Fall Fun Events Arrive Saturday

    The fall carnival season kicks off this Saturday, with two Umatilla-area events designed to bring the fun to children of all ages. The two events, one at Sunsational Farms and the other at Cadwell Park, are just the beginning of a month of activities being held from Astor to Cassia and beyond, as communities throughout North Lake County take their turns in the spotlight.
    This Saturday, October 9, will see the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce host Kids Fun Day at Cadwell Park downtown. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. the public is invited to come enjoy art activities, games, a petting zoo, a hayride, face painting, displays from area first responders, and much more.
    The event is free to attend, and will feature the participation of Spring Creek Charter School, the Paisley school that has forgone its annual carnival this year, but which has agreed to bring much of its popular event to the Kids Fun Day.
    Sunsational Farms, located across from the North Lake County Park in Umatilla, will host the first of its Saturday festivals that will be a fixture during October. This week, the farm will feature children’s games, dozens of vendors, food, a u-pick mini pumpkin patch, as well as the chance to buy your pumpkin for the Halloween season.
    The event runs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., with the farm’s gift shop and ice cream stand joining its food truck to offer a full range of treats for guests.