Pumpkin Patches & Apple Picking

 

Looking for the perfect pumpkin or a fresh-picked taste of fall? The Heart of North Carolina offers several places to enjoy classic autumn farm experiences, from picking apples and pumpkins to exploring corn mazes and seasonal attractions. Browse the local farms and orchards below to find a fall outing that fits your plans.

 

Pumpkin Patches

Find your perfect pumpkin and enjoy the traditions of fall. Local pumpkin patches offer everything from choosing pumpkins and exploring farms to corn mazes, hayrides and other seasonal activities. Whether you're visiting with kids or looking for a fun fall outing, there's a pumpkin patch to explore in the Heart of NC.

 

Kersey Valley Maize Adventure | Archdale

After a day of fun at Kersey Valley Maize Adventure with slides, corn mazes, donuts, and other fall adventures, don't forget to pick out your pumpkin. Choose from basketball-sized and large pumpkins–perfect for carving and painting. 

 

Whitaker Farms | Climax

Located in Climax, Whitaker Farms, offers a more traditional, family-friendly farm experience. Pick your own pumpkins straight from the field, then explore the barnyard petting zoo and play on the jump pad and homemade playground. 

Take the Kids: Millstone Creek Orchards gears up for busy pumpkin season
Pumpkin Patch exploring

Apple Picking

Millstone Creek Orchards | Ramseur, NC

There’s something special about picking an apple straight from the tree. During the fall season, Millstone Creek Orchards gives you the chance the chance to spend time outdoors, enjoy the changing scenery and take home fresh-picked apples. Known for their hayrides, apple picking, pumpkin patch photo sessions, pick-your-own-gourds, story times with children, made-before-your-eyes cider donuts, a robust bakery, and cold, brain-freezing apple slushies. Their apples are harvested, crushed into juice and frozen for the perfect treat. Millstone Creek has] their Cider House featuring hard cider, local snacks, flatbreads, and views of the farm and fishing pond.

Kids enjoying the apple cider slushies at Millstone Creek Orchards
Millstone Creek Orchards