Popular Hoover Area Pumpkin Patches

HOOVER, AL — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a treasured autumn tradition full of exciting activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farms who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is relatively safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Below are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Hoover area to visit in 2021:

• Griffin Farms
• Helena Hollow
• Old Baker Farm
• Penton Farms
• Teshua Farms