Plan an epic family adventure in Fitchburg! Enjoy the fall colors while exploring the local apple orchard, or bring the party indoors and find entertainment options for kids of all ages.
Eplegaarden
Apple picking at Eplegaarden has become a fall tradition for many families, getting kids outside to soak up the last of the autumn weather. The apple orchard has many different apple varieties to choose from, and a huge pumpkin patch where you’ll find the perfect jack-o-lantern. Concord grapes, tomatoes, and raspberries are also available for picking (depending on the time of the season) and you’ll even see some goats on the farm! Be sure to stop by their farm store for locally produced goodies, including apple cider, honey, donuts, and of course, caramel apples!
Pancake Cafe
A special treat for parents: Kids eat free every day before 9 o’clock with the purchase of an adult entrée at The Pancake Cafe! Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to satisfy their appetite, with a menu that features pancakes, crepes, French toast, omelets, Benedicts, and sandwiches. Pancake Cafe is a family-owned business that makes everything from scratch, from their fresh-squeezed orange juice to their pancake batter. Their bacon is also locally sourced from Jones Farm!
AMC Fitchburg 18 + IMAX
New movies are premiering at AMC Fitchburg 18 + IMAX all season long, with films that will entertain the whole family. Freakier Friday, The Fantastic Four, and Paranorman (in digital 3D) all have showings this fall. There’s also a 30th anniversary re-release of Toy Story! IMAX is also getting in on the fun and showing two classics on the giant screen: Apollo 13 comes to IMAX on September 18th, and Back To The Future will shown beginning on October 31st. No need to plan for dinner before the show, the theater has an expanded concessions stand, with a dine-in menu that features flat breads, salads, burgers, and so much more, all delivered right to your seat!
Bowling at Ten Pin
Ten Pin Alley is a great place to gather friends and family for an afternoon or evening game of bowling. The alley has 32 lanes, with an automated bumper system that lets kids bowl on the same lane as adults. Guests will find pool tables, darts, a jukebox, and numerous TVs in Ten Pin's bar and grill, with a sizable menu of appetizers, pizza, burgers, salads, and gluten free options.
Spare Time
Families can create unforgettable experiences at Spare Time Entertainment, just outside of Fitchburg. Their new space features tons of family-friendly activities including laser tag, a huge Game Zone arcade, immersive escape rooms, bowling lanes, and an on-site restaurant and bar with an extensive menu. Check the special events section of their website for upcoming events in October, including an extra spooky "Scare Time After Dark" and Haunted Laser Tag.