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FARM TRAILS
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California Agricultural Tourism Direc- tory. Run by the University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resourc- es, this website lets visitors search for
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Lake 395 beehive introduces children to the import-
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Pumpkinhead Family Bike Ride
Red Bluff
Dairyville Orchard Festival
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ant role these insects play in agriculture. Proceeds of the maze benefit 4-H programs and other local non-profit organizations. On select nights the “brave at heart” (10 years and older) can visit the haunted version of the maze to get a dose of the Halloween thrills. Daytime maze is $5/person. Night- time haunted maze is $15/person. Parking and general entry are free. Open daily Oct. 1-31 10am-5pm. countrypumpkins.org. 7152 Highway 32, Orland. Look for signs between Road P and Stony Creek.
SHASTA COUNTY
Hawes Farms; Anderson. Offers families a
wide range of modern fun, including bumper
cars, go-karts, haunted attractions, a roller
coaster, a mechanical bull, a pumpkin blaster
and more! Those with a taste for more tradi-
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Johnny Appleseed Days; Paradise. First held in 1888, this is the oldest harvest festival in the state. The 2023 fall festival celebrates Paradise’s orchard heritage with apple pie and ice cream, and fresh apples from Noble
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entertainment graces the Gazebo Stage. A variety of delicious food will be available
for purchase. October 7, 10am-5 pm and October 8, 10am-4 pm. Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway. paradisechamber.com/johnny-apple- seed-days. (530) 877-9356
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The whole community will benefit from the
completed 9,000 square-foot facility with
classrooms, auditorium, stage and kitchen.
October 31, 6pm-8:30pm. 900 Esplanade. Call
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resources and information to North State
families with a not-too-scary, colorful and
safe Halloween evening at The Museum of
Northern California Art (monca). Chico Prin- 70
cess Parties will be painting faces, NSP will
offer an art project and there will be treats to
enjoy. Tickets are $5 at the door and the funds
will be used for the monca building project.
Express train rides, the six-acre corn maze and
the eight-acre pumpkin patch with more than
50 pumpkin and gourd varieties for visitors
to choose from. historichawesfarm.com. 6465
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TJ Farms Pumpkin Patch; Chico. A one-of-a- kind place that has been growing pumpkins for 30 years. Kids can ride a backboard wagon through the fields and pick their favorite one- of-a-kind pumpkin, ride on the hay wagon, see the antique farm equipment display and feed the friendly farm animals. Country store features TJ Farms gourmet food products. Enjoy complimentary tastings of their prod- ucts on the weekends. Open October 7-31st., Wed-Sun. 10am-6pm, as long as pumpkins are available. tjfarmsestates.com. 3600 Chico Ave. (530)343-2294.
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Farms that offer older kids a haunted scary experience.
Halloween themed event
Sierra Oro Farm Trail. Year-round. Associ- ation of member farms, wineries and busi- nesses share the bounty and heritage of Butte County agriculture by opening their doors for tastings, tours and fun annual events. Maps available online. sierraoro. McArthur
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Harvest festivities offer
so much in the way of good old-fashioned fun! Often included is foot-stomping live
music, arts & crafts, and very tasty locally grown produce.
Book Family Farm Pumpkin Patch; Durham.
This family-owned pumpkin patch beckons
pumpkin enthusiasts throughout October.
Pick by size from hundreds of pumpkins. The
many animals at this old-fashioned family
farm hold a special charm for young children.
Little ones will love watching the antics of
the cows Bossie, Ethel and Bucky, dozens of
goats, and Henny Penny the chicken and her
chicken friends! October 2-31, Mon-Sat, 9am-
6pm. Free admission and parking. bookfam- Eaghlaey pyramid and hay slide. An observation ilyfarm.com. 153 Heavy Horse Ln, Durham.
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decorations to choose from. Pick your own or
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counties or trace the length of the state in pursuit of cheeses or the fruit of the season. calagtour.org.
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around in the bounce house, enjoy face
painting, food truck, bake sale, games and
(530) 859-2309 for event information.
Patrick Ranch Museum Autumn Fest;RCehico.Area 20 miles
Children’s crafts and activities, hayrides for the entire family, pony cart rides, farm fun and tours of the historic Glenwood farmhouse.
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