With fall just around the corner, I’m pulling out all my fleece sweatshirts and flannels. I already had my first pumpkin spice latte! Speaking of pumpkins, it’s time for some family fun pumpkin patches. Here’s a list of some of our favorite patches and what they have to offer this year!
Clinton Sease Farm
Dates: Sept. 17 – Oct. 31, 2021
Friday, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 404 Olde Farm Road Lexington, SC 29072
This is a favorite local pumpkin patch because it has so much more than just pumpkins. Admission is $1 for ages three and up. Children ages two and under are free! Admission does not include a pumpkin, hayride, maze, playground or sunflower weekends. The following may be purchased separately:
- Pumpkins: $.70 / pound
- Pie Pumpkins: $3 each
- Hayride: $2 / person (ages 3+) Ages 2 and under free
Second Wave Coffee & Books
Dates: Begins September 25, 2021
Location: 529 South Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29072
Their Facebook page indicates the patch is opening on September 25. We will update with more information as it becomes available.
Lever Farms
Dates: October 2021
Monday – Friday (Appointment Only), Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 5057 S.C. Highway 34, Pomaria, SC 29072
Come and pick your own pumpkin, navigate a corn maze, take an educational wagon ride, see farm animals, play farm games, and much more! There are also picnic tables to enjoy a fall lunch and beautiful day in the country. You will be sure to have a fun-filled day at the farm!
Northeast United Methodist Church
Dates: October 1 – 31, 2021
Times: Monday – Friday: 3 – 7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 4000 Hard Scrabble Road Columbia, SC 29223
If you have been around for the month of October, you will recognize Northeast Methodist Church as the “pumpkin” church, which is their signature youth fundraiser event. The patch has expanded each year by adding new creative elements. For 22 years, they have filled their yard with a semi-truck load of pumpkins. A few examples of how funds are used include providing scholarships for students to attend church retreats, offsetting the costs of youth events, purchase equipment for youth, and basically wherever there is a need within the group. Additionally, each year the youth choose a mission project to donate part of the earnings.
McLeod Farms
Dates: Begins October 2, 2021
Location: 29247 S.C. Hwy 151 McBee, SC 29101
Corn Maze, u-pick pumpkins, wagon rides, apple cider, pumpkin rolls, corn pit, and more! They are taking precautions to make sure all customers and staff members are safe. Please check individual season pages as well social media sites for the most updated information in regards to events.
Pick Your Own Pumpkin
Dates: October 9, 2021
Saturday, 8 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: The Farm, 1127 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC 29072
South Carolina Railroad Museum Pumpkin Express Train
Dates: October 23 and October 30, 2021
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., or 3 p.m.
Location: 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Children of all ages ride the train to the pumpkin patch in Greenbriar where children 12 and under can select a pumpkin, decorate the pumpkin, get their faces painted, play games, and other activities. A food truck is usually available in Greenbriar.
Fox Farms
Dates: TBA
Location: 133 Virginia Pine Ln, Lexington, SC 29073
Per their website: Horse Rides, Hay Rides, Farm Animals, Pumpkins, and Smores. Lots of fun for the whole family. More info and links to purchase tickets coming soon! Keep an eye here on our webpage and Facebook for details.
The South Carolina State Farmers Market
Dates: Ongoing
Vendor hours vary
Location: 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia, SC 29172
The South Carolina State Farmers Market located in West Columbia has farmers that sell pumpkins too. While you are there you can also pick up some Certified South Carolina grown fresh fruits and vegetables.
FYI, the link for Fox Farms and the description of the event is for Fox Hollow Farm in Issaquah, WA….too bad because their event sounds really awesome.
Thanks for catching that! We’ve made the update, and yes, that event did sound pretty awesome!