Pumpkin patches and hayrides

Put down the pumpkin spice latte, pack the family in the car, and head out to one of Richmond’s local farms.

Ashland Berry Farm

The free hayrides, animal corral ($3), 3D Boo House & Vortex ($4), donut shop, and pumpkin maze makes this a great place to nab a pumpkin (all you can carry for just $20) and have fun while doing so.

  • Through October 31st • 1:00 – 6:00 PM (Weekdays) & 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Weekends)
  • 12607 Old Ridge Road • Beaverdam
  • $20 • All you can carry

ASHWOOD GARDENS AND NURSERY PUMPKIN PATCH

Pumpkins, cute mini gourds, mums, pansies, and more make this a go-to stop for all of your fall accouterments.

  • 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Mon. – Fri.) • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Sat.) • 12:00 – 5:00 PM (Sun.)
  • 11374 Ashcake Road • Ashland
  • Prices vary

BOULEVARD FLOWER GARDENS AT RUFFIN MILL

With a Moon Bounce ($2), giant slide ($3), pumpkin bowling ($2), straw maze ($2), face painting ($2), barrel train ride ($3), horse or pony rides ($7), and more means a fun trip out to the farm.

  • 2:00 – 6:00 (Mon. – Fri.) • 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sat.) • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Sun.)
  • 2100 Ruffin Mill Road • South Chesterfield
  • Activity prices vary

Chesterfield Berry Farm

Not only can you pick your own pumpkin, the farm offers over 20 activities ranging from a Pirates Cove, Scary Fun Barn, Zombie Paintball Shoot, and Wagon Train Ride.

  • 2:30 – 5:30 PM (Thur. & Fri.) • 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Sat. & Sun.)
  • 26002 Pear Orchard Road • Moseley
  • Pumpkins $0.39/lb. • Activity prices vary

GALLMEYER FARMS

Pick your own pre-priced pumpkins, browse a wide selection of mums, gourds, and decorative hay bales, plus free hayrides, play area, and hay bale maze for the kids.

  • 8:00 AM – Dusk through October 31st
  • 4506 Millers Lane
  • Free admission and parking

LLOYD FAMILY FARMS

Pony rides, corn maze, farm animals, hay rides, hot rides, and more make this a great way to spend an afternoon. Take home as many pumpkins as you can carry (at least three steps).

  • 10:00 AM – Dusk Saturdays and Sundays
  • 12204 Pinhook Road • Rockville
  • $5 (hay ride); $5 (pony ride), pumpkin prices vary

Hanover Vegetable Farm

Before perusing their pumpkin selection, make your way through the corn maze ($3) and meet Penny the (incredibly sweet) goat.

  • 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • 13580 Ashland Road • Ashland
  • $7 per pumpkins; 4 pumpkins for $25

Tom Leonard’s Farmers Market

Plenty of locally-grown pumpkins to be had, along with gourds, squash, straw bales, and corn stalks. There’s also a free movie at the pumpkin patch every Friday at 7:00 PM that comes with free popcorn and apple cider.

  • Open daily • 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • 41050 Tom Leonard Drive • Glen Allen
  • Prices vary

Photo by Catherine

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