Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Decatur

DECATUR-AVONDALE ESTATES, GA — The Decatur-Avondale Estates area is filled with fun family traditions in the autumn: cool nights around a bonfire, the first sip of hot apple cider and the yearly trek to nearby pumpkin patches to find the best pumpkin.

Not only will you get a chance to pick out the perfect Halloween pumpkin, but many pumpkin fields offer complimentary activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is fairly safe, but 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.