Good morning, Fairfield County. Move over, Charlie Brown! Ohio is home to America's greatest pumpkin patch, according to USA Today readers who crowned Lehner's Pumpkin Farm the nation's best. Located just 45 minutes from Columbus, this 15+ acre autumn wonderland offers everything from pumpkin bowling to historic play villages—proving that when it comes to fall festivities, our region knows how to celebrate the season in spectacular fashion.
Meanwhile, tiny astronauts are preparing for liftoff at Lancaster's AHA! Children's Museum, where a new space-themed playhouse has joined their outdoor Playscape. This collaborative project with Habitat for Humanity and local organizations adds to the museum's collection of imaginative environments. And for those seeking earthbound adventures, Mother Nature's annual color show is beginning early this year, with ODNR's interactive fall color tracker ready to guide your leaf-peeping expeditions across the state.
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🎃 Ohio farm crowned America's best pumpkin patch by USA Today readers. Lehner's Pumpkin Farm, located about 45 minutes from Downtown Columbus, topped the "10Best Readers Choice" list for its 15+ acres of pick-your-own pumpkins and variety of family activities. Visitors can enjoy pumpkin bowling, barrel rides, a corn maze, a historic play village, farm animals, and a climbing wall. The farm was selected from 20 finalists before readers voted to determine the top 10. Another Central Ohio location, Sam's Pumpkin Patch, made the initial list of finalists but didn't reach the top 10.
🚀 Lancaster kids blast off in new space-themed playhouse. AHA! Children's Museum has unveiled an exciting addition to their outdoor Playscape where young adventurers can pretend to be astronauts. The playhouse was built through a collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio, the Kiwanis Club of Lancaster, and The Workforce Center. This latest installation joins other unique playhouses at the museum, including a bike shop and ice cream shoppe. The 8,000-square-foot facility features over 60 hands-on exhibits designed for children from six months to eight years old.
🍂 Ohio's trees burst into vibrant autumn hues this week. The annual fall color display is starting early due to September's hot, dry conditions, with maples and sycamores already changing alongside poison ivy and sumac. North and central Ohio should reach peak color around mid-October, while southern Ohio will peak in late October. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is providing weekly updates on the best viewing locations through their fall color website, including an interactive tracker map and event listings. Visitors seeking spectacular fall views are encouraged to share photos using #OhioFall25 and consider exploring destinations like Kelleys Island State Park.
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But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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