Another vote for Noggins being fab, but Lisa is right that it does get crowded and it is expensive! Maybe we will check out Willowbank this year. How do the mazes compare, Lisa?

We also like to combine our pumpkin/apple picking trip with train rides on the model railway in Windsor. Info is here:

http://ca.geocities.com/amesclub/tcwr.htm

There's also lots of info on upicks and events in the valley this fall here:

http://www.valleypumpkinfest.com/

As for recipes, can't help you there, not with my cooking! Hopefully someone else has some ideas!