 As we approach mid-October, many people looking for a traditional fall festival of fun don't have to travel too far. In this week's Northwoods Adventure, our Josh Peterson introduces us to the Chandler Farm pumpkin patch. If you are in search of the great pumpkin, you don't have to travel far. Near Kelleyer in Shook's Township, you will find a farm where giant minions will greet you at the entrance and friendly faces welcome you. This family farm is new to the entertainment industry, only in its second year of running its pumpkin patch, the Chandler Farm offers a cornucopia of all activities, from hayrides and tractor trains to a corn maze and straw bale castles. I've always loved farming and so it was another different touch of farming that I wanted to get into and I love visiting with people so I took both of us. These family friendly activities are provided by one large family as well as their extended families. You won't find any hired help around here. This is a year long family project that hopes to provide family fun for everyone. Each family, they kind of take their weekend, my sister's families take a weekend and then my brother's girls come over and they help all. This farm is more than just a pumpkin patch, it's also a great learning opportunity. The Chandler Farm gives kids a chance to experience farm life, exploring everything from chasing chickens to riding horses. I totally encourage the farm aspect of it, we like to educate them on different aspects of the animal, like did you know fun facts. While running a farm is hard work, opening one up to the public requires even more work. But for this family farm, the payout is in bringing families together. The smiles, the faces, you know, like everyone just, they're so friendly and you know it's such, we try to make it such an inviting place. The planning process has already begun for next year and the Chandler Farm is only looking to grow. I just envision that I can do more fun things with the bales and more slides, maybe do a bigger corn maze and just keep it really family orientated. The Chandler Farm pumpkin patch will be open for two more weeks before it closes for the winter. With this week's Northwood's adventure, near Killier, I'm Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.