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 (Daybreak Fuji, golden delicious, Granny Smith, old fashion winesap, pink lady, and gold rush) - $20/half peck bag (cash discount price). Also have 5 varieties of 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.
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!
Open Saturdays in October 9:30am - 1:o0pm.
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.
Opening Day Sat, Sept 28. Pumpkin patch open Sat - Sun 10-6pm and Tues-Fri 3-6pm.
Sophia's Pumpkin Patch
3340 Garden Rd, Burlington, NC 27215-9788
Family-owned pumpkin patch selling pumpkins from their 4th generation farm.
Open 9/21-10/31; Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Fogleman Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
7523 Oakdale Rd, Liberty, NC 27298
4th generation farm. All Access Ticket includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, U-pick Pumpkin fields(for purchase) Tunnel Slide, Playground, Flower Fields, Bounce House, Photo Ops, and more!
Open 9/29-11/31; Thurs & Fri 3pm-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm
Corn Mazes:
Stas Farm Corn Maze
3333 Kimesville Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Admission includes photo ops, corn pit, tractor tire play yard, rat race, goat petting area, wagon train ride, pumpkin patch, mega slide, ball sling shot, & 2 corn mazes with fun farm facts!
Open Sept 21 - Nov 9; Sun 11-6, Tues-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-6
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 Sept 28 - Oct 27; Sat 11-6 and Sun 1-6
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 Sept 28th - Nov 2; Fri 3-7, Sat 10-7, and Sun 1-6.
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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!
Select Saturdays & Sundays August - October
Fall Lake Cruise on the Pontoon at Graham-Mebane Lake
Saturday, August 31
Sonark Harvest Festival at Blackwood Farm Park, Hillsborough
Saturday, Sept 14
- Fogleman Farms Grand Opening in Liberty
- September Makers Market at Holly Hill Mall, Burlington
- Fall-Ellujah Festival at the farm at Siloam Missionary Homes
Saturday, Sept 21
- Monthly Kids DIY Workshop - Harvest Hayride at Lowe's Home Improvement, Burlington & Mebane
- 🍂 Burwell School Fall Festivalat Burwell School Historic Site, Hillsborough
- 4th Annual Grahamtoberfest in downtown Graham
- Fall Maker's Market at Rambling River Mercantile, Haw River
- Flavors of Fall Event in downtown Mebane
- Stas Farm Corn Maze Opening Day at Stas Farm, Burlington
Friday, Sept 27
- Parents Night Out Art Party - Fall Foliage & Animals 🍂 at Miss Kim's Children's Dance & Arts, Burlington
Saturday, Sept 28
- Fall Moo-Fest at Isley Farm Supply, Burlington
- 2024 Fall Festival at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, Snow Camp
- Deez & Beez Fall Vendor Fair at Deez & Beez Boutique, Graham
- Fall Festival at Piedmont Feed & Garden Center, Chapel Hill address (off NC-54)
- Fall Fest in Grahamin downtown Graham
Saturday, Oct 5
- 🍁 AutumnFest in downtown Mebane
- Middle School Canvas Painting - Fall Theme by Alamance Arts & Burlington Artists League, Burlington
- 🍎 Apple Fest with Live Apple Pressing at Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm
- Oktoberfest Weekend 2024 (Sat-Sun) at Pluck Farm, Mebane
- 🎃💧 Pumpkin Float (4 Timeslots) at Maynard Aquatic Center, Burlington
- Whitsett Harvest Festival at Whitsett Town Hall
Saturday, Oct 12
- Fall Festival 2024 in downtown Gibsonville
Thursday, Oct 17
- Artists in Parks Series: Fall Collage with Wax Dipped Foliage at Burlington City Park
Friday, Oct 18
- Pumpkin Paradein downtown Gibsonville
Friday, Oct 25
- 🎃 Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash in downtown Graham
- Bridging Oceans Fall Festival at Bridging Oceans International Daycare, Burlington
Saturday, Oct 26
- 🍂 Fall-a-palooza at the Lamb's Chapel, Burlington
- 🎃 1st Swepsonville Pumpkin Festival at Swepsonville Farmer’s Market, Graham
- Fall Festivalat Springwood Church, Burlington
- Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat at Bethel Baptist Church, Graham
- Annual Fall Festival at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Graham
Saturday, Nov 2
- Monthly Kids DIY Workshop - Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe at the Home Depot, Burlington & Hillsborough
- Pumpkin Smash Party! (Sat-Sun) at Pluck Farm, Mebane
Friday, Nov 8
- Fall Festival at Knee High Preschool, Hillsborough
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 2024 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!
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