Looking for fun things to do this fall in Oswego, N.Y. and nearby? Head to Oswego County for apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, festive treats and more family fun!
Fall has officially returned, bringing with it several favorite seasonal activities. Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve or just want to enjoy the fall ambience, Oswego County has something for you.
Behling Orchards and 6 Acres Farm Brewery:
Behling provides a fun fall experience for the entire family! Take a wagon ride out into the apple orchard to pick your own apples, or pick some up from the main barn. Behling’s also offers u-pick pumpkins.
Visit the main barn to discover delicious homemade cider, fresh apples, maple syrup, honey, home décor, and more! The barn also features a candy room with caramel popcorn balls, freshly popped popcorn and hand dipped candy or caramel apples. A variety of flavors of cotton candy are available in the cotton candy room, and those with a sweet tooth will want to check out the donut room for slices of apple pie, donuts, hot cider and coffee.
Behling also has a playland filled with fun attractions to keep the kids entertained! Activities include a corn maze, inflatable slides, a jump pad, inflatable pirate ship and inflatable obstacle course.
Grab a bite to eat from the Apple Cook Shack, where you can choose from deep fried apple fritter rings, fried dough, funnel cake, Hoffman hot dogs and coneys, French fries, chicken tenders, homemade chili, mozzarella sticks, or nachos and cheese. Adults can also enjoy a beverage from the 6 Acres Farm Brewery, featuring a variety of beers as well as wine from Ashley Lynn Winery.
Behling Orchards is located at 114 Potter Rd., Mexico, N.Y. 13114.
For more information on Behling’s Orchards, visit their Facebook page or website.
Little Salmon Farm (Home of the Parish Pumpkin Patch):
Head to Little Salmon Farm on fall weekends from mid-September through Halloween for u-pick pumpkins, a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin’ chuckin’, goats, and more! The farm offers pumpkins of all sizes, from miniatures all the way up to 60 pounds! For those who would prefer not to pick their pumpkins themselves, pre-picked pumpkins are available at the farm’s farm stand located on NYS Rte. 69. Other décor items are also available, including straw bales, corn stalks and decorative gourds.
Little Salmon Farm is located at 2769 NYS Rte. 69, Parish, N.Y. 13131.
For more information, visit Little Salmon Farm on its website or on Facebook.
To view a full list of u-pick locations in Oswego County, visit https://visitoswegocounty.com/attractions/agriculture-u-pick/.
Visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the fall foliage by visiting Salmon River Falls Unique Area! With a 110-foot waterfall and multiple trails for people of all experience levels to enjoy, Salmon River Falls is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. There are also a variety of other trails to hit this fall throughout the county, including at Great Bear Recreational Area, Fallbrook Recreation Center, Oswego County Nature Park at Camp Zerbe, and Winona Forest Recreation Association.
For more information on events and attractions in Oswego County, go to https://visitoswegocounty.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/visitoswegocounty.