There's so much to do outdoors in every season around the Mid-Willamette Valley, and fall presents the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time at a local farm. The many great farms around Albany and Corvallis are packed with family-friendly activities during the fall, whether you're interested in navigating a corn maze or picking up fresh ingredients for your favorite seasonal treats. Our real estate agents have the details on 6 Mid-Willamette Valley farms for you to visit this fall.

• Midway Farms – 6980 NW Hwy. 20, Albany, OR 97321
  When you're searching for the widest selection of fresh, local ingredients and delicious prepared foods, Midway Farms is the place to be. The farm store here is the main attraction, stocked with fresh produce, homemade jams, pickles, gluten-free baked treats, and much more. The team here also creates amazing organic flower displays, ideal for holiday gifting.

• Kenagy Family Farm – 1650 NE North Nebergall Loop, Albany, OR 97321
  Every year, the team at Kenagy Family Farm opens its pumpkin patch to the public in October with a selection of pumpkins, decorative corn, gourds, and winter squash that's as good as it gets. When you purchase items from the pumpkin patch here, you'll also be benefiting two local non-profit organizations. 

• Windy Hill Farm – 938 N. 9th St., Philomath, OR 97370
  A small family-owned farm with plenty to see, Windy Hill Farm is a great place to visit if your kids love seeing animals. They raise Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats, Alpacas, and Angora Fiber Goats here, as well as offering a wide variety of seasonal produce for your culinary creations. Thinking of starting your own farm? You can even purchase goats here to take home.

• Davis Family Farm – 4380 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis, OR 97330
  Bring your whole family for a pumpkin-picking adventure at Davis Family Farm, where you can visit the pumpkin patch, sample some delicious fresh-pressed apple cider, try a tempting homemade donut, and take in the beautiful fall scenery. On the weekends, this farm features additional activities including hay rides, a corn maze, a hay pyramid, and visits to the farm's greenhouse.

• The Melon Shack – 3039 NE Garden Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330
  If you're searching for some fall fun, The Melon Shack has you covered. Their famous haunted corn maze grows bigger and better every year, with spine-tingling surprises waiting around every corner. Stop by on weekend evenings for the haunted maze or during the daytime on any day to enjoy a wide variety of other activities. Daytime activities include a (non-haunted) corn maze, hay rides, train rides, the super slide, and visits to the pumpkin patch.

• Donovan's Place – 5720 SW Donovan Pl., Corvallis, Oregon 97333
  Looking for the perfect place for a little local getaway this fall? Donovan's Place is a family-owned farm with some wonderful guest houses available for rent, including a modern flat and an 1880's-style farmhouse. Kids and pets are welcome at both guest houses, with tons of space outside for them to play. Adults will love the relaxing feeling of spending time on a scenic, quiet farm with 100 acres of nature to explore. Donovan's Place is also home to a working pottery studio and a Christmas tree farm during the holidays.

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