It's time for fall family fun in Burlington-Hillsborough and we can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many fall attractions and events around the area where families have been making fall memories for years. From picking apples to leaf-peeping to Halloween fun ... Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough has all the details for you and your family to make the most of autumn.
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Pick Your Own Apple Farms Near Burlington-Hillsborough
Blueberry Thrill Farm
6938 Eaglesfield Rd Gibsonville, NC 27249
Details: In the fall open select Saturdays from 8am-12pm. U-pick Apples (Granny Smith, Daybreak Fuji, Golden Delicious) - $15/half peck bag (cash discount price). Also have U-pick Muscadines and U-cut Pumpkins.
Want more information? Visit their website, FB page, or give them a call at 336-449-7246
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Leaf peeping from Burlington to Hillsborough
If you're looking to immerse yourself in the the beauty of the fall leaves changing colors, there is no shortage of places in the area to get away into nature. For a full list of local parks (and which ones feature walking paths and nature experiences!) head to our Guide to Local Parks from Burlington to Hillsborough. In the meantime, here are a few of our family's faves:
The Haw River Trail
Multiple locations
Details: The Haw River Trail is part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and includes over 20 miles of Hiking and Haw River Paddle access with major entrances at Shallow Ford Natural Area, Great Bend Park, Stoney Creek Marina, Swepsonvville River Park, and Saxapahaw Island Park.
Guided kayak paddles are conducted regularly by Burlington Recreation and Parks as well as Haw River Canoe and Kayak.
Burlington Arboretum at Willowbrook Park
315 W. Willowbrook Dr. Burlington, NC 27215
Details: The arboretum is full of a wide variety of plant collections and features a wide, paved walking path that meanders the length of this 17-acre park.
Cedarock Park
4242 R Dean Coleman Rd Burlington, NC 27215
Details: 500-acre expansive nature park park in southern Alamance County featuring hiking trails, Equestrian center/trails, disc golf courses, restored historical farm, fishing, waterfall, picnic shelters, gazebos, playground, canoe/kayak rentals, and more.
Lake Michael Park
7300 Lebanon Road Mebane, NC 2730
Details: Featuring 3 Wooded Walking/Hiking Trails, 2 playgrounds, a Boat Launch, Fishing, and Boat Rentals along a scenic 60-acre lake.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
625 Virginia Cates Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278
Details: Hiking trails winding through forests of mountain laurel and rhododendron.
The Riverwalk
140 E. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278
Details: Part of the N.C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the Riverwalk is a paved, accessible, urban greenway that stretches about 2 miles along the Eno River between Gold Park in western Hillsborough and trails east of town. It is a popular trail for walking, jogging and cycling.
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Fall attractions from Burlington to Hillsborough:
Pumpkin Patches:
Pumpkin Patch at the Community Farm at Camp Chestnut Ridge
2902 Mount Willing Rd, Efland
Family fun including hayride, marshmallow roasting, corn pit, and more.
Open Saturdays in October 9:30am - 1:30pm.
Smith's Family Fun Farm
1715 St Mary's Rd Hillsborough NC 27278
Family-owned farm with giant slide and other play structures for kids.
Pumpkin patch open Sat - Sun 10-6 and Tues-Fri 3-6pm starting Sept 20.
Sophia's Pumpkin Patch
3340 Garden Rd, Burlington, NC 27215-9788
Family-owned pumpkin patch selling pumpkins from their 4th generation farm.
Corn Mazes:
J. Razz and Tazz Farm
466 Peeden Drive Gibsonville, NC 27249
Family fun including hayride, marshmallow roasting, corn pit, and more.
Putdoor adventures for the entire family primarily made up of a Corn Maze, play areas, and more!
Open Fri 4-10, Sat 10-10, and Sun 1-9 starting Sept 23.
Kersey Valley Maize Adventure
1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
Recently nominated for the USA Today's 2023 Best Corn Mazes in the country!
Amusement area includes Adventure playground, Kids Bungee Trampolines, Zip Line, and more!
Open Saturdays 11-6 and Sundays 1-6 every weekend from Sept 23 - Oct 29.
McKee's Cornfield Maze
5011 Kiger Rd. Rougemont, NC 27572
One of the Largest Corn Mazes in NC! 14 Acres of Family Fun! Pumpkins! Hay Rides!
Open Fri 3-8, Sat 10-8, and Sun 1-7 starting Sept 30.
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Fall events from Burlington to Hillsborough
Heads up! Stay tuned to Macaroni KID Burlington Hillsborough this fall as we now have a full Halloween Guide and will be working on the Holidays (that are just around the corner!)
Got an Event you want make sure makes it on the list? Submit info here!
Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough is adding fall events regularly as we find them, so check back often for updates!
Saturday, Sept 23
- Fall Festival "Publick Day" at Burwell School Historic Site, Hillsborough
- Flavors of Fall in downtown Mebane
- Fall Wreath Class at Eno River Farm, Hillsborough
- 3rd Annual Grahamtoberfest in downtown Graham
- Autumn Equinox (Children's Nature Event) at Dinner Ball Farm, Snow Camp
Sunday, Sept 24
- Sunday Makebreak: Pumpkin Fest at Michael's stores, Burlington
Saturday, Sept 30
- 🍎 Apple Fest with Live Apple Pressing at Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm
- 2023 Fall Festival at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre
- Fall Makers' Market at Rambling River Mercantile, Haw River
- Kids Night Out Cooking Class: Falling for Sweets at Annafaye Creations, Burlington
Saturday, Oct 7
- Fall Market at Homeland Creamery, Julian
- AutumnFest in downtown Mebane
- Oktoberfest Weekend 2023 at Pluck Farm, Mebane
- Fall Wreath Class at Eno River Farm, Hillsborough
Sunday, Oct 8
- Oktoberfest Weekend 2023 at Pluck Farm, Mebane
Friday, Oct 13
- Saxapahaw Oktoberfest at the Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw
Saturday, Oct 14
- Deez & Beez Fall Vendor Fair at Deez & Beez Boutique, Graham
- 2023 Gibsonville Fall Festival in downtown Gibsonville
- Fall Festival at Salem Community Church, Haw River
- Autumn Bash at Beth Schmidt Park, Elon
- 💧Pumpkin Float (3 Timeslots) at Maynard Aquatic Center, Burlington
Friday, Oct 20
- Fall Festival 2023 at Alamance County Community YMCA
Saturday, Oct 21
- 🍁Guided Tour at Burlington Arboretum at Willowbrook Arboretum, Burlington
- Fall Festival (with Tent-o-Treat) at Mt Hermon Community Center, Graham
- Fall Festival at Glen Raven Park
Saturday, Oct 28
- Fall-O-Ween at Central Baptist Church, Mebane
- Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at Hope River Church, Gibsonville
Saturday, Oct 29
- Saxapahaw Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at Thistledown Farm, Saxapahaw
We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough Fall Fun Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!
Do you know of a 2023 family-friendly fall event or attraction in Burlington-Hillsborough that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough Fall Fun Guide!
