A horse-drawn hayride and bonfire gathering takes place at A Taste of Summer Farm Market in Brunswick on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Running from 2:00 to 10:00 PM at 360 Pearl Road, the outing sends families on a hayride through the woods and back to a campfire, where guests can bring a picnic lunch and settle in for the afternoon. It sits about 15 minutes from North Royalton, an easy country escape from the Sherwood Trail area.
Event Details
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- A Taste of Summer Farm Market, 360 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
- Tickets start at $17.85; the Eventbrite listing has the details
- About 15 minutes from North Royalton
A Hayride Through the Woods
The hayride is the centerpiece, a horse-drawn wagon winding through the autumn woods with the season's colors overhead. It is a relaxed, unhurried ride that appeals to kids and adults alike, and the country setting makes it feel like a genuine step away from the suburbs. Guests are advised to wear hiking shoes for a day in the country, since the farm paths are part of the experience.
Back to the Campfire
After the ride, the gathering returns to a campfire, where families can bring a picnic lunch and hang out with friends as the afternoon stretches into evening. The long 2:00 to 10:00 PM window means visitors can arrive when it suits them, stay as long as they like, and enjoy the fire as the sun goes down. It is the kind of simple, seasonal outing that makes October memorable.
A Short Country Drive from North Royalton
For North Royalton families, Brunswick is a short drive south, and the farm setting offers a different pace from the town-center events filling the fall calendar. It pairs well with the same weekend's Halloween happenings, giving families a chance to balance close-to-home community events with a country escape. It is exactly the variety that makes this part of Northeast Ohio such a comfortable place to settle.
