The leaves are changing colors, the air is a bit more brisk and Halloween costumes and candy are abundant at area retailers–fall is here! Celebrate the season with various activities available throughout the county. Check out these five fun options for you, along with friends and famil
1 | A-MAZE-ing
Trek through eight miles of trails on Wilcox Farm’s 25 acres of corn. Discover checkpoints and clues along the way! Kids can explore a 1-mile corn maze, a bale maze and a play area. After you find your way out, warm up by a fire pit and roast marshmallows. Hayrides and pumpkin picking are also available. Wilcox Farms, 1134 Reading Ave., Boyertown, 610.367.2387; WilcoxFamilyFarm.com.
2 | FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN TOUR
Ride the rails through Berks’ scenic countryside on the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern, Inc. Railroad. Also known as the “Hawk Mountain Line,” the train runs Saturdays and Sundays in October. Leaves are typically at their peak the second week of the month! Private charters, caboose rentals and group rates are also available. 42 Community Center Dr., Kempton, 610.756.6469; kemptontrain.com.
3 | HARVEST HAYRIDE
Enjoy an evening under the stars with a traditional tractor-drawn hayride at Blue Falls Grove! By reservation only, Blue Falls can accommodate groups in wagons that seat 15 to 50 people. Follow the ride with a Doggie Roast, which includes hotdogs, marshmallows and other snacks by the bonfire. Rides are available through December. 91A Bowers Rd., Reading, 610.926.4017; bluefallsgrove.com.
4 | PROST TO OKTOBERFEST
Reading Liederkranz holds the oldest and largest Oktoberfest in Pa.! Oktoberfest has been a part of German culture since 1810 when all of Munich celebrated the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Bavaria. The party was so memorable it’s been commemorated ever since! Enjoy German music, food, beer and family entertainment during this year’s festivities, Oct. 4-7. 143 Spook Lane, Reading; readingliederkranz.com.
5 | GET PICKING!
Stroll through the patch to pick the perfect pumpkin at Ontelaunee Orchards. Choose from all sizes of decorative pumpkins and gourds, as well as neck pumpkins, which are best for making homemade pumpkin pie. Also pick apples and fall raspberries! Enjoy their 4th Annual Fall Harvest Festival Oct. 7, with delicious food, music, hayrides and children’s activities. 5524 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, 610.926.2187; twin-o.com.
