The Best Hayrides and Pumpkin Patches Near Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – Autumn isn't complete without some good old-fashioned fall fun! Check a few items off your fall bucket list by visiting the best hayrides and pumpkin patches near Bay City this year! Bring the whole family along to pick fresh pumpkins for the Halloween season, and top the day off with a fun-filled scenic hayride for an unforgettable fall experience. Plus, a lot of farms and pumpkin patches have corn mazes, inflatable obstacle courses, and other exciting activities! Read on to discover what each of these fall destinations has to offer this season!

Johnson's Giant Pumpkins

You can always find something going on at Johnson's Giant Pumpkins from classic car shows to exotic animal petting zoos. Check up on their events calendar to see what's going on for the month, then explore the pumpkin patch to find your next Jack-o-Lantern! If you're feeling hungry after a long day of activities, you can top off the day with a hand-dipped caramel apple or snack on their wide variety of concessions! 

Tiny Apple Store

Want to enjoy the fun of the fall without having to deal with a long drive? The Tiny Apple Store, located in Bay City, is chock full of seasonal goodies! Choose from 147 different flavors of ice cream, take a bite of a warm doughnut, and enjoy the changing colors of the autumn on a hayride! Their Facebook page is regularly updated with events, specials, and more! You won't want to miss out on any of the surprises they have in store this season!

Grandma's Pumpkin Patch

Head out to Midland, Michigan this year for a fun pumpkin patch experience! At Grandma's Pumpkin Patch, you can pick your own pumpkin and enjoy an entire day full of events this fall. Every year, a different corn maze pattern is chosen to challenge newcomers. Think you're up for the challenge? Head down to Grandma's Pumpkin Patch, pick out a pumpkin, and enter the corn maze!

Leaman's Green Applebarn

Voted Mid-Michigan's Best Apple Orchard, Leaman's Green Applebarn is sure to impress you and your whole family with fall fun and plenty of activities! Admission to the Applebarn gets you access to a scavenger hunt, playground, putt putt golf, and a free hayride! Plus, if you're feeling hungry, you can stop by the market to snack on some freshly baked goods. Try Leaman's famous apple cider slushie when you visit - you won't regret it! 

Berry Creek Farms

Looking for a local, relaxing farm atmosphere? Berry Creek Farms in Bay City is a quaint getaway from the hustle and bustle of the normal world. Every fall, you and your family can board the Berry Creek Express Train for a fun-filled hayride to the haunted corn maze! If you're feeling especially bold, you can even explore the haunted greenhouse for a spooky experience you won't soon forget. Want to pick pumpkins? Make sure to call in advance to see if they're in stock, then head over to Berry Creek Farms to pick your next Jack-O-Lantern out for Halloween!

Fill your fall season with family fun this autumn! Visit the best hayrides and pumpkin patches near Bay City to enjoy the best the Bay Area has to offer. While you're out and about picking pumpkins and taking in the beautiful autumn weather on a hayride, prepare your vehicle for the changing temperatures by keeping up on your Fall Car Care. Do you know how to change your oil and check your tires' tread? If not, take a look at our Routine Maintenance FAQ to learn how to maintain important parts of your vehicle and how to spot damages to those components.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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5 Fun Fall Activities For the Whole Family

BAY CITY, Mich. –– Apple cider, pumpkin patches, hayrides, bonfires, and caramel apples. What do these things all have in common? They're some of the best parts about the fall season! With the temperatures dropping and the colors changing, we've put together the 5 fun fall activities for the whole family you won't want to miss this season. From cider mills to caramel apples, make unforgettable memories with your family this fall!

Try the Gourmet Apple Cart

For a limited time in Bay City, the City market will host the Gourmet Apple Cart on Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall! The Gourmet Apple Cart, started in Flint, is renowned for their wide variety of unique candied apple flavors. People from around the Mitten gather to enjoy pistachio, Twix, and even s'more candied apples at the Flint Farmer's Market. The Gourmet Apple Cart is only in Bay City for a limited time, so get your hands on a Gourmet Apple from the City Market before it's too late!

Head Out to Uncle John's Cider Mill

Grab a doughnut, sip on a glass of cider, and enjoy a full cider mill experience at Uncle John's this year! During the fall season, you can purchase wristband packages that give you and your family full access to wagon rides, corn mazes, and much more! You can fire fruit from the Apple Cannon, catch a hayride, and play in the Kid's Corral this fall season. The best part is, Uncle John's is open 7 days a week from 9-8! Check up on their events calendar for detailed lists of seasonal specials and events that occur every week.

Explore a Haunted Shipwreck

During the fall season, the USS Edson becomes a haunted house! Michigan Haunted Houses calls the "Edson Incident" a not-so-scary haunted house, but visitors have to be at least 10 and up in order to enter. Explore five levels of terror in an abandoned Vietnam-era US Navy Destroyer, encountering scarier creatures as you make your way through the USS Edson. Find out for yourself what the Edson Incident has in store for you by exploring the haunted shipwreck this fall! 

Pick a Pumpkin at Warmbier Farms

Fall fun isn't complete without pumpkin picking! At Warmbier Farms, you can find pumpkins of any shape, size, and color in a huge, 12,000 square foot showroom! You can find flowers, statues, boutique jewelry, seasonal decor, and much more as well in their walk-in store in Auburn, Michigan. Warmbier's Fall Festivals in September and October feature discounts on mums, pumpkins, corn, and other fall produce. Stop by this fall season to find the perfect pumpkin to carve up this Halloween!

Try a Doughnut from Cops & Doughnuts

Every fall, the Cops and Doughnuts "precinct" in Bay City offers seasonal treats and delights for all of their customers to enjoy. Grab a cup of warm cider, give their "chief cake doughnut" a try, and stop by their Bay City precinct to check out their wide selection of doughnuts, cookies, breads, and cakes! Open 7 days a week from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Sutherland Precinct of Cops and Doughnuts in Bay City!

This fall, discover the best Bay City has to offer with these 5 fun fall activities for the whole family! If you are interested in applying for an auto loan, fill out our credit application form to get pre-approved. We are here to help you obtain the best interest rate you can on an auto loan! Worried about the price of a vehicle? You may be eligible to receive an exclusive discount! Take a look at our GM Discount Programs to find out if you qualify, and make sure to contact us if you have any questions!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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