With October almost over, we have seen the start to yet another fabulous arts and heritage season in the Salem area. It is hard to believe that soon our thoughts will be turning to holiday feasts and gatherings, but before we get there, we have to get through that annual rite of passage, a trip to the pumpkin patch. Being in the heart of the Willamette Valley we are at no shortage of wonderful fields to visit to pick out that perfect jack-o-lantern. We all have our favorites, but regardless of where you go, wonderful memories are made.
Being a native northeast Salemite, EZ Orchards will always hold a special place in my heart. In elementary school, I could have sworn we drove for hours to get to the pumpkin patch, it sure took FOREVER in my six year old mind, but it was just so exciting to go out in the fields and bring home our very own pumpkins.
When our kids were little, it was great fun to watch them get on the Holly and Ivy train at our pumpkin haunt in Canby to ride out to the hay maze/play structure to pick out their perfect pumpkin. While the trick or treating and candy are great, nothing can compare to the memories we make beginning with that first trip to the pumpkin patch. For a list of some area pumpkin patches and other events, visit www.artsmartsalem.org and remember,”There’s Something to do in Salem.”
