Mia Nunez
Students take time to pose for a picture at a pumpkin patch.
The weather is starting to cool down, and the leaves are starting to change color must mean one thing – fall is here.
Fall officially started Sept. 22, and is one of the best seasons of the year, known for its cozy activities and holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. It’s the time of the year when the weather is cooler and the leaves are changing color.
Fall is great because it has perfect weather, vibrant colors are everywhere, and cozy sweaters and boots are in fashion.
“I like to wear cozy sweaters because they help keep me warm,” said Granite Hills student Aidelyz Mendez.
The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin brings nothing but happy vibes.
And one can’t go wrong with seasonal drinks. Pumpkin spice lattes, hot chocolate, and pumpkin cream cold brew are some popular drinks during fall.
Fall activities are also plenty.
Pumpkin patches, bonfires, corn mazes, and haunted houses are fun activities. The weather is perfect for going on long walks. Some indoor activities one can do is watching spooky movies and baking fall treats.
For those hoping to spend time outside, there are a couple of pumpkin patches locally.
Vossler Farms’ Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is located in Visalia at 26773 S. Mooney Blvd. It is a really good pumpkin patch to visit. Vossler Farm has a corn maze, a hay ride, and a pumpkin patch. Vossler Farm is open from Monday to Sunday. Vossler Farm offers special discounts for schools, youth groups, churches, and clubs. They also have the Field of Screams, which ranges from $15 to $25. Vossler Farm has multiple vendors that sell Mexican food, pizza, baked potatoes, and more.
A new pumpkin patch located in Porterville is called Bigfoot Farms. Bigfoot Farms has free admission, and it opens from 2-8 p.m. It’s located at 464 Crawford Avenue. The pumpkin patch offers food and drinks. They have carnival games, petting zoos, face painting, and pumpkins for sale. These prices range from $2 to $5. The pumpkins are sold by size and variety. This is a very good pumpkin patch to visit and spend time at, which doesn’t require much money.
Fall is a popular time among Granite Hills students because of several reasons, including the weather, activities, fall drinks, and fall attire.