Find a local pumpkin patch here!

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

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Hillsdale County

  • DarkSyde Acres - haunted house, hayrides, maze
    11375 Rowe Road, Jonesville, MI 49250. Phone: 517-549-5100. Open: weekends in September thru October, check website for Dates and times. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: . DarkSyde Acres Haunted House is 70,000 square feet of indoor in your face T-e-r-r-o-r, at nearly a mile long DarkSyde Acres is one of the largest Haunted houses in the midwest. 3 haunted houses 1 low price. plus ZOMBIE Paintball! Plus Concessions and a gift shop...And NEW for 2012 DarkSyde Acres is adding a Family Friendly HAYRIDE and outdoor Maze.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 26, 2025, JBS) 
  • Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, cider mill, moon bounce
    11025 S. Jackson Road, Somerset Center, MI 49282. Phone: 517-688-3455. Fax: 517-688-3265. Email: meckleyevents@gmail.com. Directions: On S. Jackson Road, just a ½ mile north of US-12. Click here for a link to a map and driving directions. Open: daily, 9 am to 6 pm. The Apple Barn, Cider Mill, Hayrides, The 9-acre corn MAiZE, Pumpkin Patch, Bakery and Gift Shop. Autumn Weekends are jam packed with activities:
    Wagon Rides, Freshest Produce, a Corn Maze Over 3 miles long of twist and turns; a Pumpkin Patch over a 3 acre patch this year, Bounce House, Fresh Cider Pressing; Fresh cider pressing begins early afternoon, get an up close and personal experience. We do BonFires, a Street Eats Patio with Great food, short rib tacos, applewood smoked pulled pork, waling tacos, chili, loaded potato soup, roasted hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, drinks and Live Entertainment. We also host our famous Fall Festival, field trips, school tours, private parties, weddings, banquets and company picnics. (ADDED: October 4, 2009, suggested by a visitor)  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 5, 2025, JBS) 

Lenawee County

  • Carpenter Farms Pumpkins - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    2534 E. U.S. 223, Adrian, MI 49221. Phone: 517-265-8399. Email: kcpumpkinlady@gmail.com. Open: We are open daily from 10 am to dusk, Mid September to October 31; We will be closing at 4 pm on October 31. Directions: Coming from the West 1 1/2 miles east on U.S. 223 from the intersection of M52 and U.S. 223. North side of the road. Coming from the East: 18 miles from U.S. 23 exit 5. West towards Adrian. Click here for a map and directions. School and large group tours available by reservation; Free pony rides on weekends in October; Check website for times; Hayrides are only available on Saturday and Sunday. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Corn Box for 7 and under. Play in our 30 x 30 straw pit. **Hayrides and corn maze is wheelchair and stroller accessible. During pumpkin season we offer a wide variety of both paid and free activities to do while visiting the farm. Our offerings include a corn maze, weekend wagon rides, a straw pit, corn can, petting animals, straw maze, and more! No entrance fee is collected to enter the farm, simply pay for the activities that you wish to do. We also offer birthday party rentals and can host groups and organizations with prior notice. Enjoy a freshly made donut and a cold apple cider slushie while you peruse the farm!Check our website for prices of activities.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 26, 2025, JBS) 
  • Gust Brother's Pumpkin Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    13639 Mulberry Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267. Phone: 517-486-2237. Email: gustbrothers@gmail.com. Open: See our website for current hours; Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take U.S. 23 to exit 1 in Michigan, then go west and follow the signs there. Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Gust Brother's Pumpkin Farm provides a real, wholesome, and fun farm experience to all visitors. We offer fall décor and produce both pre-picked and you-pick: pumpkins, gourds, squash, Indian corn, corn shocks, straw bales, crafts, jams, etc. Families enjoy our farm animals on display, which includes young and old animals. Included are sows with piglets, cows and calves, sheep, goats, bunnies, chickens, chicks, and kittens. Visit our new concession barn for some freshly made donuts, cider, or other snacks, or enjoy a hayride around the farm.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 5, 2025, JBS) 
  • Kapnick Orchards - PYO cherries, blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins
    4245 Rogers Hwy., Britton, MI 49229. Phone: 517-423-7419. Email: sjrobertello@aol.com.. Country farm market. Apples, peaches, cider, doughnuts, cherries, pears, pumpkins, honey and fruit baskets. We ship apples Sept.-Jan. Greenhouse open in Spring. Open year 'round, Monday-Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm Sun. 9 am to 5 pm Directions: From M-50 turn S onto Rogers Hwy. Farm is 4 miles on left side. Only 15 miles from Cabela's. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 5, 2025, JBS) 

Do you know of any more pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!

 

 

ZZZ - These are either closed, or are assumed permanently closed

The farms below are presumed to be permanently closed. They are unresponsive, their website or facebook page is gone or outdated or Google or Yelp report them as closed.

Hillsdale County

  • Applewood Hollow - 2024 permanently closed
    10959 W Chicago Rd, Allen, MI 48390. Open: permanently closed

Lenawee County

  • Marvin's Fairfield Orchard - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
    7062 S. Adrian Hwy, Adrain, MI 49221. Phone: (517) 436-3378. Open: Mid-August through December 24, daily, from 9 am to 6 pm. U-pick pumpkin patch and creative pumpkin wagon design at Halloween time. From the bakery are applesauce donuts and a much demanded line of hand-rolled homemade pies. Apple cider is pressed several times a week It is truly a "family experience" where the customers are more like "friends". (ADDED: June 30, 2016, JBS)

 

 

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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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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

Consumer fraud information

Wholesale food sources

Resources for Farmers

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