Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other
Halloween activities in Hillsdale and Lenawee counties, Michigan? Scroll down this page and you will see the
all of those in Hillsdale and Lenawee counties, Michigan, 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!
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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 2026
Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Most close either at Halloween or a week later! 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.
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
Click on Resources above, if you need a county map
Hillsdale County
- DarkSyde Acres - haunted house, hayrides, maze
11375 Rowe Road, Jonesville, MI 49250. Phone: 517-549-5100.
Open: weekends in September thru October, check website for
Dates and times. Directions: See their website for
directions. Payment: . DarkSyde Acres Haunted House is 70,000
square feet of indoor in your face T-e-r-r-o-r, at nearly a mile
long DarkSyde Acres is one of the largest Haunted houses in
the midwest. 3 haunted houses 1 low price. plus ZOMBIE
Paintball! Plus Concessions and a gift shop...And NEW for
2012 DarkSyde Acres is adding a Family Friendly HAYRIDE and
outdoor Maze.
[ Click
here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 26, 2025, JBS)
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Meckley's Flavor Fruit
Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, cider mill,
moon bounce
11025 S. Jackson Road, Somerset Center, MI 49282. Phone: 517-688-3455. Fax:
517-688-3265. Email:
meckleyevents@gmail.com. Directions: On S. Jackson Road, just a ½ mile
north of US-12. Click here for a link to a map and driving directions. Open:
daily, 9 am to 6 pm. The Apple Barn, Cider Mill, Hayrides, The 9-acre
corn MAiZE, Pumpkin Patch, Bakery and Gift Shop. Autumn Weekends are jam
packed with activities:
Wagon Rides, Freshest
Produce, a Corn Maze Over 3 miles long of twist and turns; a
Pumpkin Patch over a 3 acre patch this year, Bounce House,
Fresh Cider Pressing; Fresh cider pressing begins early
afternoon, get an up close and personal experience. We do
BonFires, a Street Eats Patio with Great food, short rib
tacos, applewood smoked pulled pork, waling tacos, chili,
loaded potato soup, roasted hot dogs, chili dogs, chips,
drinks and Live Entertainment. We also host our
famous Fall Festival, field trips, school tours, private parties, weddings,
banquets and company picnics. (ADDED: October 4, 2009, suggested by a
visitor) [ Click
here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 5, 2025, JBS)
Lenawee County
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Carpenter Farms Pumpkins - pumpkins for sale in
the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from
the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have
pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, pony
rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school
tours
2534 E. U.S. 223, Adrian, MI 49221. Phone:
517-265-8399. Email:
kcpumpkinlady@gmail.com. Open: We are open daily from
10 am to dusk, Mid September to October 31; We will be
closing at 4 pm on October 31. Directions: Coming from the
West 1 1/2 miles east on U.S. 223 from the intersection of
M52 and U.S. 223. North side of the road. Coming from the
East: 18 miles from U.S. 23 exit 5. West towards Adrian.
Click here for a map and directions. School and large
group tours available by reservation; Free pony rides on
weekends in October; Check website for times; Hayrides are
only available on Saturday and Sunday. Payment: Cash, Check,
Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page. Corn Box for 7 and
under. Play in our 30 x 30 straw pit. **Hayrides and corn
maze is wheelchair and stroller accessible. During pumpkin season we offer a wide variety of both
paid and free activities to do while visiting the farm. Our offerings include a corn maze, weekend
wagon rides, a straw pit, corn can, petting animals, straw maze, and more! No entrance fee is
collected to enter the farm, simply pay for the activities that you wish to do. We also offer
birthday party rentals and can host groups and organizations with prior notice. Enjoy a freshly made
donut and a cold apple cider slushie while you peruse the farm!Check our website
for prices of activities. [ Click
here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 26, 2025, JBS)
- Gust Brother's Pumpkin Farm -
Uses integrated pest management
practices, 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, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on
the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school
tours
13639 Mulberry Road, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267. Phone:
517-486-2237. Email:
gustbrothers@gmail.com. Open: See our website for current
hours;
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions:
Take U.S. 23 to exit 1 in Michigan, then go west and follow
the signs there.
Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated
pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page. Gust Brother's Pumpkin
Farm provides a real, wholesome, and fun farm experience to
all visitors. We offer fall décor and produce both pre-picked
and you-pick: pumpkins, gourds, squash, Indian corn, corn
shocks, straw bales, crafts, jams, etc. Families enjoy our
farm animals on display, which includes young and old
animals. Included are sows with piglets, cows and calves,
sheep, goats, bunnies, chickens, chicks, and kittens. Visit
our new concession barn for some freshly made donuts, cider,
or other snacks, or enjoy a hayride around the farm.
[ Click
here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 5, 2025, JBS)
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Kapnick Orchards - PYO cherries,
blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins
4245 Rogers Hwy., Britton, MI 49229.
Phone: 517-423-7419. Email:
sjrobertello@aol.com..
Country farm market. Apples, peaches, cider, doughnuts, cherries, pears,
pumpkins, honey and fruit baskets. We ship apples Sept.-Jan. Greenhouse open
in Spring. Open year 'round, Monday-Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm Sun. 9 am to 5 pm
Directions:
From M-50 turn S onto Rogers Hwy. Farm is 4 miles on left side. Only 15
miles from Cabela's. [ Click
here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 5, 2025, JBS)
Do you know of any more pumpkin patches, corn mazes,
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ZZZ - These are either closed, or are assumed permanently closed
The farms below are presumed to be permanently closed. They are unresponsive, their website or facebook
page is gone or outdated or Google or Yelp report them as closed.
Hillsdale County
- Applewood Hollow - 2024 permanently closed
10959 W Chicago Rd,
Allen, MI 48390. Open: permanently closed
Lenawee County
- Marvin's Fairfield Orchard - pumpkin
patch-pick in the field,
7062 S. Adrian Hwy, Adrain, MI
49221. Phone: (517) 436-3378. Open: Mid-August through
December 24, daily, from 9 am to 6 pm. U-pick pumpkin patch
and creative pumpkin wagon design at Halloween time. From the
bakery are applesauce donuts and a much demanded line of
hand-rolled homemade pies. Apple cider is pressed several
times a week It is truly a "family experience" where the
customers are more like "friends". (ADDED: June 30, 2016,
JBS)
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Halloween Costumes
Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.
Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
Sew your own Halloween Costumes
with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
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Local Honey Finder
Children's consignment sales
Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
Christmas Tree Farms and lots
Road tripping and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
Fun Factory Tours
Venues for
you event: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
Easter egg hunts
Festivals: Fruit and vegetable festivals
Winery tours and wine tastings
Horses: rides, stables, lessons, trails
Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
Bed and Breakfasts
on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
Zombie Paintball venues
Environmental resources
Consumer fraud information
Wholesale food sources
Resources for Farmers
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