Choose a week, then confirm a day
Our 530 listings with published 2026 dates have a median opening of September 19 and a median closing of October 31. The first listed opening is March 1; the latest listed closing is December 31. These are guideposts from the farms we track, not an opening schedule for every farm.
Earlier in the season
Good if pumpkin choice matters most or you prefer a shorter outing. Confirm that the specific maze, rides, and food you want have started.
October weekends
Often the easiest time to find full programming. Check timed tickets, parking, and the farm’s posted hours before choosing a busy day.
Late season
Good for a Halloween outing if the farm is still operating. Weather and remaining pumpkin selection make a same-week check especially useful.
Some farms are open into November: 32 of the 50 states in our data have at least one listing with a closing date after November 1. That says little about what a particular farm still offers on that date.
Read a season date carefully
A season range does not tell you which weekdays are open, whether an attraction runs every day, or when the last admission is sold. Before you drive, check these four items on the farm’s current site or social page:
- Your exact date and hours. Watch for weekend-only schedules, school-group weekdays, and early closing times.
- The activity you are going for. A maze, hayride, or night event may have its own dates and tickets.
- Weather rules. Ask whether rain closes fields or changes ticket refunds and rebooking.
- Field access. Mud, gravel, wagon steps, and the distance from parking may affect strollers and mobility aids.
Season windows by state
These medians use listings with published dates. The count matters: a state with only a few dated farms may not reflect your local season.
Explore the directory data by state
| State | Published dates | Median open | Median close | Latest close listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 of 14 | August 27 | October 31 | November 1 |
| Connecticut | 16 of 16 | September 1 | October 31 | November 30 |
| Massachusetts | 15 of 17 | September 1 | October 31 | December 31 |
| Michigan | 11 of 24 | September 5 | November 7 | November 29 |
| Vermont | 8 of 15 | September 5 | October 31 | November 1 |
| Nebraska | 3 of 7 | September 11 | November 1 | November 1 |
| Kentucky | 23 of 23 | September 12 | October 31 | November 8 |
| Minnesota | 5 of 23 | September 12 | October 31 | November 1 |
| New York | 15 of 32 | September 12 | October 31 | November 2 |
| North Dakota | 4 of 10 | September 12 | October 25 | October 27 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 of 38 | September 12 | November 1 | November 15 |
| Rhode Island | 3 of 7 | September 12 | November 1 | November 9 |
| Illinois | 15 of 23 | September 13 | October 31 | November 8 |
| New Hampshire | 5 of 23 | September 13 | October 31 | October 31 |
| Maryland | 6 of 20 | September 14 | November 1 | November 8 |
| Idaho | 8 of 12 | September 18 | October 31 | October 31 |
| Missouri | 8 of 8 | September 18 | November 1 | November 8 |
| Utah | 3 of 4 | September 18 | November 1 | November 1 |
| Arkansas | 11 of 11 | September 19 | November 1 | November 30 |
| Colorado | 7 of 16 | September 19 | November 1 | November 1 |
| Delaware | 15 of 15 | September 19 | October 31 | November 30 |
| Georgia | 15 of 38 | September 19 | November 1 | November 15 |
| Montana | 9 of 11 | September 19 | October 30 | November 1 |
| New Jersey | 12 of 12 | September 19 | November 1 | November 30 |
| New Mexico | 3 of 8 | September 19 | October 31 | November 2 |
| North Carolina | 11 of 22 | September 19 | November 6 | November 21 |
| Ohio | 25 of 32 | September 19 | October 31 | November 1 |
| Wisconsin | 11 of 18 | September 19 | October 31 | November 8 |
| South Dakota | 6 of 18 | September 20 | October 31 | November 13 |
| Texas | 18 of 24 | September 20 | November 8 | November 25 |
| Tennessee | 22 of 22 | September 24 | October 31 | November 30 |
| Indiana | 12 of 18 | September 25 | October 31 | November 7 |
| Oklahoma | 4 of 8 | September 25 | November 8 | November 14 |
| Washington | 2 of 20 | September 25 | October 31 | October 31 |
| West Virginia | 7 of 17 | September 25 | October 31 | November 9 |
| Alabama | 9 of 13 | September 26 | October 31 | November 1 |
| Alaska | 3 of 5 | September 26 | October 25 | October 31 |
| Arizona | 5 of 11 | September 26 | October 31 | November 2 |
| California | 22 of 40 | September 26 | October 31 | November 15 |
| Florida | 37 of 80 | September 26 | October 31 | November 22 |
| Kansas | 14 of 15 | September 26 | October 31 | November 30 |
| Mississippi | 1 of 24 | September 26 | November 1 | November 1 |
| South Carolina | 14 of 17 | September 26 | November 1 | November 15 |
| Virginia | 12 of 18 | September 26 | November 1 | November 15 |
| Iowa | 2 of 19 | September 28 | October 31 | October 31 |
| Louisiana | 16 of 16 | September 28 | October 31 | December 31 |
| Nevada | 7 of 8 | October 1 | October 31 | November 1 |
| Oregon | 23 of 23 | October 1 | October 31 | November 15 |
| Hawaii | 4 of 5 | October 18 | October 31 | November 2 |
| Wyoming | 0 of 2 | — | — | — |
Pack for the day you chose
Wear shoes that can handle a field after rain, and bring a layer for a visit that runs toward dusk. For a night maze, check the farm’s flashlight policy and bring a charged phone. These small preparations can keep a change in weather from ending the outing early.
Questions to settle before leaving
- Is the farm open on our exact date, and when is last entry?
- Does the attraction we want need a separate ticket or reservation?
- If weather changes, where will the farm post an update?
- Can our group manage the parking surface, paths, and wagon boarding?
Browse farms by state, then use the individual listing to find the farm’s current source and contact details.
