Pumpkin patch season is officially here, and it’s one of the best fall traditions to do with the kids. Hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals, and way too many pumpkins in the back of the car. Here are the pumpkin patches near Birmingham to put on your list for 2026!
Birmingham Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Fall 2026
Old Baker Farm
Location: 1041 Farmingdale Rd, Harpersville (just off Hwy 280)
September 26 – October 31
Open weekdays 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays 1 – 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 per person (children 1 and under free), plus a 3.5% credit card fee
Cowboy Weekend: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
Columbus Day: Monday, October 12, open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alabama Living History Weekend: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18
Festival Weekend: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days
Great Pumpkin Patch
Location: Hayden (65 North to the Hayden Corner exit)
September 26 – November 1
Open Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 6 p.m.
See website for pricing
Penton Farms
Location: 3595 County Road 59, Verbena
September 26 – October 31
Open Monday – Friday 1 – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Admission: $14 (includes one pumpkin from the field). Kids under 2 are free.
50 varieties of pumpkins, animal barn, corn maze, hay mountain, super slides, and more!
4D Farm
Location: 7182 County Road 703, Cullman
September 27 – November 1
Hours vary by date, so check their calendar
Admission: $24.52 (children 2 and under free). A season pass is $58.68.
Amusement rides, cow train, live pig races, pumpkins, and more. Just a short country drive from Birmingham!
Bennett Farms
Location: Heflin (I-20 toward Atlanta, exit 199)
Open in October
Admission: $14 per person (ages 1 and under free)
Hayride, petting farm, corn crib, corn maze, pipe slides, wagon train, and more
Visit their website to purchase tickets
Pumpkin Junction at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Location: 1919 9th St, Calera
Saturdays, October 3, 10, and 17: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Sundays, October 4, 11, and 18: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Train ride to the pumpkin patch, crafts, hayride, inflatables, food vendors, and more
See website for tickets
Helena Hollow
Location: 6027 Hwy 17, Helena
October 2 – October 31
Fridays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Columbus Day (October 12) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closes at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 31
Hayrides, tire climb, pipe slides, zip-swing, hay run, corn barn, and more
Kids 2 and under are free. See website for admission prices and to pre-purchase tickets.
Griffin Farms
Location: 826 Griffin Rd, West Blocton
Saturdays in October (starting October 3) 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays in October (starting October 4) noon – 6 p.m.
General admission: $10 per person
Animal barn, barrel train, corn maze, rock wall, tractor play, and more
More Options for Pumpkins:
Simms Garden is 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.
If you’re looking for festivals and other fall events, check out this list!
