Four Durham Region farms offer pumpkin picking, corn mazes and fall outings

Families planning a fall outing in Durham Region have options for picking pumpkins and apples, exploring corn mazes and visiting farm animals at four farms highlighted in a CHCH roundup.

The selection includes Applewood Farm & Winery, Willowtree Farm, Nature’s Bounty Farm near Port Perry and Knox’s Pumpkin Farm in Hampton. Their offerings range from farm markets and seasonal produce to orchard activities and wagon rides.

Although pumpkin picking features across the roundup, the farms offer different combinations of activities. Applewood includes a meadow and locally made drinks, Willowtree has a farm market, Nature’s Bounty offers apple picking, and Knox’s includes wagon rides.

Applewood Farm & Winery

Applewood Farm & Winery is a family-run destination with a meadow, a large corn maze and opportunities to pick pumpkins and seasonal produce, according to CHCH.

The farm also offers locally made cider and fruit wines. Its combination of harvest activities and outdoor space gives visitors several things to explore during a countryside outing.

Willowtree Farm

Willowtree Farm pairs a farm market with seasonal activities, including pumpkin picking. CHCH’s roundup identifies fresh local produce and fall experiences among its offerings.

For visitors interested in both shopping for produce and spending time at a farm, Willowtree brings those options together in one stop. The market is part of the farm’s on-site offerings.

Nature’s Bounty Farm

Near Port Perry, Nature’s Bounty Farm offers pick-your-own apples in an orchard setting. Its activities also include a corn maze, a sunflower trail, a pumpkin area and visits with farm animals.

CHCH describes the property as being set in rolling countryside, with additional family activities available. Apple picking is one of the harvest experiences highlighted at this stop, alongside its pumpkins and maze.

Knox’s Pumpkin Farm

Knox’s Pumpkin Farm in Hampton offers pumpkin picking, a corn maze and wagon rides. The roundup also lists children’s activities and farm animals among the attractions.

Its offerings combine time in the pumpkin patch with rides and opportunities to explore the farm. Along with the other three destinations, it is part of the range of family-friendly fall outings highlighted in Durham Region.