It’s fall (in Madison), y’all!

That means it’s time to deck out your digs with pumpkins, gourds and fall-flavored treats. Hit the highway or cruise the back roads to get the family to a pumpkin patch. Many offer hayrides and pick-your-own gourds. At some of the spots, you can energize with an apple cider donut to make it through a corn maze or haunted forest. And, don’t forget those beautiful fall colors – a perfect backdrop for snapping some photo memories.

Here are seven farms and orchards with pumpkin patches and plenty of fall family fun.

1. ENCHANTED VALLEY ACRES – Cross Plains

Open: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through September; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in October with special bonus days October 16 and 23 
What You'll Find: Two giant slides, wagon rides, eight acres of corn mazes, pumpkins (of course) and many more activities.

2. SCHUSTER'S FARM – DEERFIELD

Open: Wednesdays through Mondays (activity schedules vary; see site for details); Closed on Tuesdays
What You'll Find: An eight-acre corn maze, more than 14 acres of pumpkins, barnyard animals and play space for kids. Reserve a bonfire space at night or visit the Haunted Forest.

3. WARM BELLY FARM – COTTAGE GROVE

Open: September and October: 4–8 p.m. Fridays; 10–8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
What You'll Find: The annual Fall Harvest Festival with a challenging corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, beer garden, fresh donuts and more! 

4. EPLEGAARDEN – FITCHBURG

Open: September and October from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays; closed on Mondays
What You'll Find: Selv Plukk (U-pick) fresh apples and pumpkins. Plus, fresh cider, caramel apples, apple cider donuts and tons of Norwegian influence.

5. TREINEN FARM – LODI

Open: Days and schedules vary; see site for details
What You'll Find: Award-winning corn maze, named one of the best in the nation. There’s also a smaller maze for younger kids. Plus, outdoor play areas, hiking trails, goats and plenty of pumpkins.

6. EUGSTER'S FARM MARKET – STOUGHTON

Open: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. every day (closed on Tuesdays)
What You'll Find: The annual Fall Festival where the whole family can enjoy wagon rides, a petting zoo, a corn maze, 3D haunted house, U-Pick apples, pumpkins, of course, and so much more.

7. ANDERSON’S PLEASANT PATCH PUMPKINS – COTTAGE GROVE

Open: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays between September 13 and October 31
What You'll Find: An enjoyable country experience with wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkin, haunted house and a hiking trail – all free to use. (Please note there is no bathroom available on site).

8. SUTTER’S RIDGE FARM – MOUNT HOREB

Open: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays
What You'll Find: Pumpkin patch and an apple orchard with sweet treats like caramel apples and apple cider donuts. Activity area for all ages and a six-acre corn maze.