresses, the box elder and maple trees start to turn vibrant colors of red so that you get a depth of color ranges as far as the eye can see.
While you’re at the park, take time to visit the old mill site with the refurbished log cabin and steam-powered flour mill. You can find Old Mill State Park at 33489 240th Ave. NW in Argyle.
Get Spooked at the Haunted Farm
Be prepared for a night of frights and terror when you visit the Haunted Farm located at 1947 130th Ave. S in Moorhead. For over 30 years, the Haunted Farm has provided dark and scary entertainment for those brave enough to enter the haunted house, haunted woods, or spine-tingling dark maze.
You’ll never look at clowns the same way again after making a stop at the super scary Insane Clown Room that’s sure to haunt your dreams night after night. Once you visit the dungeon room, you’ll want to scramble to safety. After a visit to the Haunted Farm with wandering zombies and spirited ghosts, you’ll want to spend time in a light and open space to clear the cobwebs and spirits from your psyche.
Play Carnival Games at Fall in Fargo
Don’t miss out on the annual family-friendly event held in Fargo every year, Fall in Fargo. This event takes place at Rheault Farm, owned by the Fargo Park District, and features a restored farmhouse, barn, granary, and picnic shelter. During the Fall in Fargo event, you and the family can explore the straw bale maze, take photos in the pumpkin patch, and play fun games like football toss, Plinko, mini-golf, and pumpkin tic-tac-toe.
Additional activities for Fall in Fargo on select weekends include temporary fall-themed tattoos, pumpkin decorating, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Enjoy a fun fall day filled with activities at Rheault Farm, located at 701 Main Ave. in Fargo.
Buy Holiday Gifts at the Art and Craft Fair
Find something special for everyone on your holiday shopping list when you attend the 5th Annual Crookston Fall Art and Craft Fair held at the Crookston Sports Center. This fair has over 200 booths with artists presenting their handcrafted goods. You can stock up on knitted scarves, hats, gloves, and sweaters to stay cozy with. Decorate your home or give someone a gift of homemade furniture and decorative pieces, and light up anyone’s home with scented candles.
You’ll find beautiful jewelry pieces, creative photographs, and colorful paintings to hang on your walls. Pottery makes a great gift, and you’ll find several vendors displaying their wares. You won’t go hungry while attending the Crookston Art and Craft Fair with vendors selling tasty baked goods, jams, pickles, salsa, and fragrant spices. This art and craft fair is the ideal place to pick up quilts to add to your family’s collection, sweet baby clothes and blankets to comfort little ones, and hand-made toys to delight the kids on Christmas morning.
Our team at Rydell Auto Group hopes you enjoy attending these fun events in the Crookston area. Which event or activity is the family favorite? Is there an exciting activity to do in the fall that we missed? If you have a recommendation for other fall events in our area, feel free to let us know, and we’ll add it to our list.
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