Is it Your First Fall in Columbia, MO? Enjoy the Festivities This Area Has to Offer! 

Autumn is prime time for events and festivities in downtown Columbia, MO and surrounding communities. If this is your first time living here for the fall, get ready for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, beautiful scenery, and so much more! From The Lofts of Columbia to you, here are the best ways to make your autumn in Columbia, MO a memorable one!

Cheer on your team at a University of Missouri football game 

Being the college town it is, Columbia, MO is the perfect place for football fans to gather a group of friends and watch the game in an iconic stadium! There’s always an abundance of tailgates, parties, and even the annual Homecoming parade (it did originate here, of course). Whether you’re a die hard spectator or not, football games in the fall are a highlight among Columbia, MO residents. It’s a bonus if you live in a downtown apartment with The Lofts of Columbia, which is a 20-minute walk to Faurot Field. No stressful parking, no problem!

Take a trip to Rocheport, MO with friends or roommates for wine, bike-riding, & beautiful foliage 

Who doesn’t love a tasty brunch, quality wine, and spending time with friends in the gorgeous autumn weather? In Rocheport, MO, you can do all three! Stop by the Merriweather Café for delicious food made from scratch and rent a bike to ride through the calming scenery. Or, take a trip to Les Bourgeois Vineyards for locally-made wine and outdoor seating. This is the perfect place if you’re getting to know your roommate or bonding with the friends you’ve made in Columbia, MO. 

Challenge yourself to a corn maze at Shyrocks Callaway Farms 

Shyrocks Callaway Farms is one of the many autumn traditions worth celebrating in Columbia, MO. Each year, they design a giant corn maze with a new and exciting theme. There is also a pumpkin patch, campfires, concessions, and more! Think you’re up for the challenge to beat the corn maze? Find out with a group of buddies!

Attend the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival for the ultimate autumn outing near Columbia, MO 

How does taking a trip to “Missouri’s Pumpkin Patch” sound? If it sounds like you need a pumpkin patch journey in your immediate future, mark your calendar for the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival just 30 minutes out of Columbia, MO! The event is free with $5 parking – pick out pumpkins, enjoy musical entertainment, and join in on many other festivities. The Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival is holding its 32nd annual event on October 14th to October 15th of 2023. Be sure to stop by!

Go apple picking while they’re in season at Hickory Ridge Orchard in Mexico, MO 

Want to bake the best apple pie ever in your mid-Missouri apartment? Drive to Mexico, MO and visit Hickory Ridge Orchard for apple picking, hay rides, a petting zoo, and more. Explore row upon row of organic apples, pick them yourself, and take a bushel home! You can also buy delicious baked goods and other local treats at their gift shop, so you have amazing fall flavors to savor in your apartment kitchen. 

Decorate your apartment in Columbia, MO for the fall holidays 

While there’s plenty of fall fun to have outside your apartment, why not bring some of it inside? Spend a weekend with your roommate to shop for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations, putting your apartment in the proper spirit! The Lofts of Columbia’s roomy one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments allow lots of space for creativity and fun. Need some pointers for fall apartment decor? See our other blog here!

Enjoy All These Local Fall Activities & More When You Live With The Lofts of Columbia! Apply for a Downtown Apartment Today 

The Lofts of Columbia is a wonderful place to live as you explore the local fall activities. With four locations, proximity to the livelihood of downtown Columbia, MO, and stylish floor plans for decorating, you’re guaranteed to experience an autumn full of fun and memories. Interested in one of our luxury apartments? Reach out today!