The chilly autumn breeze with the fume of pumpkin spice lattes in the air is on its way this Sep. 22, as Sacramento knows just the thing to get people in a cheerful mood for the harvest season.
Sacramento is located in a state that is known for hot temperatures and wildfires. However, the city experiences autumn differently compared to others in California. As temperatures cool, they drop to as low as 46-59 degrees Fahrenheit with highs of 65-89 degrees Fahrenheit, this upcoming season. This city displays a spectacular range of fall colors, which includes shades of orange, red, and yellow throughout the leaves of trees.
Assumptions regarding the city are that there is little to no access to festivities or a change of scenery for its warm temperatures compared to coastal cities that include the beach, and parks like Six Flags. However, there are numerous things to do once autumn comes around in Sacramento.
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
If someone were to ask where the best place to spend fall in the Sacramento area is, it would be Bishop’s. Bishop’s is one of the most popular pumpkin patches that people visit, with its wide variety of tasty fall foods and family fun attractions. It has a history of forty eight years of harvesting memories in Wheatland, California. There are many activities for all ages including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, a stroll through a sunflower field, a taste of fall food and drinks, and more. Bishop’s also provides entertainment through shows and Olympic games. It’s a day trip for family and friends.
Apple Hill
Another attraction that is a family favorite, as it’s known for its apple harvest, is Apple Hill. Apple Hill is open year round to visitors who are interested in expanding their fall fun outdoors through the rich agriculture there. Instead of only being dedicated to autumn, the farm includes a variety of attractions for every season. There are over fifty farms at Apple Hill and it is explored for its fruit picking, pumpkin patches, corn maze, bake shops, and more.
Gibson Ranch Pumpkin Festival
This is a great way to participate in a fun pumpkin learning experience with activities made for all ages. Visitors are encouraged to pick pumpkins, go on hayrides, do corn mazes, and enjoy the scenery filled with pumpkins.
Pumpkin Patch Express
If you’re a “sit back and enjoy the view” type of person, The Pumpkin Patch Express is just the thing for you to have a change of scenery. A train is taken through the Yolo County farmland along the Sacramento river to provide unforgettable memories and picture opportunities. There are festivities connected to this event which gives people a chance to play games or trick or treat for candy.
These popular events offer the full experience of what autumn is all about. All of these events are accessible and affordable to everyone who would like to spend their fall a little differently this season in the Sacramento area. A cozy sweater against your skin and an apple pie in your hand is just what this season is all about.
Without further ado, let the fall festivities begin!
