Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other
Halloween activities in Lancaster County, PA? Scroll down this page and you will see the
all of those in Lancaster County, PA, 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 January 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
Lancaster County
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Cherry-Crest Farm
- corn maze, nighttime maze, hayrides, farm animals, concessions,
playground, pumpkins,
150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA 17572. Phone: 717-687-6843. Open:
July 4 to November 8th. Feature
attraction is a HUGE, mind-bending maze designed in a corn field of
five acres! More information:
Daily Events,
Harvest Fest,
Flashlight Maze,
Schedule,
Admission Rates,
Directions,
Order Tickets. Enjoy a wagon ride through the cornfield,
see our baby chick hatchery and learn about farms at our education
center. We have a singing chicken show, a giant slide and a special
play area for younger kids. And food! Our mouth-watering pulled pork
sandwiches, fresh roasted sweet corn and homemade kettle corn are a
great place to start. Top it off with a cold glass of our
fresh-squeezed lemonade and you'll be back to the fun in no time!
Need a quick snack? Try our scrumptious funnel cake, hand-dipped ice
cream or Lancaster County's best fudge. Also
see this October 2014 USA Today article, "10Best: Fall Corn Mazes
Fun for Families".
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Cherry Hill Orchards Inc. - Sweet and Pie Cherries, Apricots,
Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apples and Pumpkins
400 Long
Lane, Route 324 at Route 741, Lancaster, PA 17603. Phone: (717)
872-9311. Email:
[email protected].
Open: Monday to Friday from 9-6, Sat
9-4. Closed Sunday. Cherry Hill Orchards is a pick your own
orchard. We also offer all of our fruits and sweet corn in season at
our Outlet store both on a retail and wholesale basis. In the
spring, we offer hardwood mulch and a variety of plants geared
toward the homeowner. Bring your own containers.
- The Corn Maze at Brubaker Farm - corn maze, hayrides,
dairy farm, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food),
1035
Union School Road, Mount joy, PA 17552. Phone: 717-653-9116. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Friday and saturday Nights in
October 5 PM - 9 PM, also groups by appointment. Directions: Call
for directions. Payment: Cash, only.
A visitor writes on October 13, 2012:
"Loved the maze. The 15 acre Corn Maze is on a working farm. At
finish there is a fire ring and drinks. tractor pulled wagon ride
back to your car. MAze takes 1 - 1 1/2 hours to complete."
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Country Barn Market - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, piga races, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or
hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, pig races,
tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school
tours
211 South Donerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. Phone:
717-872-1554. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Fridays - 10 am to 10 pm Saturdays -
10 am to 10 pm Sundays - 11 am to 5 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. There are a variety of things to do at
Country Barn from line dancing to corn maze, weddings done on the
farm, corporate parties and of course the farm market, pick your own
pumpkins, hayrides, school tours and other activities.
Barnyard Kingdom with corn maze, pig races. They offer exciting, authentic
farm fun for the whole family. (UPDATED: May 26, 2024, JBS)
- Hoover's Farm - pumpkins, winter squash, farm market
30 Erbs Bridge Rd, Lititz, PA 17543. Phone:
717-733-1048. Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, closed on Sunday. 2022 PYO
strawberry prices were reported to be $1.95 per pound. You may bring your own
containers or Hoover’s has quart boxes. strawberries in June, (ADDED: June 13, 2022, JBS)
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Kauffman Orchards - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in
the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food),
farm animals
53 South Weavertown Rd, Ronks, PA 17572. Phone: (717) 768-0050. Alternate Phone: (717) 768-7112. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We
minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page.. What's better than fresh fruit, picked by hand, straight from the orchard? Starting in July and running
through fall, bring the family to Kauffman Orchards and enjoy picking your own seasonal fruit! This year we are excited to offer Pick Your Own for
the following produce: apples, peaches, pears, plums, and pumpkins. Free For All U-Pick Customers: Your purchase includes a wagon ride for your
entire party, a picnic area, and a chance to pet the goats!(ADDED: September 07, 2021). (ADDED: September 07, 2021)
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Lancaster Barnstormers Corn Maze - pick your own pumpkins, with
hay ride
211 S Donerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. Phone: (717)
629-2520. Email: [email protected].
Country Barn Market is a family owned farm and market. We recently
constructed a market and a green house to direct market our own
products. We grow vegetables of all types, several different types
of gourds and pumpkins. We do farm tours for schools, pick your own
pumpkin-hay ride adventures, petting zoo, a Craft Fair, free range
chickens for eggs and poultry to sell in the market. From August to
November we will open a corn maize "The American Cowboy". Open:
Monday to Friday: 9 - 7 Saturday: 9 - 6, Sunday: 12 - 5. Season:
Opens July 1st through October 31st.
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Masonic Village Farm Market -
Uses integrated pest management
practices, pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for
sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, we
also have pie pumpkins, Fresh eggs, porta-potties, restrooms, school
tours
310 Eden View Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:
717-361-4520. Fax: 717-361-5592. Email:
[email protected]. Open: October Monday through
Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin
updates:
Click here for updates. Directions: From Market Street in
Elizabethtown Locate square in Elizabethtown Follow High Street west
for about 1-½ miles Under Amtrak bridge immediate left 50 feet right
into main entrance of Masonic Village Follow main drive Turn right
at first road Farm Market is at second stop sign.
Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest
management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover, SFMNP Vouchers.
Click here for our Facebook page. A full mail-order catalog is
available including our large selection of jams, jellies and award
winning fruit butters. We accept orders via our web site. Delivery
is available via FedEx to anywhere in the USA. We specialize in Asparagus, Strawberries, Cherries,
Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Pears, Apple Cider and over 50 varieties
of Apples. Pick-Your-Own apples are available each fall. Pies, Apple
Dumplings and cookies are baked fresh daily. The Masonic Village
orchard has been a proud steward of the land for 100 years.
We practice Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) on our farm in order to preserve sustainable agriculture for
our generation and generations to come. For more
information on IPM, please visit our web site.
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