Top Pumpkin Patches In The Birmingham Area For 2020

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The coronavirus has upended and changed nearly every aspect of modern life in 2020 and those changes have also crept into our favorite fall activities like going to the pumpkin patch.

Due to the pandemic, many of the pumpkin patches in and near Birmingham have to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation for the fall.

That being said, you can still visit an area pumpkin patch provided you take all the necessary precautions and double check the hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches, including whether you need to make a reservation.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Birmingham:

The Great Pumpkin Patch

• 288 Hwy 45 Hayden, Ala. 35079
• Sept. 26- Nov. 15
• Attractions: inflatables, a covered wagon ride (with or without pumpkin picking), a petting zoo, and more.
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
• Pricing: Admission is free, pumpkins and rides vary in cost
• Phone: 205-616-6431
• Website: greatpumpkinpatch.com

Helena Hollow

• 6027 Highway 17, Helena, AL 35080
• Beginning Oct. 3, open Saturdays and Sundays through October, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Attractions: Admission includes hayrides to the pumpkin patch (pumpkins can be picked and purchased for $2 each), a petting zoo, slides, a climbing wall, swings, and more.
• Pricing: Admission is $10
• Phone: 205-541-8150
• Website: helenahollow.com

Griffin Farms

• 826 Griffin Rd, West Blocton, AL 35184
• Open every Saturday and Sunday in October (10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sun.)
• Attractions: bouncy houses, swings, slides, a hayride, one pumpkin per person.
• Pricing: $10
• Phone: 205-535-0552
• Website: griffinfarmal.com

Note: Due to the pandemic, please double check the rules, regulations and hours for the pumpkin patch you plan on visiting.

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.