Photo credit: Hodges Family Farm
Patterson Farm in Mt. Ulla is the place for all-day fun with a playground, barnyard, corn maze, wagon rides, and other attractions. Admission prices range from 14.99-22.99. (Pumpkins and additional activities sold separately).
Lineberger’s Farm in Dallas and Iron Station is loved by locals for pumpkin picking, wagon rides, playgrounds, and a farm store filled with goodies. Admission is always free.
Wise Acres Farm in Indian Trail will delight with its pumpkin patch, flower field, hemp maze, expansive playgrounds, and farm animals. Admission is $3 per person and reservations are required (book online). Other activities such as wagon rides, corn pit, and concessions are available for an additional cost. On weekends, you can include a reservation for wood-fired pizza with your admission.
Sweetwater Farms in Huntersville has a seasonal pumpkin patch for guests to enjoy along with their farm animals and natural playground. Admission is $6 online, $7 at the farm. Some concessions (including coffee for tired parents!) are available.
Red Wolf Farm in Maiden is open on weekends only and features hayrides, a corn maze, playgrounds, farm animals and more. Admission is $9. Pumpkins are sold separately and food vendors are on site.
Hodges Family Farm in Charlotte is a simpler, more traditional experience with pumpkins, hay bales, and barnyard animals to visit. Admission is free, though there is a $5 parking fee on weekends as well as $5 hayrides, and treats for purchase.
Almond Farm in Concord has a Fall Festival that runs through the end of October. Tickets can be purchased online and include corn mazes, playgrounds, games, an animal barn, and pumpkin patch.
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