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Corn mazes, pumpkin patches & Halloween fun that won't break the bank

By Christy Jepson
There is no shortage of Halloween activities in the area; however some activities for an entire family can be very costly. Here is a list of inexpensive places to visit if you are looking for some fall family fun.

Jaker's Jack-o-Lanterns at Harward Farms in Springville is a great inexpensive pumpkin patch with lots of activities for the whole family. The price is $2/person (four years old and older) and includes all the activities: hay rides, petting zoo, large and small straw mazes, corn maze, big corn pile and slides. There is a giant pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin (prices range from $2-$12). Besides the $2 admission fee, the only cost is if you want to buy a pumpkin. Jaker's is open from now until October 31 from 9 to 7 p.m., closed on Sundays. They are only opened until 4 p.m. on October 31. Jaker's is located at 950 W. 400 S., Springville. 801-420-1630.

Evans Family Farm
Evans Family Farm is a local family farm in Lehi. General Admission is $6 or $25 for a family of 6. The admission fee includes a straw maze, corn snake, farm zoo, bounce pit, pyramid, barrel train, hayride and the corn maze. There are also pumpkins for sale. They are located at 2600 W. Main Street, Lehi. 801-473-4553.

Pumpkin Point Farms
Pumpkin Point Farms is a fun setting to take family or individual pictures. There is a small corn maze, 15 tractors to sit on, and evening tractor rides (Monday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 7 p.m.). The hayride and corn maze are included with a pumpkin purchase. They are located at 11900 West 3600 West, Riverton.

Trick or Treat Village in Eagle Mountain
Trick or Treat Village in Eagle Mountain will be on October 28 at Nolan Park in Eagle Mountain from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free pony rides, vendor booths, a dog costume contest (judging starts at noon, and the dog must be on leash), games and candy. Families can bring a can of non-expired, non-perishable canned food to the city tent and get a pumpkin. (One pumpkin per family while supplies last).

Hee Haw Farms in Pleasant Grove
Hee Haw Farms offers a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, petting farm, a giant slide and corn box. The cost is $6 for general farm admission (ages 3 and up). If you choose to add on the corn maze it is an additional $3 and the Haunted Tales Hayride is an additional $5. Hee Haw Farms is located at 95 South 2000 West in Pleasant Grove.

Thanksgiving Point Scarecrow Festival
October 16-21 there will be dozens of scarecrows throughout the Ashton Gradens to look at and enjoy. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of that week there will also be games, crafts, music and food. This event is free for Thanksgiving Point Members and is regular admission price for those without memberships.

Highland City's Pumpkin Walk
Come to the annual Halloween event at Highland City. Hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins will be on display at the Town Center Splash Pad October 30-31 from 6:30-9:30 pm. You can display your own pumpkin on Halloween night.
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