As the easy, breezy days of summer become a memory and crisp fall air starts to roll in, priorities are beginning to shift to corn mazes, Halloween costumes, and pumpkin patches. Making for a memorable day trip – and, naturally, no shortage of colour-popping photo ops – a variety of pumpkin patches sit just outside of the Greater Toronto Area to make all of your fall dreams come true. So, rock those layered fall outfits, grab a pumpkin spice latte for the road, and enjoy the multi-coloured leaves on the drive to one of these 10 pumpkin patches.
12 Pumpkin Patches Near Toronto
1. Downey’s Farm Market
A long-time go-to for all things fall (i.e. apples and pumpkins), Downey’s Farm Market in Caledon offers up 10,000 pristine pumpkins to choose from. More than just pumpkins, this spot features wagon rides, a straw jump, a “boo barn,” a corn maze, and their famous pumpkin doughnuts.
Address: 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Inglewood, ON
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Find more information here.
2. Pingle’s Farm Market
Located on 148 acres of land 5 minutes East of Oshawa, Pingle’s Family Farm features pick-your-own apples and pumpkins each fall, as well as a massive corn maze. The spot’s farm market offers up baked goods, locally grown fruits and veggies, and Canadian-sourced grocery items.
Address: 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton, ON
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm
Find more information here.
3. Fernwood Farms and Market
A scenic hour and a half drive from Toronto, Fernwood Farms and Market offers a pick-your-own pumpkin patch with pumpkins of all sizes. Here, you can pick all the pumpkins your heart desires, or get lost in the spot’s expansive corn maze.
Address: 7865 Hwy. 26, Stayner, Ontario
Hours: 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm Sunday
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4. Albion Orchards
At the Albion Orchards, you’ll find an abundance of bright-orange pumpkins that punctuate the picture-perfect landscape. Located about a 45-minute drive north of Toronto in Caledon, this spot also offers prime apple picking.
Address: 14800 Innis Lake Rd, Caledon
Hours: 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am to 5pm
Find more information here.
5. Andrews’ Scenic Acres
In addition to pumpkins to carve or bake, Milton’s Andrews’ Scenic Acres offers an afternoon of activities for the whole family, like tractor rides, a corn maze, climbable straw “mountains,” and a playground.
Address: 9365 10 Side Rd, Milton
Hours: 10am to 6pm weekends; 10am to 5pm weekdays
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6. Brooks Farms
Located about an hour drive north of Toronto in East Gwillimbury, Brooks Farms features pumpkins of all sizes, as well as a chip truck, a barnyard playland for the kids, and a goodness-packed farm market to purchase groceries straight from the source.
Address: 122 Ashworth Rd, Mount Albert
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm
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7. Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery
Located in Alliston, Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery offers a memorable fall experience with pumpkins, wagon rides, hay bales, and corn mazes. An onsite market lets guests leave with local goodness, like sweets and treats to enjoy in the cozy fall months.
Address: 5141 County Rd 10, Alliston, ON
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Find more information here.
8. Knox Pumpkin Farm
For a quintessential fall farm experience, hit Knox Pumpkin Farm. Located just north of Oshawa, the fourth generation farm features family-friendly activities, farm animals, pony rides, and an on-site market to fill your pantry with farm-fresh groceries.
Address: 6325 Enfield Rd, Hampton, ON
Hours: September 18 to October 31, 10am to 5pm.
Find more information here.
9. Reesors Farm Market
Closer to home for downtown dwellers, Markham’s Reesors Farm Market offers hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes to pick. The family-run spot also features a corn maze and a market. The pumpkin patch and maze are open rain or shine.
Address: 10825 Ninth Line, Markham
Hours: Find 2021 hours of operation here.
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10. Forsythe Family Farms
A trip to Uxbridge’s Forsyth Family Farms offers more than just pumpkins. Here, guests can pick their own pumpkins, squash, apples, and tomatoes. The peaceful property also features a corn maze, nature trails, and an on-site market.
Address: 1025 Cragg Rd, Uxbridge
Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 9:30 to 5pm.
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11. Brantwood Farms
With a backstory that spans over 100 years, Brantwood Farms has all the trappings of a perfect fall day in the country (or make it a weekend getaway in Brantford like we did). Here, guests can pick their own apples and pumpkins this fall. On the weekends, their activity-packed Fall Festival offers everything from hayrides and a giant jumping pillow, to pumpkin bowling and a castle corn maze.
Address: 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
Hours: Fall Festival: Saturdays, Sundays, & Holiday Monday 10-5.
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12. Springridge Farm
Milton’s Springridge Farm offers up all the farm-fresh goodness, as well as an abundance of family-friendly activities. In addition to picking out that perfect pumpkin, guests can enjoy farm animals, large play structures, tractor-drawn wagon rides, and a scenic escarpment lookout for family photos. A visit to this farm is one of our top 5 things to do in Milton!
Address: 7256 Bell School Line, Milton
Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
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