Pumpkin patches and farms in Ontario

York, Durham and Headwaters

Pumpkinfest at Downey’s Farm

A Caledon staple for over 100 years, Downey’s Farm is a fourth-generation family farm that welcomes visitors from the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

Your kids will enjoy travelling on wagon rides, petting the farm animals, cycling down the pedal cart track and playing in a three-hectare corn maze at the Pumpkinfest Play Area.

Purchase tickets in advance online. Pumpkinfest runs September 21 to October 31, 2024.

Location: 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon

Harvest Festival at Pingle’s Farm

Pick your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, corn and tomatoes during the Harvest Festival at Pingle’s Farm.

Toddlers and older kids alike will love exploring the 2.5-hectare circus-themed corn maze and Pingle’s Playland, animal area and wagon rides. Enjoy a meal from Pingle’s fall-inspired menu, which includes pizza, brisket, fried apples and other sweet and savoury treats. Pair your meal with a hot drink from Pingle’s Coffee Shack.

The festival runs throughout September and October. Get ticket online in advance.

Location: 1805 Taunton Road, Hampton

Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm

Stroll through the scenic pumpkin field to find your perfect gourd at the Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm.

In addition to the pumpkins, shop for honey and maple syrup and wander past straw bales and corn stalks. The highlight of the farm for the kids is a sweeping 3.5-hectare corn maze. The farm also features a pedal kart track, pumpkin bowling, an elastic band shooting range, toddler pedal tractors and more.

Location: 1070 Brock Concession Road 5, Sunderland

Niagara Region

Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm

Explore pumpkins of all shapes and sizes at the Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm. You’ll find the perfect Halloween decorations among the thousands of gourds, corn stalks, hay bales, apples and straw.

Don’t miss the animal viewing area, corn maze, unicorn rides and Belgian horse-drawn hayrides offered on the weekends.

Location: 7705 Schisler Road, Welland

Fall Festival at Howells Farm

There are plenty of fun attractions for kids this year at the Howells Pumpkin Farm.

Bounce on the “Jumping Pillow,’ a safe, inflatable trampoline, and run through the “Super Corny Cobbs Maze Adventure,” a fun corn maze with interactive games with varying difficulty levels. Embark on a scenic wagon ride over the rolling hills and learn how corn, pumpkins and sunflowers grow. Visit the friendly animals in the Animal Farm and zoom down the giant 12-metre slide.

The central Market Area of the farm is free to enter, but you’ll need to purchase the General Admission Fun Pass to enjoy all the attractions, including the Howl’n Theme area.

Location: 2878 Holland Road, Fonthill

Hamilton, Halton and Brant

October Pumpkin Patch Festival at Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm

Celebrate the fall season during the October Pumpkin Patch Festival at Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm.

Enjoy seasonally themed activities such as a kid-friendly haunted house, farm play areas, nine-hole mini putt, a Trike Track and a corn trail. Refuel with food and drinks from Dyment’s Food Truck.

Buy your tickets at the gatehouse on the farm. Only cash is accepted.

Location: 416 Fallsview Road East, Dundas

Springridge Farm

Be transported back to the 19th century at the historic Springridge Farm. Explore the expansive pumpkin patch and visit the “Fun Farmyard”, which includes a crank steam tractor, giant sandbox, farm animals, wagon rides and more.

Large Muskoka chairs invite you to sit and relax while watching over kids playing in the crisp autumn air. Pick up some fresh baked goods to take home with you.

Pay for your tickets at the entrance with cash or debit.

Location: 7256 Bell School Line, Milton

Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington

Farrell’s Pick-Your-Own Farm

Farrell’s Pick-Your-Own Farm is a much-loved fourth-generation farm in the Huron-Kinloss Township’s agricultural community.

In addition to picking out your pumpkin, enjoy harvest activities like riding the wagon and navigating the corn maze.

Pumpkin season starts October 1, 2024.

Location: 1347 Concession 12, Ripley

Bruce, Grey and Simcoe

Fall Festival at Chappell Farms

During the Fall Festival at Chappell Farms, take in the farm views, wander through the puzzling corn maze and find the perfect pumpkin.

Kids will love riding along the tricycle track, interacting with the farm animals and watching a special magic show performed just for them.

The festival runs from late September to October 31, 2024. As of September 22, admission includes one pick-your-own pumpkin. Tickets can be purchased online.

Location: 617 Penetanguishene Road, Barrie

Pumpkin Mania at Rounds Ranch

Experience the fun of fall during Pumpkin Mania at Rounds Ranch.

From tractor rides to the pumpkin patch to the wide range of pumpkin-themed games, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season. Swing down ziplines, ride on ponies, travel on pedal carts and run through the Low Ropes course. If you’re brave enough, wait until dark to navigate the Flashlight Corn Maze.

This year’s Pumpkin Mania runs on the weekends from September 23 to October 29, 2024. Save on admission by booking in advance online. Alternatively, you can buy your tickets at the gate. Rounds Ranch tickets include a free pumpkin of any size and colour from the pumpkin patch.

Location: 1922 County Road 92, Elmvale

Morrison Pumpkin Farm

A family-run pumpkin farm in South Georgian Bay, Morrison Pumpkin Farm offers inviting fall experiences for families.

Explore the corn maze, check out the pumpkin patch and admire the striking fall displays. Browse the selection of fresh produce, such as squash, gourds, corn stalks and bales of straw. They’re great for your next fall-themed cooking dish or to decorate your porch for the season.

The farm is open daily from the first week of September to October 31, 2024. Admission is free.

Location: 4449 Simcoe County Road 124, Collingwood

Southeastern Ontario

Wynn Farms

Explore one of the best corn mazes in Ontario at Wynn Farms.

Hundreds of hours of work go into creating this iconic corn maze, which spans several hectares. Embark on a royal quest and solve puzzles within the enchanted corn maze.

The maze will be open daily from August 19 to October 31, 2024. Reservations are not required.

Location: 8191 Highway 33, Greater Napanee

The Campbell’s Orchards

The pumpkin patch at Campbell’s Orchards typically opens for guests just before Thanksgiving Weekend in mid-October.

Set out with a wheelbarrow to select your choice of one or several pumpkins. Visit the farm market and bakery for sweet, savoury and fruity treats to take home.

Location: 1633 County Road 3, Carrying Place

Ottawa Region

Fall Pumpkin Days at Saunders Farm

Enjoy the season to the fullest during Fall Pumpkin Days at Saunders Farm.

This Ottawa farm features outdoor attractions like wagon rides, hedge mazes, ziplines and carnival games. There's no shortage of fall activities, whether it’s the excitement of exploring the array of mazes and playgrounds or an idyllic wagon ride through the pumpkin and farm fields.

After a fun-filled day at the farm, enjoy a cup of delicious cider at the CiderHouse or tasty treats at the Snack Shack. Visit on weekends between September 21 and October 31, 2024. Purchase tickets online in advance.

Location: 7893 Bleeks Road A, Ottawa

Southwestern Ontario

PéPé’s Pumpkin Patch

Choose from pumpkins of all shapes and sizes at PéPé’s Pumpkin Patch.

Previous years’ activities have included train rides, hayrides, corn mazes and face painting. Shop for great fall decorations including gourds, straw, pumpkins and chrysanthemums.  

Location: 2651 Front Road, Windsor