Norcross Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021

NORCROSS, GA — Heading out to a pumpkin patch 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 cherished autumn practice full of exciting activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young 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 patches near Norcross to visit in 2021:

Mitcham Farm

• 797 Macedonia Church Road, Oxford
• Open Sept. 25-Nov. 7, Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday noon-9 p.m., Sunday 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
• 770-822-0676
• Randy's Pumpkin Patch Facebook page

Scottsdale Farms

• 15639 Birmingham Highway, Milton
• Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
• Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze and lawn games.
• $7 per person or a maximum of $25 per family. Children under 2 years old are free.
• 770-777-5875
• ScottsdaleFarms.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

Washington Farms

• 5691 Hog Mountain Road, Bogart
• Open Sept. 25-Nov. 7, various days and hours
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze, sunflower and zinnia field
• Weekday activities $12.95 plus tax, children under 2 free. Weekend activities $15.95 plus tax, children under 2 free, seniors 65 and up $14.95 plus tax.
• 706-769-0627
• WashingtonFarms.net

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