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Here are some fun things to do in the Hamilton/Burlington area during this fall season. Now go get a pumpkin spiced latte and enjoy these fall-filled adventures.

1) PICK A PUMPKIN

There are some really great farms where you can pick your own pumpkins! Some great farms in the area are Merry Farms, Brantwood Farms, Lindley’s Farms, Hanes Corn Maze, and Dymnet’s Farms.

2) CORN MAZE

Try to navigate your way through this fall favourite activity! The Hanes corn maze is a human-size puzzle, carved into over 20 acres of 10′ tall walls of Corn Stalks! Treat yourself at The Tiny Shop which offers delicious pies, cookies, squares and much more.

3) CHECK OUT THE ANIMALS

Guests can enjoy the drive through Game Reserves in the comfort of their own vehicle. Get closer than you ever imagined to majestic species from around the world as you drive along 9 kilometres of trail, home to over 1000 birds and animals. Be sure to check African Lion Safari out before October 11th.

4) FALL FESTIVAL

Check out the fall festival happening at Brantwood Farms this year! Includes unlimited access to all attractions, featuring a physically distanced, corn maze, straw castle, haunted barn, friendly farm animal, pedal kart track, tree forts and finish your visit with a hayride around the farm including a stop at the Magic Forest. Limited tickets are available.

5) FARMERS MARKET

The Hamilton Farmers’ Market is a local favourite with over 60 vendors, featuring international and national food, baked goods, flowers, and more! This year, the Farmer’s Market will be operating on reduced hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Saturdays.

6) VINEYARDS & CIDERIES

Spend the afternoon checking out one of our beautiful Ontario vineyards and cideries! Some great vineyards in the Hamilton area are Leaning Posts Wines, Ridge Road Estate Winery, Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm, and West Ave Cider House.