Best Bel Air-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

BEL AIR, MD — A fall tradition for many families is a visit to a local pumpkin patch. While the coronavirus pandemic has caused some of the region's pumpkin patches to modify how they operate, quite a few will be open this fall. We have hours, attractions and activities as the pumpkin-picking season ramps up.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches and fall festivities near Bel Air:

Brad's Farm Market, 550 Asbury Rd., Churchville

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Attractions: Hayrides to the you-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay bales, apples and Ravens-themed corn maze (open daily).
• Hayrides are free but require tickets. Make a reservation online.
• Phone: 410-734-4769
• Website: https://bradsfarmmarket.com/

Harman's Farm, 2633 Churchville Rd., Churchville

• Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch start the first weekend in October. Masks required.
• Attractions: Pumpkins of varying shapes, sizes and colors, including white ones for painting. There's also a produce market with fresh fruits and veggies.
• Phone: 410-734-7400
• Website: http://www.harmansfarm.com

Lohr's Orchard, 3212 Snake Ln., Churchville

• Hours: Free hayrides are available weekends starting Sept. 26 and through October.
• Attractions: Weekend hayrides, pick your own pumpkins and apples every day.
• Phone: 410-836-2783
• Website: http://www.lohrsorchard.com/

Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd., Street

• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 19 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Food trucks, live music, pick-your-own pumpkin/gourd patch, hay rides, 6-acre corn maze, build a scarecrow, pumpkin painting, farm animals, craft vendors, Broom’s Bloom ice cream and beer slushies. The pumpkin patch, corn maze and Hawks Hill Grill food truck will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• Admission is free.
• Phone: 443-939-4605
• Website: http://fallingbranchbeer.com/home/upcoming-events/event/pumpkinfest-2019-2/

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, farm animals
• Admission: $8 per person for everything except pony rides
• Phone: 443-356-5245
• Website: freshmckenzie.com

Legends of the Fog, 500 Carsins Run Rd., Aberdeen

• Season opening: Friday, Oct. 2
  • Open 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31
  • Open 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 18, 25 and 29
• Attractions: The drive-thru experience features creatures stirring in the fog.
• Tickets are $25 for one vehicle and rider and $10 for each additional rider.
• Website: https://www.legendsofthefog.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

• 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

• 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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