Make sure to check the status of your favorite South Sound pumpkin patches so you can plan accordingly. Here are some fall activities we are looking forward to:
Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm,
Olympia: Fresh apple fritters, apple ciders galore, and a farm full of cute animals. lattinscider.com
Fall Festival at Middleton Six Sons Farms,
Sept. 26–Nov. 1, Pasco: At press time, this Eastern Washington farm was expected to host a fall festival, corn maze, and pumpkin patch. middletonsfallfestival.com
Wright Park,
Tacoma: One of the prettiest places to stroll and enjoy the leaves changing colors during fall.
Roast Those Pumpkin Seeds
When you carve your pumpkin, don’t toss the seeds; roast them. There are several recipes online. An easy way to a healthy snack is to clean the seeds, toss them with some melted butter or olive oil, spread on a cookie sheet in a single layer, and roast for about 45 minutes at 300 degrees. TIP: Salt or use a season of choice before roasting, so the flavors stick.