Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Al Blanton

The weather is starting to cool, the leaves are changing colors, and football season is in full swing. It’s fall in the South!

Every year, fall brings with it many opportunities for fun and good times. So, get ready to be in the autumn spirit with this fall to-do list in Walker County!

Visit the Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin patches are the perfect fall activity to enjoy with family and friends. In addition to picking a pumpkin right off the vine, they regularly have activities for folks of all ages. Walker County’s own Faye Whittemore Farms’ Pumpkin Patch opened for the season on October 9. 

On Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., guests can enjoy a petting zoo with a multitude of small farm animals, a playground, hay maze, inflatables, obstacle courses, fishing, and face painting. Admission is $12 per person.

Additionally, Whittemore Farms is hosting a Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 30 featuring trunk or treat, wagon rides, and various vendors from the community, and closing with live music. Admission is $5 per person.

Faye Whittemore Farms is located at 1619 Forrester Rd, Jasper, AL 35504.

Sip on Fall Drinks

Nothing says fall quite like a sip of a hot drink flavored to match the season. Pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, and hot chocolate are the mainstays of an autumn drink menu, but local coffee shops go above and beyond to offer delicious alternatives in addition to the classics.

Lavish Coffee Bar’s fall menu features pumpkin spice latte, white pumpkin latte, cinnamon white mocha, spiced caramel apple, pumpkin chai tea, and Toasted Vampire Delight (hot chocolate powder, coffee, strawberry, toasted marshmallow, and strawberry drizzle).

The Blend Coffeehouse fall menu includes pumpkin spice latte, caramel apple butter latte, apple pie latte, and apple cider tea.

Lavish Coffee Bar is located at 209 19th St E, Jasper, AL 35501.

The Blend Coffeehouse has two locations: 957 Hwy 78 East in Sumiton and inside Jasper Mall.

Shop for Seasonal Décor

A pumpkin for your porch, a wreath for your door, and a cozy throw blanket for your sofa; bring the beautiful sights of the season to your home with interior and exterior decor from local businesses. Here are a few we recommend:

The Plantique by Professional Landscaping Inc. - 2223 N Airport Road Jasper, AL 35504

Harbin’s - 510 17th St W, Jasper, AL 35501

The Very Idea - 819 Airport Rd S, Jasper, AL 35501

Rustic Rose – 3604 Hwy 78 E, Jasper, AL 35501 

Have A Fall Photoshoot

Grab your friends, don your coziest sweaters, and smile for the camera! The changing leaves and light breeze make it the perfect time to step outside and pose for some new shots to update your Instagram feed. We recommend these locations as the backdrop for your next seasonal selfie!

Jasper Mural - 1808 5th Ave S Jasper AL 35501

Gamble Park - Gamble Avenue, Jasper (adjacent to Bevill State Community College)

Bankhead House - 800 7th Street West Jasper, AL 35501

Socialize in the Streets

The Walker County Arts Alliance is hosting the Downtown Jasper Fall Block Party on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The party will take place on 19th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Get out and experience live music, art, food and drinks from local vendors, activities for all ages, and feel in the fall spirit with your friends and neighbors.

Purchase tickets for the Block Party by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-jasper-fall-block-party-tickets-176562462077 78