Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Columbus northeastern suburbs; Knox, Holmes and Coshocton Counties? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Columbus northeastern suburbs; Knox, Holmes and Coshocton 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 February 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

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Coshocton County

  • Maple Hollow Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    56540 US Highway 36, West Lafayette, OH 43845. Phone: 740-545-9911. Alternate Phone: 740-502-0422. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2019, Their website and their Facebook page are both gone. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were August 23 to October 26 for mum sales Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm Weekends September 19 am to October 26 In the dark corn maze Saturday 7 pm to 9pm(with flashlights) Hayrides and petting zoo: Friday 3 pm to 6 pm Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm Other times for hayrides and petting zoo available by appointment for groups. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. To enter our business you must enter at the adjacent business "Unusual Junction".
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Holmes County

  • Hershberger's Farm and Bakery - pumpkin patch - pick in the field ,
    5452 State Route 557, Millersburg, OH 44654. Phone: (330) 674-6096. Open: MON-Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm . Directions: They are located on State Route 557 just south of State Route 39 just west of Berlin, Ohio and north of Charm. See their website for directions. Payment: cash, check. This Amish-owned business has grown from a seasonal produce stand that started in 1986 to a produce stand, bakery (with 16 types of AMish fry fruit pies), canned produce, petting farm, horse rides, buggy rides, gift shop, lunches, homemade ice cream, pumpkin patch, etc. They have locally raised fruit, vegetables and hormone-free beef and pork, locally processed meats and cheeses, eggs, and other farm products. The store offers 130 varieties of jams, jellies and canned goods, Ohio maple syrup, homemade noodles and other authentic regional foods - all at competitive prices. See comments about this farm here (scroll down that page to the reviews)!

Knox County

  • Berry Barn - birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    7220 Columbus Rd, Mt Vernpon, OH 43050. Phone: (614) 778-4873. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. . Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. we have been in business for aover 20 years and offer a unique farm experience and fresh homemade pastries. (UPDATED: July 12, 2018, JBS) (ADDED: May 26, 2017)
  • Grumney Family Farm - 2023 presumed permanently closed  pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, farm market, school tours
    3839 Updike Road, Centerburg, OH 43011. Phone: 740-504-8906. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website and/or Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were . Directions: We are exactly 1 mile north of the park in Centerburg on State Route 314 and Updike road Look for the signs. Click here for a map and directions. U-pick starting October 3 !.
    Payment: Cash, only. We have pumpkins, mini pumpkins, pie pumpkins, gourds of all sizes, corn shocks, carving kits, and potted mums. See comments about this farm here (scroll down that page to the reviews)!
  • Knox Berry Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    11887 Bryant Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Phone: 740-397-4959. Open: Monday through Sunday (seven days a week) from 9 am to dark, September 20 to October 31. Directions: Take 13 North from Mount Vernon to the first road on your left, Green Valley Road, and turn left. Go to the second road on your right, Coffing Road, and turn right. Go to the next road on your right, Bryant Road, and turn right. Continue to the end of the road and turn left into the farm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Bring Grandma and Grandpa to the youngest child and make some memories on our family farm!.
  • October Farms at Rustic Knolls Campground - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, cow train / barrel train rides, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    8650 Keys Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Phone: (740) 397-9318. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekday by appointment; Saturday 10:30 to 4 pm and Sunday 12 to 4 pm. Directions: 5 miles South of Mount Vernon on routes 3 and 36. In the Village of Bangs. Between Centerburg and Mount Vernon. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: October 03, 2018) (ADDED: September 16, 2016)

 

 

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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.

 

 

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