Find a local pumpkin patch here!

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

Athens County

Gallia County

Jackson County

Lawrence County

  • Wilson Family Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, gourds, u-pick flowers, farm animals, corn
    14552 State Route 775 Willow Wood, OH 45696. Open: see their page or call for availability. Sixth generation family farm nestled in the valley of Willow Wood, Ohio that raises a generous crop of pumpkins, gourds and corn every fall. We have a deep love for our goats, mini horses and community. u-pick patch across from the u-pick flowers. Come check out the corn maze, play some corn crib basketball Come see us! (ADDED: October 27, 2025, JBS)

Meigs County

  • Libby's Pumpkin Patch - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    41250 State Farm Road, Albany, OH 45710. Phone: 740-590-9788. Email: kevin@libbyspumpkinpatch.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin harvest should begin late September and run through October. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. We grow a variety of large carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, and mini decorative pumpkins. We also sell Indian corn, fodder shocks, and mini hay bales.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 15, 2025, JBS) 
  • Porter's Pumpkin Patch and Jadas Maze - pumpkins, corn maze
    43965 Pomeroy Pike, Racine, OH 45769. Phone: 740-416-8844. Email: alyssaholter@yahoo.com. Open: every day September 16th through October 31st; Sunday through Friday 2 pm until dark; Saturdays 12 pm until dark. Directions: Located 5 miles from Pomeroy, one mile off of route 7 at the crossroads of Pomeroy Pike and Flatwoods Road. Signs will be posted. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. This is a 3 acre corn maze great for kids! Due to weather conditions there will not be any pick your own pumpkin patch. However pumpkins will be available to purchase. Also available are Indian corn, gourds, fodder, straw, and mums for fall decorating. Groups are welcome and can call in advance. 740-416-8844. (UPDATED: September 10, 2015)  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 15, 2025, JBS) 

Pike County

Scioto County

Vinton County

None found here yet. Write me, if you know of any! Suggest a farm

 

 

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.

 

Jackson County

  • Weber Farms - 2023 presumed permanently
    914 Weber Road, Jackson, OH 45640. Phone: (740) 978-8099. Email: weberfarm1835@aol.com. 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 Thursday 5 pm To Dark, Friday 5 pm To Dark, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm September 21 to October 28 for the 2017 season. Directions: Off State Route 32 Near Henderson Arena. 10 miles west of Jackson, turn left at county road 23, go 3/4 mile turn left on Weber Road third driveway on left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: September 18, 2017)closedpumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow,

Scioto County

  • Knapp Family Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    2868 Gallia Pike, Franklin Furnace, OH 45629. Phone: 740-352-3498. Email: Knappyone@hotmail.com. Open: For pumpkins, gourds, fodder, straw we are open Labor Day through Halloween, Monday through Friday 10 am until dark, Saturday and Sunday daylight to dark, for other vegetables we are open same hours seasonal. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.

 

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