
Best Columbus Area Pumpkin Patches (Picked by Parents)
Get your fall fix at one of these parent-recommended pumpkin patches around Columbus and beyond!
In addition to offering the perfect pumpkins for your Halloween carving ideas, many of these Ohio spots host family fun like corn mazes, farm animals, play areas, apple picking and fall festivals.
Check the map to find the best pumpkin patches near you, and leave a review for any you've visited to share your thoughts with fellow parents!
Circle S Farms Fall Fun Days
Katie G. said: Create memories with the family at Circle S Farms Fall Fun Days. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin, play in the hay at the fun barn, get lost in the corn and sunflower mazes and see animals at the petting zoo. Be sure to check out the market for homemade pumpkin donuts, cider and other delicious seasonal treats.
Grove City, OHLawrence Orchards
Brigitte Nohra Miller said: This family-run orchard grows 26 varieties of apples. The farm offers several attractions for kids including friendly farm animals! They hold an annual Applefest each September featuring pony rides, a wonderful petting farm, a corn bin play area, train rides, pumpkin painting, a hay maze and many more activities to keep your family entertained all day long!
Marion, OHLeeds Farm
Brigitte Nohra Miller said: This farm offers unique pumpkin varieties and plenty of kids activities: zip lines, corn boxes, mountain slides, an animal farm and much more!
Ostrander, OHThe Orchard and Company
Katie G. said: Kids can bounce on the jump pillow, race down the zipline, ride on the Moo Moo Express train, glide down the hill slides or play in the straw and corn boxes. Stop by the cafe for a hot dog or pulled pork sandwich or enjoy a seasonal pumpkin donut and hot cider. The farm has pumpkins for purchase and a wide variety of u-pick apples.
Plain City, OHThe MAiZE at Little Darby Creek
Brigitte Nohra Miller said: Corn maze, pumpkin patch and fall fun--The Little Darby Creek farm has it all! Their massive corn maze is open from mid-September through October, so be ready! The maze is made up of two parts: Phase 1 is usually completed in 20 -30 minutes, and Phase 2 takes 30-40 minutes to complete. Phase 2 also offers several different activities within the maze for added fun. They also offer a wide range of attractions suitable for kids of all ages: petting zoo, barnyard bouncer, tube sliding, laser tag & more.
Milford Center, OHYoung's Jersey Dairy
Katie G. said: Young's Jersey Dairy has a 30-acre pumpkin farm where you ride a wagon to the field and pick your own pumpkins. Afterwards you can purchase tickets to other activities, such as mini golf, batting cages, pedal wagon rides, slides, corn boxes, moovers and shakers ride, corn maze and more.
Cowvin’s Corny Maze is created from more than 3½ acres of cornfield and has over one mile of paths. It winds through our cornfield and has many twists, dead-ends and tricky twists.
Grab a bite to eat in the Golden Jersey Inn restaurant or food court and save room for dessert; Young's is known for their ice cream. Be sure to check out their Fall Festival for more fall fun.
Yellow Springs, OHPrimary photo: Upparent
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