Taking your family pumpkin picking is a time-honored fall tradition, and the DMV is home to dozens of locales ready to host your next autumnal adventure. From Mount Airy, Maryland, to Leesburg, Virginia, we’ve picked through the best pumpkin patches near D.C. to bring you the top farms, orchards and plots for family-friendly pumpkin picking. Most patches on our list offer other fall festivities along with their pumpkin pickings, such as corn mazes, petting zoos, apple cider doughnuts and more. Be sure to check each location’s website for up-to-date information and their service hours.
Maryland
Butler’s OrchardÂ
Montgomery County’s beloved farm and pumpkin patch will be hosting its 44th Annual Pumpkin Festival this fall. While reservations aren’t required, they are strongly encouraged, as tickets sell out most weekends. The 2024 pumpkin season is from September 21 – November 3. 22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown, Md.
Homestead Farm
Pumpkin patch purists (say that five times fast!) will love Homestead Farm’s traditional pumpkin-picking experience. There’s a flat fee to enter the farm and your family pays for any pumpkins or fruit you pick while there. Homestead also provides free hayrides to their patches on weekends. 15604 Sugarland Rd., Poolesville, Md.
Montpelier Farms
Pumpkins are not included in general admission purchase; they must be purchased in pumpkin patch. You may visit the Pumpkin Patch to purchase pumpkins without purchasing admission to the Fall Festival or Weekday Playdays. Entrance and exit must be made through the Pumpkin Patch gate, without entering any other part of the farm. 1720 North Crain Hwy., Upper Marlboro, Md.Â
Gaver Farm
Gaver Farm offers daily pumpkin patch access across 12 acres of ravishing pumpkins. They have 37 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash to provide you with an incredible selection of fall pumpkins: orange pumpkins — mini, sugar, carving and prizewinners; specialty heirloom varieties with amazing colors, shapes, ribbing and textures; gourds; mini-pumpkins; white pumpkins; winter squash and so much more!501 Detrick Rd., Mt. Airy, Md.Â
Summers Farm
With free hayrides to the pumpkin patches (weather permitting) and no entry price, it’s clear Summers Farm wants to be your family’s pumpkin-picking destination. You can find tons of exotic pumpkin varieties here as well, such as Gladiator, Gold Rush, Bumpkin, Fairytale and Speckled Swan. 7503 Hollow Rd., Middletown, Md.
Queen Anne Farm
Queen Anne Farm believes in the traditional pumpkin patch experience the whole family can enjoy. You’ll start your journey with a tractor-pulled wagon ride before exploring the patch at your own pace. Afterwards, take a photo at their Instaworthy Pumpkin House! 18102 Central Ave., Mitchellville, Md.
Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch
Jumbo’s is a lovely little patch that’s sure to be one of your favorite pumpkin patches near D.C. Admission to the farm is free on weekdays. The 2024 pumpkin season begins September 21 and ends October 31. 6521 Holter Rd., Middletown, Md.
Rock Hill Orchard & Woodbourne Creamery
Starting in late September, families can visit Rock Hill Orchard and their adjoining Woodbourne Creamery for an authentic agricultural experience. After picking your own pumpkins,visit the calves at the dairy and watch how they milk the cows. As you might expect, they sell delicious ice cream and milk onsite. Pumpkin Patch will open September 23. 28600 Ridge Rd., Mount Airy, Md.
Virginia
Great Country Farms
Tickets are required on weekdays and weekends at Great Country Farms and include wagon rides to their pumpkin patches. Pumpkins available to harvest for the entire month of October. 34355 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, Va.
Wegmeyer Farms
Wegmeyer Farms boasts over 50 different varieties of pumpkins for your family to choose from! All pumpkin pickers must reserve a time slot and tickets ahead of your visit, which includes the first $25 of pumpkins you pick. Take note of the no-till patches, which make for a clean and mud-free picking experience. The 2024 pumpkin season starts September 23. 38299 Hughesville Rd., Hamilton, Va.Â
Wayside Farm
Wayside Farm’s 8-acre pumpkin patch is ready to accept your family’s reservation ahead of your visit. You can find handy wheelbarrows on a first-come, first-served basis to make your pickings easier. Afterward, grab a bite to eat at their Food Stall and Feed Trough. 5273 Harry Byrd Hwy., Berryville, Va.
