Szalay’s Farm and Market
Szalay's Farm & Market in Peninsula is in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley. This family-owned farm & market really comes to life in the fall! The market sells all kinds of local and specially items like produce, maple syrup, corn stalks, straw bales, fresh chestnuts, local honey, Ohio-grown apples and fresh pressed cider. They also have an amazing selection of pumpkins and gourds of all kinds!
From September 14th to October 31st, they have a 3-acre corn maze, spinning barn, and on the weekends, hay rides! It is open every day from 10am until 7pm. The maze comes with a map so you can test your navigational skills. It takes about 30 minutes to complete and is stroller-friendly. There are all kinds of spooky scenes set up along the way! The corn maze + spinning barn are $6, free for kids under 3. Seniors (70+) are $5. On the weekends they also have a hayride. For the corn maze, spinning barn and hayride it’s $10. Seniors are $8. Again, free under 3. Make sure you have cash or check- they don't take credit cards!
You can enjoy a snack from the market while sitting in the big rocking picnic tables or oversized swings. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train frequently goes by, which adds to the wonder of the atmosphere, and is a fun treat for those kiddos who love trains!
There are so many photo ops, from the mountains of pumpkins and corn stalks, to the giant skeleton and jack-o-lantern! And it's all set in the beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley! This is the perfect little piece of fall if you only have an hour or two to spare.
Find it at:
4563 Riverview Rd. Peninsula, OH 44264
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Thank you to Akron with Kids contributor Martina W. for the photos!