Whether pumpkins should be used for decoration or as a delicious ingredient could be argued all day. The good thing, however is that there’s no need to decide. With nearby patches aplenty, the popular pumpkin can permeate all aspects of fall from plate to porch (and everything in between).
Pumpkins aren’t simply a crop, but are indeed representative of the season. Venturing to a pumpkin patch often means looking forward to the whole experience of taking a hayride, walking corn mazes and shopping for seasonal decor.
Get out and enjoy fall by picking, eating and displaying the perfect pumpkin!
Butcher’s Family Fun Farm & Corn Maze
Get ready for fall with activities for kids and adults like a four-acre corn maze, slides, karts, a barrel train, hayrides and Straw Kingdom (an additional maze made of straw bales). PYO pumpkins will be just one item on the list. Food can be brought in or purchased and a picnic area is available. Pick up a souvenir from the gift shop to remember the day.
1375 Turkey Bird Road, Newport, PA / butchersfunfarm.com / 717-567-3539
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
The train still drives right through the middle of the agricultural-entertainment farm, adding some history (and whistles) to the day. With numerous activities for all ages, the farm adds a few more in fall with the famous Amazing Maize Maze and PYO pumpkins and popcorn ears.
150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA / cherrycrestfarm.com / 717-687-6843
Cherry Hill Orchards
In a patch located just past the outlet store, take a hayride to find the right sized pumpkin starting in October. Beyond the outlet store, stop to pick up some mums, baked goods or produce to eat after all the pumpkin picking.
400 Long Lane, Lancaster, PA / cherryhillorchards.com / 717-872-9311
The Country Barn
With so many activities in one place, the Country Barn is synonymous with fall. The famous Barnyard Kingdom lies on the same property as the PYO pumpkins and market, so it’s possible to choose a baked good, pick a pumpkin, feed a goat, watch a pig race and drink apple cider all in one day. The baked goods alone make the trip worthwhile; with homemade whoopie pies (including pumpkin flavor) and apple cider donuts, adults will be as happy as the kids.
211 S. Donerville Road, Lancaster, PA / countrybarnmarket.com / 717-872-1554
Fall Corn Maze at Oregon Dairy
Kids' Pumpkin Pickin' Days is officially back at Oregon Dairy! Your kids will delight in hopping on the tractor and heading to the pumpkin patch. The fields are jam-packed with extra activities like feeding goats and exploring the straw tunnel. Plus, no need to head anywhere extra for food and drinks!
1289 Creek Rd, Lititz, PA / oregondairy.com/family-fun/corn-maze / 717-656-2856
Family Tree Farm
Corn mazes are a fun fall activity, but upping the ante, Family Tree Farm adds a “who dunnit” in which maze goers collect clues, to solve a mystery and earn a Farm Scene Investigator badge. The three-acre maze allows lots of places to hide clues making for a unique experience in addition to pumpkin related activities like PYO, a straw bale slide, pumpkin painting, an apple sling shot and other amusements. With decorations also for sale, like gourds and Halloween items, a stop here could yield all for fall.
4688 Dairy Road, Red Lion, PA / familytreefarm.com / 717-332-6365
Fields of Adventure
Visit this 64-acre farm owned by Chris and Debbie Smith to enjoy farm life and fall combined. With an animal barnyard, zipline, corn maze (check out the flashlight option) and other fun activities.
64 Tree Lane, Aspers, PA / fieldsofadventure.com / 888-677-0093
Flinchbaugh's Orchard and Farm Market
Get to pumpkin pickin' at Flinchbaugh's! Take a stroll through the patch with your wagon in tow and choose from a selection of pumpkins, gourds, and more. Have big kids? Let them check out the maze while you relax.
110 Ducktown Rd, York, PA / flinchbaughsorchard.com /
Punkin Point Farm
As a quaint and charming spot, Punkin Point, surely doesn't disappoint! They're known for their great quality and have cute little gifts to choose from too.
Punkin Point Farm, 825 York Rd, Carlisle, PA / @punkinpointfarm / 717-713-7027
Pumpkin Patchwork Farm
With more than 3 acres of fun, Pumpkin Patchwork, features plenty of activities for you and the family to enjoy. Not only do they have a pumpkin patch, but also feature hayrides, duck races, a tire pyramid and more!
311 S Faith Rd, Grantville, PA / patchworkpumpkinfarm.com / 717- 974-4141
Stoltzfus Pumpkins
If you're looking for a place with the biggest bang for your buck, check out Stolzfus Pumpkins. Not only do they have great prices, but they have a wide selection of pumpkins, squashes, and everything in between.
1151 Landisville Rd, Manheim, PA / @stoltzfusgourdandpumpkinfarm
Strite’s Orchard
Since 1843, the Strite family has been farming, with an ever-expanding repertoire under their belt. Having added over that time fruit trees, vegetables, a farmer’s market, a greenhouse, a bakery and most recently a CSA, PYO pumpkins with hayrides and a corn maze only add to the variety offered by the farm.
1000 Strites Road, Harrisburg, PA / stritesorchard.com / 717-564-3130
