Family-Fun Day at Linvilla Orchards

I’ve been all about finding fun fall activities in the Philadelphia, PA area lately, and let me just say— I wasn’t sure I believed the hype when everyone told me Linvilla Orchards was the best place to go for fall fun. However, Andrew and I did go recently, and now I’m a total believer; from pumpkin patches to a beautiful beer garden and beyond, our visit to Linvilla Orchards made for the most fun fall day we’ve had thus far this season.

A romp in the pumpkin-patch

You all know I’m a huge fall-fan, and with that comes an affinity for all things pumpkin. I LOVE the way pumpkins look as seasonal decor, and I also love to cook, bake, etc. with pumpkins and pumpkin seeds. That said, Andrew and I spent hours yesterday looking all around the Linvilla Orchards pumpkin-patch (affectionately called “Pumpkinland”), and it was wonderful.

From huge pie-pumpkins to tiny, lumpy gourds, Pumpkinland had everything. We had so much fun looking around at all the pumpkins (and other produce) and seeing all the people out and about looking for the perfect carving, baking, and painting pumpkins.

A beverage in the beer garden

Known for their yummy fall-foods (like apple cider donuts!), Linvilla Orchards also hosts a small beer garden experience on premises that allows 21+ aged customers to eat, drink, and relax after a day of pumpkin-picking. Andrew and I enjoyed a crisp cider and some yummy cheese fries in the beer garden, and it was the perfect way for the adult members of each family to end their day (or take a break in between activities.)

What’s more, there were plenty of activities we didn’t even have time to do, like visit all the farm animals, try some of the carnival-style food stands, pick fresh apples, etc. We would love to come back ASAP to do all these other activities, but for now a day of pumpkin-picking and enjoying the relaxing beer garden atmosphere was just what the doctor ordered.

So, what do you like to do in and around Philadelphia, PA this time of year? Let me know— I’m always open to ideas!

Xoxo, MM.