Best DC-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

WASHINGTON, DC — Along with crisp air and turning leaves, a fall tradition for many families is a visit to a local pumpkin patch. And while the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 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.

In many cases, coronavirus precautions have merely changed — not shut down — area pumpkin patches and their entertainment options. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Washington, D.C.:

Name: Fall-O-Ween Park Bonanza
Address: The Park at LeDroit, 3rd Street and Elm Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Season opening/closing dates: Saturday, Oct. 26
Attractions: Enjoy the fall season with food, drinks, and pick-your-own pumpkins at the newly renovated Park at LeDroit. Come in costume — dogs, too!
Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pricing: Free

Name: Pumpkin Party at Common Good City Farm
Address: 300 V St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Season opening/closing dates: Saturday, Oct. 26
Attractions: Enjoy the fall season with food, drinks, pick-your-own pumpkins, and more at Common Good City Farm
Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pricing: Free
Phone: 202-559-7513
Website: Pumpkin Party

Name: Montpelier Farms Fall Festival
Address: 1720 Crain Highway North, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19-Nov. 8
Attractions: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Bowling, Cub Corral, Pumpkin Chunkin', Duck Races and Gem Stone Mining.
Hours: September - Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m-7 p.m. October - Fridays, 5-11 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; November - Saturdays, aturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m-7 p.m. Last admission sold one hour before closing.
Pricing: General admission is $12 and children under 2 are free.
Phone: 410-320-0464
Website: 27th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Name: Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill's 27th Annual Pumpkin Patch
Address: 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria VA
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 4-13
Attractions: Pumpkins of various sizes are offered, with prices starting at $1 and up based on size. In addition, homemade soups, including a vegetarian variety, baked goods, and knit wear are also for sale.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m.; Weekends, 10-6 p.m.
Pricing: Free
Phone: 703-657-0999
Website: 27th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Name: DePaul's Urban Farm
Address: 2599 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181
Attractions: Buy seasonal plants, pumpkins, apples and cider.
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pricing: Free.
Phone: 703-537-0744
Website: DePaul's Urban Farm

Name: Maryland Corn Maze
Address: 389 Gambrills Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19-Nov. 8
Attractions: Hayrides, pumpkins, petting zoo, kettle corn, corn dogs, corn maze, and everything fall.
Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pricing: $11-14 Group rates available.
Phone: 240-398-6430
Website: Maryland Corn Maze

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If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.

This article originally appeared on the Washington DC Patch