Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Huntsville and northern Alabama? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Huntsville and northern Alabama, 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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Updates for April 2023
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!
Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county
Click on Resources above, if you need a county map
Cherokee County
Colbert County
- Down on the Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, cow train,
hayrides, farm animals, Christmas trees
2257 Heaton Road, Rainsville, AL 36986. Phone: 256-638-6200. Open: September 11th through October, Tuesday to Thursday 4:00 to 8 pm; Friday 4:00 to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. - Isbell's Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop
or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train rides,
corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, wagon rides, Jumping pillow,
gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic
area, Inflatables/bounce house, Jumping pillow, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school
tours
2998 Aycock Cemetery Road, Leighton, AL 35646. Phone: 256-810-5087. Alternate Phone: 256-412-3046. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 21 pm to October 31; Monday to Friday 8:30 to 2::00 ( group reservations only) 3:00 to 6:00 (open to the public; Saturday 10 am to 6:00 (public ) and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 (public). Directions: Traveling from Moulton ,AL travel West on Highway 157/ alternate 72 , turn left on Gargis Lane beside Whitesell Packing Plant ,( or from Muscle Shoals ) travel through 4- Way stop and continue straight on LaGrange Road about 5 miles, turn right onto Aycock Cemetery Road and farm is located on the left about 1.5 miles . From Russellville take Highway 48 past Tharptown school , continue about 4 miles to highway 87 and turn left , travel about two miles and farm is on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Notes: Hay bales, gourds , pumpkins , and chrysanthemums for fall decoration available,; corn crawl, playground, farm education with milk cow. - Talleys Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, prepicked produce, school tours
460 County Road 129, Crossville, AL 35962. Phone: 256-303-8888. Directions: Located 1 mile off highway 75 between Albertville and Geraldine. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April through October. Open: Monday through Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm. Strawberries April 15 to June 5 Pumpkins September 25 to October 31 Tomatoes August 1 to October 31. Payment: Cash, Check.
Franklin County
Jackson County
- Crow Creek Pumpkin
Patch - pumpkins, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, prepicked produce, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled
hay rides, petting zoo
52 County Rd. 56, Stevenson, AL 35772. Phone: 256-437-1044. Open:UPDATE for 2018, Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me. Directions: From Stevenson, AL., follow AL Highway 117 north approximately 12 miles to Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch. Crops are usually available in May, October. Open: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Strawberries: May 1 - May 31, Pumpkin Patch: October 1 - October 31, Haunted Hay Ride: October 22,25-29,31. Payment: Cash, Check. Notes: Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch features tractor drawn hay rides to the pumpkin field, petting zoo, corn maze, gift shop, concession stand, corn play bin, picnic area, etc. There is also a Haunted Hay Ride in the latter part of October. It features a 20 minute (approximately) ride through haunted fields, woods, and swamps. For specific times, dates, or to make group reservations, please visit our website. (UPDATED: July 14, 2016, JBS)
Lauderdale County
- The Belue Place - pumpkins for sale in the shop or
farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, cow train rides, corn
cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, gift shop,
concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face
painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and
wedding parties, school tours
1075 Cr 513, Lexington, AL 35648. Phone: 256-366-6277. Alternate Phone: 256-710-0665. Email: [email protected]. Open: The Belue Place is open on Saturdays 9 am until 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm until 5 pm in October; And we are open on weekdays for field trips. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Anderson Alabama, take cr 49, turn left on cr 513 3/4 miles on right. From Lexington, Alabama, take highway 64 4 miles turn right on cr 49, go 3/4 miles turn right on cr 513 3/4 miles on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Notes: Toddler town will have a corn bin, hayloft jump, both on a smaller scale, and a giant sandbox. Payment: Cash, only. -
McGee Farm
- Pumpkins,
gourds, jumping pillow, hayrides, farm animals, turnip,
greens, garden,
mums, all types of fall decorations
8211 Co Rd 7, Florence, AL 35633. (256) 764-5320. (256) 766-2725. Email: [email protected]. From Florence, take Chisholm Rd ( Hwy 17) N from Cox Creek Pkwy. About 8 miles to Zip City. Turn left on Co Rd 8 at sign. Follow signs, or see this page for more directions. Open: April-May, Call for Spring hours, September 30-October 31, Monday to Friday 3 pm to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, Spring- bedding, plants. Hayride, pick a pumpkin, play in the hay, feed the chickens, see the baby goats, take pictures, enjoy refreshments at the picnic area and purchase fall decorations, etc. will have thousands of Mums to select from. Come see and pick out the best Mums in the Shoals area. (UPDATED: May 28, 2017, JBS)
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Madison County
- The Field of Screams - corn maze, haunted corn maze,
hayrides, corn cannon, cow train
Hwy 72, Brownsboro, AL 35741. Email: [email protected]. Directions: East of Huntsville on US HWY 72. Turn North onto Brownsboro Road, we are behind the Post Office. Open: September 11th, 2009 to Saturday, November 7th, 2009; Wednesday to Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM, Fridays 11 am to 11 PM; Saturdays 11 am to 11 PM; Sundays 1 Pm to 5 PM; Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Payment: Cash, Check. Notes: Hay Rides are included in admission or 2 tickets per ride. This corn maze is filled with many activities for all ages. At night the maze turns into in Field of Scream. You have to watch your step around every corner and try to navigate your way with out screaming. At night time, they also have a small portion for children that is not haunted. In addition to the corn maze. they have several activities including: corn cannon, cornbox (similar to a sand box, but with corn kernels), PVC slides, Corn tunnel. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on August 28, 2009: "I went last year and had an amazing time! I cannot wait to go this year. They also have camp sites available for an extra charge. This is a great Halloween family trip! " - Tate Farms Cotton Pickin' Pumpkins
- pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, corn
cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on
the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school
tours
8414 A Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, AL 35759. Phone: 256-828-8288. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Prebooked school tours Monday through Friday 9 am to 2 pm General Admission hours are Monday through Friday 2 pm to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm; Closed on Sundays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. 2009 Dates of operation are September 28 to October 31 . Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Notes: We grow our own Gourds, Heirloom Pumpkins, Cotton Bolls and Stalks, Wheat Straw. We sale Mums and Corn Shocks for fall decorating. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS) - The Vision - tractor-pulled hay rides, picnic
area, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday
parties, school tours, group reservations
187 Oscar Webster Road SE, Hunstville, AL 35803. Phone: 256-713-8888. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hayrides and Bonfires: October 16 to November 7 Availability: Monday-Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm; Friday 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 10 am to 10 pm; Please RSVP by Calling the number above; Reservations are required. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. The Vision is hosting hayrides and bonfires (complete with s'mores roasting). The Vision is nestled on 350 acres of beautiful woodland in South Huntsville, only 15 minutes from town. We provide the bonfire, s'mores, and hayride—all you have to do is bring your group! Build on this event by bringing out a guitar and singing around the campfire or playing team games on our activities field. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.
Marshall County
- Cornutt Farms - pumpkins, sunflowers, hayrides, petting zoo,
playground
616 Whitsville Drive, Boaz, AL 35957. Phone: (256) 572-6347. Email: [email protected]. Open: from the last Saturday in September and every Saturday in October from 9 am to 6 pm. Payment: Cash or Check Only.
The Sunflower Patch at Cornutt Farms has ended. We will have sunflowers again in the fall of 2021. (ADDED: October 20, 2020, JBS)
Morgan County
- Backyard Barnyard Petting Zoo - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, child-sized
haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, pony rides, petting
zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
1026 Brown Road, Danville, AL 35619. Phone: 256-502-9139. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm for individuals Weekdays for large groups by appointment. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. - Gullion Farms "Down on the Farm" - pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, Horse Drawn Wagon Ride, Milking A Cow,
Scare Crow Station, Gathering Eggs, Hay Slide, Hay Ride, Petting
Zoo, Story Time, Pony Ride, Roping Station, Hay Jump, Hay Maze,
Fishing Corn Jump, Pumpkin Patch
701 Peck Hollow Road, Somerville, AL 35670. Phone: 256-778-7506. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Milking A Cow, *Horse & Cart Ride, Roping , Hay Ride, Petting Zoo , Hay Slide , Fishing, Gathering Eggs, Corn jump , Scare Crow Station , *Pumpkins , Hay Jump, Hay Maze, Sling Shot Station , *Snacks and Sweet Shop, *Horse Ride , *Pony Ride , Horse Drawn Wagon Ride , Playground with Tire Swings , , * Not included in admission price (UPDATED: October 19, 2020 JBS) - Hidden Rivers Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn
crib, pony rides, cornhole, food trucks
298 Goose Pond Road, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: (256) 200-8572. Email: [email protected]. Open: mid-September through November 1; Fridays from 3 pm to 7 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 7 pm. Please check our calendar for special events. There is a 4 acre Alabama themed maze! Pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch! Experience a bit of farm life with our animal encounters and even ride a pony! Lots of fun play areas set up around the farm for more opportunities of fun, imagination, and play! Come Pop on into our corn pit! Don’t miss a second of football this season! We have a tailgate tent with 2 tv's, cornhole, and seating areas. The perfect place to enjoy a day of tailgating while the kids play in a safe area! Hungry? We have food trucks and grills. Buy lunch or bring it with you so you can stay and play the day away! Grills are available for rental! (ADDED: October 20, 2020, JBS) - Vest U Pick It - pumpkins for sale in
the shop or farmstand, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and
already picked, farm market
3181 Eva Road, Eva, AL 35621. Phone: 256-796-2070. Open: Available end of September Thursday October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS) - Reeves Peach Farm - Strawberries, pumpkins, tomatoes
447 Hwy 36E, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: (256) 773-9479. Hwy 36 East three quarters mile east of I-65 (exit 328), Open: April 1-October 31, Daily, 8 am-7 pm. (UPDATED: July 15, 2016, JBS) - Smith Farms Corn Maze - pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, school tours
83 Smith Road, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: 256-286-0751. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday and Saturday night in October from 7 pm to 11 pm and every Thursday and Sunday from 7 pm to 10 pm . Directions: from Hartselle, Al-take highway 36 west to Newcut Road on left, Newcut Road to smith road on left. From Falkville, Al take highway 55 west by post office to Newcut Road on right at Massey. follow Newcut Road to third road on right Smith Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check.
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