Best Columbus Area Pumpkin Patches (Picked by Parents)

Katie G. said:  Enjoy a corn maze with a different theme every year, soy bean maze (for little kids), pumpkin patch, hayrides, pedal tractor course, petting zoo, gaga ball pit, jumping pillow and enchanted forest.

Katie G. said:  Harvest Adventures is more than a pumpkin patch. On the weekends, families can enjoy hayrides (by appointment only). Pumpkins are available in all different sizes, as well as gourds, straw, corn stalks, ornamental straw and mums. Visit the store to enjoy fresh apple cider and fall decorations from local vendors.

Katie G. said:  Dupler's Pumpkin Land offers fun farm activities including a corn maze, haunted room, and story trail. Pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, straw bales, mums and more are available to decorate your home.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Come out for a hayride through the orchards, offered on weekends. Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins available. Visit their goat, sheep, chickens, and ducks! Take a peek at their bees through the observation bee hive! Both of their farms are active, but their large retail operation is housed at their Mansfield location.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  At Pigeon Roost Farm, two mazes are available, the soybean maze for toddlers and young kids, and a traditional corn maze that displays a different farm theme each year. Don't miss their fall fun activities at the Great Pumpkin Fun Center including a farm zoo, enchanted forest, toddler town, rockin' ranch, and much more.

Katie G. said:  Corn mazes, cow rides, hay rides, jumping pillow, pedal carts, a petting zoo, mini golf, slides, pig races and much more. Pick your perfect pumpkin in the patch or choose one already picked in the pumpkin courtyard. Be sure to visit the concession stand for a refreshing apple cider slushy.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Lynd Farm offers u-pick apples and pumpkins, and a corn maze that's a must-do fall family activity! Every year the corn maze adopts a new theme. They also have a wagon ride and a barrel train.

Katie G. said:  Hendren Farm offers many unique varieties of pumpkins in their patch. Choose from white, green, tan and traditional orange in fun shapes and sizes. While visiting, take advantage of the corn maze and the pumpkin jump or buy a tasty treat from the market.

Katie G. said:  Dill's Greenhouse annual Fall Festival offers plenty of fun for the whole family. Activities include a 5-acre corn maze, indoor straw maze, sand box, tractor pulled hayrides, pumpkins, game and activities. There is also a fire pit where you can bring your own food to cook over the fire or purchase in the shop.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  They have pumpkins of all sizes, and also offer a variety of produce for purchase at their market.

Katie G. said:  Hidden Creek Farms hosts an annual fall festival. Activities include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin slide, kids play barn, corn pit, farm animals, straw maze, games and more. Pick-your-own pumpkins, fall decorations and food are available for purchase.

Katie G. said:  Visit Freeman's Farm this fall and experience farm activities, food and fun. Families can enjoy hayrides, scarecrow making, a petting zoo, campfire concessions, kettle corn and apple butter making demonstrations on select days. There are plenty of pumpkins, gourds, fall decorations and yummy treats for sale at the market.

Katie G. said:  On weekends in the fall, they host a fall festival that includes hayrides to the pumpkin patch where guests can pick their own pumpkins in the field. Check out the animal barn for a chance to pet donkeys, goats, chickens, and ducks.

Katie G. said:  Kuhlwein's is a local farmers market and deli located in Hilliard. During the month of October, they are open to the public for hayrides. Admission includes not only the hayride, but also the corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo, and a pick-your-own pumpkin from the patch. In the fall, they offer pumpkins, Indian corn, popcorn and gourds. Homemade baked goods are also available daily.

Katie G. said:  With over 30 activities, your kids are sure to have fun at Lehner's Pumpkin Farm. Highlights include a giant corn maze, barrel rides, mini golf, bounce houses, pumpkin zorb balls and pedal tractors. Don't forget to visit furry animal friends including donkeys, ponies, goats, and bunnies. Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch where you can find the perfect pumpkin. Before you head home, grab lunch, a snack or a seasonal sweet treat at the Harvest Cafe.

Katie G. said:  Create memories with the family at Circle S Farms Fall Fun Days. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin, play in the hay at the fun barn, get lost in the corn and sunflower mazes and see animals at the petting zoo. Be sure to check out the market for homemade pumpkin donuts, cider and other delicious seasonal treats.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  This family-run orchard grows 26 varieties of apples. The farm offers several attractions for kids including friendly farm animals! They hold an annual Applefest each September featuring pony rides, a wonderful petting farm, a corn bin play area, train rides, pumpkin painting, a hay maze and many more activities to keep your family entertained all day long!

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  This farm offers unique pumpkin varieties and plenty of kids activities: zip lines, corn boxes, mountain slides, an animal farm and much more!

Katie G. said:  Kids can bounce on the jump pillow, race down the zipline, ride on the Moo Moo Express train, glide down the hill slides or play in the straw and corn boxes. Stop by the cafe for a hot dog or pulled pork sandwich or enjoy a seasonal pumpkin donut and hot cider. The farm has pumpkins for purchase and a wide variety of u-pick apples.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Corn maze, pumpkin patch and fall fun--The Little Darby Creek farm has it all! Their massive corn maze is open from mid-September through October, so be ready! The maze is made up of two parts: Phase 1 is usually completed in 20 -30 minutes, and Phase 2 takes 30-40 minutes to complete. Phase 2 also offers several different activities within the maze for added fun. They also offer a wide range of attractions suitable for kids of all ages: petting zoo, barnyard bouncer, tube sliding, laser tag & more.

Katie G. said:  Young's Jersey Dairy has a 30-acre pumpkin farm where you ride a wagon to the field and pick your own pumpkins. Afterwards you can purchase tickets to other activities, such as mini golf, batting cages, pedal wagon rides, slides, corn boxes, moovers and shakers ride, corn maze and more.

Cowvin’s Corny Maze is created from more than 3½ acres of cornfield and has over one mile of paths. It winds through our cornfield and has many twists, dead-ends and tricky twists.

Grab a bite to eat in the Golden Jersey Inn restaurant or food court and save room for dessert; Young's is known for their ice cream. Be sure to check out their Fall Festival for more fall fun.