Fall’s here and it’s officially pumpkin season in the Birmingham area! From hayrides to corn mazes, there are so many patches popping up that are perfect for family photos, weekend fun, and finding that perfect pumpkin. Whether you want somewhere close or don’t mind a little drive, here’s your guide to the best pumpkin patches around for 2025.
BIRMINGHAM AREA PUMPKIN PATCH GUIDE 2025
Old Baker Farm
Pumpkin patch, photo ops, live music, events each weekend (Cowboy Day, Festival Weekend, etc.)
Location: Harpersville just off Hwy 280
September 27 – October 31,
Weekdays 3-5PM · Saturday 9AM-5PM · Sunday 1PM-5PM
ADMISSION COST:
$13 per person (children 1 and under free)
Cowboy Day – Saturday, October 11th, 9AM – 5PM | Sunday, October 12th, 1PM – 5PM
Columbus Day – October 13th Open 9AM-5PM to public
American History Weekend – Saturday, October 18th, 9AM – 5PM | Sunday, October 19th, 1PM – 5PM
Festival Weekend – Saturday, October 25th, 9AM – 5PM | Sunday, October 26th, 9AM – 5PM
Great Pumpkin Patch
Classic fall fun: pumpkin picking, seasonal treats, kids’ activities and a general store full of fall goodies
Location: Hayden – 65 North to the Hayden Corner Exit.
September 27 – November 2
Monday through Thursday | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday and Saturday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Bennett Farms
Hayrides, Farm animals, corn maze, sunflowers,
Location: Heflin – I-20 toward Atlanta, exit 199.
Open October
Tuesday 2pm – 5pm
Thursday 2pm – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 1pm – 5pm.
Visit their website to purchase tickets
4D Farm Farm
Location: 7182 County Road 703 | Cullman, AL 35055
September 28th – November 2nd
Visit 4D Farm this fall and experience a day of family fun and yummy food! Located in Cullman… just a short county drive from Birmingham and Huntsville!
Helena Hollow
Location: 6027 Hwy 17 Helena
Weekends in October
Friday 9am – 5pm,
Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 6pm (*Closing day October 31st)
Columbus Day 9am – 5pm
Hayrides, a tire mountain, rope climbs and tire swings, hay maze and obstacles, petting zoo access, land slides, corn barn and silo playhouses.
See website for admission prices and to pre-purchase tickets
Griffin Farms
Location: West Blockton, AL
Opening weekend for pumpkin season October, 4th
Saturdays 10am – 6pm
Sundays 12pm – 6pm
10th Classic Car Cruise-In on 10/11
Homeschool Day on Columbus Day from 9-1
General Admission $10 per person, ages 2 and under are free
Penton Farms
Location: 3595 County Road 59, Verbena
September 27th – November 1st
Open Monday – Friday 1pm – 6pm
Saturday – 9am – 6pm
Admission: $14.00 for 2 years old and up.
*Price includes 1 pumpkin from the patch and all activities except the cow train.
Wagon rides, corn maze, animal barn, cow train, super slide, hay mountain, concessions and more!
More Options for Pumpkins:
Pumpkin Junction
Location: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera
Outdoor family fun, crafts, inflatables, food vendors, a hayride and more! An adults-only wine tasting may be available, compliments of Ozan Winery & Distillery. Weekends in October
Sims Garden in Homewood
Location: 908 Highland Road & 913 Irving Road in Homewood, AL
Located in the Edgewood Neighborhood in Homewood, this garden offers a variety for every pumpkin patch goer. Whether it is small and unique-looking pumpkins and gourds, a traditional big pumpkin for carving, or some mums to complete your front porch decor you will find pumpkins from five to 50 pounds.
