Central Maine (Piscataquis and Penobscot counties) Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More

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Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central Maine (Piscataquis and Penobscot counties)? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central Maine (Piscataquis and Penobscot 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.

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Updates for April 2026

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

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Penobscot County

Calkins Farm Stand - Follows organic practices, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises
295 Main Road South, Hampden, ME 04444. Phone: 207 862-6832. Fax: 207 862-6832. Open: May 1 to Christmas Eve, 9 am to 5 pm daily. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Bangor: 7 miles south of the Bangor House on Main Road South, at foot of hill from Dorethea Dix State Park. From Winterport: 1 mile north of the town line on the river side. Look for a sunny yellow building on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Christmas trees available from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers.
Langley's Strawberries - strawberries, pumpkins, pumpkin patch,
Union Street, Hermon, ME. Phone: 207-848-3936. Fax 207-848-3936. Email: berrylangl@aol.com. U-pick strawberries. Open: end of June through mid-July from 6 to 10 am; Call ahead for picking information. Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms available. Bus parking. Directions: Off outer Union Street from Bangor. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: July 6, 2025, JBS)
North Chester Orchard - apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees,
North River Road, Chester, ME. Phone: 207-794-3547. Email: northchesterorchard@hotmail.com. Open: weekends in late September and early October. Call for details. McIntosh and Cortlands on dwarf trees. Also other apple varieties and farm products. Directions: Follow the signs or call. North River Road 2.5 miles N. of the green Chester bridge. U-Pick Only - We provide you with a sturdy apple bag at no charge that you fill with any apple variety that is ready for picking. Mix varieties or pick all of the same. Pick the perfect bag of apples. It's fun and the prices are very reasonable. pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees in-season. Overlooking the Penobscot River, this is a very beautiful place for a fun family outing. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: July 6, 2025, JBS)
RJ Hall's Family Farm - strawberries, pumpkins,
136 Puddledock Rd, East Corinth, ME 04427. Phone: (207) 285-2035. Open: Call for availability and hours. Directions: call for directions. Formerly Tate’s Strawberry Farm! Under new ownership as of May 10, 2019! Fourth generation family run farm providing strawberries and pumpkins to Maine. 2025 price: U-Pick is $5.00/quart. Payment: cash, credit cards, debit, cards, checks. (ADDED: June 25, 2020) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: July 6, 2025, JBS)
Thunder Road Corn Maze - pumpkin patch - pick in the field, corn maze, hayrides, cow train, corn box
Rt. 7, Corrina, ME. Phone: (207) 278-3708. Farm Stand: (207) 278-CORN. Email: trfarm@tdstelme.net. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: From Bangor: Take I-95 south towards Newport, get off I-95 exit 157, take right and go to light. Follow Me.11/ Me.7/ Moosehead Trl. Rd. continue for 5.2 miles. We are on the left.. Payment: . They have lots of activities besides the Mazes: Corn Snake, Bale Maze, Tricycle Races, Cow Train, Corn Box, Hay rides,Teeter-Totters, Duck Races
Horse Tire Swings, Color Maze, Stocks/Guillotine for picture taking. Thunder Road Corn Maze facebook page
Treworgy Family Orchards - corn maze, apples, hayrides
3876 Union Street, Levant, ME 04456. Phone: 207-884-8354. Fax 207-884-8689. Email: info@treworgyorchards.com. Open: Apples and Pumpkins; September to October. Directions: 10 miles west of Bangor, Rte 222, 2 miles past Levant Village at top of hill. Dwarf apple trees for easy picking, apples can be picked from a wheelchair. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Picnic tables and ice cream dairy bar on premises. Animals for petting. School field trips welcome. Handicapped Accessible. Restrooms available. Bus parking. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: July 6, 2025, JBS)

Piscataquis County

Stutzman's Farm - strawberries, pumpkins, potatoes, squash
Douty Hill Road, Sangerville, ME. Phone: 207-564-8596. Fax 207-564-8596. Email: doughtyhill@prexar.com U-pick strawberries. Harvest farm weekend in September with pumpkins, potatoes, squash. Douty Hill Road, 2 one half miles outside Dover-Foxcroft. Open end of June through October, 9:00 - 5:00 daily. PYO hours 7:00-5:00 from June to July. Handicapped Accessible. Bus parking.