Pumpkin Patches, Caramel Apples & Country Roads: A Family Day at The Little Farmer

🍎 A Day at The Little Farmer:

There’s something about fall that makes me think I can suddenly pull off those perfect Pinterest-mom days — cozy sweaters, matching flannels, and kids happily holding pumpkins while I sip cider. Reality check: I’m a mom of four, so that dream usually unravels about ten minutes in.

Still, I couldn’t resist. So we loaded up the kids, and headed down those country roads to The Little Farmer in Malone— a local favorite that smells like caramel apples and childhood memories the moment you pull in.

🎃 Boys, Friends & Fence-Sailing Shoes

We met up with some of our friends this time, and I swear — the boys all act like brothers. Within minutes, my littles were balancing across the stepping stones like it was an obstacle course on TV, giggling and nearly toppling into the dirt.

Meanwhile, the older boys had their own brand of entertainment. My oldest decided to launch his friend’s shoe over the fence after they took his phone. (Payback, I guess.) I just shook my head and thought, it must be a boy thing. Between that, the constant wrestling, and the attempted pantsing — let’s just say it wasn’t exactly the peaceful fall outing I’d pictured. But honestly? It was hilarious.

🍏 Caramel Apples & Sticky Fingers

If you’ve ever been to The Little Farmer, you know the caramel apples alone are worth the trip. Fresh apples, thick caramel, and the kind of sticky mess that somehow ends up in everyone’s hair. We walked through the orchard, caramel dripping, the kids giggling with their friends — one of those perfectly imperfect moments you don’t even try to plan.

The bakery there smells like heaven — warm muffins, pies, cinnamon everywhere. We walked out with four pumpkins and a promise (mostly to myself) that we’d “ make something together” later. Whether that happens is another story.

🌾 Country Roads & Real Life

There’s just something about places like The Little Farmer — no screens, no rush, no fancy filters. Just open fields, laughter, and the kind of chaos that feels right at home. My daughter found her happy place on top of the hay mound, while the boys ran wild and I tried to soak it all in.

The Little Farmer has become a yearly adventure for us — a tradition that’s grown right alongside the kids. I still have pictures from back in 2016, when they went there on a school field trip. They picked pumpkins and apples, rode the tractor through the fields, and stopped by the Apple Parlor to see how the apples are sorted and peeled. They learned about the bees and pollination, rode the bikes, swung on the swings, and tackled the rope course like little pros. Seeing them return now, a little taller but with the same excitement in their eyes, made it feel full circle.

We didn’t get the picture-perfect fall photos — but we did get real life: muddy hands, sticky clothes, and laughter echoing through the pumpkin patch. That’s the good stuff.

🧡 Until Next Time

By the time we piled back into the car, everyone was tired, sugar-filled, and a little dirtier than when we came — which is exactly how you know it was a good day.

So if you’re looking for a fall outing that’s full of laughter, a little mischief, and a whole lot of heart, head to The Little Farmer. Bring your friends, your camera, and your sense of humor — because with kids (especially boys), you’re gonna need it. Check out our visit here

📍 The Little Farmer
N9438 Hwy 151, Malone, WI