2025 Harford and Cecil Counties Pumpkin Patches And More.org

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

Cecil County

• Milburn Orchards - pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, bunches of field corn stalks, petting zoo, Fall festival, corn maze and hay mazes.
  1495 Appleton Road, Elkton, MD 21921. Phone: 410-398-1349 or 800-684-3000. Email: [email protected]. Click here for a map. All types of pumpkins from the huge titanic ones, clear down to the wee-wee baby munchkins, and everything in between. Why we even have a Pumpkin House you may wander through. Remember to bring your camera. Tens of thousands of gourds: From the wee-tiny spoons, warted, angel wings, bird house-type through the huge, green basket gourds, home made pumpkin pies, edible varieties of winter squash. Craft shows, corn and hay mazes. INCLUDED WITH BASIC ADMISSION:Hayrides, Corn Maze (Bigger maze for bigger kids & adults), Boo Barn (Not haunted, appropriate for all ages), Bale Trail (Straw Maze for all ages), MilkySway Tunnel, Cycle Circle, Straw Jump, Tractor Tunnel, Obstacle Bounce, Giant Spider Web, Rope Maze Family Challenge, Tractor Tire Tower, Farmyard Playground, BarnYard Buddies Zoo, GroundHog Hill, and other mini-family fun events! (UPDATED: May 16, 2019, JBS)

Harford County

• Brad's Produce - Corn maze, hayrides, PYO pumpkins
  550 Asbury Lane, Churchville, MD 21028. Phone: 410-734-GROW. Phone: 410-569-7288. Email: [email protected]. Open: see their website. For directions, click here. Also see corn maze and special events. Brad’s Farm Market in Harford County, MD is a full-time farming operation raising fresh produce, beef, pork, greenhouse flowers, and grain for local Harford County and Baltimore and Cecil County communities. Each season at Brad’s offers farm market fun activities and delicious produce for you and your family to enjoy. When you come to visit please leave your pets at home, only service animals are allowed.
• Deep Roots Family Produce - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
  2518 Harkins Rd, White Hall, MD 21161. Phone: 443-504-4662. Alternate Phone: 410-692-0180. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 5 pm, September 1 to October 31;(or until we run out) closed on October 26 and October 27; please call ahead of time before your visit so we can make ourself available. Directions: Payment: Cash, only. pumpkins and gourds are in full swing this year! bring your children out to our home farm for a full experience of pick your own pumpkins right out of the pumpkin patch! pumpkin prices do vary, but are reasonable. we are just looking to have a good fun time and let your kids get the opportunity for a pick your own pumpkin experience where he/she gets to see exactly where the pumpkin came from.feel free to call anytime with any questions.
• Gast Family Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, farm animals, U-pick and already picked,
  3957 Old Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084. Phone: 443-866-1543. Fax: 410-692-0374. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, I see no mention of and Halloween events, pumpkins, corn maze, etc on their Facebook page in years, so I assume they have discontinued Fall activities; If you know, please write me, last reported hours were . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Hayrides. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We also have Gourds, Unique Pumpkins, Already picked pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Apple Cider. No admittance charge, $2.00 per hay ride. (UPDATED: September 18, 2015)
• Hawks Hill Creamery, aka Falling Branch Brewery - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  805 Highland Rd, Street, MD 21154. Phone: 410-688-7922. Email: [email protected]. Open: every Saturday and Sunday starting thr 3rd Saturday in September to October 31st. Directions: For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. Our Beer Garden is open this year too, our own Falling Branch Brewery, our farm brewery. The hours are the same on weekends as Pumpkin Fest hours. Beer Garden is not open on weekdays. Click here for our Facebook page. .
  Once again this year there is FREE ADMISSION! Pumpkin Beer, Food Trucks: 3-5 each day, Live music every day, U-Pick Pumpkin/Gourd Patch, Hay rides, Easy 6-acre corn maze, Build a scarecrow, Pumpkin painting, Farm animals, Local craft vendors, Beer Slushies, Ice Cream (from Broom’s Bloom) Taproom/Beer Garden are still open for regular hours outside of PumpkinFest hours. Ravens games will be played in the taproom on days when games are scheduled.
  This event is rain or shine. Please, no outside alcohol or pets allowed.
• Jone's Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze and other produce.
  3519 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD 21154. Phone: (410) 676-3709. Email: [email protected]. Open: U-PICK pumpkins from Thursday to Sunday in October from 11 am to 5 pm as well as a scavenger hunt corn maize with prize for completion; It is always best to call before venturing out to the farm. The field will be closed during rain, so call first. Don't forget to pack sunscreen for sunny days and rain boots for days after the rain. . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. To be sure that we have strawberries available, call us before coming out. Your local family farm and one stop shop for fresh-harvested Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Squash, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkins, and much more from our farm. Since 1956, Jones Produce Farm has been serving Harford, Baltimore, and Cecil Counties with the freshest produce, beautiful flowers in our greenhouses, and the friendliest service. We are open April 4th through December 23rd. Jone's Family Farm Facebook page. We offer a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, School Field Trips, Pick your Own Strawberries and Pumpkins, our plethora of Fresh Vegetables, Kilby's Milk and Ice Cream, Fresh Eggs from Albright Farms, Mulch and Topsoil with Delivery option, UPICK Christmas trees, Fresh Wreaths, and MUCH MUCH MORE! .
• Lohr's Orchard - pumpkins, pumpkin patch, hay rides, cider, strawberries, sour cherries, peaches, apples
  3212 Snake Lane, Churchville, MD 21028. Phone: 410-836-2783. Email: [email protected]. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Updates: click here for picking updates. pick your own and farm stand. pick your own and farm stand. APPLES Mid July through close of season. APPLE CIDER Starts approximately Sept 15-17th through end of season. PUMPKINS Start the last weekend of Sept and run through October as well as weekend hayrides to the patch and apple Orchard. ANd already-picked TOMATOES. SWEET CORN. ASSORTED VEGGIES, Starting with strawberry season and running through close of store (UPDATED: June 15, 2020 JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on September 12, 2008: "I love the farm! Great for the family."
  A visitor writes on September 12, 2008: "I love the farm! Great for the family."
• Quaker Hill Farm - Corn maze, petting zoo, hayrides
  1953 Grafton Shop Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050. Phone: 410-879-8359.
• Shaw Orchards - Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides
  5594 Norrisville Road, White Hall, MD 21161. Phone: 410-692-2429. Email: [email protected]. Directions: From Baltimore, I 83 North to exit 36. East on 439 to Bond Road. Left on Bond and stay straight for 6 miles to Pa. Route 24. Right (South) on Route 24 (Barrens Road South) for about 2 miles. Market on the Right at the Mason-Dixon-Line. Open: Monday thru Friday 8 to 6 (8 to 5 in November) Pick-your-own apples are Saturdays only. Pick your own pumpkin is Friday & Saturdays; Saturday 8 to 5 and closed Sunday Pick-Your-own Strawberries in Late May, early June. Pick-your-own Sweet cherries in June/July. Pick-your-own Blueberries June through August. Pick-your-own apples Friday and Saturday's in September and October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We provide a weekly e-mail service called the RipeLine with up to the minute seasonal information. Sign up by going to Shaw Orchards and click on Ripeline at the lower right of home page. Shaw Orchards Facebook page. (ADDED: May 19, 2009, JBS)
• Sunny Hill Farm - permanently closed
  2128 Whiteford Road, Whiteford, MD 21160. UPDATE for 2019, The owner tells me they are permanently closed.

Just across the line in Pennsylvania:

• Shaw Orchards -click at left to see all they offer!
  21901 Barrens Road South, Stewartstown, MD 17363.

 

 

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
  

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

Here's the quick list to related farms for PYO, Honey, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.:

You may find these websites useful!

• Local pick your own farms for apples, strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, etcr
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Road tripping and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Fun Factory Tours
• Venues for you event: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• 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
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes