Pumpkin Patch

For a little pumpkin patch option, the Second Congregational Church in Winchester runs an annual fall pumpkin patch.  It begins at the end of September and runs through until Halloween.   Located on Washington Street the patch is outside the stone church, with street parking on Washington Street and Kenwin Road.
A few baked goods are available and wagons to pick the pumpkins, which are priced from $1.00 on.  It is run by church members volunteering and most of the proceeds to go charity, specifically the Navajo Nation, the Winchester Middle School after school programs, and a local food pantry.

This year hours are:
Mon:  Fri 2- 7pm
Sat: 10 -5 pm
Sun: 12- 5 pm
and Columbus Day from 10-5
They also run special fair days, that include kiddie activities.

Raspberry Picking at Wright-Locke Farm

Raspberry picking is available at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester through the first frost.  Located on Ridge Street in Winchester, the raspberry bushes are organic and is the perfect size for an outing with toddlers and preschoolers.  Entrance is free and you pay per pound for the raspberries.  It's a fun, local and fast picking alternative to apple orchards.  There are a few animals to see and chickens to feed the underripe raspberries to.

Wright-Locke Farm site

En Ka Fair

Every year, during the third weekend in May, the Winchester En Ka Society holds it's annual fair.  Complete with rides, booths, and food, it is a good size local carnival.  Part of the proceeds go to the En Ka Society, who in turn provide grants for students, work with the mentally challenged, and provide services within the town.  The En Ka fair runs on the Friday from 11-midnight and kicks off with a parade on Saturday morning at 9 am.  The parade leaves from Winchester High School on Skillings Road.  The fair opens on Saturday at ten and runs again until midnight.  Parking is available on the streets that intersect at Skilings Road and Mt. Vernon Street.  Tickets are available on Thursday evening for slightly cheaper than on Friday and Saturday.

En Ka Fair