Family FALL-ABRATION by Julianna Steen
W hether you’re wandering a pumpkin patch, conquering a corn maze, or gearing up for trick- or-treating, fall is full of magical moments waiting to happen. P UMPKIN PATCHES, HAYRIDES, AND CORN MAZES 4D Family Farms 7066 County Rd. 703, Cullman (256) 735-3299 4dfamilyfarm.com Take a hayride to the corn maze and pumpkin patch, meet farm animals, snack on apple donuts, and explore 40 acres of attractions, including flower fields pig races, and zip lines.
Sand Mountain Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch 8420 Cox Gap Rd., Boaz
(205) 668-3435 hodrrm.org
Order tickets in advance to ride the train to Pumpkin Junction on weekends Oct. 3–18, filled with pumpkins, crafts, outdoor family fun, food vendors, and hayrides—and don’t miss the Fall Foliage Special on Oct. 24, 31, and Nov. 1.
(256) 302-0900 facebook.com Celebrate America’s 250th—this year’s theme—at the farm! Open Sept. 19–Nov. 1st, they have a 14-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, and a local market (on Oct. weekends).
Helena Hollow 6027 Hwy. 17, Helena (205) 541-8150 helenahollow.com
Steele Orchard 1695 County Rd. 1141, Cullman
(256) 734-5249 facebook.com
Reopening Oct. 2, this family-owned and operated farm offers over 25 activities— including a 6-acre pumpkin patch, hay run, tire climb, corn barn, giant slides, duck creek races, jumbo corn hole, and Animal Alley!
Pick or order freshly grown apples, or pick up delicious treats like apple ice cream and fresh-baked muffins for a perfect fall outing.
Tuscaloosa Barnyard 11453 Turner Bridge Rd., Tuscaloosa (205) 454-8841 tuscaloosabarnyard.com
Bennett Farms 1073 County Rd. 13, Heflin (256) 302-1896 bennettfarms.com
Howard Family Holiday Farm 3706 Moody Pkwy., Moody
(205) 821-5212 facebook.com
While the petting farm is open all year, the pumpkin patch kicks off Oct. 3, with plenty of family-friendly activities for all ages.
Open only in October, this 4th-generation farm offers a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, sunflowers, farm animals, and more, with a special market day on November 21.
This family-operated farm has a produce and potted plant market, an ice cream parlor, a general store, and a pumpkin farm.
West Blount Corn Maze 2543 Rock Springs Rd., Warrior (205) 859-9983 westblountcornmaze.com
Old Baker Farm 184 Furrow Lane, Harpersville (205) 672-7209 oldbakerfarm.com
Great Pumpkin Patch, The (205) 616-6431 288 Hwy. 45, Hayden greatpumpkinpatch.com
Open Oct. 3–31, test your mental skills in this giant corn maze designed and cut by MazePlay. Don’t miss Market at the Maze on Oct. 10 and 24! FARMERS MARKETS Alabama Farmers Market 344 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham Open every day from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. alabamafarmersmarket.org Birdsong Farmers Market 2824 5th Ave. S., Birmingham Every Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon (Halloween- themed on Oct. 31) facebook.com/birdsongfarmersmarket
From Sept. 26–Oct. 31, enjoy weekday and weekend farm fun with pumpkins, activities, and special themed events, including Cowboy Day (Oct. 10–11), American History Weekend (Oct. 18–19), and Festival Weekend (Oct. 24–25). Plus, open Columbus Day.
From Sept. 26–Nov. 1, this family-owned farm offers wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, inflatables, a hay pyramid, bungee jumping, a country store, and loads of fun! Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch 826 Griffin Rd., West Blocton (205) 535-0137 griffinfarmal.com Griffin Farms is open every weekend in October, featuring pumpkins, batting cages, food / craft vendors, pony rides, a mechanical bull, and animal feeding.
Penton Farms Pumpkin Patch 3595 County Rd. 59, Verbena (205) 351-1480 pentonfarms.com
Choose from 50+ pumpkin varieties at this fourth-generation family-friendly farm, featuring wagon rides, a corn pit, a super slide, corn train, animal barn, corn maze, duck races, hay mountain, sunflower fields, and more!.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th Street, Calera
Burnette Farms Market & Café
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