7 perfect pumpkin patches under an hour from Birmingham

Pick pumpkins with your pumpkin at Old Baker Farm near Birmingham. (Patience Itson / Bham Now)

Fall is drawing near, which means it’s almost time to hit the patch. We’ve rounded up seven pumpkin patches near Birmingham that will make you shout “oh my gourd!”

1. Helena Hollow—33 minutes from Birmingham

Find big pumpkins at the Patch at Helena Hollow. (Helena Hollow)

Helena Hollow Attractions: 

• Corn Barn
• Duck Creek Races
• Hay Hoops
• Pipeslides
• Photo-ops
• Silo City
• Tire Climb
• Zipswing
• And more!

Helena Hollow Pumpkin Patch Details:

• When: Weekends in October | Fridays 3-6PM | Saturdays + Sundays 10AM-6PM
• Where: 6027 Hwy 17, Helena, AL 35080
• Cost: $12.95 online | $15 at gate | Kids 2 and under – Free | Pumpkins $3.50 each
• Tickets
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Pumpkin Junction at The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum—36 minutes from Birmingham

Visit Pumpkin Junction in Calera. (Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum / Facebook)

Pumpkin Junction Pumpkin Patch Attractions:

• Train ride to pumpkin patch
• Hayride
• Food vendors
• And more!

Pumpkin Junction Pumpkin Patch Details:

• When: 1st 3 weekends in October | Saturdays, 10AM, 1PM + 3PM | Sunays, 1Pm + 3PM
• Where: 1919 9th St, Calera, AL 35040
• Cost: Ages 2-64, $18 | Seniors 65+ – $17 | Infants – Free
• Tickets
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. The Great Pumpkin Patch—37 minutes from Birmingham

The Great Pumpkin Patch near Birmingham. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The Great Pumpkin Patch Attractions:

• Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch (includes your choice of a pumpkin at the patch)
• Extreme Bungee
• Inflatables
• Petting Zoo
• Food
• Live Entertainment
• And more!

The Great Pumpkin Patch Details:

• When: September 23-November 5 | Monday-Thursday 8AM-4PM | Friday + Saturday 8AM-6PM | Sunday 1-6PM
• Where: 288 County Hwy 45, Hayden, AL 35079
• Cost: Admission is free | Cost for pumpkins + attraction varies
• Website | Facebook

4. Old Baker Farm—45 minutes from Birmingham

Old Baker Farm has great kids’ attractions. (Patience Itson / Bham Now)

Old Baker Farm Attractions:

• Corn maze
• “Hay” ground
• Hay Rides
• Petting Farm
• Train ride
• And more!

Old Baker Farm Pumpkin Patch Details:

• When: September 30-October 31 | Weekdays 3-5PM | Saturdays 9AM-5PM | Sundays 1-5PM
• Where: 1041 Farmingdale Rd, Harpersville, AL 35078
• Cost: $11 per pumpkin (must purchase pumpkin to enter) | $1 discount for cash
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

5. Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch—45 minutes from Birmingham

Pumpkin patches near Birmingham. (Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch / Facebook)

Griffin Farms Attractions:

• Animal Barn
• Barrel Train
• Corn Maze
• Food trucks
• King Size Corn Bed
• Small Rock Wall
• Tractor Play
• Truck Slide
• And More!

Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch Details:

• When: Saturdays in October, 10AM-6PM | Sundays in October, Noon-6PM
• Where: 826 Griffin Rd, West Blocton, AL 35184
• Cost: $10 per person | Pumpkins not included in admission
• Tickets available on site
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

6. 4D Farm—52 minutes from Birmingham

Dogs love pumpkins! (4D Farm / Facebook)

4D Farm Attractions: 

• Barnyard Bounce
• Bungee Jump
• Cow Train
• Hayride
• Low Ropes Course
• Mechanical Bull
• Mechanical swings
• Tubing Slide
• Zip Lines

4D Farm Pumpkin Patch Details:

• When: September 30-November 4 | Time varies by date–view here
• Where: 7182 County Rd 703, Cullman, AL 35055
• Cost: Pumpkins are not included in admission | Online – $21.95 | At Gate – $24.95 | Season Pass – $42.95 | Children 2 and under – Free | View Flash Sales
• Tickets
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

7. Penton Farms—1 hour from Birmingham

Pick pumpkins in Birmingham. (Julie Sager / Bham Now)

Penton Farms Attractions:

• Animal Barn
• Corn Maze + Corn Pit
• Cow Train (not included in admission)
• Hay Mountain
• Human Hamster Wheel
• Super Slides
• And more!

Penton Farms Pumpkin Patch Details:

• When: September 23-October 31 | Weekdays 1-6PM | Saturdays 9AM-6PM
• Where: 3595 Co Rd 59, Verbena, AL 36091
• Cost: $12 includes 1 pumpkin from the patch | Kids under 2 – Free
• Tickets available on site
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

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