At the best pumpkin patches around the country, you can expect great photo ops, hot cider and hay bales. And at the spots we've hand-picked for you below, you'll find all that—and more.
The Best Pumpkin Patch in Every State
Updated on Jul. 30, 2025
Alabama: Old Baker Farm, Harpersville
This is fall fun with a side of history: Old Baker Farm in Harpersville was homesteaded over 200 years ago, and it has been worked by the Baker family for more than a century. From Sept. 27 to Oct. 31, the farm features a corn maze, train rides, hayrides and a petting zoo. Pumpkins are $11 each, and you must purchase one to enter, but if you pay with cash, you can save a buck.
Alaska: Reindeer Farm, Palmer
Alaska’s low fall temperatures and early frosts don’t make for great squash-growing, so “pumpkin culture” isn’t quite as big a deal up north as it is in the lower 49. That said, if you’re near the Mat-Su Valley, bundle up and take a trip out to Reindeer Farm to pick up some pumpkins, meet the pet reindeer, take a pony ride and explore a hay maze. The festivities take place the first three weekends in October. Admission is $15 for anyone 3 and up. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Arizona: MacDonald’s Ranch, Scottsdale
The Pumpkin Festival at MacDonald’s Ranch in Scottsdale is one of the best fall day trips in Arizona. The property is also an active horse ranch and offers family-friendly trail riding all year long—including full-moon night rides through the desert. Tickets are sold at the door and include a lawn maze, panning for gold, a pedal car track, a petting zoo and other fabulous activities. Pony rides and train rides are also available for an additional fee. Pumpkins are priced between $4 and $40, depending on size. Admission is $15, with discounts available for grandparents, first responders, military and others.
Arkansas: Peebles Farm, Augusta
The hand-cut, 20-acre corn maze at Peebles Farm in Augusta—the state’s largest pumpkin patch—is one of the main reasons to visit, but there’s so much more to this place! Like the 20-minute horse-and-wagon ride through the sunflower field and pumpkin patch, the petting area with piglets, llamas, and goats, and rides on a train pulled by a tractor. Activities begin on Sept. 25 and run every weekend through Halloween. Admission is $20, with additional fees for activities like hayrides, the pumpkin blaster and taking home a pumpkin.
California: Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, Wheatland
Just 45 minutes north of Sacramento, Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland claims to be the largest pumpkin farm in the world, and since there’s no charge for admission, it’s one of the best free tourist attractions in the area (although you’ll have to buy tickets for enhanced attractions like the zipline and corn maze). On select dates, there are evening activities too, including movie nights and fireworks displays. The celebration starts on Sept. 6 and runs through Nov. 9.
Colorado: Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver
From Oct. 21 to 26, Glow at the Gardens in this stunning mountain town lights up the night with spooky displays of glowing pumpkins and intricately carved squash sculptures. Tickets are $19 to $23 for non-members, and kids 2 and under get in for free. For a more traditional pumpkin-patch experience, also hit the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in Littleton for hayrides, pumpkins and a famous corn maze.
Connecticut: Lyman Orchards, Middlefield
Lyman Orchards in Middlefield has been around longer than the United States of America—279 years!—and is still owned and operated by descendants of the original Lyman family pioneers. It’s one of the best pumpkin patches in the country, where you can pick your own sugar pumpkin or carving pumpkin, then solve a corn maze with two miles of twisting pathways (this year’s ticket prices haven’t been announced at the time of publication). Other highlights include a golf course and a pub and grill.
Delaware: Ramsey’s Farm, Wilmington
Ramsey’s Farm in Wilmington is full of attractions, including a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, pumpkin painting and bonfire nights on Fridays and Saturdays in October. The pumpkin patch itself opens on Sept. 21, and all activity wristbands are about $19, with children 4 and under free.
Florida: Holland Farms, Milton
Florida’s hot, damp climate isn’t great for gourd-growing, but you can still find pumpkin patches in Florida. Holland Farms in Milton holds its fall festivities Sept. 21 through Nov. 2, offering tons of family-friendly activities in addition to pumpkin picking—think mega slides, ziplines, hay rides and more. General admission is $15, but if you want a pumpkin, the cost is $17. Children under 2 are free.
Georgia: Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Dawsonville
You can easily spend an entire day at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Dawsonville. They have activities for young and old alike, with options like a 15-acre corn maze, a spooky nighttime corn trail, kiddie trails, evening bonfire marshmallow roasts (the perfect place to tell ghost stories), unlimited wagon rides and more. Uncle Shuck’s is open Sept. 20 through Nov. 9, and tickets range from $17 to $27. Children under 4 are free.
Hawaii: Kula Country Farms, Maui
Sure, Hawaii has beautiful beaches, but you should add Kula Country Farms to your list of reasons to visit the island paradise. Located on the island of Maui, the farm is saturated with simple autumn pleasures that aren’t easy to come by on a tropical island. Thanks to the farm’s 3,000-foot elevation, temperatures are crisper than you might expect—10 to 15 degrees cooler than the beaches. Enjoy farm animals, games, a corn maze and pumpkin carving. Also: shave ice! The pumpkin patch opens Oct. 1 and runs through Halloween. Admission is just $5, and kids 2 and under are free.
Idaho: The Farmstead, Meridian
This year, the Lowe Family Farmstead in Meridian is the place to be! Their fall season lineup is jam-packed with family fun, including U-pick pumpkins, pig races, a candy cannon and a corn maze. Depending on the day and month, admission is $22 to $25 on weekends, and $12 to $17 on weekdays. Children 3 and under are free, and season passes are $60 per person.
Illinois: Sonny Acres, West Chicago
At Sonny Acres, just 40 miles west of Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the focus is on farming. In addition to pumpkins and produce, the farm is full of animals you can feed for a quarter. Afterward, you can take a ride on a pony or a tractor-pulled hay wagon, and play in a spinning tunnel called the Dizzy Zone. For bigger kids (10 and up), there’s also a truly creepy Haunted Barn, plus a less-scary Spook Shed for little ones. Wristbands for the activities can be purchased separately or bundled together for $25.
Indiana: Waterman’s Family Farm, Indianapolis
Waterman’s Family Farm has two locations—a large one in Indy and a smaller spot in Greenwood. The big farm usually has a grab bag of crazy stuff lined up for its annual fall festival, including a pumpkin-eating “dinosaur,” camel rides, a straw mountain, an exotic-animal meet-and-greet (really!) and lots of live music. Prices haven’t been posted for 2025 as of this writing, but hey, ring-tailed lemurs and hot cider are enough for us.
Iowa: Harvestville Farm, Donnellson
If you take the Great River Road Trip in the fall and decide to spend time in Iowa, be sure to stop by Harvestville Farm in Donnellson. Starting Aug. 31, the farm has more than 40 acres of pumpkins, squash and gourds and two large play areas perfect for families. They also have a 10-acre corn maze, wagon rides and other special fall events. Admission is $13 per person, and kids 2 and under are free.
Kansas: The Walters’ Farm, Burns
The Walters’ Farm in Burns is a kid’s dream. It has six—count them, six—separate “lands,” each filled with its own collection of fall fun. The Crow’s Nest area is home to cool treehouses, a culvert swing and mini-golf, while the Woodlands has a two-story playhouse, a school bus and a pirate ship. Admission is $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends. Season passes cost $51 for individuals or $176 for families.
Kentucky: Evans Orchard, Georgetown
Like the idea of celebrating fall in a setting that feels more like a well-manicured park than a muddy ol’ farm? You’ll love Evans Orchard and Cider Mill in Georgetown. It’s just an hour’s scenic drive from both Louisville and Cincinnati and 20 minutes from Lexington. Details haven’t been released for this year, but in previous seasons, fall fun at Evans Orchard includes picking apples, pears, and pumpkins, as well as leaving room to nosh on with fried pie and ice cream or apple dumplings at Sweet Apple Cafe & Bakery on site.
Louisiana: Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch, Hammond
There’s plenty to do at Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch in Hammond, including a merry-go-round, jumping pad, face painting and a zip line. Plus, you can even milk a cow! Despite the wealth of activities, this pumpkin patch hasn’t lost its small-town charm. Activities run from Sept. 24 to Nov. 11. Admission is $10, cash only.
Maine: Treworgy Family Orchards, Levant
The perfect way to cap off a day of leaf-peeping that stunning New England fall foliage is a day at Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant. Here, you can pick apples and pumpkins, visit the petting zoo and enjoy a sweet ice cream treat or a cup of delicious hot cider at the cafe to round out the afternoon. You can also weave your way through a nationally recognized corn maze. Tickets for the corn maze are $10, and there is no charge for the petting zoo for customers of the cafe.
Maryland: Gaver Farm, Mount Airy
The Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival in Mount Airy, an hour’s drive from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., boasts more than 50 attractions, including duck races, duck-feeding, free fudge tasting, mini mazes, nature trails for a fun hike and playgrounds. Admission is $11 per person on weekdays, $20 per person on September weekends, and $23 per person on October weekends. Children 2 and under are free. Season passes are $54 per person.
Massachusetts: Fletcher Farm, Southampton
Voted the best pumpkin patch in Massachusetts by MassLive readers, Fletcher Farm in Southampton is a DIYer’s dream: You get to shop for fresh produce and unique gifts at their farmstand and walk the rows and rows of pumpkins to find your perfect picks, then snip them yourself. Prices depend on what you buy. This pumpkin patch is located on a real dairy farm where you can also take hayrides. In winter, the property shifts to a Christmas tree farm, so be sure to go back to pick out a fresh Christmas tree.
Michigan: Three Cedars Farm, Northville
There’s so much to love at Three Cedars Farm in Northville, from the classic (a big, red-painted barn and a pair of grain silos) to the slapstick (a talking outhouse!). And follow the amazing smells to the donut hut, where fresh donuts are made daily from a secret family recipe. Wash them down with a hot cider or apple slushy while you tell corny Halloween jokes. The corn maze and hayrides are $5 per person, and train rides are $4.
Minnesota: Pinehaven Farm, Wyoming
Just 40 minutes outside of Minneapolis in Wyoming (the town, not the state) sits Pinehaven Farm. Here you’ll find 25 acres of pumpkins, a giant slide, a petting zoo, authentic Native American teepees, outdoor games like giant checkers and a pumpkin-eating dragon named Farfel. Admission ranges from $11 to $17 per person, depending when you go. Tickets are less if you buy them ahead of time online.
Mississippi: Mitchell Farms, Collins
An hour outside of Jackson, Mitchell Farms sits on 1,500 gorgeous acres in Collins, nestled in the woods (no word on whether it’s really a haunted forest). Fall activities on the farm include pumpkin picking, wagon rides, jumping pillows, a giant maze and children’s play areas. You can also tour the historic farm buildings on-site, including a 100-year-old cabin. It’s a must-see for kids and adults alike. The pumpkin patch and maze are open Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 27 to Nov. 9. Admission is $20 for anyone 3 years old and up.
Missouri: Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch, Liberty
Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch in Liberty sits 20 minutes outside Kansas City. It’s a magical place with a corn maze, a sparkling new full-size carousel and an adorable railroad where a bright red 1863 replica engine sweeps visitors under a tunnel and over half a mile of hand-laid track. Animals abound too, with pig races and cute bunnies and goats. The pumpkin patch is open from Sept. 20 through Oct. 31 every year. Tickets range from $18.95 to $36.95, depending on which activities you select.
Montana: Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Craig
It’s easy to lose yourself, quite literally, in the miles of trails carved into the 10-acre corn maze at Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Craig. Afterward, check out human foosball and their new attraction, the Roller Bowler. Or if you prefer, just wander around and enjoy the farm animals and gorgeous river views with mountains towering in the background. The pumpkin patch is open from Sept. 20 to Oct. 26, and admission is $11 for anyone 5 years old and up.
Nebraska: Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, Blair
This family-run pumpkin patch in Blair, called Skinny Bones, has everything you could possibly want in an activity-packed, family-friendly pumpkin patch: tower slides, a Nerf gun “war zone,” cute farm animals in a petting zoo, a corn pool to wade and “splash” in, and even reservable bonfire areas. This pumpkin patch is open Sept. 5 to Nov. 1. Depending on what month and day you go, tickets range from $16 to $27.
Nevada: McKee Ranch Foundation, Las Vegas
When you think of Las Vegas, you probably think of neon lights and casinos, but it’s also a great place to buy a pumpkin. All the donations earned at the McKee Ranch Foundation’s Pumpkin Patch—long a favorite destination among locals—go toward helping keep the ranch free during the rest of the year. Although details haven’t been announced yet for 2025, in previous years, a suggested $20-per-family charitable donation not only gets you admission to the patch but also a pumpkin and a bunch of carrots to feed the pigs, horses and donkeys.
New Hampshire: McKenzie’s Farm, Milton
What really makes Milton’s McKenzie’s Farm special are the views—on a clear day, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Mount Washington. Pumpkins can be purchased by the pound, as can other types of produce throughout the year, including tomatoes, peaches and strawberries. The best part, though? It’s free to enter!
New Jersey: Alstede Farms, Chester
Alestede Farms in Chester is a first-generation family farm dedicated to sustainability and eco-friendly habits. They grow hundreds of varieties of fresh produce, so you know your family is getting quality pumpkins in addition to amazing activities like giant mazes, animals and hayrides. The activities are included with a U-pick admission, which varies in price by the size of your container.
New Mexico: McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, Moriarty
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, an hour outside of Santa Fe in Moriarty, offers a petting zoo, castle, giant fort, paintball range, haunted barn and an impressive corn maze—and a trip here in the fall has become a tradition for many New Mexico families. This pumpkin patch is open from Sept. 20 through Oct. 26.
New York: Barton Orchards Farm and Bakery, Poughquag
A pumpkin patch with its very own taproom? You don’t have to ask us twice, especially since at Barton Orchards in Poughquag there’s also a midway full of games, multiple stages for live bands, and craft beers and hard ciders (oh, and farm animals for the kiddos). Typically, there’s also a corn maze, a haunted house and hayrides! Barton Orchards is open daily from Aug. 12 through Nov. 4.
North Carolina: DJ’s Berry Patch, Raleigh
Despite its name, Raleigh’s DJ’s Berry Patch is about way more than just berries. In the fall, this working farm offers gourds, Indian corn, hay bales, sweet potatoes, mums and apples. The pumpkins are pre-picked and priced according to size, so you can choose just the right one for all your favorite pumpkin recipes.
North Dakota: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, Bismarck
This one’s famous not just in North Dakota, but across the nation, thanks to the Travel Channel naming it one of the Top 10 Pumpkin Patches in the country. Not only is the Bismarck location charming, with gorgeous grounds tailor-made for family photos, but there are also tons of activities for the adventurous, including zip lines, tire forts, pedal carts and pumpkin cannons.
A full day at a pumpkin patch can get pricey, but the proprietors at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch in Bismarck work hard to keep things affordable. The fun starts Sept. 14 and runs through Oct. 25. General admission is just $8 for most of the week, with a $4 special on Thursdays. A season pass costs $25.
Ohio: The Circleville Pumpkin Show, Circleville
This pumpkin event is much more than just a patch. The Circleville Pumpkin Show is one of the best small-town festivals in America. The four-day extravaganza is packed with pies and pastries, pageants (Miss Pumpkin and Little Miss Pumpkin), carnival rides, a giant pumpkin weigh-in and parades. The Pumpkin Show runs from Oct. 15–18, and most of the events are free.
Oklahoma: Annabelle’s Fun Farm, Welch
Yes, there are carnival games, pumpkin bowling, paintball shooting and gemstone mining at Annabelle’s Fun Farm in Welch, but the real draw here is the adorable architecture of the play area and the midway. The cartoony, inviting red barn is happy enough to make you want to move in.
The festivities start on Sept. 27 and run through Halloween. Day passes are $18.95 if you buy online, and kids 2 and under are free. Certain activities, however, like mining for hidden gems and the paintball barn, require an additional fee. A season pass costs $31.95.
Oregon: Bella Organic, Portland
Bella Organic Pumpkin Farm and Winery in Portland has a bonus section for wine and cider drinkers, which means children and adults will love it equally. Although tickets haven’t gone on sale yet, last year a $19 unlimited activity bracelet granted access to the hay maze, the corn maze and hayrides to the pumpkin patch.
Pennsylvania: Linvilla Orchards, Media
Amazing fall fun awaits you just 30 minutes outside of Philly at Linvilla Orchards. See more than 100 tons of pumpkins on display in Pumpkinland, blast apples out of a cannon, take a hayride to the witches’ house (don’t worry, they’re friendly) or challenge your sense of direction with an intricate corn maze. Pumpkinland runs from Sept. 7 to Nov. 2. Ticket prices vary according to the events, and visitors are encouraged to purchase them online before coming to the farm.
Rhode Island: Escobar’s Highland Farm, Portsmouth
Escobar’s Highland Farm in Portsmouth is bringing on the spirit of Halloween with a corn maze, hayrides and an amazing pumpkin patch. If you’re in the area, don’t miss their Halloween costume party on Oct. 31. Admission for each activity is sold separately.
South Carolina: Denver Downs Farm, Anderson
If the colorful rainbow-colored pumpkins, including Full Moon, Hooligan, Lumina and World of Color varieties, aren’t enough to draw you to Denver Downs Farm in Anderson, how about bonfires, haunted attractions, a rope swing in a hay barn and singing jack-o-lanterns? This pumpkin patch in South Carolina is open from Sept. 27 to Nov. 9. Admission is $19 per person, and kids 3 and under are free.
South Dakota: Lil’ Harvester’s Pumpkin Patch, Rapid City
Rapid City’s Lil’ Harvester’s Pumpkin Patch has all a family needs for an afternoon of fun: hay bales to climb on, a corn maze to run through, ponies to ride and plenty of pumpkins to pick. They even have a farmers market! Prices vary according to activity.
Tennessee: Lucky Ladd Farms, Eagleville
Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville attracts visitors from miles around, including Nashville music stars like Carrie Underwood. One of the draws is the enormous petting farm—Tennessee’s largest—the perfect location for a selfie with goats or llamas. Don’t miss the Pumpkin Princess and Corn Maze King pageant for kids in late October. Regular admission is $12.
Texas: Mainstay Farm, Cleburne
There are so many activities at Cleburne’s Mainstay Farm that it’s nearly impossible to do them all: sheep races, train rides, a Flying Fox ride, a treehouse, pumpkin ice cream and more! Thrill-seekers should get in line for the Texas Tubin’ Hill, a 150-foot Texas-themed inner tube slide. The events start on Sept. 2o and run through Nov. 2. Tickets at the gate are $35.95.
Utah: American West Heritage Center, Wellsville
The Fall Harvest Festival in Wellsville is a beloved local tradition held just one weekend in October at the American West Heritage Center. Help press apples for fresh cider, learn how to make candles Old West-style, and try your aim at the BB shooting range. Halloween lovers should be sure to catch the Haunted Hollow. The event runs from Oct. 10 –11. Tickets are $12, and kids 2 and under are free.
Vermont: Wellwood Orchards, Springfield
Family-owned and -operated in Springfield since 1981, Wellwood Orchards has all sorts of U-pick offerings—berries in the summer, apples and pumpkins in the fall. Enjoy hayrides and a petting zoo for the kiddos while choosing your pumpkin from the fields. Pumpkin picking starts in September and runs through Nov. 1, when the orchard closes for the season. Admission is free—you pay for what you pick—though you’ll have to pony up $1 for the petting zoo.
Virginia: Chesterfield Berry Farm, Moseley
You can easily spend a full day at Chesterfield Berry Farm in Moseley enjoying hayrides, a spooky (but not too spooky) haunted barn, farm animals, corn mazes and hourly pig races. Don’t miss their Halloween costume contest on Oct. 30 and 31!
Washington: Craven Farm, Snohomish
You may think that once you’ve been in one corn maze, you’ve been in them all, but this insane 15-acre corn maze in Snohomish has a dose of extra magic. A few other truly unique experiences at Craven Farm include hayrides, 20 acres of pumpkins, an animal barn and miniature golf. It all starts on Sept. 20, and the celebration closes after Halloween.
West Virginia: Gritt’s Farm, Buffalo
Every year, Gritt’s Farm in Buffalo is a Halloween tradition for people all across the state. Attractions include a fabulous pumpkin patch, a junior corn maze, pumpkin bowling and wagon rides. Ticket prices vary according to activity, and they are only available to purchase online, so be sure to get yours ahead of time. The events start on Sept. 13 and runs through Nov. 1.
Wisconsin: Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm, Waterford
Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm in Waterford has an amazing U-pick pumpkin field, but what sets them apart is their furry residents, including lynx, ring-tailed lemurs, alpacas, gray wolves, black bears and a red fox. They also have a petting zoo with traditional farm animals. It’s the best zoo you’ll find at a pumpkin patch and a great place to teach kids about animal conservation and preservation. Tickets are $12 for everyone 3 years old and up.
Wyoming: Green Acres Corn Maze, Casper
There are lots of opportunities for down-home fun at Green Acres Corn Maze, in Casper including a petting farm, apple cannons and a corn pit. Let your little ones get their hands dirty while mining for gems. You can feel extra good because you’ll be giving to charity, since each year Green Acres donates the proceeds to a different cause. The fun starts Sept. 18 and runs through Oct. 31. Tickets are $10 for ages 4 to 11, $12 for ages 12 and up, and kids 3 or younger are free.
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