Must-visit Ontario pumpkin patch farms 2026
Ontario Central Counties
Visiting rural pumpkin patches and farms provides a charming escape for friends and families looking for an autumn adventure. Enjoy fall festivities and pick the perfect pumpkin for carving and home decoration.
Here are some of the best pumpkin patches, pumpkin farms and pumpkin festivals in Ontario this fall. Check the days and hours of operation before you set out.
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.
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., experience live entertainment, goat mountain slides and so much more. 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. To access the play area, tickets must be purchased in advance. For weekend Play Area visits, it is recommended that you purchase your tickets one to three days in advance.
All tickets must be purchased online; buy tickets in advance.
Pumpkinfest runs September 19 to October 31, 2026.
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 your tickets online in advance.
Location: 1805 Taunton Road, Hampton
Forsythe Family Farms
Known for its Little Farmers Program, Forsythe Family Farms is a great place to have fun while learning about farming. In the fall, enjoy outdoor games, meet the farm animals, and cuddle with the bunnies. The pumpkin patch also offers a wide selection of pumpkins, including extra-large ones. Look for pumpkin-carving events at the farm. When it’s time to fuel up, stop by the market for fresh local food and delicious apple cider. Various recipes are also available online.
The farm is open Wednesday to Sunday and open Thanksgiving Monday.
Location: 1025 Cragg Road, Greenbank
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.
Prepare for fascination at the pumpkin light show display, the singing chicken show and more for endless captivation and laughs.
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. This festival runs on weekends in October, Thanksgiving and select weekdays.
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.
Take a scenic wagon ride along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment to the pumpkin patch and pick your perfect pumpkin! Refuel with food and drinks from Dyment’s Food Truck.
Buy tickets online in advance to secure your spot. Limited tickets are available at the gate.
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.
Location: 7256 Bell School Line, Milton
Andrews Farm Market & Winery
Grab a wheelbarrow and head to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin. You can get there faster with a wagon ride while enjoying a scenic view of the farm. Pre-selected pumpkins, gourds, squash and delicious baked goods are also available at the market. While you are at the farm, take advantage of farm attractions such as a playground, walking tours, a corn maze and more.
Location: 9365 10 Side Road, 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, check out the farm animals, play in the giant sandbox and enjoy harvest activities like riding the wagon and navigating the corn maze.
Visit the pumpkin patch on a Friday night in October, during Flashlight Friday, bring your flashlight and creep through the spooky corn maze.
The Pick-Your-Own is open every weekend in October.
Pumpkin season starts October 4, 2026
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 sunflower 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 September 20 to October 31, 2026. 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 19 to October 25, 2026.
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, including over 50 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourds. They’re great for your next fall-themed cooking dish or to decorate your porch for the season.
Location: 4449 Simcoe County Road 124, Collingwood
Redneck Ranch Inc.
This fall, explore the stroller-friendly corn maze and pick your perfect pumpkin. Say hello to the goats and chickens, and snap a few selfies. Don’t forget to stop by the cafe, where local goodies, such as handmade sweets or specialty lemonade, are available for purchase.
The fall season runs September 12 to October 31, 2026.
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—you can even explore the maze at night under the moonlight! Embark on a royal quest and solve puzzles within the enchanted corn maze.
Visit Wynn Farms for the Pumpkin Festival on October 17 and 18, 2026, Kids Happy Halloween on October 24 and 25 and the Haunted Hallowynn on October 23 and 24 for family-friendly immersion into the joy and spookiness of fall.
The maze will be open daily from mid-August to November 8. 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 between September 26 and November 1, 2026. Purchase tickets online in advance.
Location: 7893 Bleeks Road, 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.
PéPé’s Pumpkin Patch opens September 19, 2026. Keep up to date with events and updates on the farm’s Facebook.
Location: 2651 Front Road, Windsor
Snyder's Family Farm
Just minutes from Kitchener-Waterloo, Snyder's Family Farm packs a full day of fall fun into one visit. Wander the pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, take a hayride and meet the animals in the barnyard, then refuel at one of the farm's seasonal food stops. The 2026 fall season opens September 12.
Location: 936685 Blenheim Road, Bright
Kawarthas and Northumberland
MacArthurs Pumpkin Patch
Located just outside of Lindsay in Kawartha Lake, MacArthur’s Pumpkin Patch is the perfect autumn getaway destination.
Embark on an outdoor adventure with pumpkin bowling, basketball and the human hamster wheel! Kids won’t want to miss the outdoor playground featuring Giant Jenga, pumpkin Tic Tac Toe, mazes, tractors and so much more.
Stop by the farm store for local preserves, honey, cheese, squash, Amish meats, dill pickles, apple cider, seasonal decor and more.
Location: 1146 Highway 7, Oakwood
McQuaid's Country Market
This family-owned farm offers a wide range of fun fall activities. Choose from over 25 pumpkin varieties and test your skills in the nine-acre themed corn maze, which features riddles and puzzles. Kids will also enjoy more outdoor games, including scavenger hunts. Plenty of spots offer great photo opportunities that make lasting memories. Stop by the farm market for homemade preserves, maple syrup and a variety of local products.
Location: 346 Peace Road, Omemee
As the crisp autumn air fills Ontario’s pumpkin patches with laughter and joy, there’s no better time to gather your loved ones, pick that perfect pumpkin, and create memories that will warm your heart all season long.
Last updated: October 6, 2026