Pumpkin Village at Mapleside Farms is one of the region's most popular fall traditions, and this weekend it turns into a princess-and-pirates adventure. On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, the farm in Brunswick celebrates its Princess & Pirates Weekend with pumpkin picking, a 7-acre corn maze, hayrides, and more than 20 family attractions. It's a short drive of about 20 minutes from 10621 Sherwood Trail, which makes it one of the easiest big fall outings near North Royalton.
Event Details
- Saturday, September 19 (10:00 AM to 9:00 PM) and Sunday, September 20 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
- Friday, September 18 "Fun Friday" hours are 4:00 to 9:00 PM
- Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
- Attractions are included with admission; pumpkins, food, and farm market items are extra
- About 20 minutes from North Royalton
What's at Pumpkin Village
Pumpkin Village runs weekends from September 12 through November 1, and it packs a lot into one farm. Kids can pick their own pumpkins straight from the patch, get lost in the 7-acre corn maze, and take a hayride around the property. There are more than 20 attractions spread across the grounds, so families can easily spend several hours and still leave something to come back for. This particular weekend adds costume-friendly fun, with princess and pirate themes woven through the activities.
Apples, Cider, and Donuts
Even outside the weekend crowds, the farm is worth a stop. The Apple Barn is open Tuesday through Saturday for bag-your-own apples, fresh-pressed cider, and the famous donuts that make fall in Ohio feel complete. On a crisp September afternoon, there's not much better than a bag of apples and a warm cider donut with the family, and it is close enough to North Royalton to be a spontaneous outing rather than a planned trip.
Why Fall Traditions Matter for Families
When I help buyers find a home, I often talk about what life actually looks like once the moving boxes are unpacked. Seasonal traditions like a Saturday at the pumpkin farm are part of that picture. North Royalton sits close to several farms like Mapleside that anchor family calendars every fall, and that proximity is one of the quiet benefits of living in this part of Northeast Ohio. If you are thinking about buying here, a weekend like this is a great way to feel what the area offers before you ever tour a house.
