Autumn brings with it the return of so many beloved traditions - picking pumpkins, going on hayrides, and escaping from corn mazes. Fall also means a jam-packed calendar of seasonal activities, especially at many of Pittsburgh's farms. Embrace all of the beauty of autumn with a visit to the fall festival at Trax Farms. It's one of the most beloved fall festivals in Pittsburgh.

Fall in Pittsburgh promises a whole lot of fun and, if a visit to Trax Farms in Finleyville, isn't already a tradition, consider making it one this autumn.

Every autumn the farm near Pittsburgh hosts a full menu of amenities - from pumpkin picking to hayrides.

Speaking of hayrides, that's how you'll arrive at the pumpkin patch, where you can pick all the pumpkins you want for decorating and baking.

Get ready for a bit of a bumpy but beautiful ride. My daughter and I visited on a late fall day when it was really chilly. Dress for the weather; the pumpkin patch is on a hill, and the ground around it can get really wet and muddy. Old shoes or shoes you don't mind getting muddy are a good idea. We had to dodge the muddy spots, and some parts were just too wet and muddy to walk near.

If you don't feel like going on the hayride, you can buy pre-picked pumpkins, too. Pumpkins are usually available in every size imaginable.

A visit to Trax Farms in the fall certainly wouldn’t be complete without wandering in and escaping from the three-acre corn maze. How long do you think it will take you to find your way out?

Since you're at a farm, stop by and visit the resident farm animals.

A vendor selling hot and cold drinks set up shop at the picnic pavilion near the corn maze. The hot chocolate was just what we needed to help us navigate the corn maze and to explore the farm, visit the animals, and snap photos with the fall decorations.

When we were ready to leave, we just stood in line for the hayride back. If you go on a busy day, be prepared to wait for your return ride. There's no limit to how much time you can spend atop the hill, where you'll also find family-friendly games.

While you're waiting for your tractor, relax near the roaring firepit.

It gets pretty cold up on that hill, and the firepit kept us lovely and warm.

Before you leave the farm, pick up some to-go café items, including cider slushies, candy apples, and caramel apples.

Your visit doesn't have to end with the fall festival. The farm also has a market, a deli, a bakery, and a garden shop. You'll find a little bit of everything.

Check out the official website of Trax Farms, for more information on one of the best fall festivals in Pittsburgh. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this popular Pittsburgh farm.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Here's a peek at all the fun that awaits at Trax Farms' fall festival. YouTube video by Trax Farms Market.

Have you been to this harvest festival in Pittsburgh? What are your favorite fall festivals in Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! If you're up for more outdoor fun, visit Sahli Nature Park in Beaver Falls, an idyllic destination all year round.