Thrifty Thursday: Pumpkin Farms

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Bergey’s Breadbasket (Chesapeake)

Address: 2207 Mt Pleasant Road, Chesapeake VA

Dates: Open September 19th - November 1, 2014. Friday/Saturday 10am-6:30pm

Activities: Admission to corn maze also includes a soybean labyrinth, sunflower patch, pedal tractors, corn cob shooter, tractor-pulled wagon ride and more! Pumpkins from the pumpkin patch and pony rides will also be available, but are NOT included in the corn maze admission price.

Groups: Additional Groups times (for 12 or more people) must be reserved ahead of time Wednesday/Thursday (10am-8pm), Friday/Saturday (7-9pm). Call (757) 770-3770 for reservations.

Cost for Corn Maze: $8 (September), $10 (October/November) for ages 5 and up, age 4 and younger are free

Updates: For updated information call (757) 546-9225 or visit their Facebook Page.

Brookdale Farms (Chesapeake)

Address: 2133 Mt. Pleasant Road, Chesapeake VA (2,25 miles east of Centerville Turnpike--look for the sign flanked by old-fashioned corn shocks)

Dates: September 27-28 & Saturdays and Sundays through October from 10am-5pm. Dates and times are weather and pumpkin supply permitting; check their Facebook page for daily updates.

Activities: U-pick Pumpkins, Horse-drawn Hayrides, U-shell Popcorn, and Kids Play Area. 

Cost: Free admission, Free parking, Free play area, and Free use of "Pumpkin Barrows". U-pick pumpkins start at 60 cents per pound. Pre-picked Pie (small) pumpkins are $1.19 per pound. All pumpkins are grown in Brookdale Farms fields. Horse-drawn hayrides are $4.00 per person (under age 2 on laps no charge),  U-shell popcorn (customers shell it off the cob using antique hand-crank corn sheller) $3.99 per pint. 

Updates: For updated information call (757) 721-0558 or visit their Facebook Page.

Bush Neck Farm (Williamsburg)

Address:1502 Bush Neck Road Williamsburg, VA 23188

Dates: September 27 through October 31st, 2014. Open Monday-Saturday from 9am-4pm.

Activities: U-pick pumpkin patch and picnic area.

Cost: $4 for a medium sized pumpkin (price includes sales tax)

Updates: For updated information visit their Facebook Page or call (757) 258-0114.

The Chubby Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Market (Chesapeake)

Address: 1325 S.Battlefield, Chesapeake VA

Dates: Opening September 26, 2014 {new date!} and will be open every day through the month of October. 10am Pumpkin Patch opens, 10am Bounce opens. Sun-Th until 9pm, Fri-Sat until 10pm
Activities: Even more inflatables this year! Moonwalk bounces and slides for all ages including a new 35' Tiger Slide for children over 42'' tall.

Groups: Groups of 15 or more call Chad at (252) 562-7700 for all the details.
Cost: No admission fee to the pumpkin patch. $8.50 admission to inflatables (all day pass- you can leave and come back). 

Also available: Pumpkins, mums, cornstalk bundles, haybales, harvest decorations and treats for sale.

Updates: For updated information call (252) 562-7700 or visit their Facebook Page.

Clarke Farm (Chesapeake)

Address: 3831 Bruce Rd, Chesapeake VA

Dates: Opening Wed October 1, 2014 and will be open through the month of October. Farm is open to the public Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm through October. 

Activities- Hayrides, Dirt Pile, Farm Animals. Hayrides will be held: Monday- Friday 2:30-5:30pm, Saturday 9am- 6pm, Sunday 12- 5pm

Groups: Farm is open to Schools and Groups ONLY Monday-Friday from 9:30am-12:30pm. Visits during this time need to be scheduled by calling (757) 484-6000. 

Cost: Pumpkins sold by weight. Hayride cost TBA 

Updates: For updated information call (757) 484-6000 or visit their Facebook Page.

College Run Farms (Surry)

Address: 2051 Alliance Rd, Surry VA
Dates: The Farm opens for Pumpkin Season on Saturday, September 27th! Fall hours will be: Mon-Wed: 9am-1pm and Thur-Sun: 10am-6pm (closing at 4pm on Halloween.) Always call or check the farm website before visiting the farm to check on pumpkin availability and field conditions.
Activities: U-pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze, Other treats available for purchase including Pumpkin Ice Cream!

Cost: Free admission to the pumpkin patch. Pumpkins range from $.50 to $25. Corn maze available for $3 per person. Cash or checks only.

Updates: Check their Website or Facebook Page or call 757-294-3970

Cullipher Berry and Pumpkin Patch (Virginia Beach)

Address: 772 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23457

Dates: Opening Date 9/27 open Saturday and Sundays through October 10am-6pm

Activities: Navigate through two mazes encompassing over 5 acres. Choose from over 30 varieties of pumpkins and gourds and cut them right off the vine

Cost: KIDS 2 and under FREE, no family pays more then $40 for activities and mazes. Parking is free. U-Pick pumpkins: $.49/pound. Specialty Pumpkins and Heirloom varieties: $.59/pound. Pie pumpkins: $.89/pound

• 2 mazes and wagon ride: $5. 
• Kids play area *NEW FOR 2014* has 2 hay mountains, a rope and hay bale maze, corn stalk tunnel, tire swings, picture opportunities and so much more: $5
• Combo maze, wagon ride, and play area $9

Updates: Check their Facebook Page, Twitter or Website for updates!

Flanagan Farms (Virginia Beach)

Address: 1880 N. Muddy Creek Road, Virginia Beach VA 23456

Dates: September 27 through October on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-6pm.

Activities: U-pick pumpkins along with all the other fall goodies, hayrides, and a corn maze.  

Cost: TBA

Updates: Check their Facebook Page or call (757) 426-5585.

The Great Pumpkin Patch (Chesapeake)

Address: 1001 S Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

Dates: Open beginning October 4, 2014. Hours are 4pm till dark Mon-Fri and 9am until dark Sat-Sun.

Activities: Huge pumpkin patch located at Battlefield Golf Club. Free hay rides, kids games and activities. Pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, carving kits and accesories, pansies, mums etc.

Cost: TBA

Updates: Check out their Facebook Page

Green Hand Farm Park (Gloucester)

Address: 5900 George Washington Memorial Hwy Gloucester, VA 23061

Dates: September 26-November 9, 2014. Open Fridays 3-10pm, Saturdays 9am-10pm, Sundays 11am-7pm

Activities: Giant Corn Maze, Pedal Karts, Straw Bale Maze & Castle, Jumbo Jumper, Duck Races, Spider Web, Inflatables, and Hayride.

Cost: $12.50/person. Children under 4 yrs are FREE with a paying adult. SAVE WITH THIS DISCOUNT!

Updates: Check out their Website or Facebook Page 

H&H Pumpkins (Suffolk)

Address: 4500 Block of White Marsh Rd, Suffolk VA 
Dates: Sept 27-28, October 4-5, October 11-12, October 18-19, October 25-26 from 10AM until 5PM Make sure to call ahead to confirm hours and picking conditions.
Activities: Weekly activities for the kids (different every week- check the Facebook page for details), and a small hay maze for the little ones.

Cost: U-pick Pumpkins from $0.50-$8.00. No cost for kids activities.

Updates: Check their Facebook Page or call (757) 869-8279.

Henley Farms (Virginia Beach)

Address: 3484 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Dates: Opening late September and open for U-pick daily through October from 9am-6pm. 

Activities: U-pick Pumpkins, Hayrides (weekends only from 10am-6pm)

Cost: Small fee for hayride, pumpkins are priced per pound. U-pick pumpkins are also available at the Henley Farms Market (open daily 9am-6pm) located at the intersection of Indian River and Princess Anne Roads at the Pungo stoplight.

Updates: Check their Facebook Page or Website

Hickory Ridge Farms (Chesapeake)

Address: 2928 S Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

Dates: September 27, 2014 Fall hours begin:  Monday-Thursday 9am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 8pm (nighttime hayrides), Sunday 12-6pm 

Activities: Fall Festival every weekend in October. U-pick Pumpkin patch, Storybook character hayrides, Pony Rides, Bounce House, Live music, Face Painting, Children’s Corn Maze, Friendly Farm Animals, Toddler hay bale maze, pumpkin decorating station. Food Trucks every weekend in October.  Night time (family friendly) hayrides on Friday and Saturday evening. Nothing scary!   Groups: Educational Field Trips begin September 15th. Call 757-560-6763. Play Groups, Daycare Centers, Public School, Private School or Homeschool: all are welcome.  

Cost: $6.00 per child & $2.00 per adult. Admission includes bounce house, children’s corn maze, bounce house, toddler hay bale maze, farm animals and play area. Hayride is $3.50 for children and adults, (1 and under are free). Pony Rides are $5.00. 

Also available: Our Farm Stand and U-Pick pumpkin patch is open on the weekends beginning September 13, 2014. Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.  The pumpkin patch will be will be open for U-pick.  Pre-picked pumpkins will be at the stand for sale along with hay bales, corn stalks and mums. There will also be a variety of gourds, mini pumpkins, white pumpkins and local produce. Hayrides and pony rides are available and play area will be ready!

Updates: Check their Facebook page for updates or call (757) 560-6763.

Hunt Club Farm (Virginia Beach)

Address: 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach VA

Dates: Every weekend in October 2014 from 10am-6pm; also last weekend in September and first weekend in November.

Activities: Petting farm, daytime farm tour hayrdies, carnival rides, giant haystack, inflatable attractions and pony rides. Pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, candy/caramel apples and other fall goodies available for purchase.

Special Events: PetPalooza (October 4-5), Community Weekend (October 11-12) and Children's Halloween Party (October 19).

Cost: Petting farm is $5; children 2 and under - no charge. Petting farm/hayride combo is $8. Children's Harvest Fair Wristband (unlimited petting farm, daytime hayrides and inflatable attractions) - weekends only - $12. Pony rides - $5. Carnival rides - prices vary.

Updates: Check their Website or Facebook Page or call (757) 427-9520.

Mount Pleasant Farms (Chesapeake)

Address: 2201 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, VA

Dates:  September 27th & 28th and October 4th & 5th - Saturdays 10am - 6pm/Sundays 12pm - 5pm

Activities: Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Wagon Rides, Pumpkins, Gourds, Corn Stalks, Animals, and Children's Playground (FREE) which includes Wooden Tractor and Train, Sand Pile, Hay Bale Pyramid, "Pumpkin Face" Round Hay Bales, and Corn Pit.

Events: Fall On The Farm Festival, October 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th, and 25th & 26th - Saturdays/Sundays 10am - 6pm INCLUDES ABOVE ACTIVITIES PLUS Food, Carnival Rides, Games, and More.

Cost:  FREE Parking/Admission.  Corn Maze/Wagon Ride Combo $10 per person (age 4 and under FREE), Wagon Ride $4 per person (age 4 and under FREE), Pony Ride $5 per child (age 10 and under and weighs under 80 lbs.)

Also available: Country Store, Gifts, Candy/Caramel Apples, Decorative Pumpkins and Gourds, and Local Produce.

Updates:  For updated information call (757) 482-0739 or visit their Facebook page.

Pumpkinville (Toano)

Address: 7691 Richmond Road,Toano VA 23168
Dates: September 27-October 31. Sunday-Thursday 9am-8pm. Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm. 

Activities: U-pick pumpkins, hayride, corn maze, games, inflatables. On October 11, 2014 K95 Radio will be broadcasting live from 11am-1pm.

Cost: No entry fee. Hayride, corn maze and games are free. Inflatables will be $1. Groups of 7 or more (birthday parties, school groups, etc) please call for special rates at (757) 869-9751

Also available: pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, flowers, wooden cut-outs, arts and crafts, fall decorations, bundles of cornstalks and bales of straw also available for purchase. 

Updates: Check their Website for updates.

Taylor Farms (Virginia Beach)

Address: 2599 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach VA
Dates: Farm will be opening the Pumpkin Patch in late September 2014. During the week open for school tours by appointment. Weekends: Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm. *Special event on Sept 27th from 10am-5pm to benefit the K-9 Justice League, $5 admission with lots of extras!

Activities: Free hayride to the pumpkin patch with a free playground with bounce house, straw pile with slides...lots of room to play. The front animal park/playground has lots of activities for the kids. 

Cost: Hayrides are FREE. There is a small admission fee for front animal park/playground. 

Updates: Call for updates (757) 427-6461

Woods Orchards Farm Market (Hampton)

Address: 183 East Mercury Blvd, Hampton VA
Dates: Plan to open in early October (late September is possible!) for U-pick, call to confirm hours (757) 722-2873
Activities: Hayrides (Sat & Sunday only), U-pick pumpkins 

Cost: Pumpkins will be priced individually or by the pound. Small fee for hayrides.

Also available: Farm market has lots of local produce available for purchase.

Updates: Please see their Website or Facebook for updates.