2025 Central Ontario (Coburg, Peterborough, etc) Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central Ontario (Coburg, Peterborough, etc)? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central Ontario (Coburg, Peterborough, etc), 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 April 2025

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches!  Most close either at Halloween or a week later! 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.

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

Haliburton (Haliburton, Minden)

Kawartha Lakes (Little Britain)

• MacArthur Pumpkin Patch - Sunflower Fields, Farm market, Pumpkins, Seasonal Decor, Outdoor Playground,
  1146 Trans Canada Hwy, Kawartha Lakes, ON K0M 2M0. Phone: 705-879-1562. Email: [email protected]. Open: see their page.
  MacArthur Pumpkin Patch facebook page.
   (ADDED: September 29, 2024, JBS)

Northumberland (Brighton, Cobourg, Grafton, Port Hope, Roseneath, Trent Hills)

• Carruthers Country Fields - raspberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop
  9883 Danforth Rd east, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J8. Phone: 905-372-3705. Alternate phone: 905-373-2879. Email us at: [email protected]. Directions: From Toronto take 401 east to Cobourg ,take exit 474 go south to first lights, turn left onto Densmore Road (it turns into Danforth Rd) follow east 7 km to 9883 Danforth Rd Watch for signs. . We are open May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Our hours are: When asparagus starts in May we are open Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm until End of December. Payment: Cash, only. In season we have already picked asparagus, green beans, tomatoes, sweetcorn, squash, egg plant, peppers, cucumbers, lots of gourds, Indian corn and lots more. Give us a call for in season produce .
• Cricklewood Farm - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, school tours
  27 Grandview Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0. Phone: 613-475-4293. Email: [email protected]. Open: Corn Maze is open Saturday, August 3rd to November 4th, from 9:30 to 4:30, Sunday to Friday and 9:30 to 6:00 Saturday; Market is open August 3rd to November 10th from 9:30 to 5:30 Sunday to Friday, and from9:30 to 6:00 on Saturday; and November 14th to 30th on Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm; Note: Last walk through the maze starts no later than one hour before closing time; Twilight Walks: 9:30 to 9:00 on August 31st, September 28, October 12, 19, 26; Monster Hunt is held toward the end of October: Watch for confirmed dates just before Halloween. Directions: From the 401 (Toronto), take the Big Apple exit (497) and drive south to Colborne. Turn left onto King Street (Hwy 2) and drive 10 km. From the 401 (Kingston) take the Brighton exit (509) and drive south to the first set of stoplights in Brighton. Turn right onto Main Street (Hwy 2) and drive 3 km. Cricklewood Farm is on the south side of the road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Raspberries, summer: mid July to mid August; Apples available from mid August to mid October; Pumpkins available mid September to end of October; Corn maze is open July 29 to early November;. Payment: Cash, Debit cards. We have over forty varieties of apples. Thirteen of these are available for pick your own. We also grow sweet corn, squash, tomatoes and sell cider, honey, home baked pies and cookies, candy and caramel apples.
• Dunnett Orchards - Raspberries, apples, pumpkins
  Dundas Street, Brighton, ON. Phone: 613-475-0465. Directions: Take Hwy. 401 (exit 509 Brighton) south to County Rd. 2. Turn east on Dundas St. for 1 km. Open: daily, 8 am to 7 pm, July to November. Also prepicked tart cherries, plums, tomatoes, squash, honey.
• Pine Ridge Nursery and Vegetable Market - pumpkins
  Cobourg, ON. Phone: 905-372-8848. Directions: Take Burnham St. exit from Hwy 401; Go south, turn right on Elgin Street, 1 mile west of Cobourg. Open: daily, April to Oct, from 8 am to 9 pm.

Peterborough (Braund Port, Downers Corners, Edmison Heights, Hunters Ridge, Nassau)

• Buckhorn Berry Farm - Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin festival with haunter barn, hay rides to the pumpkin patch, magic shows, pumpkin catapult
  Deer Bay Road, Buckhorn, ON. Phone: 705-657-8888. [email protected]. Open: June to October;  Pumpkinfest Dates: October weends from 11 am to 5 pm. Directions: 1 mile south of Buckhorn off Peterborough County 23 (Buckhorn Rd.) on Deer Bay Rd. Just follow the signs. Restrooms. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins are available for purchase and our chip truck is available for purchasing hot dogs, french fries, sausage on a bun and cold drinks. Hot drinks, desserts and yogurt are available at the Market. Visitors are welcome to bring their own snacks and lunches. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins are available for purchase and our chip truck is available for purchasing hot dogs, french fries, sausage on a bun and cold drinks. Hot drinks, desserts and yogurt are available at the Market. Visitors are welcome to bring their own snacks and lunches. In the fall there is a pumpkin festival with haunter barn, hay rides to the pumpkin patch, magic shows, pumpkin catapult, lots of other fun stuff! Buckhorn Berry Farm Facebook page.  (UPDATED: October 2, 2022, JBS)
  A visitor writes on June 02, 2009: "Loved it! "
• Stellmar Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, porta-potties, events at your location (call for info)
  136 Sand Bar Road, Little Britain, ON K0M2C0. Phone: 705-786-0431. Email: [email protected]. Open: 21 September 2013 to 26 October 2013 (Weekends (Sat and Sun) only) from 10 am to 5 pm; Also open Thanksgiving Monday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Peterborough 1. Take Highway 7 to Little Britain Road (You will see a Ford tractor dealership on corner) 2. Turn LEFT and follow Little Britain Road to the yellow flashing light which is Elm Tree Road 3. Turn LEFT and travel for about 11 kms. You will travel around 3 curves and reach Sand Bar Road 4. Turn LEFT and travel to 136 Sand Bar Road Stellmar farm is on the left about 1/2 mile on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Face Painting available only on (September 28, 2013) only (both Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm). Payment: Cash, only. Come and see the award winning giant pumpkins and giant squash that make this farm unique in the area. Come to the craft barn where you will find a stunning assortment of dried and silk flower arrangements made from flowers grown right on the farm. Check out our hand painted gourds and decorate with the many varieties of decorative corn, gourds, and squash. The aroma of mulled cider warming near the woodstove will warm your heart. You will find plenty of parking and wheelchair accessibility.
• Welcome Produce Market - pumpkins
  4754 Fourth Line, Port Hope, ON, L1A-3V5. Phone: 905-753-2302. Directions: North of Hwy 401 (500m) at exit 461 on Hwy 2, Port Hope. Near Peterborough. Also has prepicked apples and a bakery! Upick Strawberries, Raspberries.

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

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• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
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• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Road tripping and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Fun Factory Tours
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• Easter egg hunts
• Festivals: Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horses: rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
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• Environmental resources
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• Resources for Farmers
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