Best Bel Air-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Elizabeth Janney
Updated ·4 min read

BEL AIR, MD — A fall tradition for many families is a visit to a local pumpkin patch. While the coronavirus pandemic has caused some of the region's pumpkin patches to modify how they operate, quite a few will be open this fall. We have hours, attractions and activities as the pumpkin-picking season ramps up.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches and fall festivities near Bel Air:

Brad's Farm Market, 550 Asbury Rd., Churchville

Harman's Farm, 2633 Churchville Rd., Churchville

  • Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch start the first weekend in October. Masks required.

  • Attractions: Pumpkins of varying shapes, sizes and colors, including white ones for painting. There's also a produce market with fresh fruits and veggies.

  • Phone: 410-734-7400

  • Website: http://www.harmansfarm.com

Lohr's Orchard, 3212 Snake Ln., Churchville

  • Hours: Free hayrides are available weekends starting Sept. 26 and through October.

  • Attractions: Weekend hayrides, pick your own pumpkins and apples every day.

  • Phone: 410-836-2783

  • Website: http://www.lohrsorchard.com/

Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd., Street

Fresh McKenzie's, 5445 Patterson Rd., Baldwin

  • Season: Sept. 19 to Oct. 31

    • 5 to 9 p.m. Friday

    • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday

    • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

  • Attractions: Corn maze, farm animals

  • Admission: $8 per person for everything except pony rides

  • Phone: 443-356-5245

  • Website: freshmckenzie.com

Legends of the Fog, 500 Carsins Run Rd., Aberdeen

  • Season opening: Friday, Oct. 2

    • Open 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31

    • Open 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 18, 25 and 29

  • Attractions: The drive-thru experience features creatures stirring in the fog.

  • Tickets are $25 for one vehicle and rider and $10 for each additional rider.

  • Website: https://www.legendsofthefog.com/

Beachmont Corn Maze, 6433 Mt Vista Rd., Kingsville

  • Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 18 to Nov. 7

  • Attractions: Corn maze with time travel theme, hayrides, carnival games

  • Hours: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Group reservations are available by calling for visits during these times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

  • Pricing: $14 for ages 3 and up

  • Phone: 410-592-3648

  • Website: https://www.beachmont.org/corn-maze

  • Ticket website: https://beachmont.simpletix.com/

Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery, 4350 Chapel Rd., Perry Hall

  • Pony rides Saturday and Sunday through October.

  • Attractions: Pony rides, kettle corn, ice cream, petting zoo, array of pumpkins

  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Pricing: Tickets are required for petting zoo and pony rides.

  • Phone: 410-256-5335

  • Website: http://chapelhillsfarmandnursery.com/

Weber's Cider Mill Farm, 2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville

  • Fall Harvest Days are now through Nov. 8.

  • Attractions: Maze and Mini Maze, Giant Hillside Slide, Duck Races, Farm Animals, Tire Mountain, Pumpkin Land Walking Route, Mini-Tractor Ride, Barnyard Play Structures

  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September and October

  • Pricing: Weekends $8, weekdays $6

  • Phone: 410-668-4488

  • Website: http://www.weberscidermillfarm.com/

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This article originally appeared on the Bel Air Patch