After a few hectic weeks, we decided to treat ourselves to some fresh air and autumn fun this weekend. We started with a trip to the downtown OCtoberfest in Ocean City, taking a stroll through the beach maze while enjoying the warm Sunday sun. While we were getting lost in the endless maze of fall fun, we decided to take note of all of the other local venues hosting fall activities. With autumn activities happening all over the Eastern Shore this fall, we suggest you take advantage of the beautiful autumn weather before another rainstorm hits!
Adkins Farm Market
31493 Mount Hermon Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
410-548-1478
http://www.adkinsfarmmarket.com/www.adkinsfarmmarket.com/Welcome.html
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown! Adkins Farm offers a pumpkin patch reminiscent of one of our favorite childhood classics along with pre-picked pumpkins, produce, and live flowers. A seven acre corn maze and a child’s sized hay bale maze provide entertainment for every member of the family.
Assateague Farm and Nursery
11832 Assateague Road, Berlin, MD 21811
410-461-8746
Located near the wild ponies’ stomping grounds, you can pick your own pumpkins and apples at Assateague Farm and Nursery – just minutes from Assateague State Park. The farm also offers hay rides, a kiddie corn maze, and a goat walk. Be sure to pick up a jar of farm-made honey on your way out.
Breckenridge Adventures
4032 Mill Rd, Vienna, MD
443-521-9588
On our adventures at Breckenridge, we thoroughly enjoyed getting lost in the nine acre corn maze. The outer space theme had us astray among the stars with space themed games and the bird’s eye picture that the maze created. The spacious area also includes four different paint ball fields, moon bounces, and freshly picked fall produce for sale.
Delmarva Discovery Center
2 Market St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
410-957-9933
http://delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/
Delmarva Discovery Center is hosting “House of Pocoween” October 25th where children dressed in costume are admitted for free. The event will offer Terrifying Tales and Creepy Critters presentations as well as a costume contest, games, and of course Halloween candy galore.
8428 Stephen Decatur Highway Berlin, MD 21811
410-641-0880
http://www.frontiertown.com/frontier-town/activity-schedule.cfm
Hosting a Spooks and Spirits Weekend October 25 and 26, cowpokes can come out to the Western themed campground as it transforms into “FrontFear Town.” This weekends’ events for younger family members include trick-or-treating, pony rides, and a costume contest. Adults can also enter a costume contest, along with scary movies, the Vampire Ball Dance, and a Haunted Trail through the Wicked Woods. Rumor has it that if you like to get their socks scared off, this is the event for you.
Humane Society of Wicomico County
5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
410-749-7603
www.wicomicohumane.org
The Wicomico County Humane Society is hosting their annual Halloween Party this Sunday, so make sure to bring your costume and a treat for a shelter animal. Since October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, it is a great time to go look for your future pet.
Oakley Farm Market
27466 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50 West), Hebron, MD 21830
410-860-8553
This year-round produce stand not only offers a corn maze to lose yourself in, but also boasts an expansive pumpkin patch. Or choose to dig you own mums, with chrysanthemums available fresh out of the ground. You can even make your own scarecrow!
The Point at Pintail Corn Maze
511 Pintail Point Farm Lane, Queenstown, MD 21658.
410-827-7029
http://www.pintail-pointcornmaze.com/#
The corn maze at the Point at Pintail is more than just “a walk in the stalks,” this maze offers an interactive and educational walk. The “Outback Adventure” offers educational aspects that meet Maryland State Guidelines for grades 3-8. To boot, the Fall Festival will be held October 26th featuring make-your-own-scarecrow, sack races, and a yummy chocolate demonstration by Uncle Bob’s famous fudge.
Salisbury Zoo
410.548.3188
While we’ve typically enjoyed the Night at the Living Zoo in years past, this year the Salisbury Zoo is shaking things up a bit, with the debut of Halloween Happenings, an event geared towards a younger crowd. Halloween Happenings allows children 10 years and younger to trick-or-treat among the animals. There are also Halloween games and a costume contest.
Wicomico Public Library, Main Branch
122 S. Division St., Salisbury, MD 21801
410-749-3612
http://www.wicomicolibrary.org/
Dress in your best costume and parade around the library! There will be story time and treats for your little pumpkin under the age of five.
Wright’s Market
9300 Old Railroad Road, Mardela Springs, MD 21837
410-742-8845
Every weekend is Oktoberfest at Wright’s Market. Take a special hay ride around the farm, often guided by Farmer Wright himself. Next, use your newly garnered farm knowledge to make your way through the corn maze. This educational experience brings you on different paths based on your answer to farm themed questions; you never know where a wrong answer will lead you. Other mazes include the rope maze for older children and the pumpkin maze for the younger ones.
