15+ Favorite Places for Fall Fun in Milwaukee
Are you ready to start enjoying Fall in Wisconsin?? Find the perfect pumpkin, pick a bushel of crisp apples, get lost in a corn maze, take a hike, have fun at a local festival, or any of the numerous opportunities to enjoy fall fun in Milwaukee!
Here’s more than 15 of our favorite places for fall fun in Milwaukee and the surrounding area. Looking for more? We’ve got guides galore for everything from pumpkin patches to fall farms and orchards, and everything in between.
For our full list of FALL FUN, from farms to orchards and more, CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL GUIDE.
FARMS & ORCHARDS
Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, a delicious apple cider donut, or some unique fall family fun, the Milwaukee area has a LOT of pumpkin farms, apple orchards, and farms that really step into the spotlight in fall. Here are our top picks for Fall Farms & Orchards in Milwaukee.
PUMPKIN FARMS
Schuster’s Farm – Deerfield
1326 US Highway 12 and 18, Deerfield
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Enjoy animals, farm activities, your favorite fall treats, a pumpkin patch, and a scenic hayride, all at Schuster’s Farm in Deerfield. This local farm favorite blends nature, agriculture and entertainment in a manner uniquely its own. You might even encounter unique activities like a zipline, apple and pumpkin cannons, or even mazes and races!
Schuett Farms – Mukwonago
Hwy 83, Mukwonago
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Pick your own pumpkin, explore the corn maze, and enjoy pumpkin launching and a hayride. Enjoy a bag of fresh mini donuts while searching for the perfect pumpkin or admiring the GIANT pumpkins! Check the website for current details about this year’s feature events.
Creekside Valley Farm – Mequon
13101 N Wauwatosa Rd, Mequon
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A small-town favorite that specializes in hay and pumpkin sales. Get lost in their corn maze and visit with the many farm animals. Fall decor and produce are for sale as well as peddle tractors, swings, and pumpkin games for the kids.
For our full list of favorite local Pumpkin Farms, CLICK HERE.
APPLE ORCHARDS
Elegant Farmer – Mukwonago
1545 Main St, Mukwonago
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Known for their “apple pie in a bag,” this place is beloved for a reason. In addition to the famous pie, Elegant Farmer features 12 varieties of apples for picking and a variety of other yummy homemade specialties.
Peck & Bushel Organic Fruit Company – Colgate
5454 County Road Q, Colgate
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Peck & Bushel is a local darling, a family owned and operated certified organic apple orchard that grows and sells over 30 different varieties of apples. They press their own fresh organic cider, bake homemade pies and offer lots of other fall favorites.
Barthel Fruit Farm – Mequon
12246 N Farmdale Rd, Mequon
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Barthel Fruit Farm is a laid-back local orchard with fruit that never disappoints. The farm offers both pre-picked and pick-your-own apples; varieties include McIntosh, Honey Crisp, and Red and Golden Delicious. Everything in the bakery is homemade and baked daily and the menu changes every season.
For our full list of favorite Apple Orchards, CLICK HERE.
CORN MAZES
Schuster’s Farm
1326 US Highway 12 and 18, Deerfield | Website
Basse’s Taste of Country
3190 County Rd Q, Colgate | Website
Cedarburg Creek Farm
649 Hwy 60, Cedarburg | Website
For our full list of favorite Corn Mazes, CLICK HERE.
FALL FESTIVALS
If there’s one thing Milwaukee does better than anywhere around, it’s festivals! And the good news is that the best festivals in town don’t end once summer is over. Here’s just a couple of our favorite fall festivals in and around Milwaukee.
Harvest Fair
- September 27th – 29th
- Wisconsin State Fair Park
- FREE Admission!
- Website
Harvest Fair is a FREE festival celebrating all the flavor and excitement of the season. Pack the car with family and friends and head to State Fair Park for a great time for all ages and interests. Don’t miss the opportunity to build your own scarecrow and enjoy pumpkin bowling and free, live entertainment.
Wine & Harvest Festival
- September 21st – 22nd
- Cedarburg
- Website
Spend a sweet, end-of-summer weekend in the country in Historic Cedarburg during the Annual Wine & Harvest Festival. Both the abundance of Wisconsin’s homegrown produce and artisan food products plus the award-winning wines of Cedar Creek Winery are what initiated this free, family-oriented arts and crafts event.
Apple Harvest Festival
- September 21st
- Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha
- Website
Come for apple pies, apple crisp, and caramel apples; stay for nature and the family memories. Add in arts and crafts, children’s activities, scarecrow lane with a scavenger hunt, passport expeditions on the Discovery Trail, a craft fair, planetarium shows, self-guided nature hikes, and you’ve got a real winner.
For our full list of favorite Fall Festivals, CLICK HERE.
OUT-OF-THE-BOX FALL FUN
There’s no rule that says Fall Family Fun has to include pumpkin patches or hayrides. Fall in Wisconsin is a gorgeous time to be outdoors, so think outside of the box when it comes to planning your outings. Here’s just a few of our favorite out-of-the-box ideas to enjoy Fall Family Fun in Milwaukee this season.
Get Outside and Enjoy Nature
- 5 Nature Hikes with Playgrounds
- Best Milwaukee Area Nature Centers
- 15 Fabulous Hiking Trails
- 10 State Parks Near Milwaukee
Visit a Beer Garden or Local Farmers Market
Play (or Watch) Some Outdoor Sports
- 12 Milwaukee Area Mini Golf Courses
- Catch a local high school football game!
- Run a 5K together as a family
- Catch a rugby match
No matter what you decide to do, getting outside to enjoy fall in Wisconsin is always a good idea.
