The harvest season has long been celebrated by agrarian societies, and while we’ve grown into something more complex in this global age, fall remains a season ripe with activity.
As a camper and fan of bonfires, it’s my favorite time of year.
In St. Lawrence County there are several apple orchards, pumpkin patches and farmers markets bustling in fall.
A quick glance at the event listings in our paper and you’ll find dozens of Halloween and harvest activities planned around the county.
Recently my family and I visited a local apple orchard where we also enjoyed a corn maze and some apple cider donuts.
Last weekend, we went to Waddington’s Pumpkinfest, dropped in at the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum in Madrid where a pumpkin painting event was taking place. We also took a hayride tour of Fort Tribute at the museum. The kids were able to interact with some reenactors from Forsythe’s Rifles and see an apple press in action while they waited in line.
Despite the wet weather, we also visited Morristown’s Halloween story walk, which the boys really enjoyed.
The best part is aside from the gas, the only cost associated with the events was $6 I spent on pumpkins.
I know Halloween isn’t celebrated by everyone and that’s fine by me, but it’s always been one of my favorite holidays, perhaps because it feels so different from the others.
While most holidays tend to be very family-centric and steeped in charity, both of which are great attributes, Halloween has always felt more community oriented to me. Instead of gathering in one home, we visit dozens of others.
I know in recent years there have been efforts to move away from Trick or Treating, but I’m admittedly resistant to the movement. Trunk or Treats are fun, but the magic, to me, just isn’t quite the same.
I remember that feeling as a child traveling in costume with friends from house to house laughing with community members and yes getting some unhealthy treats along the way.
I think…
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