When the leaves begin to turn orange and red, the temperature starts to drop, and shorts and shirts turn to sweatshirts and leggings, the fun fall activities begin. Let’s talk about some local fall activities that will be fun with friends and family this fall!

Farmers Market

The local farmer’s market is a great place to go and get meats, cheeses, crafts, bakery items, ice cream, coffee, custom picture framing, old-fashioned candies, N.C. gifts, soaps, and lotions.  

If you want to check out the NC Farmers Market, here is the website for more information. 

https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/marketing/farmers-markets-agricultural-centers/state-farmers-market-raleigh

Pumpkin Patches

Pumpkin Patches are a fun place to go with friends and family. Pumpkin Patches are a great place to take pictures, pick pumpkins, go on a hayride, do a corn maze, and some even have petting zoos. 

If you are interested, here are some pumpkin patches in North Carolina.

https://www.phillipsfarmsofcary.com/

https://www.thefamilyfarmonaventferry.com/

Decorating for Halloween

With Halloween right around the corner, putting up decorations is an amazing way to get into the spooky spirit. Some easy ways to decorate for Halloween are sock pumpkins, colorful hanging ghosts, twine pumpkins, DIY concrete skull candle holders, and many more. 

If you are interested, here are the links for Halloween decorations. 

10-Minute Sock Pumpkins (Video)

DIY Colorful Hanging Ghosts

Easy Rustic Twine Pumpkins

DIY Concrete Skull Candle Holder for Halloween

NC State Fair

The NC State Fair is open this fall from October 17th to October 27th. The State Fair has free entertainment, thrilling rides, thousands of animals, many family activities, competitions, vendors, and creative deep-fried delights. 

If you are interested in going to the NC State Fair this fall check out the website for more information.  

https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair

Haunted Corn Mazes

Haunted Corn Mazes are a scary and the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. Haunted corn mazes can be fun for the whole family and groups of friends. 

If you are interested in going to a Haunted Corn Maze, here are some links for mazes in the area.

https://raleighhauntedhouse.com/?utm_source=HauntedCornMazes.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=HauntedHouseMedia

https://www.granvillehauntfarm.com/?utm_source=HauntedCornMazes.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=HauntedHouseMedia

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I had the opportunity to interview Olivia Kliewer (‘26), Zia Ayres (‘26), Katie Forstchen (‘26), Mackenna Snyder (‘28), Danielle Magnani (‘28), Audrey Mulauski (‘28), students’ at Apex High, and ask what some of their favorite fall activities were and who they enjoy doing the activities with. 

What is your favorite fall activity? 

“Probably carving pumpkins” – Olivia Kliewer (‘26)

“Going to a pumpkin patch and watching movies” – Zia Ayres (‘26)

“Carving pumpkins” – Katie Forstchen (‘26)

“Going to the pumpkin patch” – Mackenna Snyder (‘28)

“Going to parks, like Pleasant Park cause it is so nice out and you can go and hang out” –

Danielle Magnani (‘28)

“Carving pumpkins” – Audrey Mulauski (‘28)

Who do you enjoy the activities with? 

“My friends” – Olivia Kliewer (‘26)

“Olivia Kliewer (‘26)” – Zia Ayres (‘26)

“By myself” – Katie Forstchen (‘26)

“My family” – Mackenna Snyder (‘28)

“My sister and my family” – Danielle Magnani (‘28)

“My mom” – Audrey Mulauski (‘28)

In conclusion, the Triangle has many different fall activities that can be done with friends and family. Spending the weekend to go out with friends and family will make fall so much more enjoyable.