From pumpkin patches and apple orchards to hayrides and haunted hikes, there’s a wealth of autumn fun waiting for you in North Iowa…
FALL FOLIAGE
Immerse yourself in the season’s beauty and experience stunning displays of vibrant fall foliage along the scenic trails of Lime Creek Nature Center and the Shell Rock River Greenbelt Trail. As you explore the Rock Crest-Rock Glen Historic District, you’ll be captivated by the combination of natural beauty and architectural wonders. According to the Iowa Fall Colors Report, the best time to see fall colors in North Iowa is from the last week of September to the second week of October.
PUMPKINS, APPLES, HAYRIDES, GOAT YOGA & MORE
PLAIN ‘OL PUMPKINS
LOCATION: 4333 260th Street | Clear Lake, Iowa
HOURS: Saturday 9 AM–5 PM; Sunday Noon–4 PM
ADMISSION: $10 (children ages 2 and under are free)
Enjoy U-pick pumpkins, navigate through a corn maze, dive into a corn pool, take hay rides, and more! Activities include a truck slide, slingshots, wagon basketball, pedal tractors, light concessions, and additional fun! >> MORE INFORMATION
KELLEY’S COUNTRY GREENHOUSE
LOCATION: 23678 305th Street | Nora Springs, Iowa
HOURS: Open 9 AM-4 PM on weekends; 3 PM-6 PM Wednesday-Friday
ADMISSION: Free
This location offers a bounty of pumpkins, gourds, colorful mums, and apples! >> MORE INFORMATION
FLATRACK FARMS
LOCATION: 2040 280th Street | Garner, Iowa
HOURS: Saturday 10 AM-5 PM; Sunday 1 PM-4 PM
ADMISSION: Free
Pick from a variety of U-pick pumpkins, gourds, mums, Indian corn, baked goods, and more! Activities include pumpkin slingshots and feeding goats and chickens, as well as various yard games and pumpkin painting opportunities. >> MORE INFORMATION
OTTER CREEK ORCHARD
LOCATION: 4975 Ember Avenue | St. Ansgar, Iowa
HOURS: Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
ADMISSION: $8 (children ages 2 and under are free)
Experience a stunning 12-acre orchard featuring Honey Crisp, Rising Sun Fuji, Gala, and Snow Sweet apples. Enjoy U-pick apples, visit the pumpkin patch, explore fall décor, and enjoy kids’ activities & wagon rides. >> MORE INFORMATION
U-PICK PUMPKINS & MORE
LOCATION: 2335 Highway 218 | Osage, Iowa
HOURS: Open daily, September-October; Horse-drawn wagon rides available Saturday & Sunday, 1 PM-5 PM
ADMISSION: Free
Visit our local farmstand offering squash, pumpkins, broom corn, mums, and more, open from September through October. Experience horse-drawn wagon rides available on weekends. >> MORE INFORMATION
EVENTS & HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS
MASON CITY FARMERS MARKET
LOCATION: Central Park – Downtown Mason City
HOURS: Saturday, 9 AM-12 PM (through October 5)
Join us at Central Park to discover a variety of meats, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, and artisanal products available at the market! Enjoy numerous activities and live music, as well as yoga sessions, a monthly 5K, bounce houses, and weekly entertainment while shopping with your favorite vendors! >> MORE INFORMATION
CLEAR LAKE HARVEST FESTIVAL
DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 9 AM – 4 PM
LOCATION: Downtown Clear Lake
PHONE: 641-357-2159
The Harvest Festival invites you to stroll down Clear Lake’s lively Main Avenue while sampling wines and beers. Gather your friends and family to shop at local retailers, explore a vast outdoor farmers market, and browse the many vendor stalls lining the streets.
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THE NIGHTMARE – HAUNTED HIKE
LOCATION: D & D Ranch, 2532 South Shore Drive | Clear Lake, Iowa
HOURS: Open in October – Fridays & Saturdays, 7 PM-10 PM **Open Halloween Night**
ADMISSION: $20 per person
PHONE: 641-357-1695
For over 15 years, the D & D Ranch Haunted Hike has been delivering thrilling fun for all ages. This award-winning Halloween attraction brings both classic and contemporary horror figures to life, making it one of the top 10 Best Halloween Attractions in Iowa! The hike begins in a Halloween museum, travels through a haunting 1800s town, and follows the Trail of Terror through the eerie forest. If you DARE, we will SCARE! >> MORE INFORMATION
RUDD HAUNTED HOUSE
LOCATION: Rudd Community Center, 501 Floyd St | Rudd, Iowa
HOURS: TBD
PHONE: 641-425-5418
Details will be announced soon. >> COMMUNITY PAGE
HAUNTED HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR
DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024
LOCATION: Various sites in Downtown Mason City
ADMISSION: $60 per person
Delve into the history, mysteries, and legends of Downtown Mason City’s past. This award-winning Haunted Historic Building Tour includes a cocktail reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, featuring captivating presentations about the buildings included on this year’s tour. The locations will remain a secret until the night of the event, where guests will enter the buildings and hear tales from “spirits” of the past.
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