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It’s never too early to plan for fall activities, and the season won’t be complete without at least one trip to a local pumpkin patch. Here are seven options across Central Arkansas to put on the itinerary this autumn.
Motley's Pumpkin Patch: 13724 Sandy Ann Drive, Little Rock.
Season starts Sept. 25
Hop into a tractor-drawn wagon to pick a pumpkin at Motley’s, the capital city’s very own patch. Basic admission costs $9.95 and includes most activities.
https://www.motleyspumpkinpatch.com/
BoBrook Farms: 13810 Combee Lane, Roland.
Season starts Oct. 1
This farm offers various activities including mazes, hayrides and pig races, as well as, of course, pumpkin picking. Admission is $7.
http://www.bobrookfarms.com/pumpkin-patch.html
Roseberry Farms: 12223 Arkansas 9, Benton.
Season starts Sept. 25
Hayrides, giant slides and farm animals join with the pumpkin patch at this venue to create fall fun. Admissions is $7 and includes all activities.
http://www.roseberry-farms.com/
Hicks Family Farms: 184 Lasiter Road, Lonoke.
Season starts Oct. 2
Visitors can get lost in a corn maze, pet a farm animal and tromp through the pumpkin patch at Hicks Family Farm. Admission is $10.
http://www.hicksfamilyfarms.com/
Schaefers and Collins Pumpkin Patch: 864 Lollie Road, Mayflower.
Season starts Sept. 25
In addition to picking the perfect pumpkin, visitors can enjoy hayrides, train rides, pony rides and more. For $7, visitors can take a hayride into the field to pick pumpkins.
https://www.facebook.com/SchaefersAndCollinsPumpkinPatch/
Garner Homestead Family Farm: 1376 Lonsdale Cutoff Road, Fountain Lake.
Season starts Sept. 28
Visit this farm near Hot Springs for a foray into the pumpkin patch plus the chance to see farm animals and pan for (fool’s) gold. Admission is $6 and includes all activities.
http://www.garnerhomesteadfamilyfarm.com/index.html
Family Farm: 18448 U.S. 67, Malvern.
Season starts Oct. 2
Go on a carousel, climb a rock wall or enjoy a more traditional fall activity such as a hayride or pumpkin picking at Family Farm. Admission is $5.