It is that time of year-time to find the perfect pumpkin and begin those fall activities! And what is more fun than going to a pumpkin patch with the kids. Not only do you get a great pumpkin, but you tucker the kids out too! And don’t forget the “fall festivals” we all love to enjoy, just in time for christmas shopping!

Just west of Jacksonville there is a great pumpkin patch with many activities and it even has a corn maze! Lots of things for the kids to take part in-hayrides, feeding the animals (no touching though), giant slides and lots more. And of course don’t forget the food, fresh 100% beef burgers down to funnel cakes are available at pretty decent prices. Admission is $13 per person (ages 2-64), free for those under 2, and $10 ages 64+. Not a bad deal for a day of fun. Check out the website for even more info www.connerscornfieldmaze.com

For those who may not want to venture so far, the Orange Park Fall Festival is this -weekend, Oct 20-21 9:30 am - 6:30pm at Town Hall Park on Park Avenue at Kingsley Avenue . They will have many vendors selling everything creatively imaginable

from jewelry to candles, and all those handmade items crafted from anything from wood, plastic, gourds and more. There will be plenty to choose from so start your holiday shopping now. And again, who can pass on old-fashioned carnival foods- like funnel cake and fried twinkies??? Admission is free, and there will be live entertainment throughout the weekend. Call 904-278-3020 for more info.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 1606 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg will have their Annual Fall Craft and Rummage sale. Proceeds will benefit the youth ministry program. Call Regina at (904) 910-7221 for more info about the sale.

Oct 27-28, 8am-6pm, Our Lady of Good Councel Catolic Church will have their Fall Harvest Festival. They have a pumpkin patch already open for business now, but on this special weekend they will have rides, games, food , and more. Great family fun, located on SR 16 in St. Augustine (zip 32092) just west of Int’l Golf Pkwy. Call 904) 692-1366 for more info.

So there is plenty to do in the next few weeks, so go out and enjoy the Jax area and let us know what fun you had! See ya there!

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