Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Southeastern North Carolina? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Southeastern North Carolina, 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

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Bladen County

Brunswick County

  • Indigo Farms - Pumpkins, Watermelon
    1542 Hickman Rd. NW, Calabash, NC 28467. Phone: (910) 287-6794. Other Phone: (910) 287-6403. Click here for a map to the farm. Hay Rides, Tours. Open Monday to Saturday 8 am-5:30 pm (Varies with season). Typical harvest dates: Persimmons & Pumpkin - Fall Figs - July-September Grapes - September Special Services: Farm Heritage Day - 1st Saturday in October, Pumpkin Day - 3rd Saturday in October, Farm Market, Garden Center, Florist & Produce, Bakery & Farm tours as well as hayrides. Directions: Located 15 miles couth of Shallotte, turn off US 17 south at Brunswick Plantation & Golf Links onto Hickman Road, go 4 more miles straight to NC/SC state line. The market is on the right, highly visible.
  • Summerlin Farms and Produce - permanently closed
    2811 Holden Beach Road, Supply, NC 28462. UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me. O

Columbus County

  • Bullock Pumpkins - pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, sunflowers
    2204 Princess Ann Rd, Chadbourn, NC. Phone: 910-840-3975. Email: [email protected]. Open: see their facebook page. We specialize in Heirloom and specialty pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, our old standby, Mammoth Gol
    And Mums are here! Also pick your own Sunflowers available for $8/dozen!
  • Maze Craze - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    372 Artesia Road, Hallsboro, NC 28442. Phone: 910-520-8940. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday thru Thursday by reservations only; Fridays 4 pm to 10 pm Saturdays 11 am to 10 pm Sundays 1 pm to 8 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Strickland's Corn Maze - corn maze
    8289 Swamp Fox Hwy. West, Hwy #904, Tabor City, NC 28463. Phone: 910-649-7921. Email: [email protected] Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me. September 22nd until November 4th, Monday- Closed, Tuesday thru Thursday - Appointment only (group rates available), Friday - 6 til 10 pm, Saturday - 10 am til 10 pm, Sunday - 2 til 6 pm. 2004 Admission: $7.00 Adults, $5.00 children (6 to 11), Free - 5 and under.
  • The Farmer's Barn - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, 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 / barrel train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Trick-or-treating event, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
    5825 Joe Brown Highway South, Chadbourn, NC 28431. Phone: 910-770-5810. Alternate Phone: 910-770-0106. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm during Summer season for produce; The Corn Maze and Fall festivities are open Thursday and Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm; Open at other times by appointment only. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: March 08, 2016)

Cumberland County

Duplin County

New Hanover County

Onslow County

  • Fishstrong Foundation - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, haunted trail, Trick-or-treating event, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, birthday parties, school tours
    3100 Freedom Way, Hubert, NC 28539. Phone: (910) 326-4071. Alternate Phone: (910) 326-1075. Fax: 910-326-1178. Email: [email protected]. Open: the pumpkin patch opens mid September; 8 am to 6 pm after 6 please call office number listed in the patch. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Freedom Way (HWY 24 East) toward Swansboro. Its 2 big blue buildings on the right hand side across from the entrance to Hubert Blvd. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: November 07, 2018)
  • Mike's Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1600 Haw Branch Road, Beulaville, NC 28518. Phone: 910-324-3422. Alternate Phone: 888-820-FARM. Fax: 910-324-1571. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hours of Operation varies; Please call or visit our website for current, up - to - date information. Directions: from Wilmington take I-40 West to exit 385, turn right onto NC-41 East. Follow to NC-111 South, fork off to right and continue 10 to 12 miles to Haw Branch Road. Turn left, entrance 2 miles on left. From Raleigh take I-40 East to exit 373, turn left onto NC-903, continue to NC-24 East 16 to 18 miles to Haw Branch Road. Turn right, entrance 4 miles on right. From Jacksonville take NC-24 West to NC-111 North, travel 7 to 8 miles to Haw Branch Road. Turn right, entrance 2 miles on left. Strawberries: late April until the end of May Pumpkin patch hayrides in October; Haunted hayride: Call for information; Christmas trees: Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas hayride begins Thanksgiving night; Private Christmas parties Sunday through Wednesday after Thanksgiving; Call or visit the website for more information. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Mike's Farm Facebook pageWe offer educational school tours mid-April to mid-May, and the months of October, November and December. Each month focusing on the crop of the season. We also offer hotdog roast cookouts for groups of 20 or more with no maximum number limit. Reservations are required for this event and a non-refundable deposit of $40.00 is also required. We have a full service bakery for all your sweet indulgences. Our best-selling 10 layer chocolate cake was featured in "Our State" magazine.

Pender County

Robeson County

  • Cukabury Farms - Corn Maze, , pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, Wedding venue, Event center, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Lights, Easter Egg Hunt
    107 Pleasant View Church Road, Fairmont , NC 28340. Phone: (910) 316-3184. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 21st - November 1st 2019 Monday to Friday 4 pm to 6 pm Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: September 16, 2019)
  • McPherson's Honor System - Pumpkins,
    11707 NC Hwy 72 East, Lumberton, NC 28358. Phone: (910) 737-6287. Email: [email protected]. UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were Directions: Located NC 72, 6 miles east of Lumberton, 2 miles past Long Branch School market on left. Open: Sunday to Saturday 8 am-sunset; year-round. Crop availability: Blackberries, Plums, Nectarines & Okra.

Sampson County

  • Hubb's Corn Maze - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train rides, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, Trick-or-treating event, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    10276 Us 421 North, Clinton, NC 28328. Phone: 910-564-6709. Fax: 910-564-6709. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday, 6 pm to 11 pm, Saturday, 1 pm to 11 pm, Sunday, 1 pm to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: October 25, 2015)
    A visitor writes on September 12, 2010: "Great corn maze, barrel rides, tractor rides etc. "


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