Step one: Go to the farm

Step two: Drink something that warms you up
Find fall drinks in downtown Battle Creek. For proof that the best drinks are in fall, try the fall hot chocolate at Cafe Rica. Kitchen Proper has a lot of fun naming new fall cocktails, such as Rumming in the Fall and Catcher in the Chai. Find doughnuts and hot cider at Station 66 in Battle Creek. Catch a hayride and a pumpkin at this cute roadside attraction. The hayrides are every weekend afternoon in October, and it’ll take you through the woods to see little scenes of what the pumpkin people are up to. Find coffee and cake at Foundry Bakehouse in Albion. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a Danish that goes above and beyond or an orange-cranberry oatmeal cookie. It all pairs nicely with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Find pumpkin cocktails in downtown Marshall. The Copper Athletic Club has a seasonal Sunday brunch that changes every month. Winston’s Pub is a great stop for a pumpkin martini or apple butter old fashioned.