If the perfect pumpkin is what you’re after this Halloween, the kind that’s just the right size and flawlessly orange for baking sweet treats or decorating your home, you’re in luck. As the crisp autumn air settles and the leaves turn golden, we’ve compiled a list of the best GTA pumpkin patches to visit with friends and family for a day of classic fall fun.
Dixie Orchards
Nestled between the towns of Caledon East and Inglewood, Dixie Orchards offers pumpkin picking and so much more. With 8 acres of land dedicated solely to pumpkins, you’re sure to find the one that’s just right for you. The patch includes classic jack-o’-lantern pumpkins, sweet pie pumpkins, white and pink varieties, plus a wide assortment of gourds and squash.
Handy wagons are provided to help you haul your perfect picks from the field to your vehicle. Dixie Orchards also offers hazelnut and apple picking in limited quantities, as well as tractor and wagon rides, corn mazes, and opportunities to see farm animals.
Tickets & Details:
- Purchasing tickets online is recommended, especially on weekends.
- Any pumpkins, apples, hazelnuts, and other picked items will be charged separately.
Admission: $6.20 per person
Address: 14309 Dixie Rd, Inglewood, ON L7C 2M8
Website: https://dixieorchards.com/
Murphy’s Farm Market
Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery is a fifth-generation family farm known for fresh produce, baked goods, and family fun. Each year from September 20th to October 26th, they host a festive Fall Festival where visitors can explore their pumpkin patch and pick their own perfect pumpkin.
In addition to pumpkin picking, the festival features wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin cannon show, corn mazes, and the chance to meet the farm’s highland cows. Visitors can also sample seasonal treats, making it the perfect outing for families and friends looking for fall fun.
Tickets & Details:
- Tickets are recommended to be purchased online, and early bird pricing is available.
- The festival runs only from Wednesdays to Sundays each week.
Admission:
- $8 per person (Weekend General Admission)
- $25 per person (VIP Weekend Admission)
- $40 (Fall Festival Season Pass)
Address: 5141 County Rd 10, Alliston, ON, L9R 1V2
Website: https://murphysfarmmarket.com/
Robintide Farms
Robintide Farms has been a family farm in Vaughan for over 50 years. Each fall, they open their Pumpkin Patch and Corn Walk, where visitors can pick their own pumpkins from more than 20 varieties, including classic orange, creamy white, or even specialty types like Cronus, Goose Bumps, and Crystal Star. Whether you’re looking for the perfect jack-o-lantern or a pumpkin for baking, they’ll be sure to have something for everyone.
In addition to pumpkin picking, the farm offers fun farm games and a market full of fresh produce and flowers, making it the perfect outing for an autumn afternoon.
Tickets & Details:
- Open from Thursdays to Sundays and holidays until October 31st.
- Pumpkins and other picked items will be charged separately.
Admission:
- $6.00 per person
- $5.50 per person for groups of four or more
Address: 2720 King Vaughan Rd, King City, ON L7B 1E4
Website: https://robintidefarms.com/
Pingle’s Farm Market
Pingle’s Farm Market, located just outside of Oshawa, has been operating since 1987. During the fall season, they host the Pingle’s Harvest Festival, where visitors can enjoy a full day outdoors surrounded by all the colours, flavours, and traditions of fall.
Guests can pick their own fresh pumpkin from the farm’s large and diverse pumpkin patch and then take part in wagon rides, corn mazes, and apple picking. After a day of fall fun, visit the market and warm up with cozy treats like fresh donuts, pies, and a variety of other seasonal foods.
Tickets & Details:
- Purchasing tickets online is recommended
- Ticket prices can be bought in person, but may be higher than online.
Admission:
- $8 (online) per person on Wednesdays
- $13 (online) for Thursdays and Fridays
- $18.00 (online) per person for weekends in September
- $23 (online) per person for weekends in October
- Doggy Ticket: $10 or $5 on Wednesdays
Address: 1805 Taunton Rd. E, Hampton, ON
Website: https://pinglesfarmmarket.com/
Applewood Farm
Applewood Farm, located in Stouffville, has been family-run for nearly 50 years and offers a classic harvest experience with pick-your-own pumpkins and squashes. Guests can wander through rows of vibrant orange pumpkins and snap photos among the colourful gourds.
After finding the pumpkin of your dreams, head over to the apple orchards, which feature over five varieties, including crisp Galas and Red Delicious. Be sure to take a stroll through the stunning sunflower field and then visit the friendly farm animals on the way. End your visit at the farm market, where you’ll find delicious fall treats such as butter tarts, local honey, and maple syrup products, perfect for a seasonal dessert.
Tickets & Details: Tickets are available both online and in person, though purchasing online is recommended.
Admission: $12 + includes free pumpkin or squash (additional picked items are charged separately)
Address: 12416 McCowan Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 4C5
Website: https://applewoodfarm.ca/
Don’t Miss Out on GTA Pumpkin Patches This Fall
The pumpkin patch season is short, and if you don’t plan carefully, you might miss it. Most GTA pumpkin patches open in late September and close around October 31st. A few may stay open a bit longer, but by then the weather is less reliable and the best pumpkins are often picked over. If you want the full fall experience, make time to visit before the season slips away.
Dreaming of more than just a fall adventure? Give us a call if you want to learn more about these charming countryside communities. It might be the perfect time to explore real estate opportunities nearby—because sometimes, a day trip becomes a new beginning.
