Fall into Columbia
A cozy guide for enjoying fall in Columbia.
By Ryann Jenkins-LeFlore
Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel via Unsplash
Pumpkin this, pumpkin that. Do you smell that? The leaves are changing and the weather is slowly catching up. Caramel apples, cozy sweaters and sweet-scented candles are all ready for you to indulge in. Football Sundays, soups simmering and haunted houses. Do you hear that? Fall is here. Whether you’re a student looking for ways to explore Columbia or a fall fanatic looking for something new, we’ve got something for you. Below is a Columbia fall guide for this season, so put on Gilmore Girls and get planning!
There’s nothing more fulfilling than waking up on a Saturday morning, throwing on a nice fall sweater and heading to the Columbia Farmers Market. Voted #2 in the nation, the Columbia farmers market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy a vast array of produce, baked and handmade goods.
Address: 1769 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203
What better way to cure your post farmers marker hunger than to head to Ernies for breakfast? Get there early and beat the crowd!
Address: 1005 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
Have you ever wished that you could watch a movie at the town cinema of Stars Hallow? Well, you’re in luck. Columbia has a version, and it’s called Ragtag. This cozy and intimate local independent cinema is the perfect place to get lost in a movie. And while you’re there, pop into Uprise Bakery for a bite.
Address: 10 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65201
From 4-6 p.m., The District Como is throwing its annual family-friendly trick-or-treat event, Halloweenie, on October 27. Keep your eyes peeled and you may run into a dinosaur!
Address: 11 South 10th Street Columbia, MO, 65201
Nothing says “Halloween” like a masquerade ball. Join the Orr Street gallery for their masquerade gala on Saturday, October 28th. From 6:30-9:30 p.m., you can eat, dance, drink and partake in a silent auction. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Address: 106 Orr St, Columbia, MO 65201
Photo by Maddy Baker via Unsplash
While pumpkin patches for fall are a given, sometimes you don’t want to go through the trouble of looking one up. So, we did it for you. Here are some pumpkin patches and a corn maze to visit this season.
Strawberry Hills Farm Pumpkin Patch
Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays, 11 AM-5 p.m., this gorgeous farm offers a variety of mums, pumpkins, gourds, perennials and winter squash.
Address: 3770 MO-163, Columbia, MO 65201
Open Fridays, October 6 and October 13 from 4-7 p.m., and Saturdays, October 7 and October 14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Four Oaks Farm is a U-pick farm with various things to choose from, from sunflowers to pumpkins!
Address: 11805 E Judy School Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
This vast farm has jumping pillows, barnyard activities, an indoor gumball machine, and an incredible corn maze with a new design every year. Open Friday-Saturday from 12-9 p.m. and Sundays from 12-6 p.m.
Address: 2927 County Rd 253, Columbia, MO 65202
Photo of Senior Hall by Ryann Jenkins-LeFlore
Here are some events happening on our Stephens College campus.
The Design Collective | Harvest Fest
My favorite thing about fall is the time I get to spend with friends and family doing fall activities, and the perfect time for this is at a festival. On November 3, for the first time, The Design Collective at Stephens College is hosting Harvest Fest with handmade goods, sweet treats and games galore. Open from 4-7 p.m.
Movie night
You don’t have to spend money to get in the fall mood or be festive. As many influencers have stated, fall is a state of mind. So call your friends, have a bag of popcorn, get wrapped up in blankets and enjoy a cozy (or spooky) movie.
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