I’ve mentioned before that Oglebayfest is a regular part of my fall routine. Every October I make my way to Oglebay Park to enjoy as much fun, food and family as I can cram into a three day weekend.
But recently I’ve discovered a new fall favorite.
Let me introduce you to SpringHouse Farm, located a few miles outside of Washington, Penn. It’s a family-owned, family-run dairy farm. There’s a restaurant and a store where you can buy all of your favorite country fixin’s. There are also events throughout the year that are fun and engaging for children. But October is extra special, jam-packed with the kinds of things that make great childhood memories.
Every weekend in October the farm hosts this family-friendly event. There are giant slides for the kids. Of course, this is also a great excuse for parents, grandparents and any other grownups to take part without having to feel embarrassed. There’s also a pyramid made out of hay bales with a maze of tunnels for the kids to explore. On the tamer side, there’s a petting zoo with plenty of goats, sheep and calves. This year there was also a potbelly pig. My granddaughters were all smiles.
If you’re a little more adventurous, you can take a hayride up to the pumpkin patch. There’s a maze in a nearby cornfield and games for the kids to play. My little granddaughter, Maddie, had a wonderful time in the sand box. Instead of sand, the box was filled to the brim with kernels of corn--much to Maddie’s delight.
The day of our trip was cold and a little windy, but believe me, the girls didn’t seem to mind. I predict they’ll remember our outing for a long, long time, and they’ll both be begging to go back next year!
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