This page provides a detailed list of Birmingham and surrounding counties's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!!   Just scroll down this page! 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.  All should 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 all information, they don't always report changes to me!

• What is the history of Halloween?
• Halloween around the world
• How to choose a pumpkin
• How to EASILY carve a beautiful Jack-O-Lantern, fully illustrated!
• How to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin (it's easy!) 
• Other pumpkin recipes (pie, soup, bread, roasted seeds)
• History of the Jack-o-Lantern
• Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
• Halloween clip art
• Pumpkin Facts and What to do with the pumpkin after Halloween.
• Halloween links to Halloween web sites

On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many other fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn  (these links open new pages, just close them to return here).   Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!   Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..

I'm always looking for more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback form!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!

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Birmingham and surrounding counties, Alabama's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Blount County

• The Great Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins and many activities
  Hwy 160 in Hayden, AL, Mail: 599 Bradford Lane, Hayden, AL 35079. Phone: Day (205) 647-2183, Night (205) 647-8311, Fax (205) 647-2308. Email: info@greatpumpkinpatch.com Activities include: Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch, Night Rides to the bonfire for groups of 20 or more, Petting Zoo, Inflatable Park - NEW for 2004!, Pony & Horse Rides, Helicopter Rides, Giant Cornfield Maze, Hay Maze for the Kids, Country Store, Arts & Crafts, Delicious Food and Live Entertainment: October 2-3 Beverly's Dance Studio and The Welch Twins; October 9-10 Beverly's Dance Studio; October 16-17 Bluegrass Weekend with The Rock Creek Band; October 23-24 Southern Gospel Weekend with the Southern Gospel Singers; October 30-31 Welch Twins. Click Here for more information and prices.

Clay County

Jefferson County

Marion County

Shelby County

• Old Baker Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch, hay maze
  1041 Farmingdale Road, Harpersville, Al 35078. Phone: 205-672-7209. According to a visitor: In the Fall, they have a deal for either $5 or $7. For that price, you get a hayride out to the pumpkin patch where you can pick one pumpkin. They also have cotton picking, a hay maze, a petting zoo and pony rides. During Christmas season, you can pick and cut your own tree. They do not take credit cards, but they do have a snack bar with hot dogs, chips, candy and sodas. They also have restrooms at the snack bar.
• Pumpkin Patch Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum - train ride to pumpkin patch
  1919 9th St., Calera, AL 35040. Phone: 205-668-3435. Open: October 1, 2005 through October 30, 2005. open every weekend in October, take a ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express. The train pulls into the pumpkin patch to allow you can pick your pumpkin while enjoying nature's beauty. Hours: Saturdays: 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm Sundays: 1 pm, 3 pm. Payment:  Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover.

Saint Clair County

Talledega County

Tuscaloosa County

• Critter Creek Farm & Wildlife Center - pumpkins, Precut Christmas trees, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
  15332 Cabin Creek Drive, Vance, AL 35490. Phone: 205-477-5901. Email us at: pfrhodes@crittercreekfarm.com. Directions: From I-59 take Exit 100 Travel West on Hwy 216 for 6 1/4 miles farm will be on the Left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October, December. Open: Open year around except Jan.& Feb. Wed. thru Sat. 10am to 4pm Sun 2pm to 4pm except during October open 7 days a week. Pumpkin Patch October 1st thru 31st Critter Creek Christmas November 24th thru December 23rd Payment: Cash, only. Pumpkin Patch Days will have pumpkins available for purchase to benefit Wildlife Center. Bring a picnic and enjoy time with everything from chickens to a bear to cougars. Enjoying time on the playground and relaxing in the woods. Critter Creek Christmas includes Santa on the weekends during December and roasting marshmallows. Visit with "Adrian" a live reindeer. Christmas Tree sales benefit Wildlife Center.

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