The 13 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Philadelphia (2025)
Fall in Philly is magic, crisp air, golden leaves, and pumpkin patches that make the perfect weekend escape. Whether you’re picking the perfect jack-o’-lantern, hopping on a hayride, or sipping cider, we’ve rounded up the best pumpkin patches near Philadelphia – all within about an hour’s drive.
Use this list to plan your next autumn adventure with the kids, your partner, or even solo (yes, pumpkin selfies count).
1. Linvilla Orchards
📍 Location: Media, PA (30 minutes from Center City)
Why Go: Linvilla is the gold standard for fall fun in the Philly burbs. Their “Pumpkinland” features over 100 tons of pumpkins, a straw bale maze, hayrides, live music, and a farm market full of pies and cider donuts.
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Hayrides: Yes (day & evening)
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Extras: Apple picking, barnyard animals, train rides
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Website: linvilla.com
🥇 2. Shady Brook Farm
📍 Location: Yardley, PA (40 minutes northeast of Philly)
Why Go: A full-blown fall fest with pumpkins, a giant corn maze, wagon rides, live entertainment, and a beer garden. At night, check out the “Eerie Illuminations” Halloween light show.
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Haunted attractions, live music, food court
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Website: shadybrookfarm.com
3. Highland Orchards
📍 Location: West Chester, PA (50 minutes west of Philly)
Why Go: Family-friendly and peaceful with pumpkin picking, cider donuts, and scenic wagon rides through Chester County farmland.
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Apple cider donuts, bakery, playground
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Website: highlandorchards.net
4. Milky Way Farm
📍 Location: Chester Springs, PA (55 minutes)
Why Go: A scenic hidden gem offering pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, and homemade ice cream from their dairy cows.
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Hayrides: Yes (weekends only)
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Extras: Farm animals, creamery, corn maze
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Website: milkywayfarm.com
5. Freddy Hill Farms
📍 Location: Lansdale, PA (45 minutes)
Why Go: Affordable, low-key fun with pumpkin picking, mini golf, and a working dairy.
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Mini golf, ice cream, petting zoo
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Website: freddyhill.com
6. Merrymead Farm
📍 Location: Lansdale, PA
Why Go: A local staple with pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and a spooky “lighted pumpkin tunnel.”
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Bakery, themed nights, local dairy treats
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Website: merrymead.com
7. Creamy Acres Farm
📍 Location: Mullica Hill, NJ (35–40 minutes east of Philly)
Why Go: During the day, it’s a family-friendly pumpkin patch with hayrides and farm animals. At night, it turns into a haunted attraction.
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Daytime fall fun + nighttime scares
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Website: creamyacres.com
8. Johnson’s Corner Farm
📍 Location: Medford, NJ (30–35 minutes)
Why Go: Family-centric with a play area, harvest festivals, and tons of pumpkin varieties.
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Hayrides: Yes (often included with admission)
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Extras: Gem mining, live music, food tent
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Website: johnsonsfarm.com
9. Hellerick’s Family Farm
📍 Location: Doylestown, PA (50 minutes)
Why Go: Over 45 fall activities from pumpkin picking to an aerial obstacle course and corn chute slide.
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Obstacle course, ziplines, goats
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Website: hellericksfarm.com
10. V&V Adventure Farm
📍 Location: Shamong, NJ (45–50 minutes)
Why Go: Massive corn maze, pumpkin picking, pig races, and tractor-pulled hayrides.
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Gem mining, pig races, haunted hayride
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Website: vandvadventurefarm.com
11. R and J Farm
📍 Location: Galloway, NJ (1 hour from Philly)
Why Go: A solid weekend trip with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and cider slushies.
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Hayrides: Yes
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Extras: Food trucks, family nights
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Website: randjfarm.com
12. Styer Orchard
📍 Location: Langhorne, PA
Why Go: Known for pick-your-own fruit and massive pumpkins — plus cider and fresh-baked pies.
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Hayrides: Weekends
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Extras: Farm market, playground
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Website: styerorchard.com
13. Winding Brook Farm
📍 Location: Warrington, PA (45 minutes)
Why Go: A classic fall festival with a corn maze, haunted attractions, and kid-friendly daytime pumpkin picking.
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Hayrides: Yes (haunted at night)
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Extras: Haunted hayride, petting zoo, bonfires
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Website: windingbrookfarm.com
13. Von Thun Farms
📍 Location: South Brunswick, NJ (60 minutes)
Why Go: A classic fall festival with a corn maze, apple picking, kid-friendly daytime pumpkin picking, corn cannons, apple cannons and paintball targets for the older kids (younger kids can still do this too). There’s food trucks
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Hayrides: Yes, to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch
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Extras: petting zoo, apple cannons, paintball and so much more
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Website: vonthunfarms.com
Bonus: Pumpkin Patch Tips
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Arrive early on weekends for best pumpkins and fewer crowds
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Bring cash for food stands and local vendors
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Dress in layers – it can be warm during the day and chilly by sunset
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Call ahead or check their social media pages for weather updates – especially if rain is in the forecast
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Final Tip: Don’t Forget the Photo Op!
Pumpkin patches are made for Instagram. Look for:
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Stacked hay bales with pumpkins
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Cornfield backdrops
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Sunset wagon rides
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Cider & donut flatlays
What your favorite pumpkin patch in the area?
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