Perusing for Pumpkins
I hadn’t been to a pumpkin patch since my freshmen year of college and thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Thistledown Farm Saturday. There my date and I took a wagon ride out to the pumpkin field with a group of young families, looped through a corn maze, petted mules, bought fresh produce
and drank homemade apple cider. I came home with two pumpkins and two gourds that now decorate a corner of my bedroom.
Savor Oregon’s beautiful golden scenery and give yourself a break from midterms. Indulge in autumn traditions during the next few weeks. The following pumpkin patches and corn maze lie within 20 minutes of the University.
91455 River Rd
Junction City
541-689-2019
Hours: M-Su 9a.m.-6p.m.
Wagon ride to pumpkin patch: $2
• Cider mill, pumpkin patch, prepicked produce, snacks, refreshment stand, corn maze
Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm
36777 Wheeler Road
Pleasant Hill
541-746-5161
Hours: “Colonial Harvest Days” Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5p.m., Harry Potter “Dark Forest” Friday and Saturday nights from 7- 10p.m.
• Food, face painting, pony rides, pie eating
91909 River Road
Junction City
541-688-4389
Hours: M-T 10a.m.-5p.m., F-Su 10a.m.-10p.m.
Corn Maze: $10
• Corn maze– haunted at night, grocery store with local produce, goat house
If you need a little inspiration for pumpkin carving, check out these sites:
Printable Pumpkin Carving Patterns
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