Pumpkin-Picking Patches Around East Cobb

EAST COBB, GA — If you’re ready to leave summer behind and embrace all the good things fall has to offer, why not start with a fun-filled family trip to the best pumpkin patch or field near East Cobb?

Mid-September can be a great time to pick up pumpkins before the October rush. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer free hayrides, corn mazes and games for kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields in the East Cobb area to visit in 2021:

Berry Patch Farms

• 786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock
• Open on weekends from Oct. 2-30. Open weekday mornings for groups with reservations only 9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 4-29. Open on week days from 3:30-7 p.m. Oct. 18-29.
• Pumpkins for sale, hayride, farm animals, fall favorites including apple cider and pie available. Gourds, mini pumpkins, Indian corn, jams, jellies and dressings all available for purchase.
• Weekend parking is $5, cash only
• 770-926-0561
• BerryPatchFarms.net

Pettit Creek Farms

• 337 Cassville Rd, Cartersville
• Late Sept.-Nov. 1, hours var
• Hayrides, petting zoo, maze, games, pumpkin fest, more
• $12 for children (ages 2-12) and $15 for adults for general admission; other admission levels offered
• 770-386-8688
• PettitCreekFarms.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

Scottsdale Farms

• 15639 Birmingham Highway, Milton
• Farm is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Pumpkin patch hours vary.
• Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, lawn games, special events
• 770-777-5875
• ScottsdaleFarms.com

Sleepy Hollow Farm

• 628 Sleepy Hollow Road, Powder Springs
• Open Sept. 24-Oct. 31
• Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Must arrive one hour before closing.
• $12 per person, 2 and under free with purchase of adult ticket. Weekday morning discount available.
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm playground, tractor rides, more
• 770-880-8846
• SleepyHollowTrees.com

Still Family Farm

• 5682 Macland Road, Powder Springs
• Open Sept. 18-Oct. 31, Saturdays and Sundays only, 10 a.m. until dusk. Last tickets sold at about 5:30 p.m.
• Pumpkin Patch, hayrides, 5-acre zinnia maze, more
• $16, $2 military discount with ID, children 4 and under free
• 678-283-6951
• StillFamilyFarm.com

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

• 125 Bannister Road, Dawsonville
• Open Sept. 11-Nov. 14, various days and hours
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze and haunted trail
• Pricing: Corn maze $15, haunted trail $20, combo $25, ages 4 and under free
• 770-772-6223
• UncleShucks.com

Warbington Farms

• 555 Crow Road, Cumming
• Open Sept. 23-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze and fun park.
• $13 (age 3-up), children 2 and under free
• 770-889-1515
• WarbingtonFarms.com

Yahoo Farm

• 4729 Waleska Highway 108, Jasper
• Open Sept. 18-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Pumpkin hunt, marshmallow roast, more
• Prices per activity vary, see website
• 770-735-3638
• YahooFarm.com

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