2024 Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties Pumpkin Patches And More.org

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Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties, 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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Calvert County

  • Pumpkin Painting Fun - pumpkin painting
    Southern Community Center, Lusby, MD. Phone: 410-586-1101. Open: October 21 (2005) from 9:30 am -10:30 am. Kids will enjoy painting & designing their own pumpkin. Ages 2-5.
  • Pumpkin Search - pumpkin festival
    Southern Community Center, Lusby, MD. Phone: 410-586-1101. Open: October 24-31, 2005 (Monday to Fri) 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. Find hidden pumpkins throughout the Southern Community Center and win a prize!
  • Spider Hall Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, corn maze, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
    3915 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Phone: 410-610-0094. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. See our website for current hours. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • SPOOK-FEST - Halloween festival
    Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown, MD. Phone: 410-257-6770. Open: October 15 (2005) from 1 to 4 pm. Come if you dare! Take a hay wagon to pony-rides. Race for the Great Pumpkin. Join the costume contest.
  • For many other October events in Calvert County for children and adults, click here!

Charles County

  • Middleton's Cedar Hill Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    5190 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Phone: 301-399-9812. Fax: 301-870-8249. Email: [email protected]. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. September 15 through October 31: Monday to Friday By Appointment Only Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 10 am to 5 pm November 25 through December 24: Open 7 days a week from 9 am to 8 pm. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
  • Prize Timber Tree Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, farm market
    9123 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637. Phone: 301) 641-8229. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1st to October 27th Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 6:30 pm or Dark Friday to Sunday 10:30 am to 6:30 pm or Dark. Directions: From Waldorf take Route 5 South Leonardtown Road roughly 7 miles traveling through Bryantown once entering Hughesville we are located just 2 miles past the Harley Davidson Dealership on your right directly on the turn Just before entering Saint Mary's County, Our driveway is directly on the turn and a bit hidden. You should see our signs. If you pass McKay's Food and Drug on your left you have gone to far., Please feel free to give us a call for any questions or directions.. Click here for a map and directions. Along with your Field Grown Pumpkins we also offer all your Halloween Decoration needs: Straw Bails, Corn Stalks, Gourds, and Center Piece Pumpkins as well as Mid and Late Season Mums;, Here at "Prize Timber Tree Farms" we take great pride in our Seasonal Mum Pan Production;; Over 1500 plants this year with 10 Colors to choose from;; Starting prices at $5;00 to $10;00 each;, We look forward to seeing you soon!. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Serenity Farm Inc. - children's Halloween barn, hayrides, pumpkins, straw maze, petting zoo
    6932 Serenity Farm Rd., Benedict, MD. Phone: 301-399-0491 or 301-399-1634. Directions: Take Route 5 south to Route 231 east; Turn left and go about six miles to the farm on the left. Open: Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 5 in October for the 10th annual Kasper's Kastle, a walk-through barn featuring themed, child-friendly rooms and a visit from "Kasper" the ghost. $7, free for ages 1 and younger, including a hayride; farm tour with several costumed characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer; a Petting Pen; straw maze; pumpkin; and treat bag.
  • Shlagel Farms - pumpkins, Mums, fall veggies
    12850 Shlagel Rd Waldorf, MD 20601. Phone: 301 843 9617. Email: [email protected]. Pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries are available. Greenhouses with hanging baskets, porch pots and bedding plants. The Shlagel's specialize in vegetable production selling wholesale to Washington area chain stores. They also raise quality hay for the pleasure horse trade, as well as field corn and soybeans to feed their herd of Angus beef cattle. They open the farm to the public in spring so you may enjoy a day in the country relaxing with family and picking strawberries.(UPDATED: October 05, 2019, JBS)
  • Zekiah Farms - corn maze, hayrides, animals, scarecrow making (bring your own clothes), face painting, straw pit, pick-your-own pumpkins (3-acre patch)
    Bryantown Road, Booth Place, MD. Phone: 240-216-4065. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays and Sundays 11 to dusk October 1 through November 4th. Directions: off Bryantown Road, off Route 5 (Leonardtown Road), across from Mount Eagle Estates.  Two mazes for a total of nine acres of mazes. A 3-acre maze with 1 1/2 miles of paths; also a 1-acre maze created from sorghum (a tall plant like corn). Refreshments such as sandwiches, chips and sodas for sale. Picnic tables.

St. Mary's County

  • The Maize at Bowles Farm - Pick-your-own pumpkins, 15 acre corn maze, farm animals, straw maze, corn box, wagon rides, cow train
    22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624. Phone: 301-475-2139. E-mail: [email protected]. Directions: Click here for a map and directions Open: Saturdays 10 to 8 and Sundays 10 to 6, through October 31; weekdays by appointment only. General Admission To The Grounds is $10.00 per person (3 years old and under are free), and includes: Maze, Petting Zoo, Children's Play Area, Wagon Rides, Barrel Rides **This does not cover the cost of a pumpkin. The admission price also includes a straw maze, straw mountain, hay rides and a farm animal petting zoo. Always see their website for updates and current hours and pricing! Large picnic area, souvenirs and concessions, snacks and country-style meals. Heated/air-conditioned restrooms . Special events. Crop Display (See how cotton & soybean grow), Covered Picnic Areas, Free Parking, Flat Screen TV in the main barn area (Sunday Foot Ball Games). Click here for School Field Trip Information
  • Forrest Hall Farm and Orchard - Crazy corn maze, hayrides, kids games, farm animals, face painting, a hay wagon slide, a stationary tractor to play on and a grain pit playground (a small building filled with six inches of wheat)
    39136 Avie Lane, Mechanicsville, MD. Phone: 301-884-3086. (recording with directions). Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to dusk through October 31; Also open until 9 pm for evening maze walks October 29 - 31. Directions: off Route 5, 1 1/2 miles from intersection with Route 235, Mechanicsville. Haunted hayrides, offered during the maze's evening hours, are $3. Picnic tables are available. Forrest Hall Farm Facebook page.
  • T and A Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, Fresh eggs, already-picked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    18281 Saint Jeromes Neck Road, Dameron, MD 20628. Phone: 301-872-5003. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekdays 3 pm to 6 pm; Weekends 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Follow Route 235 south to Dameron. Take a left onto St Jeromes Neck Road. We are one mile in on the right. Click here for a map and directions. The Pumpkin Farm is open October 1 thru October 31. Payment: Cash, only.

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

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