Scientists agree that the only reason adults have children is so they have a socially acceptable reason to visit amusement parks, eat at novelty pizza arcades, and see movies with Shreks in them. Put some fun in the oven with today's kid-friendly Groupon to Pumpkinville at Leesburg Animal Park. Choose from the following options:

• For $8, you get two weekday tickets (a $17 value).
• For $13, you get two weekend tickets (a $26 value).
• For $17, you get four weekday tickets (a $34 value).
• For $26, you get four weekend tickets (a $52 value).

This Groupon is valid from September 24–September 30, on October 31, and from November 1–November 6.

Cool autumn air carries seasonal scents past revelers romping across the Pumpkinville festival's spread of hay wagon rides, straw tunnels, and hay maze. Young legs can spring from a rope swing, dash up a hay-padded hill and slide back down it, and refuel on unlimited fresh apples and apple cider, giving tykes the chance to embrace the season while building a respect for the sacrifices of working scarecrows. Weekends bring about an assortment of free live entertainment, mini-tractor rides, and face- and pumpkin-painting. Though not included in admission, pony and camel rides and a 200-foot zipline are also open on weekends.

Pumpkinville admission includes access to all the regular attractions of Leesburg Animal Park, including the animal petting area and exotic critter exhibits. For a small additional fee ($3–$7), tykes can also ride a pony or camel in the event that their pumpkin fails to turn into a horse-drawn carriage.