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 — both in Chesterland.

While the market is open year round, Patterson’s adds their Family Fun Fest to the action now through October 29, 2023. This area costs $7 per person Monday-Thursday (10 am–6 pm) and $11 per person Friday–Sunday (10 am–5 pm). Seniors are $6 every day. Children 2 and under are free every day.

This 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. For more info, call 440-729-1964 or visit pattersonfarm.com.