Fall is a season many people look forward to. Fall is the pumpkin spice season—a sip of that Starbucks pumpkin spice latte and a bite of pumpkin cream cheese muffin. It’s just a season of spices. A breeze brushes your hair and face, the perfect sweater weather and spooky season. You hear that “Gilmore Girls” intro and you know it’s fall. It’s time to do the spooky activities and enjoy. Let’s take a look at Memphis’ fall activities to see everything you can do to make the most out of the fall season.
Corn mazes and pumpkin patches
The Mid-South Maze
It’s an event for all ages, a scary maze. As you walk through the maze, you may encounter eerie sights and unexpected scares. You can also experience a less scary corn maze. Additionally, there are family nights on Wednesdays in October. You can experience a free jumping pillow, bonfires and free hay rides. The Mid-South Maze only stays around for October.
Jones Orchard Maze
At Jones Orchard, you not only get to try a corn maze, but you also get to experience different activities. If you are looking for something to keep your attention, they have a farm scene, an investigation and a monster mystery. For the farm scene investigation, you look for hidden clues that tell you who, what and where happened. The monster mystery investigates monsters that have invaded the farm, andyou need to help rescue Boots the dog. The monsters need to be sent back to their own realm. They are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday on October weekends.
Halloween Activities
Zoo Boo
Lasting from October 14th to October 31st, Zoo Boo is for all ages. The zoo sets up colorful spooky displays to scare you. Filled with different stations where you can get candy, play games and have sweet surprises. You can also dress up in your Halloween costume. Zoo Boo isa perfect activity for your whole family.
Wicked Ways Haunted House
If you want a good scare, there are many different spooky experiences. Tortured extreme virtual reality is an encounter with a spooky virtual torture chamber. In a five minute escape room you and your friends will be hunted by the undead. You have five minutes before you are eaten limb by limb. This starts early in September and lasts through October.
Foodies
Looking for a sweet coffee and food to enjoy this weather? There are so many places like Jojo’s Espresso, The Garden Brunch Cafe and Belltower Coffeehouse.
Jojo’s Espresso
Some sweet coffee pumpkin and spice latte. Sweet treats for you include coffee pumpkin butterscotch scone, chocolate peanut butter pumpkin, pumpkin rolls and apple cinnamon scones.
Belltower Coffeehouse
Belltower Coffeehouse has many different coffee flavors, from maple to pumpkin, to get you in the relaxing fall mood. Some of their coffees include maple bourbon latte, orange cookie tea and pumpkin spice cold brew.