Wolf Oak Acres in Oneida, NY
Autumn in the Northeast is a fabulous time of year. Clear blue skies during the day, a starry blanket overhead at night. It's a time when we cover the pool until next year, put away the lawn chairs, and begin taking in the last of the tomatoes and squash. The farm stands begin offering tempting, crisp apples and cider. And the kids begin thinking about their Halloween costumes. It's probably more fun than Christmas.
When our kids were small, we had a fun Halloween/harvest season place to visit called Cackleberry Castle. There wasn't much to it a giant talking pumpkin, the voice being one of the owners' family members watching from inside the old farm house as kids approached; a tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch; and some concessions of cider, hot chocolate and little treats. One thing the kids loved was that they could go after dark and see all the pumpkin totems lining the huge farmhouse yard, all lit with Christmas lights. A visit to a pumpkin farm during the day just never was the same as Cackleberry Castle.
But now, in Oneida, New York, we have Wolf Oak Acres, being called the hottest new agritourism venture in Madison County. It sports 150 acres and a plethora of activities like pig races, gem stone mining, sling shots, corn cannons, corn maze, flashlight maze, hay maze, wagon rides, corn crib, pedal karts, wagon rides, steer roping, pumpins, indian corn, gourds, corn stalks and more.
The best thing is that during the month of October, Wolf Oak Acres is open after dark, until 10 pm, on Friday and Saturday nights.
They also have featured weekends:
9/19 & 9/20: Live to Learn Teacher Appreciation: Teachers bringing their Wolf Oak Acres Postcards will receive free admission. Special activities will be held throughout the weekend with the help of Oneida Public Library and the Mid-York Library System.
9/26 & 9/27: Big Toys for Big Boys/Antique Tractors: displays, demos, information and exhibits all weekend.
10/3 & 10/4: Civil War Renactment: Re-enactors coming from all over the Northeast (Canada to Virginia) for a hands on living history weekend including battle scenes, hospital scenes, cannon fire, candle-light tours, and more all weekend long.
10/10, 10/11, 10/12: Farm Olympics: Classic 3-legged races, potato sack races, piggy back siblings, egg and spoon relay, pumpin bowling, gopher golf and more all weekend.
10/17 & 10/18: Arts and Crafts plus Hot Air Balloon Festival: Launches on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday at dawn and dusk, weather permitting. Tethers and/or balloon walks available throughout the day.
10/18 Mama Pajama and Jammin' Annie Live in Concert: for the little ones, story telling, songs and more.
10/24 & 10/25 Go Green Go Local: A variety of activities, informational booths, demonstrations and more for all interested in more sustainable living.
10/25 Mama Pajama and Jammin' Annie Live in Concert: for the little ones, story telling, songs and more.
10/31 and 11/1 Halloween on the Farm: Costumed Characters, trick or treating, face painting, and special activities all weekend.
Cash or credit cards is accepted and there is a $35 family admission available, which includes most of the activities including hay wagon rides.
The Farm is located on Creek Road in Merrillsville, NY south of Oneida. The address for your gPS is 6470 Creek Rd. Oneida, NY
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