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Sissons’ Pumpkin Patch

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Sissons’ Pumpkin Patch

There are a few seasonal places we’ve never been to as a family, and Sissons is one of them. In keeping with all the Fall feels, we decided to take the kids out to this pumpkin farm in Erie County to check out all the fun and activities they offer!

Location:

Sissons’ Pumpkin Patch is located at 11244 Springfield Road, Girard, PA 16417.

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This pumpkin patch does require a fee to get in. It’s $5 for anyone over 60, ages 2 to 59 is $9, and children under 2 get in for free. A season pass is $25, and they accept cash and credit cards. The season runs from September 25 to October 31, 2021 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only.

Property Description:

This property is basically a very large field area. You will be mostly on grass or dirt. There is a corn field towards the back, and many different activities set up throughout the space.

What to Do:

There are several different activities at Sissons’ Pumpkin Patch that the whole family will enjoy! Our family personally enjoyed the corn maze, although the littles got a bit frustrated! We also really enjoyed the logic maze, in which you can only turn right to get from start to finish. You can see the entire maze as it’s only made one hay stack high, so it’s very interesting to strategically plan your next more.

One of the favorite things among the kids to do while we were there was the slides. You get on a potato sack, and slide down a variety of different lengths and heights of slides; you have 4 different options to choose from. There is a tiny slide for the littles, and a pretty large one for those of you who are seeking a small thrill ride. We also did the petal carts, which were fun, but a bit difficult for our littles.

Other attractions include the hay ride, shelled corn box, straw fort, and obstacle course. The straw fort was really neat because not only can you climb up it, but you can also crawl through it. And the obstacle course is a great challenge for parents vs. their children! You may be surprised at who wins, we were!

They also have attractions that will cost you an additional fee to the price of admission including pumpkin sling shots, fire pit rentals, and pumpkin smash.

There are several large photo opportunities set up throughout the space, including those with holes to see your face through. They also have a really cute set up with their sign, hay, corn stalks, and scarecrows.

A concession stand is available if you get hungry during your visit. They have hot dogs, walking tacos, chili, super pretzels, nachos, other snack items and various drinks.

They also have a gift shop right before you pay to get in. The pumpkin patch and gift shop are available even if you don’t pay to get into the fun activities provided. You can just enter the area before the line, pick your pumpkin or browse the gift shop, make your purchase, and head on out!

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy Sissons! We do have to let you know this is completely on grass, so be mindful of that and watch the weather, especially if you are not a fan of mud! We did not bring our stroller to this pumpkin patch in Girard, PA.

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Final Thoughts:

Sissons’ Pumpkin Patch is a great place to spend an afternoon with your family. We had a lot of fun on all of the attractions that we were able to enjoy on the day we went. If you’re looking for a fun place to pick out a pumpkin and have some Fall fun with your family, this pumpkin patch in Erie County presents a great option for you!

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with Sissons’ Pumpkin Patch in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around Erie as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA area can be hard.]

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Wiser’s Farm Stand October 2021

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Wiser’s Farm Stand October 2021

Looking for a pumpkin? How about fresh produce? Maybe some local honey? Check out this farm stand we found while traveling on Route 20 for all the Fall fun in Erie, PA! And get there soon, because they close for the season in 16 days!

Location:

Wiser Farms Farm Stand is located at 8997 West Ridge Road, Girard, PA 16417. This farm stand in Girard, PA is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, but does close at 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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Property Description:

This is a farm stand, represented by produce, canned goods, and other yummy things underneath a tent. When you’re visiting this location, dress appropriately for the weather, as you will not be entering a physical building.

You’ll also find pumpkins, gourds, and beautiful mums for sale outside of the tent.

What to Do:

This is a great farm stand to purchase various types of produce at! We found an array of great items, both fresh and pantry bound, and just had to purchase some! They have peppers, tomatoes, apples, brussel sprouts, plums, garlic, grapes, potatoes, and more. They also sell apple cider, local honey, various types of jams and jellies, pancake mix, and pickles.

As far as fun Fall activities at Wiser’s Farm Stand, there is a corn maze on the property that you’re welcome to enjoy for no charge! Just be sure to wear the appropriate shoes, as it can be very muddy! They also have various fall displays that you can enjoy photo ops at, which we thought we were wonderful! We especially liked the growth chart where kids can stand and record their height. It would be a great yearly photo to take as you make it a tradition to visit this stand in the Fall! They also have squash bowling, how fun!

On the weekends, Wiser’s offers a special for kids when picking out a pumpkin; with the purchase of a pumpkin, your child will enjoy a cup of cider and a treat! There’s a picnic table set up outside as well, so you can hang out and enjoy your treat and cider!

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy Wiser’s Farm Stand. We did not bring our stroller on this adventure, but think that it would be fine to push anything on the ground, unless there was evident mud and rain, as you are walking on grass, gravel, and dirt.

Final Thoughts:

The experience at Wiser’s Farm Stand on Route 20 was a lot of fun! We would highly recommend this as a fun Fall outing for anyone! Their produce is great, and the people that work there are friendly and welcoming. It’s a great place for both a quick stop and an hour of fun, so stay for as long as you’re able! If you’re looking for farm stands in Erie, PA, we would definitely tell you to stop by.

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with Wiser’s Farm Stand in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around Erie as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA area can be hard.]