Merced-area farms are moving into fall-season programming, including mazes, pumpkins and family activities.
These seasonal attractions are exactly the kind of regional information families tend to search for at the last minute: What is open? How far away is it? Is it good for kids? Can we eat nearby?
A smarter local newspaper should connect those questions automatically instead of making a family open six different tabs.
Source: Source: Merced Sun-Star, Sept. 17, 2026. This page is an original Gazette summary of public reporting, not a reproduction of it. Confirm dates, times and details with the organizer or the original source before you go or act.