It's time for fall family fun in Northern Alabama and we can hardly wait!
We are lucky to have so many fall attractions and events all over this area where families have been making fall memories for years.
From picking apples to leaf-peeping to Halloween fun ... Macaroni KID Owens Cross Roads- Scottsboro has all the details for you and your family to make the most of autumn in Northern Alabama.
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Pick Your Own Apple Farms
Scott's Orchard
2163 Scott Road, Hazel Green, AL 35750
This year's first Pick Your Own Apples starts on Monday, September 2nd and goes through October 19th.
Tickets are available now at scottsorchard.com/tickets!
Details: During the fall apple season (September through December,) they offer lots of fall treats in addition to the large selection of apples and fresh cider. They also offer pick-your-own apples during select days in September and October. We recommend making a reservation to take advantage of any available discounts.
Dont forget to try one of the delicious slushies!
More information: 256-828-4563 https://scottsorchard.com
Isom's Orchard
24012 US Hwy 72 Athens, AL 35613
Details:
Isom's Orchard in Athens, is in its fourth generation of growers. Wes Isom, current owner and farmer is proceeded by his grandfather, E.K, who started growing peaches before World War II, and his father, Joe, who established the fruit stand we know now in 1957.
Isom’s is a family business run by Wes, Marlene and children. Isom's will provide you with a wide variety of only the freshest and tastiest produce grown right on our farm!
Our season typically runs April (strawberries!) to Thanksgiving (apples!). They operate 7 days a week with an ever-changing inventory.
More information: (256) 232-0808
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Steele Orchard
1695 Co Rd 1141, Cullman, AL 35057
Details: Family-owned and operated farm in Cullman. Enjoy Apple picking and fired apple pies for purchase.
More information: (256) 734-5249
Crow Mountain Orchards
6236 County Road 39 Fackler, AL 35746
Details: Offers a variety of fruits including apples, peaches, blueberries and seedless grapes. You can check their calendar here. Around mid-September, you'll get to experience the orchard's famous apple cider, which is made every couple of days from their very own secret recipe. This delicious cider makes the orchard visit well worth it. Don't forget to grab yourself a gallon or two.
More information: Hours are 8:00-5:00. Call the salesroom for availability before you drive up the mountain. 256-437-9254.
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Leaf peeping in Owens Cross Roads - Scottsboro
In order to scientifically plan your leaf peeping options, check out this handy tool from statistical expert, David Agnotti. He is the co-founder of the site SmokyMountains.com. Learn more about his work and find out Hwn the leaves should peak this year across th country in the article When Fall Leaves Will Peak In North Alabama and Where Best to See Them
Russell Cave National Monument
3729 Co Rd 98, Bridgeport, AL 35740
Details: Russell Cave National Monument offers a glimpse into the life of early North American inhabitants dating from 10,000 B.C. to 1650 A.D. Russell Cave was named a National Monument in 1961 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966
Madison County Nature Trail
5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
The Madison County Nature Trail is a beautiful family-friendly spot on top of Green Mountain. The trail surrounds Sky Lake so there are picturesque views from all around. It truly provides the perfect setting for nature lovers of all ages — whatever the season. It's only a 1.5-mile trail and there are many great spots to stop along the way. We went with our 6, 4 & almost 2-year-old and the kids did well! ( However, We stopped - A LOT)
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Family FUN Farm & fall attractions open all season long:
JDM Family Farms - Opens September 29
1614 Old Gurley Pike New Hope, AL 35760
Pumpkin picking season is here and in full swing during the month of October at JDM Family Farm.
On Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays bring the family out to enjoy fall to the fullest!
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They have Hay Rides, Giant Slides, Tire Swing, a Petting Zoo, slushy machines and so much more! Head on over to JDM Family Farm to start "makin' memories on the backroads"
Tate Farms - Opens September 27
8414-A, Moores Mill Rd, Meridianville, AL 35759
Tate's is a very popular farm for fall fun. They have so much going on - its worth the drive and price of admission. You can really spend hours here. $15/person (ages 2 and above)
Included Activities
- 4 Corn Cribs
- Hay rides to pick pumpkins
- Barnyard playground featuring (2) 40 foot tube slides
- Pedal Kart Track
- Three Jumping Pillows
- Barnyard Animals
- 2 90 ft Fun Slides
- Photo Opps
- Apple Cannons (additional charge for apples)
Sand Mountain Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - Opens September 16
8420 Cox Gap Rd, Boaz, AL
Come see The Sand Mountain Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Sardis! They have cow train rides, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, corn blasters, duck races, play barn, and a general store!!!
They offer many activities to make your fall day fun. Take part in some of these before, after, or instead of a trip through the corn maze! There is something for everyone, and every age! The whole place is a playground with Horse Swings, See-saws, Slides, and a Picnic Area.
They even have a Zombie Acpocolypse Paintball Activitity after dark for those brave souls!
Zombie Splatter opens September 30th
Hours:
Open during the Fall season:
Wednesday - Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lyon Family Farms - Opens September 22
130 Bellview Rd Taft, TN 38488
The annual Fall Festival is filled with attractions, events, rides, and endless things to do. From the largest pumpkin patch in the Tennessee Valley to the fun-filled Corn Maze, there’s always something to do at Lyon Family Farms.
Fireworks every Friday night in October around 7:30 pm
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Festifall - September 2 - October 31, 2023
It’s harvest time, and nothing says FALL quite like Festifall at the Garden! Our two-month celebration of the changing seasons features pumpkins, scarecrows, campouts, nature hikes, and more. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change color, there’s no better place to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of autumn. The Scarecrow Trail is a family tradition featuring a bounty of fun, friendly scarecrows created by local community members. Wacky, whimsical, and wondrous, these are certainly not your average ‘crows! The pumpkins come out in October! You will find seasonal displays of locally-grown pumpkins throughout the Garden.
The historic 1949 Ford Tractor will be back this year, complete with its wooden-wheel flatbed wagon. Located in the Cedar Glade, this is a great spot for a picture-perfect fall family photo.
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Fall Fun at Jubilation Farms
Celebrate Autumn Field Trip - September 22, 2023
Cowboy Cookout - October 13, 2023
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Check out all the Halloween Fun planned in our area for this year:
CLICK HERE for the 2023 Halloween Guide
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We will continue to update our Macaroni KID OXR- Scottsboro Fall Fun Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!
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