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

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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 March 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. 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.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

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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Allendale County

Bamberg County

Barnwell County

Beaufort County

  • Dempsey Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    1576 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Phone: 843 838-3656. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 11 miles east of Beaufort on Highway 21 south. Payment: Cash, Check. We have an assortment of fall vegitables available. We also have a 8 acre maze cut in Sudan Grass.
  • Lowcountry Produce - Pumpkin Patch with haystack, Christmas trees
    1919 Trask Pkwy, Lobeco, SC. Phone: 843-846-9438. Open: UPDATE for 2021: I don't see ANYTHING on their website about pumpkins, Halloween, etc, this year, but they have done it in the past; Year Round, 8:30 am to 5:30 PM. Directions: just outside of Beaufort, SC. Pumpkin Patch with haystack, face painting, puppet show, prizes, refreshments, games, and picnic area. Barnyard animals. Christmas trees and Country Store. Jams, jellies, honey, and gifts, etc. They do have a pumpkin patch and have lots of activities that we are doing such as hayrides. One weekend in October, they also have a Handmade Market. The pumpkins are sold all month until they are all sold out.(UPDATED: October 19, 2019, JBS)

Berkeley County

  • St. James United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, school tours
    512 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445. Phone: 553 3117. Email: [email protected]. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: 7 days a week from 11 am to 7 pm October 1 through October 31. Special events every Saturday. We will host a Fall Festival October 13, 2012 including Craftshow, Hayrides, Kids fair (games, jumpcastle, storytelling), Pumpkin painting/carving, Musical entertainment and food. Payment: Cash, only. We will have a huge selection of gourds, dried corn, cornstalks and pumpkins available. 100% proceeds to benefit local, national and international mission projects. For more information please call or email for a detailed program. Payment: Cash and Check only.
  • West Farm Corn Maze - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    2641 Cooper Store Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Phone: 843-408-2284. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 28 to November 4 Friday, from 5 pm until 10 pm Saturday from Noon until 10 pm Sunday from 1 pm until 8 pm; We sell our last ticket one hour before closing; Field Trips are by appoinment only. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.

Charleston County

  • Boone Hall Farms - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, jumping pilow, hay mountain, inflatables, goat walk, play areas, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, and Christmas trees
    1235 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465. Phone: 843-856-5366, and also 843-884-4371. Email: [email protected]. Claims to be one of America's oldest working plantations. "We have been continuously growing and producing crops for over 320 years. Once known for cotton and pecans, we are still actively producing peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, and pumpkins, as well as many other fruits and vegetables for our visitors to enjoy. Our U-Pick fields are open in season, and we are looking forward to the Grand Opening of the Boone Hall Farm's Market in summer 2003." Boone Hall Fright Nights - Boone Hall Fright Nights has grown to become South Carolina's largest multi-attraction haunted event. This haunted event at Boone Hall is legendary and the details for this year's attractions will be revealed very soon. Be prepared to be scared. Click here for more info. (UPDATED: October 29, 2011, from their brochure)
  • Legare Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, 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, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    2620 Hanscombe Pt. Road, Johns Island, SC 29455. Phone: 843-559-0788. Alternate Phone: 843-514-1218. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 3rd closing October 31st, days and hours are Friday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Highway 17 take Main Road across bridge. Turn left at first light onto River Road. Go 10 miles and turn left on dirt road Jenkins Farms Road. The farm is straight ahead. From James Island take Maybank Highway across bridge. Turn left on River Road. Go 5 miles and turn left onto dirt road Jenkins Farm Road. The farm is straight ahead. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. On the weekends we have pumpkin patch with pumpkins of all sizes ranging from $3 to $20. World's largest hedge maze is over 10 acres and has a game to play as you find your way. The maze is open at night but does not have lights so bring a flashlight. $6 adults and $3 children Scarecrow factory: make your own scarecrow to take home just $10. Animal barnyard:feed the animals at the barnyard for $2 or just visit with them. Rubber duck races, gem mine, temporary tattoos, free mini maze for little ones and lots of other activities. Pony rides Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays 1 pm to 6 pm (pony rides are subject to weather, temperature and condition of the horses. We reserve the right to close the pony rides when we feel it is the best interest of our horses.) The ONLY pyo crop offered is pumpkins. (UPDATED: September 16, 2015)
  • Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum - Trick-or-Treating Aboard the USS Yorktown, tour an aircraft carrier, a destroyer, a submarine and see a museum and jets
    40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.  Phone: (843) 884-2727. Open: Trick-or-Treating Aboard the USS Yorktown on October 21, 2023 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Step aboard the USS Yorktown this Halloween as Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) welcomes families to its 3rd Annual Trick-or-Treat event when the USS Yorktown, known for its rich military history - including a few ghosts - will transform into a family-friendly Halloween experience complete with candy galore, a sea of creepy costumes and eerie entertainment sure to delight little ghosts and goblins of all ages.  Highlights of the event include:
    Trick-or-Treat Stations: Wander along the Hangar Deck of the USS Yorktown, stopping along the way at various themed Trick-or-Treat stations, where PPDA employees and dedicated volunteers will distribute candy and spooky surprises.
    Costume Contest: Dress to impress in your most haunting or imaginative costumes and participate in the costume contests, with prizes for the scariest, funniest and most creative costumes.
    Ghostly Entertainment: Enjoy special guests, eerie music and ghostly storytelling, creating an atmosphere of otherworldly enhancement.
    Refreshments: Food will be available for purchase to satisfy ghoulish appetites.
    “Halloween is the time where we can all be a little spooky, a little silly, and have a whole lot of fun,” said Allison Hunt, Executive Director, PPDA. “Our annual Trick-or-Treat has become a beloved tradition on the USS Yorktown and we look forward to enjoying a truly bewitching event.”
    Admission to the USS Yorktown Trick-or-Treat event is free, but advance registration is required. To register for the Yorktown Aircraft Carrier Trick or Treating , click here.
    Directions: Patriots Point is located on Charleston Harbor at the base of the Ravenel Bridge and just 5 minutes from downtown Charleston.
    Eastbound on I-26 / Northbound on Hwy 17: Hwy 17N to Mt. Pleasant exit and cross over the Ravenel Bridge, at foot of Bridge, merge right onto Coleman Blvd (703). At first traffic light on Coleman, turn right onto Patriots Point Road.
    Southbound on Hwy 17: Hwy 17S to Mt. Pleasant. Continue on 17S and turn left at traffic light onto McGrath Darby Blvd. Continue straight on McGrath Darby Blvd to next traffic light. Continue straight at traffic light to Patriots Point Road.

Colleton County

Dorchester County

Hampton County

Jasper County

  • The All American Petting Zoo and Pony Rides - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, child-sized haybale maze, pig races, goat walk, haunted trail, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    394 Tickton Hall Ln, Ridgeland, SC 29936. Phone: 843-441-9790. Alternate Phone: 843-441-9556. Fax: 843-726-4819. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website/Facebook page says they are closed indefinitely Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Located off 462 in Ridgeland, south Carolina. Call for detailed directions if unfamiliar with the area. We are on google maps and mapquest. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Holiday Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, pig races, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    10884 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936. Phone: 843-726-5527. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday through Wednesday, from 9 am to 2 pm; Thursday through Saturday, from 9 am to dark; Closed on Sunday. Directions: Located on Grays Highway (Hwy 278) between Ridgeland and Hampton. Click here for a map and directions. The Great Pumpkin Patch at Holiday Farms is open from October 1 to October 31; The Great Egg Hunt is open 10 days prior to Easter; Hayride, Bounce House, Duck Race, Haytona Speedway, Steer Roping, Barnyard Zoo, General Store, and much more; Christmas on the Farm will open December 2010. Payment: Cash, only.


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