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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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,
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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
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Updates for June 2025
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
- Applewood Hollow - 2024 permanently closed
10959 W Chicago Rd,
Allen, MI 48390. Open: permanently closed
- 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.
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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:
[email protected]. Directions: On S. Jackson Road, just a ½ mile
north of US-12. Click here for a link to a map & driving directions. Open:
daily, 9 am to 6 pm. The Apple Barn, Cider Mill, Hayrides, The 9-acre
corn MAiZE, Pumpkin Patch, Bakery & 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)
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:
[email protected]. 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. Check our website
for prices of activities.
- 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:
[email protected]. 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.
(UPDATED: September 17, 2019, JBS)
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Kapnick Orchards - PYO cherries,
blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins
4245 Rogers Hwy., Britton, MI 49229.
Phone: 517-423-7419. Email:
[email protected]..
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. (UPDATED:
September 17, 2019, JBS)
- 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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