The Top Pumpkin Patches In Norristown, The Surrounding Area

NORRISTOWN, PA — Fall is here, and despite the pandemic, there are plenty of pumpkin patches prime for picking in Montgomery County.

Coronavirus precautions have led some area farms and attractions to partially close and change their offerings and schedules, but the Halloween spirit is still alive and well.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches in and around the greater Norristown area and across Montgomery County.

Varner Farms, 746 S Trappe Rd, Collegeville

Varner Farms is a local institution that offers everything from pumpkin picking to cutting your own Christmas tree. There are horse and tractor wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch ($4 per person), pumpkin painting, face painting, scarecrow making, a corn maze, and more. You can also pick corn, apples, and strawbales. Other specialties in the store include cider, caramels, and dried flowers. Website here.

Merrymead Farm, 2222 S. Valley Forge Road, Worcester

Known for its dairy, Merrymead hosts a corn maze, moonlight maze, evening hayrides, apple shed, pumpkin corral, and local pressed cider. And those are just some of the highlights. Details here.

Colonial Gardens, 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville

Pumpkins are 59 cents per pound at Colonial. For children, there's a Princess-themed Pumpkinland which includes a maze, play area, and other attractions. Hayrides run all day, every day through the woods. There's even an option for a private wagon.

Freddy Hill Farms, 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale

Freddy Hill is attached to a "Family Fun Center" that offers mini golf, batting cages, and a driving range. The farm has a hayride, pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig races, and more. Website here.

Olszanowski Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, 315 Pughtown Road, Spring City

On Friday nights in the fall, there are moonlight hayrides($5), a corn maze ($8), and a public campfire. A hayride to the pumpkin patch is offered during the day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Maple Acres Farm and Market, 2656 Narcissa Road, Plymouth Meeting

While no pumpkin picking is happening here this year due to the pandemic, pre-picked pumpkins are available for purchase. There are also plenty of other fun family activities, like mazes, hayrides, and other autumn goods.