Pick Pumpkins At One Of These Howard County Patches

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — With Halloween right around the corner, people are looking for the perfect pumpkin to carve or to decorate with. For an authentic pumpkin patch experience in Howard County, Patch has compiled a list of some places where you can spend the afternoon enjoy this much-loved fall activity.

Many of the pumpkin picking locations offer a little bit of everything, including fall festivals and hayrides, mazes, playgrounds and petting zoos. Be sure to visit the website or Facebook page of each location to figure out what type of experience you're looking for.

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Clark's Elioak Farm
Open through Nov. 3, there are pumpkins to pick, hayrides, pony rides and an enchanted forest.

• Hours are weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City

Sharp's at Waterford Farm
Also open through Nov. 3, there is a corn maze, mini maze, hayrides, nature trails and a pumpkin patch.

• Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
• 4003 Jennings Chapel Rd., Brookeville

Larriland Farm

Pick your own pumpkins and apples, as well as go on a hayride or try the straw maze.

• Hours are weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 2415 Woodbine Rd., Woodbine