Looking for pumpkin patches in Columbus? Lynd Fruit Farm leads our fall farm rankings, followed by Pigeon Roost Farm and Branstool Orchards.
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These are the first ten farms in our complete 53-farm guide. A high score can describe a busy festival farm or a quieter orchard, so compare the amenities and admission details below. Confirm hours and picking conditions with each farm before leaving.
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| Farm | Pumpkins | Apple picking | Hayride or wagon ride | Maze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynd Fruit Farm | Pick your own | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Pigeon Roost Farm | Pick your own | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Branstool Orchards | Pick your own | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Van Buren Acres | Pick your own | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Leeds Farm | For sale | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Moser's Farm Market & Barn | For sale | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lehner's Pumpkin Farm | Pick your own | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Legend Hills Orchard | For sale | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Circle S Farms | Pick your own | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Sam's Pumpkin Patch | For sale | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
The Columbus Guides rankings
The top 10 fall farms near Columbus.
Pataskala · Licking County
Lynd Fruit Farm
Best for: A full fall day close to Columbus
Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala is a large family orchard with a big farm market full of produce, cider, baked goods and snacks, plus pick-your-own apples and pumpkins. Across the road, Maze Fest has a themed corn maze, apple cannons, wagon rides, a zip line and food trucks.
Good to know: Weekends get very crowded and parking fills early, the u-pick orchard and maze are at a different address from the market, and driving into the orchard or patch costs $15 per car unless you buy apples or pumpkins.
2026 season: Maze Fest Fridays to Sundays, Sept. 4 to Nov. 1, 2026. Pumpkin patch open from late September until sold out. Apple u-pick into fall by variety. Market open daily through Nov. 1.
Hours: Market (9399 Morse Rd SW) daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Corn maze (9851 Morse Rd SW) Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; last ticket one hour before close. Apple cannon Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Maze $13 (under 2 free); seniors, military and first responders $11. Wagon ride $4. Campfire $65 for two hours. U-pick apples $25 small bag (about 10 lb) or $40 large bag (about 20 lb). $15 per car to drive into the orchard or pumpkin patch, waived with a bag of apples or $15 in pumpkins.
Hebron · Licking County
Pigeon Roost Farm
Best for: Kids and a full fall day
Pigeon Roost Farm is a big working farm near Hebron with a pumpkin market and a ticketed fun center full of slides, games, a corn maze, an obstacle course and an animal area. Families usually make a full day of it, with photo displays, face painting and concession food along the way.
Good to know: It is card only with no cash, the fun center ticket is charged to adults too, the hayride costs extra, and mosquitoes can be bad on the hayride so bring bug spray.
2026 season: Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 2026, Wednesday through Sunday
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. Last Fun Center entry 6 p.m. Food Friday to Sunday; wagon rides, face painting and crafters Saturday and Sunday.
Admission: Market, pumpkin area and parking free. Great Pumpkin Fun Center $12 ages 2 and up (includes the maze), under 2 free. Season pass $28. Hayride and pumpkins extra. Card only, no cash.
Utica · Licking County
Branstool Orchards
Best for: Families who want apple picking and pumpkins in one stop
Branstool Orchards is a family orchard outside Utica with walk-in pick-your-own apples, new pick-your-own pumpkin fields this fall and a big farm market. Families pick apples from well-marked rows, borrow small wagons to haul apples and pumpkins, and finish with cider and warm donuts.
Good to know: The cider and donut trailer runs a single line that can get long on busy weekends, so grab donuts early; the orchard is walking only and leashed dogs are welcome.
2026 season: Apple u-pick from August (starting with Zestar) through fall; pick-your-own pumpkins new for 2026; sunflower field in early October; market sells apples until the Sunday before Thanksgiving
Hours: Market Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday
Admission: Free admission and free play area. U-pick and pumpkin prices not published.
Hebron · Licking County
Van Buren Acres
Best for: Toddlers to grade-schoolers and a full day out
Van Buren Acres is a family-owned corn maze and pumpkin farm south of Hebron where one ticket covers a long list of activities, including hayrides, a jumping pillow, a corn pit, pig races, giant bubbles and putt-putt. The grounds are spread out, so even busy days rarely feel packed, and pumpkins are picked from the field for an extra charge.
Good to know: Restrooms are porta-potties and mosquitoes can be heavy, so bring bug spray; the season pass pays for itself in about two visits.
2026 season: Sept. 12 to Nov. 1, 2026, Wednesday through Sunday. Sunflowers and zinnias Sept. 12 to mid-October.
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Pig races daily at noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Paintball Wednesday to Friday 2 to 7 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: $12 single-day ticket, ages 2 and under free. Season pass $28 (includes a coupon for one free u-pick pumpkin). Pumpkins, gemstone mining, paintball, flowers and concessions extra.
Ostrander · Delaware County
Leeds Farm
Best for: Kids and a full fall day
Leeds Farm near Ostrander is a large fall farm built for kids, with hayrides through the woods, giant slides, a corn box, pig races, goats to feed and a zip line spread across the property. Pumpkins grown on the farm are set out in the barnyard to choose from, and fall treats like kettle corn and apple cider slushies are sold on site.
Good to know: Buy dated tickets online to save $4 per person, plan for dust on dry days (there are hand-washing sinks near the goats), and note there is no pick-your-own field this year since pumpkins are pre-picked.
2026 season: Weekends Sept. 19 to Oct. 25, 2026, plus Friday, Oct. 16
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Big Zip, hayride and Pumpkin Plunge Slide lines close at 4:30 p.m.
Admission: General admission $20 online or $24 at the gate (ages 3 to 54); adults 55 and older $5; ages 2 and under free. Big Zip $5 extra. Pumpkins sold separately.
Powell · Delaware County
Moser's Farm Market & Barn
Best for: A relaxed pumpkin and produce stop
Moser's is a family farm market in an old barn near Powell with local produce, baked goods, a food truck and picnic tables. In fall the barn is stocked with a big pumpkin selection, and there has been an apple maze and a small bar serving cider slushies.
Good to know: It is closed Monday and Tuesday, and with picnic tables, a food truck and portable toilets on site it works for a longer stop.
Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday
Admission: Apple maze was $5 in 2025; other prices not posted.
Radnor · Delaware County
Lehner's Pumpkin Farm
Best for: Young kids and a full fall day
Lehner's is a large pumpkin farm north of Delaware with a pick-your-own patch, a corn maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, slides, jump pillows, zip lines, mini golf and an old-time village. Families with young kids often spend half a day or more and still don't get to everything.
Good to know: Weekends have the full lineup but get crowded, with long food lines and lines at the tube slides; weeknight admission is half price with fewer activities open.
2026 season: Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, 2026. Weekends, Tuesday to Thursday evenings, and select Mondays and Fridays (bonus days). Closed Friday, Oct. 2, for weather.
Hours: Weekends from 10 a.m.; Tuesday to Thursday 4:30 to 7 p.m. Closing times vary by day; check the farm calendar.
Admission: Admission $14 on weekends and bonus days, $7 on weeknights (fewer activities open). No admission needed to buy pre-picked pumpkins, shop, or pick from the patch on weeknights. Pumpkins priced each, from about $3 for pie pumpkins up to $15 for very large carving pumpkins. Paintball costs extra.
Utica · Licking County
Legend Hills Orchard
Best for: A country apple-picking day trip
Legend Hills Orchard is a family orchard just south of Utica where you get a bag, a picking pole and a map, then walk or drive your car through the rows to pick apples. The market sells its own apples, peaches and pumpkins along with fresh cider, Amish cheese, meats, jams and apple butter.
Good to know: Grab a picking pole for the high apples, and check the half-price seconds bin for apples to cook with.
2026 season: Farm market open year-round; pick-your-own apples from late summer into fall, pumpkins in fall
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: No admission; pick-your-own apples are paid by the bag, with picking poles provided
Grove City · Franklin County
Circle S Farms
Best for: Families with kids who like to climb and slide
Circle S Farms is a family farm south of Grove City where a hay wagon takes you out to the field to pick pumpkins off the vine. Back at the barns there are hay bale slides, a corn maze, farm animals and a donut barn with cider.
Good to know: Admission is $11 a person and pumpkins cost $5 each on top of that, and early in the season bees can be a nuisance.
2026 season: Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 24 to Oct. 25, 2026
Hours: Thursday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: Admission $11; ages 2 and under free. Pumpkins $5 each.
Pickerington · Fairfield County
Sam's Pumpkin Patch
Best for: A quick pumpkin stop and family photos
Sam's Pumpkin Patch is a long-running roadside pumpkin stand on Hill Road South in Pickerington with pumpkins in every size and color laid out to browse, plus a big selection of gourds and squash. It also sells straw bales, corn stalks, mums and local honey, and has hay bale and corn stalk photo spots.
Good to know: Parking is free, there are pull wagons for hauling pumpkins, dogs are welcome, and the stand closes for the year on Halloween.
2026 season: Open daily through Halloween
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: No admission; pumpkins priced by size
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