The Small-Town Harvest Festival South Of Cleveland Belongs On Your Autumn Bucket List

When it comes to fall fun near Cleveland, it's easy to feel like you've done it all. After all, there are only so many farms in the immediate area, the same haunted houses pop up year after year... so why not venture a little bit beyond Cleveland? Today, we're going to take a virtual visit to Nickajack Farms in North Lawrence, Ohio, to experience their unique brand of autumn entertainment. With oodles of locally grown crops and a seemingly endless array of attractions, this is one destination you won't want to pass up -- so pack up the car, and let's go!

Located about an hour south of Cleveland, there's a charming farm that's so worth a road trip.

This early autumn scene was snapped at Nickajack Farms, an enchanting maker and grower just outside of Northeast Ohio. This charming farm is unknown to many Clevelanders, but its slew of festivities is too good to pass up!

Nickajack Farms is a North Lawrence-area that's pure "agritainment," or part agriculture, part entertainment!

You'll love learning about farm life during your visit. Whether you're digging in the 10,000 pounds of corn in the corn crib or watching migratory monarch butterflies soar over the landscape, you just might fall in love.

For nearly two decades, this family farm has welcomed visitors for special events and educational opportunities.

Farmers Joe’s Barnyard Animals are consistently one of the big draws for visitors... how can you pass up meeting a face this darn cute?!

This year, their Fall Pumpkin Days Festival runs through Halloween, and it's such a treat to experience.

Fall Pumpkin Days really frames up the best of the season! With hay rides, cider, and more, it's everything that's good about the season rolled up into one epic event.

Running in tandem with special attractions like the flashlight corn maze experience, this event offers all the highlights of the season in one place.

Corn mazes, hay rides, pumpkin picking, pony rides... you name it, and you'll probably find it here!

Admission is $14 per person, with free admission for children under two and a few pay-to-play attractions.

If you're looking to add on some extra attractions to your to-do list, paintball target shooting is just $5, and weekend pony rides are $6. Talk about some memorable photo ops!

There's also a non-admission area that's full of fall fun, where you can do wild things like buy a $5 bucket of corn to blast out of corn cannons... or just stock up on goodies!

You simply must budget time to visit Grandma's Country Store, their on-site shopping spot. Stock up on corn stalks, fall decor, toys, and more.

Speaking of fall goodies, this is the perfect place to stock up on apple cider.

Locally-sourced and oh so refreshing, there's never a bad time for apple cider! Grab a few gallons to take home... and maybe grab a smaller bottle for the road, too!

Pumpkins are also an abundant good here... they grow a whopping 75 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash.

Many of these are perfect for cooking, so you can prepare for upcoming fall events of your own with the very freshest ingredients

From farm animals to fall fun, Nickajack Farms truly has it all.

At only an hour from Cleveland, this farm makes a great day trip destination. There's just so much to see here!

Even better? Visitors of all ages will find something to love here.

Rascals Round-Up, a 30-foot tall slide, and playgrounds keep little visitors entertained throughout the festivities. Bring a camera!

If you're lucky enough to make memories at this farm near Cleveland, you should absolutely plan a day trip.

Nostalgic and fun, there's nothing like passing on "agritainment" experiences to the next generation while making memories of your own.

If you miss this year, don't worry... next year's fall will be here before you know it!

Visit Nickajack Farms at 2955 Manchester Ave NW, North Lawrence, OH, 44666.

Nickajack Farms in North Lawrence, Ohio is an awesome autumn day trip. You're bound to love a visit here, and it's a family-friendly destination that's perfect for fun outings.

Take some time to explore the area while you're in town! From Clay's Park Resort to local parks, nature is breathtakingly beautiful here.