When Do Pumpkin Patches Open? A Fall Season Guide

Fall is the busiest season on the farm. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards, and hayrides draw families every weekend from late summer through the holidays. Here is when things typically open so you can plan your visit.

Pumpkin patches

Most pumpkin patches open in mid to late September and run through Halloween. The busiest weekends are the first three weekends of October, so arrive early in the day for the best pumpkins and shorter lines. Find pumpkin patches near you by state.

Apple orchards and picking

Apple picking usually starts in late August and continues into October and early November, depending on the variety and how far north you are. Early apples ripen first; crisp late-season varieties come in through October. See apple orchards by state.

Corn mazes

Corn mazes open alongside pumpkin season, generally mid September through early November. Many farms add flashlight nights and haunted mazes as Halloween approaches. Browse corn mazes by state.

Christmas tree farms

Cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open the day after Thanksgiving and stay open through December, or until they sell out.

Always check ahead

Opening dates shift year to year with the weather and the harvest. Every farm listing on In Season includes contact info, so call or check the farm's website before you drive out. Start at our seasonal farms directory.