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If your social media is bursting with things like delicious pumpkin recipes, fun pumpkin decorating ideas, and picturesque pumpkin farms, you know one thing is certain: It's fall! So we've put together a list of the best pumpkin farms near you for the perfect family getaway.
At each of these destinations, you'll find tons of pumpkins ready to be picked, baked into the best pumpkin cookies, carved (or painted!) for Halloween, or displayed proudly on your front porch. But that's just half of the experience at most of our top picks. Included in your pumpkin-filled excursion are autumn treats, intricate corn mazes, and numerous other festive activities in which to partake. There are even a few tug-of-war competitions to be had out there.
Not interested in taking any pumpkins home with you? There are still plenty of reasons to add a pumpkin patch visit to your autumn bucket list this year—and sometimes, the drive alone is worth the trip. You'll also find fun kids' fairs, best Halloween festivals, cider tastings, and other wonderful attractions at these farms and orchards that'll delight your children and you.
But personally, it's the scenery that always has us coming back for more. If you go for the eye candy alone, you won't be disappointed—just be sure to pack a camera.
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Bishop's Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland, CA
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Started in 1973, Bishop's Pumpkin Farm is a working farm offering a ton of family-friendly activities come fall. From the largest U-pick pumpkin farm in the U.S. to a petting zoo and zip line, this Wheatland, California, farm has plenty of activities to keep your family outdoors and smiling.
From Horror in the Hollow and zip-lining to the Friendly forest and Pumpkin Hollow Putt-Putt, Pumpkin Hollow farm in Piggott, Arkansas, is packed with activities for every age.
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm is a fourth-generation farm in Lockport, Illinois, that's been in business since 1909. Catch a hayride out to the pumpkin field to take your pick right off the vine, or stay behind to enjoy the rides, farm animal petting zoo, and sweet treats.
With everything from music to pie and plenty of kids' activities, a trip to the Great Pumpkin Patch in Hayden, AL, is worth the drive. A hay pyramid will help get any excess energy out before the ride home, while the Pumpkin Patch Train is just the right speed for little ones.
If you were hoping to snap a few family photos for this year's Christmas card during your pumpkin-picking adventure, Angevine Farm is a good bet. The farm's pumpkin patch overlooks a series of stunning hills. After you've selected a few orange beauties, head to the Harvest Barn shop, where maple syrup and local honey await.
Operated since 1919, this family farm hosts its very own Fall Fest and Cider Fest, and offers an excellent U-Pick experience. If pumpkins alone aren't enough to satisfy you, you can always stop by their country store, which is stocked with tons of fresh local produce, homemade ice cream, local honey, and more.
Pick pumpkins, then enjoy a meal at the fantastic, down-home restaurant at Mike's Farm—or enjoy a hayride! You and your kids can also spend some time with the farm animals here. There's so much to do at this gorgeous farm, which offers event space for weddings and large parties as well.
This family-owned business doesn't just offer pick-your-own pumpkin events—there are also apples available! Wine tastings, a walk-through gift shop, and hand-poured candles add to the fun.
"Owned by a family, for families" is the motto of this gorgeous Massachusetts farm, and after the first time you take your kids there, you'll see why. Pick pumpkins to your heart's content, then enjoy far-reaching views of the New England hills while snacking on fresh-from-the-oven pie.
The pumpkins alone—entire fields of them—are worth the trek. But it's the fresh, hot cider that'll keep you coming back for more, not to mention the stunning views from the back of the property.
This family-owned farm is situated in the middle of lovely Litchfield County, home to a ton of other exciting attractions, restaurants, and quaint local shops. It's fairly easy to get to, assuming you live in the state, and the farm specializes in large, jack-o'-lantern style pumpkins (though they have plenty of different varieties of pumpkins and other vegetables to choose from).
You can visit Salisbury Farm any day of the week during the fall to pick your own pumpkins and enjoy a hayride. But personally, we're most excited about the fact that there's a llama here named Princess.
This family-owned pumpkin farm in Gretna, Nebraska, has been a popular autumnal attraction for more than 32 years. Every year, the activity list grows, but there's one thing you can count on: their large u-pick pumpkin patch. Last year, they debuted their apple orchard and cider mill, which features orchard hay rides for families and cider tastings for grownups.
McCall's has it all! With an impressive pumpkin patch, 16-acre corn maze, scenic hay rides, produce market, and more, you can check everything off your fall bucket list in one place.
Plan an action-packed afternoon outdoors at Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, Illinois. Kids can pick their very own pumpkins, let loose in the kernel-filled "Jimmy Cracked Corn Boxes," or participate in some messy fun with the farm's famous pumpkin chucker.
Spend the day with the Roloff Family (aka the stars of TLC's Little People, Big World) at their Portland, Oregon, farm. Check out their pumpkin patch and kid-friendly adventure area, and don't miss out on taking a family photo in front of their pumpkin fun house.
While making a mess may be a no-go at home, kids can feel free to smash and smear all they want (with no cleanup required!) at Studt's Pumpkin Patch's "Pumpkin Smashing Pit." While you're at the Grand Junction, Colorado, farm, be sure to commemorate your trip with an autumnal family photo at their jack-o'-lantern house.
With hayrides, a u-pick pumpkin patch, a 7-acre corn maze, train rides, and rentable bonfire pits on the property, your group will find plenty to do at Three Cedar's Farm in Northville, Michigan.
Starting in mid-September, Craven's Farm in Snohomish, Washington, kicks off their Harvest Festival with a 50-plus variety pumpkin patch, a 15-acre corn maze, hayrides, and much more. Kids will love using the farm's apple slingers, which propel apples up high across the farm.
Heaven Hill Farm, New Jersey's largest pumpkin farm, is practically an amusement park. There, you'll find tons of rides and activities next to 365 acres of Vernon, New Jersey, farmland.
Jessica Leigh Mattern is a web editor and writer who covers home, holiday, DIY, crafts, travel, and more lifestyle topics. Prior to working for Country Living, she wrote for several lifestyle and women’s magazines including Woman’s Day, Cosmopolitan, and Redbook