It feels like Fall already here, though I know warmer weather is coming back soon. We are enjoying the change while we can. One thing we love doing in the Fall is going to local farms, and one of our favourites is Taves Family Farms. This year they are celebrating their 25th season! If you are thinking of going out there, consider going on September 12th or 13th, it’s the official anniversary weekend and there will be discounted rates (25% off admission), fun food, music, and more! I may have even seen it mentioned that there will be free pumpkins (one per family).
We went to Taves recently, after the wind storm that came through our area, and really enjoyed our time there. Thanks to the wind storm, part of the farm was closed due to downed power lines, but all should be well again soon. We still had lots to check out, and do while there. Our preschooler loved Bunny Town, and the Petting Barn. There is also a little playground there, and despite the rain our daughter was all over this. Don’t miss a great photo opportunity if you child loves Cars the movie, there is an old truck that looks just like Tow Mater.
What worked out great for us, was that our preschooler got to see where apples grow. She starts preschool officially in a week, and was given a bit of work to do… colouring an apple red, because they will be learning about just that. The colour red, and apples.
She was so excited to get to go to a farm, and pick apples. As soon as we entered the orchards she proclaimed “Let’s get picking!”. Farms like Taves provide a wonderful opportunity to see exactly how apples, and pumpkins grow. They have a couple interactive boards that show the cycle of them growing, and it is explained in a very simple way. Now Daddy did do most of the hard work picking the apples to put in our bag to take home, but our daughter sure tried her hand at it. Figuring out how to twist the apple, and pull it off the branch.
We headed home with a 5lb bag of honeycrisp apples that we were told would be perfect for apple pie, and apple crisp. Next up on our apple experience, is making just those with our daughter’s help. I’ll be sure to let you know how it turns out, and how it tastes.
We are definitely planning on going back to get a pumpkin closer to October. There is a large selection of different sizes, for great prices. If apples are still in season we will fill up another u-pick apple bag. The prices for u-pick apples is really reasonable, it’s $5 for a 5lb pag and goes up from there depending on how much you are picking. I’m also wanting to pick up some things in their little market, it’s not fall without some apple cider to enjoy.
Taves Family Farms has very kindly provided Discovering Parenthood readers with the opportunity to win a family pass to the farm. If you are local, or will be in the area this season be sure to enter. It’s a great place to go for a family day out.
Some other fall related posts you may enjoy…
Taves Family Farms
Pumpkin Carving with a Toddler
Local Pumpkin Patches We Love
Picking apples!
i love the cooler weather! The hay ride is a big hit for our family!
Our boys love picking pumpkins from here along with the pillow fun:) Momma loves some yummy apple cider:)
I love getting to layer up and wear scarves…oh and EVERYTHING pumpkin! Our fave things at Taves are the goats, pick a pumpkin, and the corn maze.
We love wearing boots and would love to pick some pumpkins!
We love mucking around in boots in the fall! We have never been to the Taves Farm so I think a new experience for the kids would be great!
My favourite thing about fall is everything Apple and pumpkin! We live so close to Taves and love everything there! Kids like the corn maze the best and for me it’s the cider!
I love everything about fall! The chill in the air. The leaves changing color and falling. The cozy sweaters, scarfs and the ability to wear pants and not shave my legs! hahaha!
My kiddos would love the bunny area! And just walking around exploring everything!
ps. may I saw your hair is gorgeous!!
Thanks for the post! Have been wondering about good places to go Apple Picking! Love the pics 🙂
Also: I think my family will enjoy all the apples the most! They look amazing. This is also what we love about fall- pumpkin patches and now this year apples too!
Definitely love those cold and rainy days….especially when I can stay home all warm and comfy!
The Applebarn is our absolute fave place for pumpkins, hands down!
Every year we talk about going to the Apple Barn, and every year we miss our chance! If we went I know my kids would love seeing the bunnies, while I would love picking fresh apples.
We just went and had a wonderful time! Anyone who goes HAS to try the apple cider. SO GOOD.
Would love to take kids and visit. Never been.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes 🙂
Love the cooler sweater weather 🙂
Would love to take the kids and visit! I’ve heard it’s great!
I love the smell of fall and I think my kids will love all the animals at the farm
My favourite thing about fall is family outings like to Taves! Pumpkin patches, orchards, even just a park for a walk on a windy day. Apple cider, cozy sweaters, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Perfect!
This looks so fun! I’m going to try and convince DH to drive us out this weekend!
Can’t wait to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation!
We love picking out pumpkins to decorate!
I bet my son would love to sit on my shoulders and pick apples! As for Fall, I personally love the cooler weather and the turning of the leaves!
We would love to win this! I can’t wait to take Paisley to pick her first pumpkin.
My kids love their apple cider!
I love all the fall foods like crisp apples, mushrooms, and cranberries!