2025 Pumpkin Patch Guide

By Emily King

Living in a city that’s surrounded by rural areas means that Pittsburghers have plenty of options when it comes to finding their perfect pumpkin patch. Whether you’re looking for a quaint, low-key, farm experience or the agricultural equivalent of Disneyland, we have the right spot for you. Keep reading for your comprehensive guide to the best pumpkin-picking venues north of Pittsburgh.

Shenot Farm & Market

Address: 3754 Wexford Rd, Wexford, PA

Dates/Times: September 27 – end of October, open 11 am – 5 pm daily, hayrides to the pumpkin patch are Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am – 5 pm

Admission: Hayrides are $5 per person (2 and under free) on weekends, free on weekdays

Shenot Farm & Market offers hayrides to its pumpkin patch every weekend in October. Visitors can stroll the half-mile walking path, pick pumpkins, and visit the market for corn stalks, straw bales, decorative gourds and corn. Don’t forget to take home a gallon of Shenot’s award-winning apple cider.

Harvest Valley Farms

Address: 125 Ida Lane, Valencia, PA

Dates/Times: Saturdays & Sundays in October, 10 am – 5 pm

Admission: Free entry; pumpkins and activities priced individually

This Valencia farm goes all-out for fall weekends. Families can enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, a cornstalk maze, straw tunnel, corn pit, and farm animals. Enjoy food from Mars Farmhouse Café, craft beer from Conny Creek Brewing, baked goods, caramel apples, and live music. 

Yeck’s Pumpkins and Hayrides

Address: 568 Baker Road, Freedom, PA

Dates/Times: Daily through October 31; Sunday–Thursday 10 am – 7 pm, Friday–Saturday 10 am – 9 pm

Admission: Weekend hayrides $5/person (2 and under free); activities free

Yeck’s is open seven days a week and offers affordable family fun. Weekend hayrides take visitors to the pumpkin patch, while kids can enjoy free attractions like a corn maze, hay tunnel, tricycle rides, and a grainery play area. Their farm market sells decorations, gourds, Amish baked goods, local honey, and cider. Cash only.

Soergel Orchards

Address: 2573 Brandt School Rd, Wexford, PA

Dates/Times: Weekends through October 26; Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 11 am – 5 pm’

Friday night hayrides 5–7 pm

Admission: Free entry; activities priced individually

A local favorite, Soergel Orchards hosts fall fun with pumpkin and apple picking, tractor rides, games, a corn maze, live music, and seasonal food. Food options include smoked pork, fried chicken sandwiches, cider sausage, and food trucks. Shoppers can browse the market, gift barn, greenhouse, and natural foods store. Friday evenings feature hayrides, live entertainment, and Arsenal Cider. With so many 

Freedom Farms Fall Festival

Address: 434 Overbrook Rd, Valencia, PA

Dates/Times: Saturdays & Sundays in October, 11 am – 5 pm, also open Columbus Day

Admission: $10 per person; ages 3 and under free

Freedom Farms’ fall festival includes tractor rides, a corn maze, corn pit, a hay mountain, animal barn, and pick-your-own sunflowers. Special theme days add to the fun: October 25 is Military Appreciation Day (free for service members and families), and October 26 is Moms Appreciation Day with trunk-or-treat. Extra activities include pony rides, face painting, and local craft vendors.

Renshaw Farms Pumpkin Fest

Address: 314 Ford City Rd, Freeport, PA

Dates/Times: Fridays–Sundays in October, 11 am – 6 pm

Admission: $8 per person; ages 3 and under free

At Renshaw Farms, admission covers pedal tracks, hayrides, a corn maze, bounce pillow, rope spider web, barnyard playground, and more. Extra fun includes a pumpkin cannon, sling shot, and duck pond. The farm also offers plenty of eats—café items, concessions, donuts, and ice cream—and a farm store with gifts, baked goods, and meats. 

Janoski’s Pumpkinland

Address: 1714 State Route 30, Clinton, PA

Dates/Times: Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 – 26, 10 am – 5 pm

Admission: $12 per person; children under 2 free

This family farm turns into “Pumpkinland” each October. Guests can walk to the pumpkin patch, enjoy hayrides, explore the corn maze, or test their courage in the haunted barn. Kids love the petting zoo, straw maze, playground, and pony rides ($5). Food vendors are available, and while credit cards are accepted for admission, some vendors may require cash.

Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival

Address: 147 Kennedy Rd, Portersville, PA

Dates/Times: Weekends in October through November 1, 11 am – 5 pm

Admission: Hayrides $5/person, age 2 and under are free

Known for its haunted “Fright Farm,” Cheeseman also hosts a family-friendly pumpkin festival with hayrides, gourds, decorative corn, and honey for sale. Of course, plenty of pumpkins are available to pick, making it a laid-back destination for fall traditions.

Hozak Farms Fall Festival

Address: 488 Anderson Hozak Rd, Clinton, PA

Dates/Times: Saturdays & Sundays in October, 10 am – 6 pm; Columbus Day (Oct 13), 10 am – 4 pm

Admission: Free entry; activities priced individually

Hozak Farms’ annual festival includes hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin painting, and a play area with straw piles, sand, and trikes. Chainsaw carving demos add extra flair, while visitors can enjoy fair-style food, kettle corn, wine tastings, and food trucks. Admission is free, so guests can customize their day by choosing activities and treats.