Get Outside and Fall Into Fun

By: Chelsea Good

Looking for a great reason to head outdoors this fall? There are dozens of fun fall activities in and around Mt. Pleasant. Whether you want to take a date on a hayride, take the kids to pick pumpkins, or chase your friends through a corn maze, there is something for everyone.

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch and Country Farm Market, 3909 South Summerton Road, is a favorite autumn destination with something to offer every member of the family. There is a market full of fresh fruits and vegetables, pumpkin train rides, a corn maze and a toy store. You can even climb Mt. Pleasant at Papa’s!

Papa’s annual Harvest Festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday. “The Harvest Festival features a kids play area, hayrides, and pumpkin picking”, said Bill Miller, owner of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch and Country Farm Market, and son of “Papa”.

Just a short drive down US 127 and you can get in on the fun fall activities at Uncle John’s. Uncle John’s Cider Mill is located at 8614 North US 127 in St. Johns. Uncle John’s features a cider mill, a winery, pie barn, gift shop, and many activities throughout their extended season.

Beginning this Saturday, visitors can try their hand at “The Fruit Fling”, a giant slingshot that catapults apples at a variety of targets. Horse drawn wagon rides are also offered to guests in September and October, along with access to Uncle John's five acre corn maze.

If cider and hayrides isn't your style, check out the Mardi Gras Parade through downtown Mt. Pleasant next Friday, September 26th, or head down to Island Park. The park hosts a farmers market Thursdays and Saturdays this fall.

Whatever you want to do this fall, get outside and enjoy it!