FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fall officially begins on Saturday, Sept. 23, and if you're more than ready for all the autumn activities, we have a list of places you can visit to enjoy the season.
There are plenty of pumpkin patches across 5COUNTRY, with many of them situated in Northwest Arkansas. Here are a few.
Pumpkin patches
Depending on which one you go to, you can expect apple orchards, petting zoos, corn mazes, hayrides, zip lines, and more!
Of course, you can also leave with a trunk full of pumpkins fresh from the farm.
Train rides
If you want to enjoy the scenery with the beautiful fall leaves, you can hop on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Rides run from Springdale to Van Buren, Van Buren to Winslow, and Springdale to Winslow.
Oktoberfest
If you enjoy German-inspired beer and food, there are several Oktoberfest events happening this fall. Here's a list of a few.
Rogers Oktoberfest 2023: Oct. 14 from 1-6 p.m. at Railyard Park in Rogers
Oktoberfest at Bentonville Brewing Company: Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at Bentonville Brewing Company
7th Annual Bentonville Rotary Oktoberfest: Oct. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at 402 Southwest A Street
Harvest Haunts Presents: Trail of Terror hosted by Mansfield FFA: Oct. 27 & 28