Fall in the Fraser Valley brings pumpkin patches, corn mazes, farm markets, festivals and seasonal events across the region. Check out these options for fall activities in the Fraser Valley with ideas for families, couples and weekend day trips from Vancouver.
Greendale Acres
Greendale Acres in Chilliwack is now open for the fall season. Visitors can walk through the GOT CORN? Corn Maze, pick their own pumpkins, take fall photos and visit the farm attractions. Pumpkin displays, mini doughnuts, pumpkin spice coffee and loaded baked potatoes will be available during the season.
The farm has several special events planned:
- Fairytale and Superhero Day: September 19
- First Responders Day: September 26
- Truth and Reconciliation Day: September 30
- Pumpkin Patch Adventure, Princess & Heroes Edition: October 3
- Grandparents Days: October 9 and 23
- Thanksgiving at the Farm: October 10 to 12
- Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off: October 17
- Halloween Parade: October 31
Address: 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC
Maan Farms
Maan Farms in Abbotsford hosts Fall at the Farm until November 1. The five-acre Forest Pumpkin Patch has tens of thousands of pumpkins; Canada’s Biggest Pumpkin House; and several themed areas, including Mushroom Village, a 12-foot Teapot House, Butterfly House and Bee House. Visitors can make their way through two corn mazes; race along a three-lane zipline; play in the Corn Play Pit; and visit Barnyard Adventureland for jumping pillows, pedal trikes, a climbing wall, paintball gallery, pony rides and farm animals. The Wine Garden has live country music on weekends from noon to 4 pm. Seasonal food includes pumpkin pie cheesecake samosas; apple crumble ice cream jars; butter chicken mac and cheese; burgers; and returning apple pie treats. The winery will serve canned MAD Pumpkin and MAD Apple spiced wines, along with a Salted Caramel Cold Foam Apple cocktail.
Address: 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford, BC
Taves Family Farms
Taves Family Farms in Abbotsford presents the Magic of Fall until October 31. A new attraction called Autumn’s Lane leads visitors through a foliage-covered passage lit by vintage chandeliers. The farm’s pumpkin garden returns with winding paths, a pumpkin patch, princess carriage and faces carved into the trees. More than 30 acres of activities include apple picking; the Mystical Meadow and their new 150-foot slide; three corn mazes; hayrides; jumping pillows; pedal karts; playgrounds; and farm animals. Food options range from roasted corn to pumpkin-spiced lattes, with food trucks appearing on select dates. Taves Estate Cidery will serve pumpkin and apple ciders, cocktails and mocktails on their heated patio and at the Barnyard Booths, where visitors can sit by the firepits and make s’mores.
Address: 333 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC