Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes for Central Virginia Family Fun

Enjoying a day of family fun at a pumpkin patch or corn maze is one of the best parts of fall here in Central Virginia. Many local apple orchards hold fall festivals, which may include pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and other family-friendly activities.

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These pumpkin patches and corn mazes are all located within about an hour of Lynchburg, so plan ahead for fall family fun.

Smith's Pumpkin Patch, located at 6204 Fort Avenue, is open for the season daily from Sept. 22 through Oct. 31. Kids 1 year old and younger are admitted free. Kids can enjoy all-day fun and season passes are also available. The play area at Smith's includes bounce houses, Noah's Ark, teepee, the Titanic slide, giant tunnel maze, cornhole and corn box. Kids can paint their own pumpkin, take a hay ride or visit the corn maze. Smith’s hours are Monday-Thursday 2-8 p.m., Friday 10-9, Saturday 9-9, Sunday 12-8. Every Friday check out "Glow in the Dark" in the Corn Maze from 9-10 p.m.

Jeter Farm is located at 181 Blue Ridge Boulevard in Roanoke. Jeter Farm is open for the season Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 24 through Oct. 30. Enjoy the corn maze, hay rides, barnyard zoo, pick your own pumpkins and more. Hours are Fridays from 3-6, Saturdays from 9-6 and Sundays from 12-6. Kids ages 2 and under are free.

White Fall Farm, located at 6001 Riceville Road in Gretna, is open weekends from Oct. 1-31. Saturday hours are 9-7 and Sunday hours are 2-7. The farm offers pick-your-own pumpkins, pumpkin painting, mazes, hayrides, castle, bonfires, farm animals, the Pumpkin Hunt and more. Pack a picnic lunch or visit the concession stand. Cash and checks only so plan ahead.

Yoders' Farm is located at 1134 Browns Mill Road in Rustburg. Yoders' is open for the season from Sept. 23 through Nov. 5. Kids of all ages can enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, duck races, farm animals and more. Hours are 10-10 on Fridays and Saturdays. During October, the Corn Maze will also be open on Thursdays from 3-7.

Dark Leaf Farms is located at 2870 Mud Road in Concord. Dark Leaf Farms is open weekends from Sept. 24 through Oct. 30. Hours are 4-6 on Fridays, 10-6 on Saturdays and 1-5 on Sundays with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, bounce house, barrel ride, pedal karts, petting zoo and more. 

Layman Family Farms is located at 1815 Mountain View Church Road in Blue Ridge. Layman is open for the season from Sept. 17 through Nov. 12. Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay ride, corn crib, tunnel slide, jumping pillow, cow train, corn cannon, pumpkin blaster, animal alley and lots more. Use Layman Tokens to enjoy some of the special attractions on the farm. During September, Layman Farm is open Saturdays from 10-6 and Sundays from 11-6. October corn maze hours are Fridays from 3-8 p.m., Saturdays from 10-6 and Sundays from 11-6. In October, you can also enjoy Flash Light Maze Nights on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Haunted Harvest on Friday and Saturday nights from 8-11 p.m. November hours are Saturdays from 10-5 and Sundays from 11-5. Admission is free for kids under age 2. Season passes are available for older kids and adults or pay at the gate.

So get lost in a corn maze together...

Climb on hay bale creatures...

Let your little one paint a pumpkin all by herself...

Pick your favorite pumpkin from the patch...

Let the kids ride in a little cow train...

Pile in together for a hayride...

Pet the animals in the petting zoo...

Climb and slide bounce on the inflatables...

Or just kick back and watch the kids bounce off some of that energy. Whether you visit one pumpkin patch, corn maze or apple orchard this fall or check them all out, there's no better way to spend a fall day than making memories with family or friends.

Fall 2016 Apple Orchard Fun in Central Virginia

Apple Orchards 2016

Here in Central Virginia, fall temperatures mean it's apple orchard time. Apples are packed with vitamins and fiber, but low in calories for a sweet treat you can enjoy without guilt. Apple orchards in Central Virginia are ready for the fall season. Add a trip to one of these apple orchards to your fall fun family planning. The blue links below take you to each orchard's website.

Morris Orchard, located at 226 Tobacco Row Lane in Monroe, reopens for apple season in mid-September. Kids love the hay bale creations and farm animals at Morris Orchard. There's a great selection of apples, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and apple cider too. In October, you can also enjoy fresh apple cider donuts. Morris Orchard is open Monday through Saturday from 9-5. Morris Orchard is open some Sundays in season.

Pick your own apples at Silver Creek & Seamans' Orchards in Tyro and Roseland or visit anytime for pre-picked apples. Market hours are Monday through Saturday from 10-4:30 and Sunday from 1-5. September PYO dates are Sept. 10-11 at Silver Creek Orchard in Tyro and Sept. 17-18 at Seamans' Orchard in Roseland. October PYO dates are Oct. 8-9 at Silver Creek Orchard. The pumpkin patch is open Oct. 1-30 for PYO pumpkins. Apple Butter Festival dates for 2016 are Oct. 1 and Oct. 15. Pink Lady Fun Day is Oct. 29.

Drumheller's Orchard, located at 1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane in Lovingston, reopens for apple season on Sept. 6. Drumheller’s is open Monday through Saturday from 9-5 and 12-5 on Sundays. Drumhellers will hold two apples festivals this fall, on Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 15-16. The festivals feature hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, games for the kids, arts and crafts, music and more. Festival weekend hours are 9-5 on Saturday and Sunday. 

Johnson's Orchards, located at 2122 Sheep Creek Road in Bedford, is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. into mid-December. In addition to apples, you'll find cider, pumpkins and farm animals. There's also find a big selection of wines at Peaks of Otter Winery next door with free tastings each weekend.

Gross' Orchards, located at 6817 Wheats Valley Road in Bedford, is open year-round Monday through Saturday from 8-6. Pick your own apples or purchase pre-picked apples and enjoy wagon rides every day. There's a blacksmith on site on Saturdays. Mark your calendar for Gross' Apple Harvest Festival on Oct. 15. 

Saunders Brothers Orchard and Farm Market, located at 2717 Tye Brook Highway in Piney River, is open Monday through Saturday from 9-6 through mid-November. You'll find apples and more at the orchard and market every day. Saunders Brothers celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2015. There are special events each Saturday from September through mid-December, including Product Sampling on Sept. 10, Fall Pansy Sale on Oct. 1, Farm Animals Day on Oct. 15, Apple Tasting and Children’s Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 29, Apple Butter Making on Nov. 5, and special holiday events in late November and early December. 

Carter Mountain Orchard, located at 1435 Carters Mountain Trail in Charlottesville, is open daily from 9-6 through early November, daily from 9-5 during November and weekends from 10-5 until mid-December. Carter Mountain Orchard will reopen to the public in April. During fall, enjoy hayrides, PYO apples, apple cider donuts and more. Check out the Thursday Evening Sunset Series, 6-9 PM with free admission and live music. Plan ahead for family fun with a Johnny Appleseed Birthday celebration on Sept. 17-18 and the 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 30.