CAMP BY MAMA

by: Megan Schinella 
New Canaanite and Mommy Blogger (@campbymama)





As the weather gets cooler and the leaves begin to change color, it's time to start thinking about what this Fall season has to offer. Fall activities are a great way to introduce a new season, a season of change, and all the fun that comes with it. Here are six incredibly awesome local Fall activities for toddlers, couples, friends, and the entire family.

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1. Visit an apple orchard
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY
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This is an old school autumn classic. Harvest Moon sells bushels of apples or, better yet, pick your own. Appointment for self-picking is recommended, so call ahead.

2. Go on a nature hike to view and admire Fall foliage
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Reservation Rd, Pound Ridge, NY
The 4,315-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation the County’s largest park. Enjoy the varied terrain, stunning landscapes and miles of wooded trails.
 

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3. Shop the local Farmers Market
New Canaan Farmers Market
South Avenue/Maple Street/
Main Street in New Canaan, CT
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The New Canaan Farmers Market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers, breads, jams, baked goods, cheeses, oils and more. All straight from the farm. Pre-registration is required for the first hour (10:00am-11:00am). Pre-ordering is available, but not required. Runs until Thanksgiving.  
 

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4. Walk the trails at the Nature Center
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge, Route 124, New Canaan, CT
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The New Canaan Nature Center is a seasoned botanical garden, beautiful arboretum, and very pretty nature preserve. Trails are open through Covid. 

5. Go Horseback riding
Limelight Farm
550 Guard Hill Road, Bedford, NY
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Work on your equestrian skills or book a ride through a local stable. Or join the Bedford Riding Lanes Association for only $175 a year and enjoy!

6. Pick out a pumpkin or gourd
Pound Ridge Nursery & Garden Center
6 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge, NY
Pumpkins and Gourds come in a variety of sizes, colors and flavors. Each is unique. 
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7. Sign up for community solar
(NY FAMILIES)
Sign up to enable locally generated   solar energy and get 10% off your electric bill. Use the opportunity to teach kids about how they can have an impact on   the environment. Find out more at   sustainablewestchester.org/solar