Top Picks for Fall Fun

Allison Wells
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The crispness in the air can only mean one thing – fall has arrived! We’re finally done with the heat and we’re ready for all the fun that comes with cooler weather.

Looking for family fun in the Upstate? Try these family favorites! No matter what you and your family enjoy, there is something for everyone across the Upstate this month. Happy fall, y’all!

Corn Mazes – There are some truly amazing corn mazes out there this fall. Denver Downs in Anderson has won numerous awards. This year the maze is themed around country music legend Reba McEntire. This year Strawberry Hill USA in Chesnee has a Big Foot-themed three-in-one maze. Stewart Farms in Enoree has themed this year’s maze after Reba McEntire as well. Grab your compass and some friends and get lost…in a maze.

Denver Downs
Denver Downs

Pick Your Own – From apples to pumpkins, getting to a farm and selecting your own goods is enjoyable for everybody. Find pick-your-own farms from West Union and Mountain Rest all the way to Chesnee and Gaffney that would be perfect for an afternoon of fun. There’s a list for the entire state at pickyourown.org/SC.htm.

Haunted Houses – Though they might be more suited for teenagers, haunted houses in the area can be a scary good time for families. Some of them, such as Madworld in Piedmont, have a low/no scare option, as well as activities like mini-golf, live music, and bonfires. Others, like Nightmare Dungeon and Sweet Dreams Scare House, are for more mature audiences and have some pretty strong warnings on their websites, but they might be exactly what your nightmares are made of.

Festivals – Fall festivals are some of the most family-friendly events of the year and there are more than you can count across the Upstate. Here’s a sampling of all sizes!

  • The Pumpkintown Fire Department Fall Festival – Oct. 7 – This fall festival, held at the Table Rock Wesleyan Camp in Pickens, is a fundraiser for the Pumpkintown Fire Department. Shop from more than 100 crafters. The event also includes food and entertainment. Get the details at facebook.com/events/1936737230036874.

  • Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi – Oct. 13 – 15 – Hop into a weekend of flavor, music, and laughter at this weekend-long party in downtown Greenville. Bring the family and dance and eat to your heart’s content. Don’t miss the kids’ activities, too! fallforgreenville.net

  • Spartanburg Soaring International Kite Festival – Oct. 14 – Fall isn’t just a time for pumpkins and Halloween. It’s also a great time to get outside and enjoy the weather and the annual kite festival at Barnet Park is a great place to do just that. chapmanculturalcenter.org/spartanburg-soaring

  • Oktoberfest – Oct. 20 – 22 – This annual Walhalla celebration encompasses the town’s unique German heritage with lots of delicious food, amusing entertainment, and vendors galore. thewalhallaoktoberfest.com

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Top Picks for Fall Fun