Alpharetta/Milton-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather

ALPHARETTA/MILTON, GA — Pumpkins are showing up at grocery stores and roadside stands as Halloween creeps closer. If your family has a visit planned to a local pumpkin patch in Alpharetta or Milton, we have a list of stands open in the area. And here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast to help you plan your trip.

Wind and rain may put a damper on weekend plans around metro Atlanta, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast for this weekend shows:

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday night

Showers likely, mainly before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Monday, Columbus Day

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

In many cases, coronavirus precautions have merely changed — not shut down — area pumpkin patches and their entertainment options. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Alpharetta and Milton, with an address, hours and website to check for more details.

• Name: Scottsdale Farms
  • Attractions: Hayrides at Scottsdale Farms are filled with hay bales and are pulled by a big farm tractor. In the family fun field, you'll also find the corn maze, lawn games, and a sunflower field that makes a perfect photo backdrop. Other events include classes to make pumpkin succulents, fall tablescapes and fall containers. Pumpkin painting for toddlers will be at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. The class is limited to eight children, $5 per child. Reservations are needed and can be booked by calling 770-777-5875.
  • Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 1-18
  • Address: 15639 Birmingham Hwy., Milton
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays
  • Pricing: $7 per person or a maximum of $25 per family. Children under 2 years old are free.
  • Phone: 770-777-5875
  • Website
• Name: Buford Corn Maze
  • Address: 4470 Bennett Rd., Buford
  • October hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. The week of Halloween open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Haunted Forest open dark to closing.
  • Attractions: Corn maze, popcorn jumping pillow, combine slide, hayrides, pumpkins, corn box, haunted forest, pony rides, animal viewing, photo opportunities, food and drinsk
  • Pricing: $15 Corn Maze, $15 Haunted Forest, $25 Combo Ticket; SEASON PASSES: $35 Corn Maze Pass, $35 Haunted Forest Pass, $60 Combo Ticket Pass
  • Website
• Northbrook UMC
  • 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 30075
  • Phone: 770-998-2000
  • Pumpkin Patch Sales and Volunteering, Monday, Oct. 5 - Friday, Oct. 30: Pick your perfect pumpkin Monday - Friday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. All proceeds go to youth mission programs. Students are invited to help run the pumpkin patch. Click here to volunteer
  • Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat: Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3-5 p.m.
  • Note: Christ UMC and Northbrook UMC have merged. Many of the same folks who have offered this experience to children and families in Roswell for almost 30 years are continuing this in the new location.
  • Website
• North Springs United Methodist Church
  • 7770 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs
  • Open through Oct. 31,
  • Bring the entire family to pick out a favorite pumpkin. All proceeds will help support the North Springs' Children and Youth Ministry. Masks and safe distancing are required.
  • Hours: 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays
  • Phone: 770-396-0844
  • Website

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