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Your Williamsport Guide to Fall Fun

Apple picking, leaf peeping, all your fall fun events in Williamsport, and more!

By Nicole Hickoff-Publisher Macaroni Kid Williamsport September 23, 2021

It's time for fall family fun in and around Williamsport and we can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many fall attractions and events in Williamsport and surrounding areas where families have been making fall memories for years. From picking apples to leaf-peeping to Halloween fun ... Macaroni KID Williamsport has all the details for you and your family to make the most of autumn in and around Williamsport.



 


Pick Your Own Apple Farms near Williamsport


Dries Orchards

506 W. Mountain Road

Sunbury, PA 17860

(570) 286-6723

Details: This lovely orchard offers apple picking Monday -Saturday from 9:00 am-4:00 pm!  A family-owned & operated orchard for over 60 years, growing several varieties of apples, peaches, nectarines, pears, cherries, strawberries, and grapes.

More information: Check out Dries Orchards Website and Facebook Page!


Gardiner's Orchard LLC

5420 Fall Brook Road

Troy, PA 16947

570-297-8904

Details: U-Pick for Gala, MacIntosh and Cortland festival on September 25-26, October 2 & 3, and October 9 & 10.  U-Pick Hours: Saturday 9:00-5:00 and Sunday 11:00-4:00. There will be fall-inspired vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more fall fun!

More information: Check out Gardiner's Orchard LLC Facebook page!


Landon Orchards

15360, Rt 414W

Canton, Pa 17724

(570) 673-8721

Details: A family-owned place to pick your own apples and create memories that will last a lifetime!  Families have been going here for generations.  They are open every day from 9:00 am-6:00 pm.  

More information: Check out Landon Orchards Website and Facebook Page!


Northhill Orchard & Supply

635 Scholl Road

Winfield, PA 17889

Details:  Come join us on their 100-plus acre farm and stroll through our orchard and pick some fresh fruit. You’ll be able to “get away” from the stress and the pressure of your normal life while you’re on our farm. Enjoying our orchard property and having a quiet country experience is good for anyone. Bring your family, friends, or significant other and see for yourself. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 8:00 am-6:00 pm!

More information: Check out Northhill Orchard & Supply's Website and Facebook Page!


Know of any other farms that offer pick-your-own apples, let us know!  Click here to contact the publisher. 



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Leaf peeping in and around Williamsport


Scenic Overlook South Williamsport

Located along Route 15 heading into South Williamsport

Details: A beautiful spot to head and check out the valley!  You can view the river and the Loyalsock, along with the airport and city of Williamsport.  


Kettle Creek State Park-Kettle Cree Vista

The park is along SR 4001, seven miles north of PA 120 at Westport and three miles west of PA 144.

Details: This is our FAVORITE park in our area.  The views from Kettle Creek Vista are beautiful and you can see for miles.  A scenic drive up Route 120 will take you into Renovo and along route 144 to this beautiful park.  


Ole Bull State Park

31 Valhalla Lane 

Cross Forks, PA 17729

Details: The drive to this beautiful park is half the fun!  You will twist and turn around bends in the road and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains in their fall colors!


Pine Creek Valley/Little Pine State Park

4205 Little Pinke Creek Road

Waterville, PA 17776

Details: Another breathtaking, scenic drive to this destination to look at fall leaves.  As you work your way up to the park, you can stop at one of the many restaurants along the way for a lovely lunch along Pine Creek.  


Shikellamy Scenic Overlook

Shikellamy State Park Road

Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Details: This amazing overlook provides a 360-foot cliff that overlooks the confluence of the branches of the Susquehanna River.  You can see for miles and take in the stunning scenery and fall foliage!


Ricketts Glen State Park

695 PA-487

Benton, PA 17814

Waterville, PA 17776

Details: This park offers many hiking trails to check out the fall colors.  It also has a beautiful drive leading through winding roads of fall colors.  


Know of any other areas to take in the Fall Foliage, let us know!  Click here to contact the publisher. 



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Williamsport and surrounding areas fall attractions open all season long:

Green Barn Berry Farm

7299 Armstrong Road

Muncy, Pa 17756

Family Fun Activities: Hayrides, Sorghum Maze, Farm Animals, pumpkins, and mums!


Carpenter's Pumpkin Farm, LLC

75 Carpenter Lane

Linden, PA 17744

Family Fun Activities: Pumpkin Patch, corn maze, farm animals, fall decorations, and Fall Family Fun activities!


Ard's Farm

4803 Old Turnpike Rd

Lewisburg, PA 17837

Family Fun Activities: corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, hayrides, restaurant, and much more!


Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm

3425 Mexico Raod

Danville, PA 17821

Family Fun Activities: corn maze, lawn games, hayrides, pumpkin patch, and loads of family fun!


Knoebel's Amusement Resort-Hallo-Fun Weekends

391 Knoebels Blvd
Route 487
Elysburg, PA 17824

Family Fun Activities: Weekends in October, Knoebels visitors can experience tasty treats, thrilling games, freaktastic attractions and a selection of Knoebels' hallo-riffic rides! It's a spooktacular event for all ages with frights that come in all shapes and sizes! 

Dates: Fridays 5:00-9:00 pm, Saturdays 2:00-9:00 pm, and Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm in October






Fall events in and around Williamsport

Click here for the Halloween Guide!  

Macaroni KID Williamsport is adding fall events regularly as we find them, so check back often for updates!


Friday, September 24th

Saturday, September 25th

Sunday, September 26th

Friday, October 1st

Saturday, October 2nd

Sunday, October 3rd

  • Ard's Farm Fall Craft Show

Thursday, October 7th

Friday, October 8th

Saturday, October 9th

Sunday, October 10th

Friday, October 15th

Saturday, October 16th

Sunday, October 17th

Friday, October 22nd

Saturday, October 23rd

Sunday, October 24th

Tuesday, October 26th

Wednesday, October 27th

Thursday, October 28th

Friday, October 29th

Saturday, October 30th

Sunday, October 31st


We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Williamsport Fall Fun Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!

Do you know of a 2021 family-friendly fall event or attraction in or around Williamsport that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Williamsport Fall Fun Guide!