Birmingham-Area Pumpkin Patches: Where To Go This Fall

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The coronavirus might have changed our traditional experience of going to the pumpkin patch but it’s still not too late to enjoy this fall activity in Alabama.

A visit to the pumpkin patch in 2020 is different from years prior, owing to the pandemic but you can still enjoy the outdoors at several area pumpkin patches. Like local businesses and venues across the country, pumpkin patches have had to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation.

So if you’re planning a visit, remember to take the required precautions, check local health guidelines, hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches. And don’t forget to check if you need to make a reservation.

You can also check out the weekend weather forecast via the National Weather Service for Birmingham below to plan your visit:

Saturday: 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Birmingham:

The Great Pumpkin Patch

• 288 Hwy 45 Hayden, Ala. 35079
• Sept. 26- Nov. 15
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
• Pricing: Admission is free, pumpkins and rides vary in cost
• Phone: 205-616-6431
• Website: greatpumpkinpatch.com

Helena Hollow

• 6027 Highway 17, Helena, AL 35080
• Beginning Oct. 3, open Saturdays and Sundays through October, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Pricing: Admission is $10
• Phone: 205-541-8150
• Website: helenahollow.com

Griffin Farms

• 826 Griffin Rd, West Blocton, AL 35184
• Open every Saturday and Sunday in October (10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.)
• Pricing: $10
• Phone: 205-535-0552
• Website: griffinfarmal.com

Note: Due to the pandemic, please double check the rules, regulations and hours for the pumpkin patch you plan on visiting.

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