Pumpkin Farms Close To Decatur-Avondale Estates 2021

DECATUR-AVONDALE ESTATES, GA — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a favorite autumn custom full of enjoyable activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is fairly 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Decatur-Avondale Estates to visit in 2021:

Mitcham Farm

• 797 Macedonia Church Road, Oxford
• Open Sept. 25-Nov. 7, Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays noon-9 p.m., Sundays noon-5 p.m.
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze and hayride
• $15 per person, $12 for seniors, military and children 2 and under free
• 770-855-1530
• MitchamFarm.com

Randy's Pumpkin Patch

• 1460 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville
• Opening date Sept. 24
• No admission fee, activity tickets available for purchase
• 770-822-0676
• Randy's Pumpkin Patch Facebook page

Southern Belle Farm

• 1658 Turner Church Road, McDonough
• Open Sept. 18-Nov. 7, various days and hours
• Pumpkin patch, other activities
• Prices vary by month and day, discounts available for senior and military.

• 770-288-2582
• SouthernBelleFarm.com

Yule Forest

• 3565 Highway 155 N., Stockbridge
• Open weekends starting Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. School tours only, Tues.-Thurs.
• Pumpkin patch, Fear the Woods, other attractions
• $14 per person, $12 per person for 65 and over, children under 2 free
• 770-954-9356
• YuleForest.com

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.