Tammy Wilkerson, who took over the business along with her sister, Cheryl Enoch, after their father, Earl Tywater, died in February, says activities include the traditional Pumpkinland, which features pumpkins hand-painted to look like politicians and celebrities. The Pumpkin Playground is a harvest-themed play area where pony rides are offered on weekends. Mondays through Thursdays, but all attractions are open to the general public from 4-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and all day Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Halloween night. Music is on tap for this weekend with children performing on Saturday and bluegrass set for Sunday. A storyteller is scheduled for Oct. 22.
Admission is free, but there are fees for attractions such as the pony rides.
For more information, call 794-5212. This nonprofit organization offers programs focused on building positive relationships with the natural world, says Paula Dumont, a volunteer at the farm. In October, the focus is on potpourri making and pumpkin picking and programs with animals. Visitors coming for a program often spend as much as 45 minutes doing hands-on activities with peacocks, ducks, cows, horses and pigs. Traditional hay rides also among the offerings.