What Are the Best Pumpkin Patches Around DC?
Now that the air is officially crisp and the leaves are turning, it’s time to dive head first into fall — and everything this vibrant season has to offer. One of our favorite autumnal pastimes? Picking pumpkins against a picturesque backdrop…surrounded by quintessential harvest pastimes, of course.
Keep reading to discover the best pumpkin patches in and around the DC area this month!
#1 Butler’s Orchard:
Pick-your-own pumpkins for 75 cents per pound at the Orchard’s 45th Annual Pumpkin Festival (running now through November 2nd), which serves up boozy cider, corn mazes, tractor rides, and live music. Spoiler alert: Butler’s Orchard is our personal favorite. We host our annual client appreciation celebration here every fall with live music, food and drinks, games, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and a whole lot of fun!
#2 Great Country Farms:
Come celebrate fall and enjoy an unforgettable experience picking pumpkins, getting lost in a corn maze, and roasting marshmallows by the bonfire. And don’t forget to try the iconic freshly made Cider Donuts!
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#3 Gaver Farm:
Embrace the sights, sounds, and flavors of fall at the Fall Fun Festival at Gaver Farm! Happening all October, this family-friendly celebration features over 65 attractions, promising a day full of laughter, adventure, and lasting memories for visitors of all ages.
#4 Larriland Farm:
Here, visitors can pick-their-own pumpkins on weekends, hunt for apples throughout the week, and even stock up on local dairy, produce, and apple cider whenever inspiration strikes. Paid group hayrides are available with advance registration!
#5 Montpelier Farms:
The Fall Festival at Gaver Farm is a day full of fun that’s made for capturing those seasonal photo ops! Visitors can enjoy delicious treats, refreshing drinks, and browse offerings at the farm’s several markets. In autumn, the farm comes alive with activities for all ages — from meeting adorable animals and exploring the playgrounds to racing on the Trike Track, shooting hoops in Barnyard Basketball, zooming down the Giant Hill Slides, rooting for ride-on pig racers, and so much more.
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#6 Queen Anne Farm:
Nestled midway between Washington, DC and Annapolis, this farm hits the sweet spot with plentiful locally grown produce, all fresh from the vine! Meanwhile, kids dash from pumpkin to pumpkin in the patch, while parents and older siblings linger, imagining the perfect jack-o’-lantern for each find. With seven classic pumpkin varieties and six heirloom options to choose from, it’s the ultimate fall escape to enjoy nature, pick your perfect pumpkin, and soak up the season all in one.
#7 Wayside Farm Fun:
Pumpkin season is in full swing at Wayside Farm Fun! Dive into classic farm charm and roam their 8-acre you-pick patch, bursting with pumpkins of every shape, color, and size — perfect for picking your seasonal favorite.
#8 Clark’s Elioak Farm:
In Ellicott City, discover a pumpkin patch, petting farm, and an “enchanted forest” replete with fairytale characters. Pumpkins of every size are available for $3 each, along with gourds in the Castle Store. Guests can hunt for minerals at the farm’s new gem mining station, but don’t forget to check out the classic pony rides, animal races, and Enchanted Express train rides, too!
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