Best Baltimore-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

BALTIMORE, MD — Along with crisp air and turning leaves, a fall tradition for many families is a visit to a local pumpkin patch. We have hours, attractions and activities as the pumpkin-picking season ramps up.

In many cases, coronavirus precautions have merely changed — not shut down — area pumpkin patches and their entertainment options.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches and fall festivities near Baltimore.

Fresh McKenzie's, 5445 Patterson Rd., Baldwin

• Season: Sept. 19 to Oct. 31
  • 5 to 9 p.m. Friday
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
• Attractions: Corn maze, petting zoo/farm animals
• Admission: $8 per person for everything except pony rides
• Phone: 443-356-5245
• Website: http://freshmckenziefarm.blogspot.com/

Valley View Farms, 11035 York Rd, Cockeysville

• Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
• Attractions: A pumpkin weighing 1,776 pounds — nicknamed "The Patriot" — is on display. People can guess how many seeds are inside. It will be on display until Oct. 31.
• Admission: Free
• Phone: 410-527-0700
• Website: http://www.valleyviewfarms.com...

Baughers, 1015 Baugher Rd., Westminster

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Hay rides and wagon rides to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard are $1 (children under 1 are free). Bring crash for outside vendors.
• Website: https://baughers.com/

Clark's Elioak Farm, 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City

• Season opening/closing dates: Open now through Nov. 8; hours vary.
• Pricing: $8 per person; pony rides, wagon rides (weekdays) and cow train rides $2.50 each; small pumpkin $3; goat feed bag $1; and express train ride $5.
• Phone: 410-730-4049
• Website: http://www.clarklandfarm.com/

Beachmont Corn Maze, 6433 Mt Vista Rd., Kingsville

• Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 18 to Nov.7
• Attractions: Corn maze with time travel theme, hayrides, carnival games
• Hours: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Group reservations are available by calling for visits during these times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Pricing: $14 for ages 3 and up
• Phone: 410-592-3648
• Website: https://www.beachmont.org/corn-maze
• Ticket website: https://beachmont.simpletix.com/

Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery, 4350 Chapel Rd., Perry Hall

• Season opening/closing dates: Pony rides Saturday and Sunday through October
• Attractions: Pony rides, kettle corn, ice cream, petting zoo, array of pumpkins
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Pricing: Tickets are required for petting zoo and pony rides.
• Phone: 410-256-5335
• Website: http://chapelhillsfarmandnursery.com/

Weber's Cider Mill Farm, 2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville

• Season opening/closing dates: Fall Harvest Days are now through Nov. 8.
• Attractions: Maze and Mini Maze, Giant Hillside Slide, Duck Races, Farm Animals, Tire Mountain, Pumpkin Land Walking Route, Mini-Tractor Ride, Barnyard Play Structures
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September and October
• Pricing: Weekends $8, weekdays $6
• Phone: 410-668-4488
• Website: http://www.weberscidermillfarm.com/

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If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, share it with readers in the comments.