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Central Ohio Pumpkin Patches: 2024

By Kelly Rostorfer September 11, 2024

Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins... mixed with fun, fun, and more fall fun! We LOVE fall...can you tell?! Here is a comprehensive list of pumpkin patches for ALL of Columbus and Central Ohio, listed by county. You will find their address, phone number, hours, dates, websites, and also a run-down of the fun activities that they have. Please check individual websites for hours rules, and regulations.


2024 Columbus and Central Ohio Pumpkin Patch Guide for Family Fun
(List sorted by county)



Delaware County

  Leeds Pumpkin Farm - 8738 Marysville Rd. Ostrander, OH  43061 | 740-666-2020

Open weekends, September 21st through October 27th. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Open Friday October 18 from 10am-5pm. Activities include hayrides, farm animals, two pumpkin jumps, big zipline, little zip line, straw barn, pedal carts, mountain slides, Holstein hustle ride, tractor tire tower, iron horse corral, corn box, adventure tree house and more. They also have lots of food- sandwiches, hot dogs, cookies, and pie (by the slice or take a whole pie home). Purchase Tickets here!

  Lehner Pumpkin Farm - 2920 St. Rt. 203, Radnor, OH 43066 (north of Delaware) | 740-595-3207

Open September 21st through October 27th. Activities are open on weekends 10 am - 7 pm and some weeknights 4:30 pm-7:00 pm (see website for dates). Activities include: play barn, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel ride (for children and adults), animal track maze, mini-golf, bounce house, peddle go-cart, pumpkin balls, and much more. Several food options are available. See pricing on the website. Tell them Macaroni Kid NE Columbus sent you at the gate! Pets are welcome!   

Hidden Creek Farms581 South Galena Rd. Sunbury OH 43074 | 740-815-9371 

Fall Festival Weekends are September 23rd- October 31st from Fall Activities are 10am-6pm on weekends and Friday October 13 from 11am-4pm..  They take Cash, MC, Visa, and Discover.  Admission includes: hayride to the pumpkin patch (pumpkins not included in admission fee), kids play barn, fun maze, great pumpkin slide, a visit with farm animals, and games. Other activities include campfire demonstrations and corn cannon.  They have food and drinks for sale, and a small farm market with fall decorating items like pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, and Indian corn. No pets please

Miller’s Country Gardens- 2488 St. Rt. 37 West, Delaware OH 43015| 740-363-5021

Fall Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 9am-7 pm; Sundays 12pm to 5 pm; Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. In September, they have apples, winter squash, Indian corn, and fresh apple cider.  The month of October brings in the pumpkins! You can pick your own from their field or choose from those already gathered. Weekends you can ride the wagon to the field and enjoy a corn maze too. 

Franklin County

  Circle S Farms9015 London Groveport Rd., Grove City, OH  43123 | 614-878-7980

Open mid September– October 31st the farm is open from 9 am to 7 pm every day. Activities include hayrides (9 am -dusk) to the pumpkin field, straw barn, slides, bale cave, farm animals, corn and sunflower mazes, and food.  See the website for pricing. Cash and credit cards.

Kuhlweins Farm Market & Deli 859 Walker Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026 | 614-876-2833 

Open September 23 - October 29 : Wednesdays - Fridays 12:30 - 4:30, Saturday 9:30 - 5:00, Sundays 11-4. Featruing hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin picking, a straw maze, a few farm animals, scavenger hunt, and more. In addition on the weekends sports court inflatable challenges and a few games in white barn. Saturdays in October: pony rides for an additional fee. See the website or flier for pricing. 

Licking County

  Pigeon Roost Farm- 4413 National Rd. SW, Hebron OH  43025 | 740-928-4925 

September 14th through October 31st from 10 am to 7 pm, Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Activities include giant slides, mazes, "gerbil wheels", a fort, wagon rides, Football throw, hop-a-long corral, spinning wheel of fortune, kettle corn, tire play area, tree fort with slide and climbing wall, and an expanded Enchanted Forest with an obstacle course, stationary gerbil wheels, and more. They even have a Toddler Town area with fun and safe activities for kids under 3.  Most of the pumpkins are brought in from the fields and displayed in the barnyard for your selection, but there is a small pick-your-own patch for those of you who enjoy the search in the field! NO CASH- CREDIT CARD ONLY. No pets. No smoking

  Van Buren Acres- 5066 Keller Road, Hebron, 43025 | (740)-4048656

Open Now Wednesday- Sunday 10am-7pm. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate or online. Season passes are available. Admission rates include, large and small corn maze, soybean maze, sunflower paths, jumping pillow, hayrides, barrel train, putt-putt golf, ball zones, hay bale roles, duck races, slides and all other activities. Not included: gem stone mining, pumpkins, concessions and store items. Additionally, the jumping pillows will be closed during the pig races for sanitation.

You do not need to pay admission if you are just visiting the Barnyard Cafe, Nellie’s Country Store, or just purchasing fall decor/pumpkins (including U-Pick)

  Lynd’s Fruit Farm9090 Morse Rd. SW, Pataskala OH  43062 |740-927-1333

The Secrets of Ohio Corn Maze is open every Friday- Sunday  (9851 Morse Road SW, Pataskala), September 8- October 27. Open every Friday and Saturday, 10 am-10 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am -6 pm. Now through October 29. Tickets can be purchased on their website.  Ticket options include; Corn Maze, Kids' Courtyard Combo, Wagon Ride, and Barrel Train.

Lynd's offers Extraordinary Days (sensitivity/ disability days for kids and adults) September 26 and October 24 from 9:30-1:30pm.

Dupler's Pumpkin Land- 5766 Jackson Road, Newark, 43056 | (740)-323-2514

Open now Weekends only. Activities include giant slides, wacky climbing net, wagon rides, paintball gun range, corn maze, haunted room, basketball shot, duck races, gravel diggers, farm animals and so much more!

  Diamond Hill Farm - 10468 Martinsburg Rd., Utica, 43080 | 740-404-9200 

Open daily Monday- Saturday 10am-6pm. Sunday's 12pm-6pm. 

Sam's Pumpkin Patch-455 Hill Road South, Pickerington, 43147 | (614)-402-3550 

Open Daily Now- October 29th from 10am-7pm. Selling honey, whipped honey, pumpkins, gourds, flowers and more.

Union County

The MAIZE at Little Darby Creek - 8657 Axe Handle Rd., Milford Center | 937-349-4781. 

Open September 18th  through October 30th. Open Fridays 5 pm-10 pm, Saturdays from 12 pm-10 pm, and Sundays from 12 pm-6 pm. Enjoy a huge and famous maze. This year is a dedication to Reba McEntire!. They also have many other things to do like a giant bouncer, cow train, hayrides, corn cannons, cornball, pedal cars, rubber duck races, kids fun barn, tube slide and so much more. Prices vary and combo passes are available, see website. 


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