Columbia Pumpkin Farm Guide 2021

COLUMBIA, MD — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a favorite fall practice full of exciting activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farms who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the children.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is relatively safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Columbia to visit in 2021:

• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Winterbrook Farms
• Clark's Elioak Farms
• Mary's Land Farm
• TLV Tree Farm