The Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Farms in Chester County & Delaware

There's a reason so many people plan their October weekends around farms. Hayrides, corn mazes, cider donuts, and a field full of pumpkins make for an easy, family-friendly outing, and our area has plenty to choose from. Here are some favorites on both sides of the state line.

Chester County, PA

Milky Way Farm (Chester Springs). Its fall harvest season runs through October 31, 2026, with general admission of $5 per person covering the corn maze, farm animals, and a walk to the pumpkin patch. The farm grows about four acres of pumpkins, and private hayrides to the patch can be scheduled on weekends. The on-site creamery is a bonus if ice cream is part of your fall tradition.

Highland Orchards (West Chester). A longtime favorite with pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and a farm market with bakery items, including the cider donuts the orchard is known for. There's also a beer garden for the grown-ups.

Sugartown Strawberries (Malvern). A tractor-drawn wagon takes visitors out to the pumpkin patch on weekends, and the country store is a good stop for local produce.

Yeager's Farm & Market (Phoenixville). Best known for Christmas trees, Yeager's also runs hayrides to its pumpkin patch and corn maze in the fall.

Just Over the County Line

Arasapha Farm (Glen Mills). A hayride carries families out to a multi-acre pumpkin patch, and the corn maze includes a built-in scavenger hunt.

Linvilla Orchards (Media). Its Pumpkinland display is a longtime regional tradition, with corn and straw bale mazes, hayrides, and live entertainment. Evening hayrides to the Witch's House run through October 30, and the corn maze stays open on weekends into early November.

Delaware

Ramsey's Farm (Wilmington). Known for a large corn maze, hayrides, and big pumpkin fields. It's a solid choice if you want a full afternoon of fall activities in New Castle County.

Coleman's Christmas Tree Farm (Middletown). Beyond trees, it offers pumpkin picking, gourds, and free hayrides to the pumpkin patch on weekends, plus a big playground for kids who need to burn off energy.

Cook Family Farms (Newark). Farm animals, barnyard games, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a farm market make this a good option for younger children.

B&B Farms (Townsend). Hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, a straw maze, yard games, farm animals, and a corn maze.

Frightland (Middletown). If your idea of fall fun leans spookier, this one is known for haunted hayrides, a haunted barn, and haunted houses.

Tips for a Smooth Farm Day

• Check hours and details before you go. Seasonal schedules, admission fees, and activities change, and some farms close for weather or sell out on peak weekends.
• Go early or on a weekday if you can. Late-morning weekend crowds are the biggest.
• Dress for mud. Fields and parking areas can get soggy after rain.
• Bring cash or a card backup. Some smaller farms have limited payment options.
• Plan for the last two weeks of October. Pumpkin supplies and hayride schedules thin out as Halloween approaches, so earlier is better if you want the full experience.

The Bottom Line

Whether you're after a classic pick-your-own patch, a corn maze, or a hayride to end the day, there's a farm within a short drive of home. Grab a jacket, bring an extra bag for the pumpkins, and make an afternoon of it.

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