Fall Events – Article by Margaret, Teen Blogger
There are so many things to look forward to in autumn: Thanksgiving, colorful leaves, brisk weather, hiking, bonfires, and baking are all things that make the coming of fall so lovely. Often, September is observed as a dreaded month of school and routines, when really it should be seen as quite the opposite - it should be anticipated for countless reasons.
What’s better than long weekends out of the city? For the next few months, make plans to go on road trips to enjoy the artistry of autumn. There are many events going on in and around the city that you can attend.
Events:
Sample events:
This fall, Alderney Landing on the Dartmouth waterfront will be providing some local events. For example, October 16-November 2 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, there will be the Fear the Darkness Haunted House, which is frequently popular among HRM residents. More events and information can be found on their website: http://bluenoseghostsfestival.com/
Haunted Corn Mazes
There are several corn mazes outside of the city. Take a night out this fall with a bunch of friends to get scared and have some laughs. Popular corn mazes include Courthouse Hill Farm’s Nights of Gore and the River Breeze Fear Farm. Dates, times, prices, and directions can be found on their websites.
- Courthouse Hill Farm in Gore, Nova Scotia includes its regular corn maze, its Nights of Gore haunted corn maze and haunted house. http://www.nightsofgore.com/about.html
- River Breeze Fear Farm near Truro has a haunted corn maze and haunted house. They are open every Friday and Saturday night in October; the corn maze opens at 8:00 pm and the haunted house at 7:30 pm. http://www.riverbreeze.info/thebloodfields/fearfarm.htm
Maritime Fall Fair
The Maritime Fall Fair is a tradition for me, something I’ve enjoyed going to since I was small. The event takes place at Exhibition Park, near Prospect. You feel the fall vibes through the amusement rides, petting zoos, and horse shows. More information can be found through the following link: http://www.maritimefallfair.com/en/home/Attractions/default.aspx
[Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, this year’s event was held October 10-14, so it’s too late to attend this year. But it’s never too early to plan for next year.]
Hiking:
Another wonderful option for this autumn would be hiking. To venture through the beautiful Nova Scotian trails and forests is a privilege for us on the East Coast - especially now that the forests and terrain are lit up with the bright colours of orange, red, and yellow.
Sample trails:
Cape Breton Highlands National Park (various trails), Cape Breton Island
Cape Split, Kentville
Duncan’s Cove and Chebucto Head, Duncan’s Cove
Taylor Head Provincial Park, Spry Bay
[Editor’s Note: for more information on fall hiking in Nova Scotia, see http://www.novascotia.com/en/home/discovernovascotia/outdooradventure/hikingtrails/fallhiking.aspx and Michael Haynes' books.]
Margaret,
Teen Blogger
