When it comes to nature at its best, the beautiful days of autumn speak to our senses. Crisp fresh air and colorful scenes with leaves ablaze wherever you turn welcome you to celebrate the climax of the growing season at Patterson Fruit Farm. Harvest is in full gear with an abundance of apples leading the way. Stop by the farm market to shop and to enjoy the scenes overlooking Lake Erie on Caves Road or bring the family to the Family Fun Fest on the Mulberry Road farm to play for a while.

While the market is open year round, Patterson’s add their Family Fun Fest to the action for seven weeks in September and October. This area costs $10 per person to enter and gives families of children preschool through elementary ages a place to enjoy hiking, sliding, playing in straw, climbing and “driving” tractors, viewing the world from the top of their tree house, disappearing in the silo and, in general, enjoying the out-of-doors filled with fun.

No reservations needed. Just come when you have a few hours to spend with your family outdoors. For more information, visit them online at pattersonfarm.com or call 440-729-1964.