Where to pick pumpkins, take a hayride, and make a full fall day of it within about two hours of Rockbridge County

There is something about picking a pumpkin straight from the field that makes it officially feel like fall.

Around Lexington and Rockbridge County, finding the full pumpkin patch experience usually means getting in the car, but there are plenty of farms worth the drive. Head north toward Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley, south toward Roanoke and the New River Valley, or east toward Nelson County and Lynchburg, and you’ll find farms filled with pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, farm animals and plenty of ways to spend a crisp fall afternoon.

We’ve rounded up pumpkin patches within roughly two hours of Lexington, Virginia, whether you want a simple pumpkin-picking trip or enough activities to keep the kids busy most of the day.

At a Glance

For a shorter drive: Jeter Farm, Endless View Farms, and Layman Family Farms are good places to start when you want pumpkins and plenty of fall activities.

For an entire fall day: Back Home on the Farm, Sinkland Farms, and Endless View Farms offer much more than pumpkin picking, with everything from corn mazes and slides to animals, games and seasonal attractions.

For something a little different: Seamans’ Orchard combines pumpkins with apples and its Apple Butter Makin’ Festival, while Blue Ridge Mountain Maze makes the maze itself one of the biggest attractions of the trip.

Pumpkin Patches Near Lexington, Virginia

Jeter Farm | Roanoke

181 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Roanoke, VA 24012

Jeter Farm’s fall festival packs plenty of classic fall fun into its annual fall festival. Head out to the pumpkin patch, make your way through the corn maze, take a wagon ride, or stop by the barnyard zoo. There’s also a kids’ zip line, plus a Country Store filled with Virginia-grown products, farm books, and festival gear.

2026 Season: September 26 through November 1
Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sundays, noon–6 p.m.

Good to Know: Kids 2 and younger are free. The farm currently does not have a handicap-accessible wagon to the pumpkin patch.

Endless View Farms | Crimora

2513 Rockfish Road, Crimora, VA 24431

If the kids’ definition of a pumpkin patch involves doing a lot more than picking a pumpkin, Endless View Farms delivers. The farm packs more than 25 activities into its fall season, including acres of pumpkins, a giant corn maze, barrel train, jump pillow, and a 120-foot hay slide.

2026 Season: September 19 through November 1
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Good to Know: Kids 3 and younger are free. Discounts are available for military members, seniors, teachers and healthcare workers with ID. Pumpkins are sold by the pound, or families can fill an entire wagon.

Layman Family Farms | Blue Ridge

1815 Mountain View Church Road, Blue Ridge, VA 24064

Layman Family Farms is the kind of place where the pumpkin patch is only the beginning. Kids can tackle the giant corn maze, ride ziplines, bounce on jump pads, visit the animals, take a hayride, and test their aim with the apple cannons.

Come hungry, too. Apple cider slushes and funnel cakes make a pretty convincing argument for leaving room for a fall treat.

2026 Season: September 19 through November 1
Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. with select holiday exceptions.

Good to Know: Children 2 and younger are free. Pumpkins, food, gemstone mining, paintball, apple cannons and some other activities cost extra. Last admission is one hour before closing.

Seamans’ Orchard | Roseland

1040 Dark Hollow Road, Roseland, VA 22967

Pumpkins aren’t the only thing in season at Seamans’ Orchard. This four-generation family farm pairs its October pumpkin patch and corn maze with apple picking, cider, and one of its biggest fall traditions, the Apple Butter Makin’ Festival.

During festival weekends, expect crafters, live music, food vendors and apple butter being made right on the farm.

2026 Pumpkin Season: October 1 through October 31
Regular Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Apple Butter Makin’ Festival: October 3 and October 17, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Good to Know: Regular pumpkin-picking hours are weekdays, with the farm opening on select Saturdays for its festival. Portable toilets are available rather than indoor restrooms.

Blue Ridge Mountain Maze | Roseland

462 Winery Lane, Roseland, VA 22967

Come for the pumpkins, but expect the maze to steal some of the attention. Blue Ridge Mountain Maze hosts its Virginia Corn Maze Fall Festival each fall with a giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and an obstacle course surrounded by mountain views.

Saturday evenings bring another reason to linger, with live music included in admission during Music in the Mountains.

2026 Season: September 19 through November 8
Hours: Fridays in October and November, noon–6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Good to Know: The terrain can get bumpy. Jogging strollers tend to fare better than small-wheeled strollers or pull wagons.

Smith’s Pumpkin Patch | Lynchburg

6204 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Smith’s Pumpkin Patch is a good option when you’re looking for an easygoing pumpkin outing with a few extras mixed in. Kids can choose a pumpkin, paint one to take home, play, and hop on a weekend hayride.

Before you leave, check out the shopping boutique and grab some fresh pumpkin bread for the ride home.

2026 Season: September 25 through October 31
Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, 3–8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sundays, noon–8 p.m.
Hayrides: Fridays through Sundays

Good to Know: Check the farm’s current updates before making the drive since fall hours and activities can change with weather.

Back Home on the Farm | Harrisonburg

2915 Willow Run Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

You could come to Back Home on the Farm for the pumpkins and easily stay for everything else. Along with its pumpkin patch and corn maze, the farm has climbing walls, obstacle courses, farm animals, a carousel and even a butterfly house.

The farm also hosts its Virginia Pumpkin Festival on select October weekends, making this one to put on the calendar if you want a bigger fall outing.

2026 Season: August 29 through November 8
Virginia Pumpkin Festival: October 10–11 and October 17–18
Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 3–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sundays, noon–5 p.m.

Good to Know: Most attractions and the hayride can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, although you’ll still encounter hills and uneven farm terrain. Some activities aren’t available on weekdays.

Sinkland Farms | Christiansburg

3060 Riner Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073

If you’re willing to head down I-81, Sinkland Farms turns pumpkin picking into a full fall festival. There’s a large pumpkin patch and corn maze, but kids will also find giant slides, sunflowers and the farm’s popular pig races.

Weekends bring live music, local arts and crafts vendors and rotating food trucks, along with special events throughout the season.

2026 Season: September 19 through November 1
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays in October, 4–8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Good to Know: Kids 3 and younger are free. The farm has accessible parking and restrooms. Most pathways are grass or dirt, so plan footwear and strollers accordingly.

Yoders’ Farm | Rustburg

1134 Browns Mill Road, Rustburg, VA 24588

At Yoders’ Farm, you can head into the field and pick your own pumpkin or skip the hunt and choose from pumpkins that have already been harvested.

There’s also a corn maze with a leaderboard app if your family likes a little competition, plus daylight hayrides and seasonal food at the Snack Shack.

2026 Season: September 19 through October 31
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Tuesdays in October, 3–7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays in October, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with select exceptions.

Good to Know: There’s no general farm admission. You pay for the activities and products you choose. If you’re staying for the corn maze after dark, bring a flashlight.

Joe’s Trees | Newport

5110 Cumberland Gap Road, Newport, VA 24128

Joe’s Trees offers a quieter farm-day feel with plenty to do once you arrive. Pick from pumpkins and gourds, make your way through the corn maze, or let the kids try the mining sluice for gems and fossils.

Its annual Farm Festival adds food and craft vendors and demonstrations for families who want to make more of a day of the drive.

2026 Season: September 19 through October 30
Hours: Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Farm Festival: October 3–4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Good to Know: Weekend hayrides to the pumpkin patch are $1 per person and free for children 5 and younger, weather permitting.

Pumpkin Patch FAQs

When do pumpkin patches near Lexington open?
Most fall farms begin opening in mid- to late September, with pumpkin season continuing through Halloween or the first week or two of November.

Are there pumpkin patches close to Lexington?
There aren’t as many large fall-festival-style pumpkin farms immediately around Lexington as you’ll find in some neighboring areas, but several options are within an easy day-trip distance of Rockbridge County. Heading toward Augusta County and Harrisonburg, Bedford and Roanoke, Nelson County or the New River Valley opens up considerably more choices.

Should we buy tickets ahead of time?
It depends on the farm. Some sell advance tickets or encourage online purchases, particularly on busy October weekends. Check directly with the farm before leaving Lexington for current admission prices, hours and weather-related updates.

Which pumpkin patch is best for younger kids?
Look at the activities rather than just the size of the pumpkin patch. Farms with barrel trains, animals, play areas and shorter activities can be easier with preschoolers, while older kids may get more out of a challenging corn maze or a farm with a larger lineup of attractions.

How far is too far for a pumpkin patch?
That depends on what you want out of the day. For a quick pumpkin run, keep the drive short. But if you’re heading somewhere with a corn maze, hayride, food, animals and several hours of activities, a longer drive can easily become part of a full fall day trip.

One last tip: Farm schedules can change quickly because of weather, field conditions and pumpkin availability. Check the farm’s website or social media before leaving home, especially if you’re making a longer drive from Lexington.