A volunteer for St. Peter’s Church on Jackson Avenue carries a pumpkin across the pumpkin patch. St. Peter’s Church on Jackson Avenue recently laid out their annual pumpkin patch. Photo by Billy Schuerman. 
A special measuring tape is used to determine the price of pumpkins. St. Peter’s Church on Jackson Avenue recently laid out their annual pumpkin patch. Photo by Billy Schuerman. 
St. Peter’s Church on Jackson Avenue recently laid out their annual pumpkin patch. Photo by Billy Schuerman.
Fall is arguably the best time of the year but can be overlooked because of the hot weather in Mississippi. The joys of autumn can seem like a distant dream. I mean, what’s the fun in ordering an iced pumpkin spice latte if you can’t wear that bulky sweater you’ve been saving for months?
Here’s the good news: there are tons of places that are relatively close where you can attend spooky, fun events for fall without worrying too much about the heat.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s Pumpkin Patch
This church right off the Square has a patch full of reasonably priced pumpkins that you can take home and carve on your own. Everyone knows that pumpkins are a staple of fall, and carving a few with friends could get you in the perfect autumn vibes.
Painting, carving or making pumpkin treats are minimum-labor required activities to enjoy the season. Also — this pumpkin patch is literally an orange heaven for some insta-worthy pictures.
Cedar Hill Farm-Hernando
If you don’t mind traveling a distance for fun or a scare, this might be for you. Regardless of how much thrill you seek, this is an essential for fall.
Cedar Hill Farm has a variety of spooky and simple fall activities to enjoy. Their most popular attraction is a haunted hayride, but they have more scary attractions including a pitch black barn.
If thrills aren’t your thing, the farm also offers non-haunted activities like a pumpkin patch and a corn maze.
The farm offers its attractions every weekend until the beginning of November and opens at 6 p.m.
The Scary Larry’s Masquerade
Y’all…a Halloween masquerade. Fulfill your “Phantom of the Opera” dreams at an 18+, low priced seasonal party. I can’t make promises on the amount of scary masks, but I think it’s safe to say this will be more seasonal than spooky.
This event is held at Proud Larry’s on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
If you haven’t seen a screening of this movie during October, you are seriously missing out. This cult classic is being shown at the Powerhouse on Halloween at 8 p.m.
This interactive film allows tickets and props to be bought at the door. Participation is not necessary, but I can promise that you’ll want to.
If you’ve never been to a screening before, I’ll leave the suspense for Halloween night. This film is not considered horror but does have some mature themes.
Hopefully it cools off soon and we can all enjoy our seasonal drinks and bulky sweaters in peace. Until then, enjoy what fall has to offer and go get those ghouls.
