October is my most favorite month. The leaves start to fall. The temperatures start to drop, perfect for sweatshirts and boots. The energy in the air feels different, I feel more alive! Maybe its the changing of seasons? All I know is, I L O V E the month of October.
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.
It would be terrible if we just skipped
from September to November,
wouldn’t it?”
L.M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables
One of my favorite things to do is go to the pumpkin patch. I have loved going since I was a little girl. We are so fortunate that we have a number of local farms who put on wonderful pumpkin events. I have compiled a list of nearby farms, as well as adding in a few fun events! Keep in mind that most hours are weather permitting. Also, the price of admission is for the extra activities each farm offers. The pumpkin patches are free to visit, only needing to pay for what you purchase.
Circle S Farms
Hours | 8:30am – 7:00pm
Hayrides | 9:00am to Dusk
To-Do | Hayride, pumpkin patch, straw filled barn, market bakery with donuts, cookies, turnovers and other delicious treats.
Address | 9015 London Groveport Rd. Grove City, OH 43123
Website | www.circlesfarm.com
DeMonye’s Greenhouse
Hours | Mon – Fri 8:00-6:00 & Sat – Sun 9:00-6:00
To-Do | Kid friendly haunted maze, snacks, pumpkins, games, greenhouse
Admission | $8/child
Phone | (614) 252-6046
Address | 2500 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219
Website | http://www.demonyes.net
Dupler’s Pumpkin Land
Hours | Mon – Fri 12:00pm – 7:00pm & Sat – Sun 10:00am – 7:00pm
Admission | Free parking and admission. $1 hand stamp for unlimited use of straw maze, giant slides and haunted room. Cash or local check with ID.
To-Do | Pumpkins, squash, Indian corn, straw bales, mums, giant slides, straw maze, haunted room and bunnies to visit.
Phone | (740) 323-2514
Address | 5766 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH 43056
Freeman’s Farm
Hours | Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sun 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dates | September 24 – October 30
Fall Weekends | September 24-25, October 1-2, October 8-9, October 15-16, October 22-23, October 29-30
To-Do | Pick pumpkins, explore the woods, shop market, hayrides, kettle corn over wood fire, campfire concessions, scarecrow making, petting animals, apple butter making demonstration
Phone | 740.548.7866
Address | 6142 Lewis Center Road Galena, Ohio 43021
Website | www.freemansfarm.com
Facebook | www.facebook.com/freemans-country-market
Hendren Farm Market
Hours | Mon – Sat 11:00-7:00 & Sun 11:00 – 5:00
To-Do | Corn maze, pumpkin patch, market
Phone | (740) 325-7224
Address | 14595 Johnstown-Utica Road, Johnstown
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hendrenfarmmarket/
Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/hendrenfarmmarket
Hidden Creek Farm
Address | 581 S. Galena Rd, Sunbury
Website | http://www.hiddencreekfarms.com
Jacquemin Farms
Hours | October: Mon – Sat 10:00 am-6:00pm | Sun 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
To-Do | 15 acres of pumpkins to be picked, kiddie playground 10 years and younger, straw maze, grain box and giant air toys.
Admission | $6 per child per day. During the week, the air toys are not available, dropping the price to $2/child. Kiddos age 2 and younger are free with at least one older paying sibling present. Cost for the hayride is $1 per person.
Phone | (614) 873-5725
Address | 7437 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064
Website | http://www.jacqueminfarms.com
photo cred: www.jacqueminfarms.com
Kuhlwein’s Farm Market
Hours | Fall Festival open to the public on the weekends from 10 am to 6 pm.
To-Do | Hayride to the corn maze, pick your own pumpkin (one pumpkin per person included in the admission price to the fall festival), petting zoo, bounce castle, straw maze, crafts, goodies and a concession stand for your convenience.
Admission | $10 per person (3 and under FREE). Parking is FREE.
Phone |(614) 876-2833
Address | 1859 Walker Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
Website | http://kuhlweinsfarmmarket.webs.com
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Kuhlweins/
Leeds Pumpkin Farm
Hours | Open Weekends Only. Sat & Sun: 10:00 – 5:00
Dates | Sept 17 through October 30. They will be open ONE FRIDAY – October 14th.
To-Do |Hayrides, mini zip lines, straw fort, mountain slides, the big zip, tube time, banana bus, farm animals, farm pond, 40 barnyard activities, pumpkin patch with fairytale pumpkins, exotic shapes and gourds.
Admission | Kids 3- 18: $12, Adults 19-54: $10, Kids 2 and Under: Free, Adults 55+: Free, Parking: Free
Phone | (740) 666-2020
Address | 8738 Marysville Road, Ostrander, OH 43061
Website |www.leedsfarm.com/
Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm
Hours |Mon-Fri: 5:00 – 7:30 & Sat – Sun 10:00 – 7:30
Dates | Sept. 24th-Oct. 30th, including Oct. 14
To-Do |Over 30 activities to participate in on the farm, including the winglike, corn maze, little barrel rides, tractors, hayrides, big barrel rides, notes and bolts table, leaner raceway, jump pad, giant ant farm and more. Food choices available, too.
Admission |$9 for all-day wrist band or pay for the activities you’d like to do.
Phone | (740) 595-3207
Address | 2920 Rt. 203, Radnor, OH 43066
Website | http://www.lehnerpumpkins.com
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lehnerpumpkins/
Lynd Fruit Farm
Hours |Open each weekend now through Halloween or as long as supply lasts.
To-Do | Corn maze, barrel ride, play area with spider web, pumpkin patch, AMAZING market
Admission |Price varies per activity and age
Phone | (740) 927-7013
Address | Morse Road And Route 310, Pataskala, OH 43062
Website |http://www.lyndfruitfarm.com
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lyndfruitfarm/
The Maize at Little Darby Creek
Hours | Fri 5:00 – 10:00, Sat Noon – 10:00, Sun Noon – 6:00
Dates | Sep 17 – October 30, Friday, Oct. 14
To-Do | 9 acre great pumpkin maze, cow train, petting zoo, corn ball, dodgeball, pedal carts, duck races, tetherball, kiddie maze, hayride, corn cannon and more!
Admission | Ranges from $4.50 – $12, Ages 2 and under are free. You can buy your tickets ahead of time here.
Phone | (937) 349-4781
Address | 8657 Axe Handle Rd., Milford Center, OH 43045
Website | http://www.mazeandberries.com/maizeatlittledarbycreek.html
Photo Cred: mazeandberries.com
Miller’s Country Gardens
Hours |Wed – Sat 9:00 – 7:00 & Sun Noon – 5:00
To-Do | Pumpkins, Fall Festival (details below)
Phone |(740) 363-5021
Address | 2488 Rt. 37 W., Delaware, OH 43015
Website | http://millerscountrygardens.com/_index.php
Pigeon Roost Farm
Hours | 10:00 to 7:00. They are open daily throughout the fall, but keep in mind, on weekends, they have a Pumpkinfest. It includes lots of fun, family activities.
Dates | Sept 17 – Oct 31
To-Do | Pumpkin patch, great pumpkin fun center: corn maze, gerbil wheels, corn wagon, spooky straw tunnel, duck races, snack shack, sweet shop, animals, shopping and more. On weekends enjoy wagon rides, face painting, kettle-cooked food, Kettle Korn, and a variety of refreshments. Craftsmen will be exhibiting and demonstrating their skills. Check events page for dates.
Admission | The all inclusive cost of admission for the Great Pumpkin Fun Center at Pigeon Roost Farm is $7.00 per adult and children two and older.
Phone | (740) 928-4925
Address | 4413 National Road SW, Hebron, Ohio 43025
Website | www.pigeonroostfarm.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Pigeon-Roost-Farm-121062437948364/
Photo Cred: Pigeon Roost Facebook Page
Photo Cred: Pigeon Roost Facebook Page
The Orchard & Co
Hours | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Dates | Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 10th – Oct. 30th
To-Do | Animal Barn, Bunnyville, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Cart Track, Zip Line, Corn Box, Hay Barn, Hill Slide & Tire Climb, wagon ride & Moo Moo Express.
Admission | Adults & Children $10.00, Seniors $5.00, 2 & under free
Phone | (614) 306-1071
Address | 7255 US HWY 42 North, Plain City
Website | http://www.theorchardandcompany.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/The-Orchard-and-Company-159118407448075/
Oakland Nursery
Dates | October 8 – October 9
Website | https://www.oaklandnursery.com/page/sales-and-events/
Young Jersey’s Farm – 40th Annual Fall Farm Pumpkin Festival
Hours |11:00 am – 6:00p (Event times vary)
Dates | October 1st & 2nd
To-Do | Check out their 800+ pound pumpkin, taste freshly made Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, take a tour of their cheese making facility, watch cow milking, participate in pumpkin bowling, pick a pumpkin from the patch and more!
Address | 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs
Website | http://youngsdairy.com/fall-farm-festival/
Circleville Pumpkin Show
Hours | The opening ceremonies are at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the first day and thereafter the activities begin at 10:00 a.m. for the balance of the show
Dates | October 19th – 22nd
To-Do |Seven parades, all sorts of pumpkin foods will be available to purchase (pumpkin taffy, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cake, pumpkin soups, pumpkin waffles, pumpkin cream puffs, pumpkin fudge, pumpkin ice cream and more)
Admission | Free to go! Things to purchase!
Address | 159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113
Website | http://www.pumpkinshow.com
photo cred: ianadamsphotography.com
