Things to do: Pumpkin patches, Fire Safety Day, line dancing and fall picnics at the park

Jay Powell, Columbia Daily Herald
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Fall is officially here, and it's the perfect time to carve up a few jack-o-lanterns, have a picnic at the park, learn a few safety tips and dance like a cowboy.

This weekend will be a great opportunity to pick up a pumpkin or two at local pumpkin patches and participate in fun fall-themed activities.
This weekend will be a great opportunity to pick up a pumpkin or two at local pumpkin patches and participate in fun fall-themed activities.

1. Pumpkin patches, pumpkin hunts

With Halloween just a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to snatch up that perfect pumpkin for carving.

And there will be plenty of opportunities to score your next Jack-o-Lantern in Columbia this weekend.

Hidden Bee Farm, 753 Carters Creek Pike, will have its annual pumpkin patch open for customers starting at 9 a.m. every Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 29. Admission is free, and also includes hayrides, mazes, pumpkin painting, an escape room and opportunities to interact with the Hidden Bee's rescued farm animals.

Sattewhite Farm, 3005 Sheegog Lane, will host Pumpkin Paradise from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday-Sunday through Oct. 29 starting this weekend. Pumpkin Paradise will feature many fall activities, including swings, slides, a hay maze, a gravel pit and much more, including a hayride where you can learn about farm animals and life as a farmer.

Maury County Parks and Recreation will also continue its annual Pumpkin Hunt at Maury County Park, 1018 Maury County Park Drive, through Oct. 23. The hunt will include a series of clues to be found around the park, which is estimated to take between an hour and an hour-and-a-half. The first clue is located at the Kids Kingdom Playground.

For more information about this year's hunt and how to submit clues online, email emcclain@maurycounty-tn.gov. Winners will receive a large pumpkin and free goodie bag.

2. Fire Safety Day at Firefighters Park

Columbia Fire and Rescue celebrates Fire Safety Month by hosting Fire Safety Day at Firefighters Park from 1-5 p.m. Friday.
Columbia Fire and Rescue celebrates Fire Safety Month by hosting Fire Safety Day at Firefighters Park from 1-5 p.m. Friday.

The changing of the seasons is always a great time to remind ourselves of the importance of fire safety.

Columbia Fire & Rescue will celebrate Fire Safety Month by hosting a free Fire Safety Day from 1-5 p.m. Friday at Firefighters Park, located at Fire Station No. 1 at 1000 S. Garden St.

Bring the kids and learn all about what our first responders do every day to save lives, as well as a few tips to learn about personal fire safety for around the house.

CFR will provide free popcorn, as well as fire truck tours and other equipment training, including fire extinguisher training and more.

3. Country Dance Night at The Mulehouse

The Mulehouse will host Country Dance Night starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday with Urban Cowboy Line Dancing.
The Mulehouse will host Country Dance Night starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday with Urban Cowboy Line Dancing.

Cut a rug in your finest boots and hats this weekend for another fun night on the dance floor at The Mulehouse.

The Mulehouse, 812 S. High St., will host another of its popular Country Dance Night's with Urban Cowboy Line Dancing of Nashville starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Learn all the finer aspects of the classic Southern dance style, such as two step, swing and more.

Tickets are $15 if booked in advance at www.TheMulehouse.com or $20 day of the event.

For more information on Urban Cowboy Line Dancing, visit www.UrbanCowboyNashville.com.

4. Riverside Community Fall Picnic

Visit Riverwalk Park this Sunday for the Riverside Community Fall Picnic from 12:30-4 p.m. As a potluck-style picnic, guests are asked to bring a dish to share.
Visit Riverwalk Park this Sunday for the Riverside Community Fall Picnic from 12:30-4 p.m. As a potluck-style picnic, guests are asked to bring a dish to share.

Round out the weekend by joining other members of the community at Riverwalk Park.

Whether you are a Riverside resident or someone simply wishing to share in an afternoon with others, stop by the Riverside Community Fall Picnic.

The potluck-style picnic will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the park. Drinks, plates and cups will be provided, and guests are asked to bring a dish to share.

For more information, contact Julie Malone of Benchmark Realty at (615) 992-5077.

5. Live entertainment

Jimmy Fortune will perform at Rory Feek's Homestead Hall, 4544 Highway 431, starting at 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $50 and are available at www.HardisonMill.com or by calling (615) 476-5276.

Nick Bentley will perform at Grinder's Switch Winery, 510 N. Garden St., starting at 6 p.m. Friday.

Incognito Band will perform at McCreary's Irish Pub, 814 S. Main St., starting at 7 p.m. Friday.

The Bottom Dollar Band will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.

The French Family Band will perform at Rory Feek's Homestead Hall, 4544 Highway 431, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.HardisonMill.com or by calling (615) 476-5276.

The Escape Band will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Rubik's Groove will perform at Fozzy's Bar and Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway in Spring Hill, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

The Deltaz will perform at The Rebel Bar and Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, starting at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Jay Powell
Jay Powell

Jay Powell is a general reporter for The Daily Herald. Get up-to-date news in your inbox by subscribing to The Daily Herald newsletter at www.ColumbiaDailyHerald.com.

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