Ellicott City Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Pumpkins are showing up at grocery stores and roadside stands as Halloween creeps closer. If your family has a visit planned to a local pumpkin patch in Howard County, we have a list of stands open in the area. And here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast to help you plan your trip.

FORECAST: Friday would be the perfect day to head to the pumpkin patch with sun and a high near 70, according to the National Weather Service. If Saturday's a better day for you, head to the pumpkin patch before 2 p.m., as there is a 20 percent chance of rain later in the afternoon and a 30 percent chance in the evening. The high Saturday will be in the upper 70s. There is a 50 percent chance of rain Sunday with a high near 72. The rain persists into next week with a 60 percent chance of rain Monday and a high in the low 70s. The chance of rain drops to 40 percent on Tuesday with temps holding steady in the low 70s. On Wednesday, the rain moves out with highs in the upper 60s, making for a crisp fall day perfect for a trip to the pumpkin patch.

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 in Howard County, with an address, hours and website to check for more details.

Clark's Elioak Farms, 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City
Season opening/closing dates: Open now through Nov. 8
Attractions: Cow Train, Enchanted Express Train, Pony Ride, Petting Zoo, Fairy Forest, Enchanted Forest
Hours: Vary
Pricing: Admission $8 per person
Phone: 410-730-4049
Website: http://www.clarklandfarm.com/

Mary's Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City
Attractions: Corn Maze, Scarecrow Stuffing
Hours: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-849-4314
Website: https://www.maryslandfarm.com/...

TLV Tree Farm, 15155 Triadelphia Mill Rd., Glenelg
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 3 through Oct. 31
Attractions: Corn maze and themed dress-up days
Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon
Pricing: Admission is $5 to walk the corn maze
Phone: 410-489-4460
Website: https://www.tlvtreefarm.com/

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

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