Pumpkin Patches, Farm Activities, Corn Mazes, and More!

Fall in Ohio is truly amazing; the leaves are changing, weather is (usually) mild, football season, and there are SO many fun, fall activities. Columbus is home to lots of great farms with fall activities, pumpkin patches, and festivals. From simple pumpkin patches to corn mazes and all-day fun with kids, check out these amazing farms around Columbus, organized by location. Please call the individual farms for more information or questions. Happy Fall!

Columbus Pumpkin Patches, Fall Farm Activities, and Corn Mazes

North of Columbus Pumpkin Patches and Farms

Apple Hill Orchards: 1175 Lexington-Ontario Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 (419) 884-1500 and 16780 Fredericktown-Amity Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43210, 740-694-768888. Hayride through the orchards, offered weekends from mid-September through October 24. Pick-your- own apples (now) and pumpkins (October). Visit our goat, sheep, and chickens; watch the honeybees in our observation beehive. Selling apple cider and apple donuts.

Sunday, October 1: Apple Hill Kid’s Day – 12pm to 6pm at Apple Hill Orchards Mansfield Petting zoo, scavenger-hunt hayrides, pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, face-painting, cider-pressing, pony rides, big tractor (for little ones), glitter tattoos, balloon man, Altered Eats food truck, and more! Parking $5.00/vehicle.
Sunday, October 15: Apple Hill Harvest Celebration – 12pm to 6pmApple Hill Orchards Mansfield. Hayrides, apple butter making, bobbing for apples, pick-your-own pumpkins, goat, sheep, chickens, old fashion cider pressing, and more!

Freeman’s Farm, 6142 Lewis Center Road Galena, Ohio 43021 740-548-7866 – Farm market, Hayrides, Kettle Corn Over Wood Fire, Campfire Concessions (Hot Dogs, Chili, Chips, Beverages), Scarecrow Making, Petting Animals, Apple Butter Making Demonstrations (Selected Days). Some activities have fees (call for details). Fall festival days: September 23-24, September 30 & October1, October 7-8, October 14-15, October 21-22, October 28-29. Sat. – 10 am – 5 pm – Sun. – 11 am – 5 pm

Jacquemin Farms, 7437 Hyland Croy Rd., near Dublin – Pumpkin picking; fall decorating items, kiddie playland with straw maze, grain box and inflatable toys; Monday through Saturday 10am-6pm; and Sunday 1pm-6pm; inflatable toys available after 3 p.m. weekdays; playland: $6 unlimited; Hayrides to the pumpkin patch $1 (included w/playland)(614-873-5725). Opens: October 1

Hidden Creek Farms, 581 S. Galena Rd, Sunbury (740-815-9371): pumpkin picking, child-sized hay-bale maze, corn cannon (3/$1), hayrides, wagon rides, farm animals, play barn, pumpkin slide; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends through October 29; admission $7, 2 and under free. Pony rides $4 (select Oct weekends), and lots of food available for purchase. Opens: September 23

Lawrence Orchards: 2634 Smeltzer Road, Marion, OH 43302. Phone: 740-389-3019.
15 varieties of Apples, peaches, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Integrated pest management system for lower chemical use. Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Open from 10-5 Monday – Saturday. See Facebook page for updates.

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017: Apple Fest from 10am – 5pm. Just an old-fashioned day at the orchard. Horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, a wonderful petting farm, corn bin play area, train rides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, hay maze, hay field hike, caramel apple bar, apple pies, old time music throughout the day! Admission fee: $5/person (under 2 free)

Leeds Pumpkin Farm, 8738 Marysville Road, Ostrander, OH 43061. Pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand. Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, pig races, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, pumpkin jumping pillow, Banana Bus rides, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, Bouncy pillow, farm animals. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission includes activities: $12 kids (3-18), $10 adults (19-54) All farm activities are included with admission, including one hayride and max of 2 Big Zips. Free for under 3 and over 55 (no hayride/big zip). Additional zips and hayride $5. (740.666.2020). Opens September 23.

Lehner Pumpkin Farms, 2920 Rt. 203, Radnor. 8-acre corn maze, mini golf, mini zip line, peddle go cart, animal track maze, human hamster ball, pumpkin picking, hayrides, inflatable farmhouse, petting zoo; barrel train ride, play barn, Giant Legos, Tire Pyramid, jump pad, kids’ fun tent, Arrowhead hunting, homestead stations. Admission is $9.00 for guests ages 3-17, $6.00 for guests 18-59, and free for children under 3 as well as visitors over 59. Your admission covers all activities with the exception of the sling shot and arrowhead hunting areas. Weeknights from 4:30-7 pm, admission is $5 and $4. (740-595-3207). Open: September 23-October 29; Mo-Fr: 5:00pm-7:30pm, Sa and Su: 10:00am-7:30pm

MadMax Farms, now at Harvest Hills Farm 670 Hills Miller Rd, Delaware. Pumpkin patch-pick in the field on Sept 30, October 7 and October 14. Event details tba. (740-881-1606) Annual Harvest Celebration and Hog Roast benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital. See Facebook page for details once announced.

Miller’s Country Gardens, 2488 Rt. 37 W., Delaware – pre-picked pumpkins, pumpkin picking, petting zoo, hayrides. $5 for corn maze and wagon rides (740-363-5021). Opens in October; 10 a.m. to 7.p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

South of Columbus Pumpkin Patches and Farms

Circle S Farms, 9015 London Groveport Rd. Grove City, OH 43123 – Pumpkin patch, hayrides, big slide, bale cave, farm animals, corn and sunflower maze, bakery, drinks, and more. General admission includes: Hayride, Fun Barn, Petting Zoo, Corn & Sunflower Mazes, Bale Cave; $10 per person (Children under 2 admitted free), $4.00 per pumpkin (optional). Opens mid/late September through October, 9 am – 7 pm.

Hann Farms, 4600 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207, 614-491-0812 Pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field

Hirsch Fruit Farm: 12846 State Route 772, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Phone: 740-775-7055. Apples and pumpkins.

September 16-17: Apple Harvest Open House – Horse-drawn wagon rides, apple butter making, pick your own apples, food, face painting, apple and cider tasting, make-your-own scarecrows, round bale romp, mini maze and more. We will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and go until 6:00 that evening and then again on Sunday from noon until 6:00.
Admission is free but there is a parking charge of $8.00, with the proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity. So load up the family and come on out for a relaxing and enjoyable day on the farm.

Renick’s Family Market, 14080 Rt. 23, Ashville. Baked goods,all-you-can-carry pumpkin picking, scarecrow building, kiddie straw maze; live music, 9 a.m. to at least 7 p.m. daily, through October; free; fee charged for pumpkins and scarecrows (740-983-3096)

East of Columbus Pumpkin Patches and Farms

Branstool Orchards, 5895 Johnstown Utica Rd, Utica, Ohio, OH 43080 (740) 892-3989
37 varieties of apples, 26 varieties of peaches, 3 varieties of pears, and pumpkins. Wagons are provided and tasting is encouraged! Pumpkin patch is a good walk away from the market, so make sure you grab a wagon. This is one of my favorite orchards to visit and it’s never too busy. The grounds are beautiful, so enjoy the scenery while you’re there.

deMonye’s Greenhouse, 2500 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219, (614) 252-6046 – Haunted Greenhouse, Sept. 30 – Oct 31. Bring your little ghost and goblins to our haunted greenhouse. Kid friendly haunted maze (up to 12 years old) is fall fun for the whole family. Cost $8.00 per child, $2 per adult.

Dupler’s Pumpkin Land, 5766 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH 43056, (740) 323-2514 – This isn’t located at the farm, but it’s great! They sell a variety of pumpkins, squash, Indian corn, straw bales, mums for fall decorating. Farm activities include giant slides, straw maze, haunted room and goats and bunnies to visit (animals by late September). Free admission and parking. $1 hand stamp available for access to straw maze, giant slide and haunted room. Opens on September 15; Weekday hours are 12:00 to 7:00, weekend hours 10:00 to 7:00 pending weather.

Harvest Adventures, 1135 Locust Grove Rd. N.E., Bremen (740-569-4997): Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekends with corn maze ($3), hayrides ($3). October 1 – craft weekend. Sell pumpkins, mums, straw, and ornamental corn/corn stalks. Opens: September 16

Hendren Farm Market, 14595 Johnstown-Utica Road, Johnstown (740-272-7680: Pumpkin picking, cider, mums, mini straw bales and fall decor. Hayrides and straw pyramid, plus three maze trails suitable for all ages; the two longer mazes have game systems set up to work to solve the mystery of each maze. Admission $9 for 12+, $5 for 4-11, and free for 3 and under. Maze hours are currently set at 10 am – 5 pm on Monday-Thursday, 10 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday and 10 am – 6pm on Sunday. Opens: September 17

Corn Maze at Lynd’s Fruit Farm, Morse Road And Route 310, Pataskala, OH 43062 – Music theme corn maze ($10), wagon rides ($2, free for 2-under), Unlimited bounce house until 6 pm ($6), barrel train ride ($3), courtyard combo (Barrel Train, Fun Zone, Mini Maze and Bouncing – $10). Snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, pumpkin patch (starts Sept 30). Apple picking schedule and info available here. (740-404-9967 Email: cornmaze1@live.com). Fall activities open: September 8 through October; Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 10pm; Sundays 10:30am to 6pm

McDonald’s Greenhouse Corn Maze and Fall Farm Fun, 3220 Adamsville Rd., Zanesville (740-452-4858): corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin carving, slides, enchanted forest walk, hayrides, kangaroo jumper, giant corn box. Admission $6, or free for age 2 and younger. Opens: September 16; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 12 to 6 p.m Sundays through October; Thursdays and Fridays in October 4-7 pm.

Saturday, September 16: Farm City Day at McDonald’s Greenhouse & Corn Maze: This year’s theme is “Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds. OH MY!” and will feature Gus the Squashcarver, pumpkin tasting samples, contests, barrel wagon rides, scavenger hunt, story time, and much more. That’s all FREE! Then, for only $3 you can also enjoy the corn maze, petting zoo, yard games, and enchanted forest. That is 1/2 price – all day!
Sunday, September 17: Grandparents Day at the Farm – September celebrates Grandparent’s Day! What better way to celebrate than bringing your grandparents to the farm! Grandparents get in FREE with a paying child! Wear those grandparents out! Then, nap time for all!
Friday, September 22 and Saturday September 23: First Responders Day at the Farm – First Responders are welcome to the farm for FREE Friday and Saturday to say THANK YOU for keeping our communities safe! Get out and enjoy some fresh air!
Friday, September 29 and Saturday September 30: Veteran’s Day at the Farm – Active military and veterans have earned free admission to the “God Bless the USA” patriotic themed corn maze! Come out to the farm and enjoy! Thank you for your service!

Pigeon Roost Farm , 4413 National Rd. S.W., Hebron – Great Pumpkin Fun Center, including play fort, A-maize-ing Maze, giant gerbil wheel, seesaws and hay-wagon slide; treehouse, circle swing, farm animals, pumpkin picking; weekends: face painting, crafters and demos, wagon rides. Fun center: $7, wagon rides $3. Under 2 is free. There’s so much to do here; make sure you allow an hour or two to visit. (740-928-4925). Opens September 16; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday through October.

Schacht Farms, 5950 Shannon Rd., Canal Winchester – (last year info) pre-picked pumpkins, pumpkin picking; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays in October; (614-833-1932)

Devine Farms (no longer hosting farm activities, but still selling hay and corn)

West of Columbus Pumpkin Patches and Farms

Kuhlwein’s Farm Market, 1859 Walker Rd., near Hilliard; Hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo, pony rides, bouncy castle; $8 including a pumpkin, ages 3 and under free. Some activities only available on weekends. 10 am – 6 pm, closed on Wednesdays Opens: October 1.

The Maize at Little Darby Creek, 8657 Axe Handle Rd., Milford Center. Columbus Blue Jackets corn maze, Pumpkin Blaster, play area, hayride, corn cannon, cow train, pumpkin picking, tube slide, roller slide, petting zoo, laser tag, family dodge ball, pedal carts, campfires, barnyard bouncer, corn ball. Haunted maze: dusk to 10.p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 7-29.
Cost: base admission, which includes corn maze, play area, petting zoo, bouncer, and cow train, and lots more: $9, or $4.50 for age 60 and older, free for age 2 and younger; Combo rate for base admission activities plus five corn cannon shots, hayride and a pie pumpkin: $12, free for age 2 and younger, Di scount coupon available online. To Add Haunted Field of Fright on Friday or Saturday Nights, Oct 6 – 28, $15 and includes all base admission activities Base Admission Season Pass – $22. (937-349-4781) Opens September 16; Friday 5 PM-10 PM, Saturday 12 PM-10 PM, Sunday 12 PM-6 PM
Special Events:

Sunday, September 17: Farmers Feed the World Food Drive – Purchase one admission at the regular price and get the 2nd admission for FREE with 2 canned food items (not valid with group rates or discounts). Food will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Food bank.
Sunday, October 1: CBJ Day at the Maze from 12-4. CBJ Mobile Tour with activities and Blue Jacket Tent, plus balloon sculptures.
Sunday, October 15: Frost Lion Ice Plus will be carving our giant pumpkin. Will it be a hockey player, Stinger or what???? Plus Face painting by Kim Heminger with the Marysville Art League for FREE (with admission in) from 1-4 pm
Sunday, October 22: Trick or Treat and Costume Contest 2 – 3 p.m.: Trick or Treat, plus costume contest at 3 pm
Sunday, October 29: The Great Pumpkin Smash – smash pumpkins and win prizes. One contestant will be chosen on Facebook the week of Oct. 23rd with 9 others to be chosen at the farm at 3pm on Oct. 29th. You pick the pumpkin, we smash it, you claim your prize! Then see what we smash with the giant pumpkin this year.

The Orchard & Co, 7255 US HWY 42 North, Plain City. 614-873-0510 – Farm market, Upick pumpkins and apples, food, and more. Farm Yard Pass (Animal Barn, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Cart Track, Zip Line, Corn Box, Hay Barn, Hill Slide & Tire Climb, wagon ride, duck races & Moo Moo Express). Fishing: $2.00, Gem Mining: Pay Dirt (gems) $5.00/ Fossils $6.00, Adults and children $10, Seniors $5, 2 and under free. Opens September 9; Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am – 6 pm.

Young’s Jersey Dairy, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs (937-325-0629): Opens for weekends Aug 5th, then daily starting September 23rd – 11am-6pm. Pumpkin picking (starting Sept 23), ride to pumpkin patch, Corn Maze, petting zoo, pumpkin launcher, cheese production tours; evenings, haunted wagon ride and storytellers; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; free; Haunted wagon ride and Scary Stories: $10, or $4 for age 4 and younger (7:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting Sept 30) It’s family-friendly, but scary, so use your discretion; corn maze: $6.50, or free for age 4 and younger (noon to 6 p.m. weekends); pumpkin patch ride: $8 a pumpkin

September 16th & 17th, 2017: Annual Wool Gathering – Join us for an awesome festival of fibers at the 22nd Wool Gathering at Young’s September 16 & 17. Observe sheep, llamas, alpacas, cashmere goats, Angora rabbits and other wool-bearing animals at the show. There will be shearing demonstrations, wool spinning, weaving and much more to see and learn. There are over 100 vendors from several surrounding states and as far away as Arizona here for you to enjoy. Admission to this event is free – bring the whole family! Hours will be 10am to 7pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
September 23 from 10am-3pm: Bob Pool “Orphan” Car Show – The show will feature cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles and specialty vehicles from Independent Manufacturers that are no longer in business and “Big Three Orphans” such as Edsel, DeSoto, Corvair, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, etc. Every American and Foreign make from Auburn to Yugo are welcome to attend and be displayed.
October 7-8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Fall Farm Pumpkin Festival – Corn Maze, Milking Demos, Donut Hole Making, Pumpkin Painting, Pumpkin Launcher, Cheese Samples and Production Tour

Various locations

Oakland Nurseries, 1156 Oakland Park Ave. (614-268-3511); 4261 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin (614-874-2400); and 25 Kilbourne Rd., Delaware (740-548-6633)

Fall Festival (all locations) – Oct 7-8, from noon – 4 p.m.; Various locations will have artists, concessions, gardening experts, family games and activities, live music, demonstrations, workshops, balloon art, pony rides, animals, reptiles, hay rides; plus a haunted village at the Delaware store only; website has complete schedule for each store once they are posted
Trick or Treat (Columbus location) – tba, Trick or Treat Trail with children’s costume contest

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