7 perfect pumpkin patches near Birmingham—everything you need to know

Fall is here, which means it’s time to hit the patch.

We’ve rounded up seven pumpkin patches near Birmingham that will make you shout, “Oh my gourd!”

1. Helena Hollow — Helena

Helena Hollow has some pretty big pumpkins. (Helena Hollow)

• Attractions
  • Corn barn
  • Hay run
  • Pipeslides
  • Tire climb
  • Zip-swing
  • And more!
• When
  • Oct. 3-31
  • Fridays 9AM-5PM
  • Saturdays + Sundays 10AM-6PM
  • Columbus Day 9AM-5PM
• Where
  • 6027 Hwy 17, Helena, AL 35080
• Cost
  • Fridays $15.52
  • Saturdays + Sundays $18.57
  • Free entry for kids 2 and under
• Tickets
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Pumpkin Junction — Calera

Pumpkin Junction details

• Attractions:
  • Train ride to pumpkin patch
  • Crafts
  • Food vendors
  • Hayride
  • Inflatables
  • Adult-only wine tasting
  • And more!
• When
  • Oct. 4 + 5, 11 + 12, 18 + 19
  • Saturdays, 10AM, 1PM + 3PM
  • Sundays, 1PM + 3PM
• Where
  • 1919 9th St, Calera, AL 35040
• Cost
  • Ages 2-64 $18
  • Seniors 65+ $17
  • Veterans $17
  • Wheelchair spaces $18
  • Free entry for infants
• Tickets
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. The Great Pumpkin Patch — Hayden

• Attractions
  • Wagon ride to pumpkin patch
  • Inflatables
  • Petting zoo
  • Playground
  • And more!
• When
  • Sept. 27-Nov. 2
  • Monday-Thursday 8AM-4PM
  • Friday + Saturday 8AM-6PM
  • Sunday 1-6PM
• Where
  • 288 County Hwy 45, Hayden, AL 35079
• Cost
  • Monday-Friday, Adults $10, Children $13
  • Saturdays + Sundays, Adults $10, Children $20
• Tickets
• Website | Facebook

4. Old Baker Farm — Harpersville

• Attractions
  • Corn maze
  • Hay rides
  • Petting farm
  • Train ride
  • Yummy food
  • Live music on weekends
  • And more!
• When
  • Sept. 27-Oct. 31
  • Weekdays 3-5PM
  • Saturdays 9AM-5PM
  • Sundays 1-5PM
• Where
  • 1041 Farmingdale Rd, Harpersville, AL 35078
• Cost
  • $13 per person
  • $1 off if paid in cash
  • Free admission for children 1 + under
• Tickets available on-site
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

5. Griffin Farms — West Blocton

• Attractions
  • Animal barn
  • Barrel train
  • Corn maze
  • Small rock wall
  • Tractor play
  • And more!
• When
  • Saturdays in October, 10AM-6PM
  • Sundays in October, Noon-6PM
• Where
  • 826 Griffin Rd, West Blocton, AL 35184
• Cost
  • $10 per person
  • Pumpkins not included in admission
• Tickets available on-site
• Website | Facebook

6. 4D Farm — Cullman

• Attractions
  • Amusement rides
  • Barnyard ballzone
  • Cow train
  • Gravity house
  • Live pig races
  • Pumpkins
  • And more!
• When
  • Sept. 27-Nov. 2
  • Time varies by date
• Where
  • 7182 County Rd 703, Cullman, AL 35055
• Cost
  • Online $22.95
  • At the gate $26.95
  • Season Pass $52.95
  • Free admission for children 2 + under
• Tickets
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

7. Penton Farms — Verbena

• Attractions
  • 50 varieties of pumpkins
  • Animal barn
  • Corn maze + pit
  • Hay mountain
  • Human hamster wheel
  • Super slides
  • And more!
• When
  • Sept. 27-Nov. 1
  • Weekdays 1-6PM
  • Saturdays 9AM-6PM
  • Closed Sundays
• Where
  • 3595 Co Rd 59, Verbena, AL 36091
• Cost:
  • $14 (includes 1 pumpkin from the patch)
  • Free admission for kids under 2
• Tickets available on-site
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

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Contributors to this guide include Patience Itson, Sarah Morgan Freeman + Mary Helene Hall.