Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids of all ages and Charlotte has plenty of locations to pick pumpkins, take hayrides and enjoy the fall season.
The Farm at Hodges Dairy
Photo by Bill Russ courtesy of VisitNC.com
Hunter Farm
Pumpkins, Christmas Trees, Flowers13624 Providence Rd.
Weddington, NC
704-846-7975
Mon-Sat 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sun 12-8 p.m.
Rural Hill Corn Maze
Takes place even years (2008, 2010, 2012, etc.)4431 Neck Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-3113
$10 adults; $7 Students; Free children 4 and under
Riverbend Farm
Pumpkins, Farm Tours12150 McManus Rd.
Midland, NC 28107
704-888-2891
$4 per person
Mon-Fri 3:30-6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun 1-6 p.m.
Carrigan Farms
Strawberries, asparagus, peaches, apples, pumpkins, seasonal vegetablesIntersection of 150 & 152, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy.
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-1450
$8 per person includes hayride to pumpkin patch, visit to animal farm and a pumpkin to take home.
Mon-Sat 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun 1-6 p.m.
Patterson Farm
Pumpkin patch, general store, pony rides and more.3060 Millbridge Rd.
China Grove, NC 28023
704-857-5242
$8 per person includes hayride to pumpkin patch and access to playground and activities.
Pumpkin Patch Weekend Festivals are open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday.
Howards Strawberries
Pumpkins, Strawberries250 Crater Rd.
Harmony, NC 28634
704-539-4994
Mon-Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Aw Shucks! Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
3718 Plyler Mill Rd.Monroe, NC 28112
704-709-7000
$9 general admission; Free children 3 and under
Admission includes unlimited use of the corn maze, hayrides, animal barn, nature trail and much more.
September 18 - November 22
Thur 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sun 1 - 6 p.m.