Fall in South Florida

Even though this week was the official start of fall season, it doesn't feel like it at all here. It is still hot (93F today) and rains almost every day. But to celebrate autumn and explore what this season has to offer, we ventured out today and visited a fall festival at a local nursery. There were hayrides, a big pumpkin patch, a kids' corn maze, and seasonal delights such as frozen apple ciders, roasted corn, caramel apples and popcorn.

When we arrived an antique tractor pulling a hayride was waiting for us to chauffeur us around the nursery. It was sunny and hot but a great ride. And at the turning point, they served us with fresh pressed apple cider. Yummy.

After the hayride, we went to see the pumpkin patch. They had pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes there. Elliot enjoyed his first time visiting the pumpkin patch very much, especially feeling and tasting the hay.

 A stop to see Tow-Mater from the movies "Cars" was a must as well.

Resting in front of the harvest market where they sell plants, hay bales, cornstalks, scarecrows and anything else one needs to decorate for fall. They also have a farmer's market with fresh and organic produce, specialty foods, and baked goods.

We even bought some fresh fish, oven-baked baguette and Halloween cookie from the  market and enjoyed a delicious lunch at home. It was hot for sure but the kids and even the adults had fun.  I love those little outings with my family and experiencing different things each season has to offer. Even though there is no crisp fall weather here or change of leaves, there are still a lot of fun activities to do and to enjoy them together.