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Pumpkin Patches 2020
Fall is almost here and you know what that means – PUMPKINS! We have compiled a list of local pumpkin patches that you will not want to miss this season.
BANTING'S NURSERY
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3425 River Road, Bridge City, 504.436.4343 Open year–round, pumpkins in October Monday–Saturday, 9 am–5 pm Sunday, 9 am–4 pm Select a pumpkin from the nursery’s harvest or in the market. Also choose from a wide variety of live plants, landscaping, and garden tools to make your house Halloween party perfect.
JIM’S TREES PUMPKIN PATCH
2123 Florida St., Mandeville, 985.624.8971 Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm Saturday–Sunday, 9 am–6 pm Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are staged around the property to resemble a patch, with hay bales and other country photo ops.
MRS. HEATHER’S PUMPKIN PATCH
11215 Lee’s Lane, Hammond, 225.567.3493 Open Sept. 23–Nov. 8 Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm Admission $7/child, adults are free Not only pumpkins here! Multiple photo ops, face painting, games, hay bale maze, and other fun activities are offered. School field trips with learning opportunities can be scheduled in advance.
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1031 S. Carrollton Ave. 504.866.0123 Open through Oct. 31 Mondays–Fridays, 2:30–7 pm Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am–6 pm This year, not only will pumpkins be available but also a photo op area and games for the kids.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
3412 Haring Road, Metairie, 504.887.4801 Open Oct. 1–31 Monday–Friday, noon–8 pm Saturday–Sunday, 9 am–8 pm A wide variety of pumpkins of many colors, shapes, and sizes will be sold, as well as baked goods, jewelry, and Halloween masks for this annual fundraiser.
ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504.835.7357 Open Sept. 22–Oct. 31 Monday–Friday, 3–6:30 pm Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–6;30 pm Children of all ages can pick out the perfect pumpkin from the thousands of pumpkins ranging from minis to jumbos, and specialty gourds. Have fun taking your child’s photo surrounded by pumpkins.
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
3245 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 504.366.0123 Open Oct. 12–31 Monday–Saturday, 10 am–6 pm Sunday, noon–6 pm Pumpkins of all types available for sale throughout the week.
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, 504.488.1319 Open Oct. 10–31 Monday–Thursday, 3:30 pm–6 pm Friday, 2:30 pm-6 pm Saturday, 10 am–6 pm Sunday, 10 am–5 pm Select a plump pumpkin in Lakeview’s premier pumpkin patch. There will be a host of fall photo opportunities for the kids. Wide selection of pumpkins available.
SUGAR ROOTS FARM PUMPKIN PATCH
10701 Willow Drive, Lower Coast Algiers, 504.766.7780 Open Oct. 3, 10, 19, 17, 24, and 31 Saturday, 9 am-5 pm Safe distancing pumpkin patch at this nonprofit teaching farm in 2-hour increments by advance reservation only. Information at sugarrootsfarm.org. Fee includes personal pumpkin, entertainment, activities, food vendors, and photo ops.