Nothing gets us into the fall season quite like pumpkin patches and corn mazes, which is why we’ve rounded up a list of our favorites in the area (and a few worth the drive) with all the important info you need to know.

Pumpkin Farms:

Hall Family Farm – Lancaster, SC

Activities: Pumpkin picking, large corn maze, kids corn maze, musical hay ride, goat walk, gem mine, pedal karts, bonfires, refreshments, baked goods

Admission: Free entry, Small corn maze ($4.49) Large corn maze ($11.99) Pumpkins ($0.70/lb)

Dates: Open Fri, Sept 20 – Sun, November 3, Wed/Thurs – 11am – 6pm, Fri – 11am – 10pm, Sat – 9am – 10pm, Sun – 9am – 6pm, Closed Mondays except 10/14 and 10/21 – 9am – 6pm, Closed Tuesdays 

Patterson Farm – Mt. Ulla, NC

Activities: Pumpkin patch, playground, barnyard, corn maze, wagon ride, +40 more fall fun activities

Admission: Mon thru Fri: 12 – 5 p.m. Sat/Sun: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Dates: Sep. 16 – 30, 2024, Oct. 1 – Nov. 1, 2024

Wise Acres Farm – Indian Trail, NC

Activities: Pumpkin patch, flower fields, playgrounds, animal visits and feeding, wagon rides, fire pit, pizza, fall school tours

Admission: Free entry

Dates: Mid-September through early November

The Hunter Farm – Weddington, NC

Activities: Pumpkin patch, wagon rides, market barn, farm Friday special events, local artisanal gifts, live music, food trucks, adult beverages, pumpkin pies

Admission: Free entry

Dates: Pumpkin Patch Hours: Mondays Closed, Tuesdays – Sundays 9:00am-7:00pm. Wagon Rides Hours: Mondays Closed. Wed-Fri 2:00pm-6:00pm (Farm Friday Dates 4-7pm). Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

The Union Exchange – Monroe, NC

Activities: Wagon rides, autumn celebrations, live music, artisan market store, farm animals

Admission: Free entry, reservation only required for wagon rides, $5 entry fee for live music

Dates: Fridays/Saturdays 10am – 10pm, Sundays/Thursdays 10am – 6pm

Hodge’s Family Farm – NE CLT

Activities: Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, hay bales, barnyard animals, photo opportunities, picnics, farm shop, kettle corn, funnel cakes, drinks, and more

Admission: Free entry

Dates: September 28 – October 31, Hours: Daily, 9am – 6:00pm, Entrance gate closes at 5:30pm

Carrigan Farms – Mooresville, NC

Activities: Pumpkin picking, apple picking, haunted trail, and more

Admission: $15 per person, Make reservations here

Dates: September 21 through , 2024

Cherry Place Farm – Rock Hill, SC

Activities: Self-guided farm tour, two acre corn maze, hayrides, visiting and feeding animals, pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving

Admission: $10 per person for everyone ages 2 and up. All activities are included in this admission cost. 

Dates: Saturdays- 10:00am-6:00pm, Sundays- 1:00-6:00pm, Open weekends in October only

Red Wolf Farm – Maiden, NC

Activities: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, corn tubs, pumpkin bowling, bounce house, food vendors, picnics

Admission: $9 per person, no reservation required

Dates: Sept 28 &29, Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, Saturdays: 10 am – 6 pm, Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Sunny Oaks Farm – Albemarle, NC

Activities: Petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, flower bar, pumpkins, mums, gourds, sunflowers, icecream and more for sale

Admission: Free entry

Dates: Opening weekend September 24-25th, Open every Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM in October

Corn Mazes:

The below listed farms feature acres of corn mazes, plus more fall activities to add to your autumn bucket list.

Hall Family Farm – Lancaster, SC

Cherry Place Farm – Rock Hill, SC

Country Days Corn Maze – Indian Trail

Dates: September 27 – November 2, 2024, Weekend Hours- Friday: 5-10pm, Saturday: 10am -10pm, Sunday: 2-8pm

Admission: Big Maze: $10, Little Ears Maze: $6, Maze w/ Unlimited Farm Activities: Big Maze w/ Wristband $26; Little Ears Maze w/ Wristband $24 

Shelby Corn Maze – Shelby, NC

Dates: Open September 14 – October 27, Fridays 4 – 10pm | Saturdays  10am-10-pm | Sundays 2-8pm. Haunted Maze opens after dark Fridays & Saturdays in October. Pumpkin Patch closes at 7pm on Friday & Saturdays in October

Kersey Valley Maize Adventure – Archdale, NC

Admission: $10 tickets include the Kersey Valley Express train, corn maze, jumping pillows, Super Mega Ride N Slide, tree house adventure, pedal carts, cow train, kiddie zip lines, rock wall, adventure playground, bungee trampolines, treehouse village, and dinosaur discovery.

Almond Farm – S. Concord, NC

Activities: Corn maze, hayrides, fall festival, weekend candy dump, and Tract-or-Treat (Come dressed in your best Halloween costume. Candy dumps at 12pm and 3pm. Halloween activities and family fun all day!)

Admission: Tickets here

Rural Hill Corn Maize – Huntersville, NC

Admission: $16.00 Day Admission Adult, $13.00 Day Admission Child, $20.00 Night Admission Adult, $17.00 Night Admission Child

Day Maze – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-3pm (must enter the maze by 3pm, but you will be allowed to finish).

Night Maze- start in October and tickets are sold Friday and Saturday nights starting at 5:00pm. must enter the maze by 8:30pm.