Top 5 Things in Mobile, Alabama to Do as a Family This October

5. A visit to the pumpkin patch is the perfect opportunity for a family portrait. Christ United Methodist Church located at the intersection of Grelot Rd. and Cottage Hill Rd. offers a tremendous array of pumpkins in all sizes available for purchase. Pick one out to take home and decorate! While you're there, the kids will have a blast running around the "patch"! Visit http://www.christumcmobile.com for directions and open hours.

4. Seward Farms has it all from haunted hayrides, a corn maize, and a pumpkin barn. Located on Tanner Williams Rd. at the Alabama/Mississippi State line, Seward Farms has reopened after being damaged from Hurricane Katrina. It's back and better than ever! Your kids will enjoy the farm animals, a corn box, corn cannon, cow train, pvc slides, tube slides, and the goat walk! All activities are available at a very reasonable cost. For more information, go to http://www.cornfieldmaze.com .

3. The Fair is in town! Everyone loves the smell of funnel cakes, corn dogs, and chicken on a stick! There's nothing like hearing the bells ring as kids, young and old alike, win games and are awarded with huge stuffed animals! The ferris wheel, carousel, and swings will always be classics. For those that are daredevils, a new ride called the Mega Drop promises excitement! There's plenty to enjoy in kiddieland, too, with rides like Bee Bop, Wacky Worm, and the Mini Jets. The petting zoo is always a favorite, too! Local musical acts such as the Wes Loper Band, PharFletcher, and Ugli Stick will be performing at night. Go to http://www.mobilefair.com for the schedule and deals on 2 for 1 night, Midnight Madness, and Coke Night.

2. Halloween offers a multitude of free activities for kids through local churches hosting Fall Festivals and Trunk or Treat. On Saturday, October 27th, Dayspring Baptist Church is throwing a Fall Festival! Located on Cody Rd., Daysping will have pumpkin painting, hockey, skee roll, face painting, rock wall, inflatables, and more. Festivities are from 4:00-7:30 and admission is free. Find out more at http://www.dayspringbc.org . Saraland United Methodist is hosting an entirely different and fun activity for kids! Trunk or Treat will be on Halloween night and costumes are highly encouraged. Bring your goodie bags as you walk to different decorated cars and collect treats from the trunks! Hot dogs, hamburgers, and polish sausages will also be served. For directions and hours, go to http://www.saralandumc.org .

1. The weather is finally cooling off! This alone gives us reason to celebrate! So, pack a picnic lunch and head to the park. Medal of Honor park is a great place for a picnic, a stroll, and it even offers a fantastic playground for kids of all ages. Bring along a football to toss around, some comfy shoes, and some food and friends to enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the park. Fall has finally arrived! Go have some fun!