Who’s ready to leap into a new season like a big pile of leaves? We are! And, even better, you can start celebrating fall A.S.A.P. at these pumpkin patches near Auburn and Opelika.
Farmer In the Dell Pumpkin Patch
- About: Your pumpkins come with a hearty serving of fun at Farmer In the Dell Pumpkin Patch. Not only can you navigate a crop maze, but you can also go on a hayride and take the kiddos to the Hay Bale Play Area.
- Address: 5945 County Road 137, Auburn, AL
- Drive time from Downtown Auburn: 15 minutes
- Admission: $3 for those aged 3 and older and free to those aged 2 and younger
- Website: Click here
Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch
- About: Next up on our list of pumpkin patches near Auburn and Opelika, we have Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch. Ride on mini zip lines, see farm animals, play on inflatables, and more. And, of course, don’t forget to pick out the perfect pumpkin!
- Address: 2910 Lee Road 145, Salem, AL
- Drive time from Downtown Auburn: 26 minutes
- Admission: $7 for those aged 65+, $12 for those aged 2 to 64 years old, and free for those aged 23 months and younger
- Website: Click here
Jack O Lantern Lane
- About: Once you go pumpkin picking at Jack O Lantern Lane, don’t forget to visit their petting zoo or see their cornmeal grinding demonstrations. Plus, they have homemade ice cream on the weekends! For a little extra, you can also go gem mining or hop on the Thomas the Train ride.
- Address: 18151 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., La Fayette, AL
- Drive time from Downtown Auburn: 28 minutes
- Admission: $10 for a pumpkin and a hay ride
- Website: Click here
Oakhurst Farm
- About: Make a whole day of it at Oakhurst Farm! After you pick out your pumpkin, you’ll find plenty of fun to be had. Other attractions include a small petting zoo, a live duck slide, and two different corn mazes—one for the kids and a four-acre one for experts.
- Address: 19710 Ga. Highway 219, West Point, GA
- Drive time from Downtown Auburn: 40 minutes
- Admission: $10 per person for an all-inclusive ticket
- Website: Click here
Abbottsford Farms
- About: Did you know that you can pick out pumpkins AND gourds at Abbottsford Farms? It’s true! They also feature homemade baked goods, jarred sauces, and woodwork too.
- Address: 410 Abbottsford Road, LaGrange, GA
- Drive time from Downtown Auburn: 51 minutes
- Website: Click here
Backyard Orchards
- About: The perfect pumpkin awaits at Backyard Orchards! While you’re there, make sure to check out the sunflower fields, corn maze, and obstacle course!
- Address: 6585 U.S. Hwy 431 North, Eufaula, AL (by mile marker 81)
- Drive time from Downtown Auburn: 1 hour
- Admission: Free for all, though you will have to pay for your pumpkins and the corn maze costs $3
- Website: Click here
Choctafaula Pumpkin Patch
- About: Each Saturday and Sunday in October, you can visit Choctafaula Pumpkin Patch. And hey, pencil in some extra time, because they have several amazing attractions available. Pony rides, a corn crib, and a haybale maze are only the beginning. You can also meet camels, zebras, buffalo, and more!
- Address: 929 Lee Road 14 Auburn, AL
- Drive time from Downtown Auburn: 16 minutes
- Admission: $10 per person, which also covers the cost of your pumpkin. Pony rides cost extra.
- Website: Click here
Summary
Jack-o-lanterns. Roasted pumpkin seeds. Classic pumpkin pie. We can’t kick off fall without its classic fruit! (Yes, pumpkins are fruits—doesn’t that sound strange?) So, pick out your favorite options—and pumpkins—at these pumpkin patches near Auburn and Opelika.
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