2024 Simcoe area of Ontario Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Simcoe area of Ontario? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Simcoe area of Ontario, 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 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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Dufferin (Amaranth, Honeywood, Maple Grove, Mono, Shelburne, Orangeville)

• Bailey Creek Limousin Farm - , pumpkins (brought in from the field)
  2971 Concession 7, Loretto, NA L0G 1L0. Phone: 905-729-2420. Email: [email protected]. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only..
• Fiddlehead Care Farm - Fall festival, haunted trail, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, school tours
  426059 25th Sideroad, Mono, ON L9V 1E2. Phone: 647-624-8421. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm with some opportunities for evening programming by request. Directions: From Orangeville: Take Highway 10 North for approx. 14km Turn left onto 25th Sideroad (next sideroad after Shell Gas Station) Drive 2.2km on 25th Sideroad (past stop sign at Blind Line) Turn right into Fiddlehead Care Farm driveway (#426059). For a map to our farm, click here. Join us for a SPOOK-tacular Halloween event for people of ALL AGES and abilities on our 50 acre accessible farm! Saturday October 29, 2016 2:08 to 4:30 pm $10 per person or $25 per family CASH ONLY at the door Bus pick-ups between Orangeville and Shelburne Haunted Forest Walk * Halloween Crafts * Sensory activities * Music * Storyteller * and much, much more!!. Payment: Cash, only. Fiddlehead Care Farm is a therapeutic farm for kids, young adults and their families with a variety of abilities and needs. Our focus is on harnessing the healing power of nature through animal and nature assisted therapy. (ADDED: September 09, 2016)
• Sweet Peas Pumpkin Fest - corn maze, pumpkins (brought in from the field), hayrides, trike track, hay pyramid, petting zoo, farm animals
  333329 7th Line Amaranth, ON, Canada L9W 2Y9. Phone: 519-940-3688 (after 6 pm). Email: [email protected]. Open: See the box at right or their website for for hours and availability. Directions: Amaranth (near Orangeville). See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only..

Muskoka (Bracebridge, Huntsville, Port Carling)

Simcoe (Barrie, Bradford West, Innisfil, Midland, New Tecumseth, Orilli, Pentanguishene, Tay, Wasaga Beach)

• Avalon Orchards - permanently closed
  3150 5th Line, Innisfil, ON L9S4P7. . Open: UPDATE for 2023, Google says they are permanently closed. 
• Chappell Farms - pick your own pumpkins, pumpkin festival, Farmyard Friends (animals), Hay Maze, Corn Maze, The Boo Barn, Trike Track, Sand Diggers, Play Area
  617 Penetanguishene Road, Barrie ON L4M 4Y8. Phone: 705-721-1547. Fax: 705-721-8049. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily from 9 am to 5 pm; Fall Festival is open daily 'til October 31st, Special Event: Sat October 26th. Pumpkin-paloosa; Chefs from around the area preparing great pumpkin dishes and a special pumpkin carving presentation. Proceeds to support bringing healthy food awareness into the classroom. Now taking school & group bookings. under 2 is free. Group rates available, phone for details (705)721-0553. Added attractions on weekends and holidays: Magic Shows, Jumping Castle, The Haunted Barn "Discover Demons in the Dark". School Tours: Chappell Farms offers programs for schools, playgroups and other groups Monday to Friday. We have morning and afternoon programs as well as programs over the noon hour. We offer a learning experience as well as a fun time. Company Visits: Chappell Farms offer a special rate for companies offering an event for staff. Please phone for details. Payment: credit, debit and cash. Farmyard animals; Hay Maze, Corn Maze, The Boo Barn, Trike Track, Sand Diggers, Play Area, Pick your own Pumpkin. As large as you can carry if you wish. Added attractions on weekends and holidays.
• Fernwood Farms & Market - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  7865 - Hwy 26, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0. Phone: 704-428-3171. Email: [email protected]. Open: Store open daily from 9-6; Order your fresh Thanksgiving Turkey today; Pumpkinland & the Corn Maze open on October weekends from 11-5; Call us for more detail. Directions: From Barrie take Hwy 26 west into Stayner. At the main lights in Stayner (Tim Hortons) go right and we are just up the highway about 1km on your left. From Toronto take hwy 400 to Barrie and follow the above directions. Or take Airport Road north into Stayner and go straight through the main set of lights. We are just up the highway about 1km on your left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Strawberries- mid June- mid July Raspberries - July-October Blueberries - July & August Pumpkins - October Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Market open with bakery, meat, jams, preserves, ice cream, maple syrup and honey.
• Morrison Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand,
  4449 County Road 124,, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z1. Phone: (705) 445-8833. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Located 1 km South of Collingwood on County Road 124 beside Leon's Furniture. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: January 31, 2020)
• Murphy's Farm Market - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, restrooms
  5163 County Road 10,, Alliston, ON L9R 1V2. Phone: 705-435-2141. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, May until October 31; Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during November and December. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Cheque, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.
• Rounds Ranch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train rides, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, ziplines, pedal kart track, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  1922 County Road 92 Elmvale, Ontario L0l 1p0, Elmvale, ON L0L1P0. Phone: 705-322-6293. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: FROM WASAGA BEACH East on River Road, go past Foodland, Wasaga Stars Arena. This road becomes County Road 92 once you get past the Beach. Rounds Ranch is about 8 km east of Wasaga Beach on the north side of County Road 92. FROM ELMVALE Rounds Ranch is about 5 km west of Elmvale on the north side of County Road 92. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: March 17, 2016)

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• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Road trip and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
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• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers

 

 

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• Farm markets and roadside stands
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• Local fruit and vegetable festivals
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Easter egg hunts
• Local honey finder
• Locally raised Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Environmental information and resources
• Consumer fraud and scams information
• Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
• Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
• Horse Rides And More
• Winery Tours And Tastings
• Farm Bed And Breakfasts
• Wholesale Food Sources 
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