The leaves are turning and the first signs of Fall are upon us. You know what that means? It’s time to whip out our flannels, carve some pumpkins and inhale the sweet scent of apple spice. Some of us love the wholesome harvest season for the changing leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. Others prefer to indulge in the spooky spirit of the season. No matter your interests, there is fun to be had by all in Medford.
Need some ideas on how to spend the harvest season? Look no further!
Pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn mazes and more! Pheasant Fields Farm is a one stop shop for all ages to enjoy fall festivities. Did we mention the cow train that takes you on a short journey through the cornfields? Don’t forget to stop by the petting zoo, where you can pet a variety of furry friends including chickens, goats, sheep and rabbits. Buy your tickets to enjoy the Harvest Festival any weekend in October, or enjoy access to the pumpkin patch for free! Either way, you’re bound to have a good time.
1865 Camp Baker Rd, Medford, OR 97501 | (541) 535-3873 | More Information
This family-owned vineyard in the heart of the Applegate hosts an annual Harvest Festival complete with something they like to call “Pumpkin Chuckin”. Your $5 ticket gets you table service, one pumpkin and an entry into the raffle to launch a pumpkin in the trebuchet. Longsword offers 20 shots per time slot, so your odds of being selected to shoot the pumpkin are pretty good!
8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, OR 97530 | (541) 891746 | More Information
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October you can visit Bingham Farms Pumpkin Patch! Located in Central Point, Bingham Farms offers corn mazes, hay rides, succulents, and fresh vegetables. They also have a slingshot where they let you fire pumpkins and other vegetables including cucumbers, melons and tomatoes. If you shoot the target, you can win any pumpkin you want!
9445 Pumice Ln, Medford, OR 97502 | More Information
On the other side of town, you can find Fort Vannoy Farms in Grants Pass! This little gem is open 7 days a week for fun fall festivities. Pumpkin patches, kettle corn, cotton candy, and a cow train, what more could you ask for? If you want something of the spooky variety, say no more. At 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Fort Vannoy’s corn maze becomes haunted! Hosted by 23 Screams, a local non-profit, this haunted house experience is sure to leave an impression!
5791 Lower River Rd, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526 | 541-479-3765 | More Information
This Haunted House at the Randall Theatre Company is another ghostly fun activity, most suitable for ages 10 and up. The Nightmare Chamber uses animatronics and theatrical professionals to host a thrilling and chilling haunted nightmare experience. If you love horror movies, this might be the perfect Halloween stop for you! Open from 7 p.m. -10 p.m.Wednesday through Sunday, you can buy a Fast Pass online to avoid the wait times!
10 E. 3rd Street, Medford, Oregon 97501 | More Information
