Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Huntsville and northern Alabama? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Huntsville and northern Alabama, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for March 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Cherokee County

Colbert County

  • Down on the Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, cow train, hayrides, farm animals, Christmas trees
    2257 Heaton Road, Rainsville, AL 36986. Phone: 256-638-6200. Open: September 11th through October, Tuesday to Thursday 4:00 to 8 pm; Friday 4:00 to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Isbell's Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, wagon rides, Jumping pillow, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Inflatables/bounce house, Jumping pillow, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    2998 Aycock Cemetery Road, Leighton, AL 35646. Phone: 256-810-5087. Alternate Phone: 256-412-3046. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 21 pm to October 31; Monday to Friday 8:30 to 2::00 ( group reservations only) 3:00 to 6:00 (open to the public; Saturday 10 am to 6:00 (public ) and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 (public). Directions: Traveling from Moulton ,AL travel West on Highway 157/ alternate 72 , turn left on Gargis Lane beside Whitesell Packing Plant ,( or from Muscle Shoals ) travel through 4- Way stop and continue straight on LaGrange Road about 5 miles, turn right onto Aycock Cemetery Road and farm is located on the left about 1.5 miles . From Russellville take Highway 48 past Tharptown school , continue about 4 miles to highway 87 and turn left , travel about two miles and farm is on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Notes: Hay bales, gourds , pumpkins , and chrysanthemums for fall decoration available,; corn crawl, playground, farm education with milk cow.
  • Talleys Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, school tours
    460 County Road 129, Crossville, AL 35962. Phone: 256-303-8888. Directions: Located 1 mile off highway 75 between Albertville and Geraldine. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April through October. Open: Monday through Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm. Strawberries April 15 to June 5 Pumpkins September 25 to October 31 Tomatoes August 1 to October 31. Payment: Cash, Check.

Franklin County

Jackson County

  • Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    52 County Rd. 56, Stevenson, AL 35772. Phone: 256-437-1044. Open:UPDATE for 2018, Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me. Directions: From Stevenson, AL., follow AL Highway 117 north approximately 12 miles to Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch. Crops are usually available in May, October. Open: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Strawberries: May 1 - May 31, Pumpkin Patch: October 1 - October 31, Haunted Hay Ride: October 22,25-29,31. Payment: Cash, Check. Notes: Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch features tractor drawn hay rides to the pumpkin field, petting zoo, corn maze, gift shop, concession stand, corn play bin, picnic area, etc. There is also a Haunted Hay Ride in the latter part of October. It features a 20 minute (approximately) ride through haunted fields, woods, and swamps. For specific times, dates, or to make group reservations, please visit our website. (UPDATED: July 14, 2016, JBS)

Lauderdale County

  • The Belue Place - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, cow train rides, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1075 Cr 513, Lexington, AL 35648. Phone: 256-366-6277. Alternate Phone: 256-710-0665. Email: [email protected]. Open: The Belue Place is open on Saturdays 9 am until 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm until 5 pm in October; And we are open on weekdays for field trips. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Anderson Alabama, take cr 49, turn left on cr 513 3/4 miles on right. From Lexington, Alabama, take highway 64 4 miles turn right on cr 49, go 3/4 miles turn right on cr 513 3/4 miles on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Notes: Toddler town will have a corn bin, hayloft jump, both on a smaller scale, and a giant sandbox. Payment: Cash, only.
  • McGee Farm - Pumpkins, gourds, jumping pillow, hayrides, farm animals, turnip, greens, garden, mums, all types of fall decorations
    8211 Co Rd 7, Florence, AL 35633. (256) 764-5320. (256) 766-2725. Email: [email protected]. From Florence, take Chisholm Rd ( Hwy 17) N from Cox Creek Pkwy. About 8 miles to Zip City. Turn left on Co Rd 8 at sign. Follow signs, or see this page for more directions. Open: April-May, Call for Spring hours, September 30-October 31, Monday to Friday 3 pm to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, Spring- bedding, plants. Hayride, pick a pumpkin, play in the hay, feed the chickens, see the baby goats, take pictures, enjoy refreshments at the picnic area and purchase fall decorations, etc. will have thousands of Mums to select from. Come see and pick out the best Mums in the Shoals area. (UPDATED: May 28, 2017, JBS)

Lawrence County

Limestone County

Madison County

  • The Field of Screams - corn maze, haunted corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, cow train
    Hwy 72, Brownsboro, AL 35741. Email: [email protected]. Directions: East of Huntsville on US HWY 72. Turn North onto Brownsboro Road, we are behind the Post Office. Open: September 11th, 2009 to Saturday, November 7th, 2009; Wednesday to Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM, Fridays 11 am to 11 PM; Saturdays 11 am to 11 PM; Sundays 1 Pm to 5 PM; Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Payment: Cash, Check. Notes: Hay Rides are included in admission or 2 tickets per ride. This corn maze is filled with many activities for all ages. At night the maze turns into in Field of Scream. You have to watch your step around every corner and try to navigate your way with out screaming. At night time, they also have a small portion for children that is not haunted. In addition to the corn maze. they have several activities including: corn cannon, cornbox (similar to a sand box, but with corn kernels), PVC slides, Corn tunnel. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on August 28, 2009: "I went last year and had an amazing time! I cannot wait to go this year. They also have camp sites available for an extra charge. This is a great Halloween family trip! "
  • Tate Farms Cotton Pickin' Pumpkins - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    8414 A Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, AL 35759. Phone: 256-828-8288. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Prebooked school tours Monday through Friday 9 am to 2 pm General Admission hours are Monday through Friday 2 pm to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm; Closed on Sundays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. 2009 Dates of operation are September 28 to October 31 . Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Notes: We grow our own Gourds, Heirloom Pumpkins, Cotton Bolls and Stalks, Wheat Straw. We sale Mums and Corn Shocks for fall decorating. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS)
  • The Boyd Family Farm - No pesticides are used, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, tractor-pulled hay rides, Local honey from within 50 miles, Fresh eggs, gift shop, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here, CSA, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, No dogs allowed except for service animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, group reservations
    916 State Line Road, Hazel Green, AL 35750. Phone: (256) 829-5116. Email: [email protected]. Open: pumpkin Days hours typically run from 10 am to 5 pm, see our website for schedule. Directions: From NE Hsv on Hwy231, drive north through Hazel Green. Turn left on Charity Lane (by Walmart). Drive for 6 miles. Turn right at stop sign. Stay on Scott Road for 3 miles. Turn left onto State Line Road Drive 1.9 miles. Entrance on left. From Research park, travel North on highway 255 ~2.5 miles. Take exit toward AL-53/Blake Bottom. Turn left onto AL-53N, stay for 7.7 miles. Turn right onto Old Railroad Bed Road and continue 7.5 miles. Turn right onto State Line Road and drive 0.6 miles. Entrance on right. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberry season is typically June 15 to July 31; Pumpkin days is typically early October; Annual Easter event is planned for the Saturday of the weekend prior to Easter each year;. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, All credit cards, AndroidPay, ApplePay, CashApp, PayPal, Venmo.
    Click here for our Facebook page.
    (ADDED: March 01, 2024)
  • The Vision - tractor-pulled hay rides, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    187 Oscar Webster Road SE, Hunstville, AL 35803. Phone: 256-713-8888. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hayrides and Bonfires: October 16 to November 7 Availability: Monday-Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm; Friday 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 10 am to 10 pm; Please RSVP by Calling the number above; Reservations are required. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. The Vision is hosting hayrides and bonfires (complete with s'mores roasting). The Vision is nestled on 350 acres of beautiful woodland in South Huntsville, only 15 minutes from town. We provide the bonfire, s'mores, and hayride—all you have to do is bring your group! Build on this event by bringing out a guitar and singing around the campfire or playing team games on our activities field. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.

Marshall County

  • Cornutt Farms - pumpkins, sunflowers, hayrides, petting zoo, playground
    616 Whitsville Drive, Boaz, AL 35957. Phone: (256) 572-6347. Email: [email protected]. Open: from the last Saturday in September and every Saturday in October from 9 am to 6 pm. Payment: Cash or Check Only.
    The Sunflower Patch at Cornutt Farms has ended. We will have sunflowers again in the fall of 2021. (ADDED: October 20, 2020, JBS)

Morgan County

  • Backyard Barnyard Petting Zoo - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    1026 Brown Road, Danville, AL 35619. Phone: 256-502-9139. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm for individuals Weekdays for large groups by appointment. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Gullion Farms "Down on the Farm" - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Horse Drawn Wagon Ride, Milking A Cow, Scare Crow Station, Gathering Eggs, Hay Slide, Hay Ride, Petting Zoo, Story Time, Pony Ride, Roping Station, Hay Jump, Hay Maze, Fishing Corn Jump, Pumpkin Patch
    701 Peck Hollow Road, Somerville, AL 35670. Phone: 256-778-7506. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Milking A Cow, *Horse & Cart Ride, Roping , Hay Ride, Petting Zoo , Hay Slide , Fishing, Gathering Eggs, Corn jump , Scare Crow Station , *Pumpkins , Hay Jump, Hay Maze, Sling Shot Station , *Snacks and Sweet Shop, *Horse Ride , *Pony Ride , Horse Drawn Wagon Ride , Playground with Tire Swings , , * Not included in admission price (UPDATED: October 19, 2020 JBS)
  • Hidden Rivers Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn crib, pony rides, cornhole, food trucks
    298 Goose Pond Road, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: (256) 200-8572. Email: [email protected]. Open: mid-September through November 1; Fridays from 3 pm to 7 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 7 pm. Please check our calendar for special events. There is a 4 acre Alabama themed maze! Pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch! Experience a bit of farm life with our animal encounters and even ride a pony! Lots of fun play areas set up around the farm for more opportunities of fun, imagination, and play! Come Pop on into our corn pit! Don’t miss a second of football this season! We have a tailgate tent with 2 tv's, cornhole, and seating areas. The perfect place to enjoy a day of tailgating while the kids play in a safe area! Hungry? We have food trucks and grills. Buy lunch or bring it with you so you can stay and play the day away! Grills are available for rental! (ADDED: October 20, 2020, JBS)
  • Vest U Pick It - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market
    3181 Eva Road, Eva, AL 35621. Phone: 256-796-2070. Open: Available end of September Thursday October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS)
  • Reeves Peach Farm - Strawberries, pumpkins, tomatoes
    447 Hwy 36E, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: (256) 773-9479. Hwy 36 East three quarters mile east of I-65 (exit 328), Open: April 1-October 31, Daily, 8 am-7 pm. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS)
  • Smith Farms Corn Maze - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
    83 Smith Road, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: 256-286-0751. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday and Saturday night in October from 7 pm to 11 pm and every Thursday and Sunday from 7 pm to 10 pm . Directions: from Hartselle, Al-take highway 36 west to Newcut Road on left, Newcut Road to smith road on left. From Falkville, Al take highway 55 west by post office to Newcut Road on right at Massey. follow Newcut Road to third road on right Smith Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check.

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