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Pumpkin Picking in Prince George's County

Some local farms featuring pumpkin patches, hayrides and all manner of fall fun.

Crisp, cool mornings and falling leaves mean the season for pumpkin patches and hayrides has officially arrived.

Want to keep your fall festivities local? Check out Prince George's County farms for seasonal family fun.

  • C&E Farms at 11415 Old Pond Dr. in Glenn Dale hosts Harvest Fest on Sundays in October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m with pick-in-the-patch pumpkins, hayrides, face painting, a petting zoo and seasonal fresh produce.
  • Montpelier Farms, located at 1720 North Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro is open September through November, Fridays 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Montpelier has a pumpkin patch of already picked pumpkins, hayrides, a moon bounce, hay bale mazes for all ages and snacks available for purchase.
  • Patuxent Nursery at 2410 North Crain Highway in Bowie is holding a Fall Fest, offering  a pumpkin patch of already picked pumpkins, pony rides, straw or hay bale mazes for all ages, face painting, a bounce house and more. Fall Fest will run for three weeks in October, opening on Oct. 13, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 per child. Parents and babes in arms are free.
  • Queen Anne Farms at 18102 Central Ave. in Mitchellville has pumpkins for sale in the farm stand or pick-your-own pumpkins in the patch, hayrides, pumpkin pies, a corn maze and more. Open every day through mid-November from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Know of any local farms or pumpkin patches in Prince George’s County that we missed? Leave the names and addresses in the comments.


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