FEATURE MAIN PHOTO BY MEGAN FOREHAND KENNEDY AND SECONDARY PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH
Helena Hollow, left, and The Great Pumpkin Patch, below, are two local options for seasonal fun.
Fall Fun for the Family Our area hosts a variety of pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes
BY STEPHANIE GIBSON LEPORE From Homewood to Hoover, Cullman to Calera, and many points in between, there’s likely a pumpkin patch within a half-hour road trip from your driveway. Most spots offer activities to entertain toddlers all the way up to the older kiddos (corn maze confusion, anyone?), so don’t get tricked into thinking these destinations are just for the littles. Pumpkin patches are basically a one-day mini theme park visit, with all the food, fun, and family memories you can make! Bonus: Your kids won’t have any trouble falling asleep after a day at the farm. 4D FARM 4dfamilyfarm.com Where: 7182 County Rd. 703 in Cullman What: Barnyard coaster, duck races, hayrides, corn maze, farm animals, pumpkin patch, and more When: Wednesdays–Sundays until November 6 How Much: Day passes start at $12.95; purchase online to save off gate prices Don’t Miss: The candy cannon and pig races on weekends BENNETT FARMS bennettfarms.com Where: 1073 County Rd. 13 in Heflin What: The annual Pumpkin Patch with farm animals, a hay maze, wildflower field, pipe slides, concessions, and a wagon train; the Country Store sells handmade soaps, pottery, and more When: Wednesdays and Fridays–Sundays until Oct.31 Don’t Miss: Scarecrow decorating, live music every Saturday this month; head back November 20–21 for The Market, a vendor event featuring local artisans, farmers, and antiques.
CAMP WINNATASKA Where: 260 Winnataska Dr. in Pell City What: 2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch with games and hayrides When: Oct. 16–17 How Much: Free admission; bring money for extras Don’t Miss: Roasting marshmallows with chocolate and graham crackers…need we say s’more? GRACE HOUSE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL grace-house.org Where: Homewood Central Park What: 8th Annual Pumpkin Festival benefitting Grace House Ministries When: Oct. 23, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. How Much: $10 for children (includes a pumpkin and all activities), adults are free Don’t Miss: The 24-foot rock wall and Milo’s Burger Bus. This year, you can preorder a four-cookie bundle from Cookie Fix with your tickets, available for pickup at the festival (a portion of sales benefits Grace House).
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