2025 Southwestern Mississippi Pumpkin Patches And More.org

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

Adams County

• Downtown Natchez Alliance - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, Trick-or-treating event, Fall festival, face painting, school tours, group reservations
  100 S. Pearl Street, Natchez, MS 39120. Phone: (601) 443-3350. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 4-31, 2024 from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Howl-oween Pet Parade: October 10, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch: Tuesdays at 10:30 am, October 15, 22, and 29, 2024; Duck Hunt - Downtown Rubber Duck Scavenger Hunt: October 26 and 27, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Downtown Witches Ride: October 24,2024 at 4:00 pm, starting from the Pumpkin Patch; Trick or Treat for Little Feet: October 31, 2024 in Downtown from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Payment: Cash, only.
  Downtown Natchez Alliance Facebook page.
  Downtown Natchez Alliance Instagram page.
  Check our social media accounts or website for more info. Free admission, Pumpkins for sale. Weekend Festivals/Events: Face painting, pumpkin painting, Halloween selfie stations, sidewalk chalk, contests, spooky music, ghost tours, witches ride, pet parades, and more. Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch, in partnership with the Judge George W. Armstrong Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 am, while the patch is open for the season. Special Preschool Class or Group Activity; Reservations are available on weekdays.
  (UPDATED: August 24, 2024) (ADDED: October 18, 2023)

Amite County

Franklin County

Jefferson Davis County

Lawrence County

• Swan Creek Farm Petting Zoo & Waterfowl Park - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  14 Joy Dr., Silver Creek, MS 39663. Phone: 601-310-8592. Alternate Phone: 601-587-7114. Fax: 601-587-2794. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 to November 3; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 1 pm to 5 pm; Weekdays by appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Monticello Mississippi, take highway 184 east for two miles. Turn right on to Highway 43 south for two and one half miles. 14 Joy Drive (Silver Creek) will be on your right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.

Lincoln County

Marion County

Pike County

• Critter Crossing Farm - pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field), Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, restrooms, gift shop, picnic area,
  1092 Scott Furr Rd, Magnolia, MS 39652. Phone: 601-324-0557. Email: [email protected]. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Hay rides, animals, playground, pumpkin patch, easter egg hunts
  A visitor writes on November 01, 2014: "AWESOME ... Great place for families"
• Oak Knoll Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, hayrides, hay maze, pcinic area, school tours
  5042 Old Mill Road, Osyka, MS 39657. Phone: 601-542-5635. Email: [email protected]. Open October 1 - October 31, from 9 am till 1 pm on Monday thru Friday; 10 am till 3 pm on Saturday; closed on Sunday. Directions: Call for directions. Activities include face painting, storytime, animal viewing, hayride to pumpkin patch, hay maze, "mini" maze, playground & picnic area. Ideal for school trips, youth groups, day cares, church groups, family outings, etc. Reservations are required. Payment: .

Walthall County

Wilkinson County

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