If your idea of fall fun includes spending a day on a farm, taking a hayride and picking out the perfect pumpkin, you’re in luck because the Carolinas are loaded with places where you can do all of that.
Before you go, be sure to check each farm’s website to confirm operating hours, harvest availability and prices.
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North Carolina
Aw Shucks! Farm
3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe, N.C., 28112
Pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, paddle boats, farm animals and more
Open through Nov. 11
October: Fridays: 6 – 11 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 6 p.m.
November: Fridays: 6 – 10 p.m.; Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sundays: 1 – 6 p.m.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $10; Kids (4-12) $8; Age 3 and under free
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Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, N.C., 28115
Pumpkins and hayrides
Open through October
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Admission: $11 (includes hayride and pumpkin); children under 2 are admitted free
Cash and checks accepted. Credit and debit cards are not accepted.
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DJ's Berry Patch
1223 Salem Church Road, Apex, N.C., 27523
Pumpkins
Open Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Sunday: noon – 6:30 p.m.
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Grandad's Apples N' Such
2951 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, N.C., 28792
Pumpkins and corn maze
Open daily: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Hall Family Farm
10713 Providence Road W., Charlotte, N.C, 28277
Pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides
Open through October
Sunday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Prizes vary for activities
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Hodges Farm
3900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, N.C., 28215
Pumpkins and farm animals
Open through October
Open daily: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Patterson Farm
10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, N.C., 28125
Pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, playground, barnyard animals and more
Open through October
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: $10; family pricing available
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Riverbend Farm
12150 McManus Road, Midland, N.C., 28107
Pumpkins, farm animals, playground
Open through October
Monday – Friday: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 6 p.m.
Admission: $5.50 age 2 and older
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Wise Acres Farm
4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail, N.C., 28079
Pumpkins, wagon rides, corn maze, farm animals and more
Open through Nov. 4
Thursday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission is free, some activities cost
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South Carolina
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Lake Haigler Entrance, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, S.C.
Pumpkins, horse and wagon rides, kiddie corn maze, petting zoo and more
Open Oct. 13 – 28
Admission: $12; kids age 4 and under admitted free; $5 parking fee
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Bush-N-Vine Farm
1650 Filbert Hwy., York, S.C., 29745
Pumpkins, hayrides, bounce house
Open through October
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: $5; children age 2 and under admitted free
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Cherry Place Farm
1922 Oakdale Road, Rock Hill, S.C., 29730
Pumpkins, hayride, farm animals, corn maze and more
Open through October
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 6 p.m.
Admission: $8
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Clinton Sease Farm
382 Olde Farm Road, Lexington, S.C., 29072
Pumpkins, corn maze, campfires,
Open through October
Friday: 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 – 7 p.m.
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Denver Downs Farm
1515 Denver Road, Anderson, S.C., 29625
Pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, farm animals and more
Open through Nov. 4
Thursday and Friday: 5 – 10 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 10 p.m.
Admission: $15; children 3 and under are admitted free
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Lever Farms
5057 S.C. Highway 34, Pomaria, S.C., 29126
Pumpkins, corn maze, wagon rides, farm animals
Open through October
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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McLeod Farms
29247 S.C. Highway 151, McBee, S.C., 29101
Pumpkins, two corn mazes, horse and wagon rides (Saturday only)
Open through Nov. 3
Monday – Thursday: 4 – 5:30 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 6 p.m.
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