It’s fall colour viewing season at Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride. Make your way to the top of the 60 ft. lookout tower atop of the hill for uninterrupted views of Eagle and Moose lakes, as well as 3,000 hectares of Haliburton Highlands forest.
The observation tower is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 13.
Looking to partake in another fall tradition in the Highlands? Abbey Gardens is hosting its annual fall festival Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The family-friendly event features Harvest-themed games, inflatable combine combo, scavenger hunt, cookie decorating and more.
Also take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and pick one out to take home. Tickets are $17 per participating child, with accompanying grown-ups free.
Also running Oct. 4 is fall fest at Walkabout Farm in Minden. Located at 1105 Spring Valley Rd., this by-donation event includes pumpkin races, buried treasure in a sand mountain, horse and pumpkin painting, hiking, a pony obstacle course and more. It’s on from noon to 4 p.m
