Photo Creds: Aw Shucks Farms Facebook
It’s fall y’all and you know what that means, pumpkins, corn mazes and ALL the candy corn. But what does that look like with the spooky COVID looming over us? Don’t worry Smarties we’ve got you covered! Check out our Smarty-Top picks for where to go, how to prepare before you get there and what to do once you are.
Wise Acres
Website: wiseacresorganic.com
Address: 4701 Hartis Rd, Indian Trail NC 28079
All organic farm, mouth-watering wood-fired pizza, fresh popped popcorn and slushies.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
All Thursday Reservations include (NO pizza):
– 2 hours on the farm
– 1 wagon ride
– Walkthrough the sun hemp maze
– Wooded Scavenger Hunt
– Time in the pumpkin patch, playgrounds, and visiting the animals
– $7/adult & $6/child (2-12)
All Friday-Sunday Reservations:
– 2 hours on the farm
– 1 wagon ride
– Walkthrough the sun hemp maze
– Wooded Scavenger Hunt
– Time in the pumpkin patch, playgrounds, and visiting the animals
– $7/adult & $6/child (2-12)
– 2 Pizzas to enjoy in the shaded picnic patch
– $25 for 2 wise pi pizzas $8 adults & $7/child (2-12)
Aw Shucks Farms
Website: awshucksfarms.com
Address: 3718 Plyer Mill Rd, Monroe NC 28112
Corn maze, Pallet and fence maze, Hayride, 1800’s Train Car, Pumpkin Bowling, Fishing, and Play Areas.
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED.
Hours:
Friday – 6PM – 11PM
Saturday – 11AM – 11PM
Sunday – 1PM – 6 PM
Carrigan Farms
Website: www.carriganfarms.com/the-farm/pumpkins
Address: 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville NC 28115
LOTS of pumpkins for picking and a petting zoo.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. *Check the website for available dates and times. $12 per person (2+)
Hours:
Monday – Friday 10am – 4PM
Saturday & Sunday 9AM – 4PM
Scarrigan Farms
Website: scarriganfarms.com
Address: 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville NC 28115
On select October nights, the 170-acre farm is transformed into the scariest haunted trail in the region. If you are looking for a new and out of the ordinary way to get your heart pumping and adrenaline rushing this October, Scarrigan Farms is the place for you.
“This is not a trail for kids. If you’re under 12 come back when you’re old enough. We’ll be waiting. If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night we know we haven’t done our job.”
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Check their schedule here. Frequently asked questions can be found here.
Cherry Place Farm
Website: www.cherryplacefarm.com
Address: 1922 Oakdale Rd, Rock Hill SC 29730
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Petting and Feeding the Animals, Barnyard Activities and Free Popcorn. NO RERSERVATIONS NEEDED.
Cost: $8 per person (2+) All activities included PLUS a free baby pumpkin to decorate.
Hours:
Saturday 10AM – 6PM
Sunday 1 PM – 6PM
Hunter Farm
Website: www.thehunterfarm.com/fall
Address: 13624 Providence Rd, Weddington NC 28104
RESERVATIONS NEEDED for wagon ride to pet and feed the animals ONLY.
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED for pumpkin picking.
$10 per person (2+) includes a wagon ride and small pumpkin
FREE if just heading to the patch.
Shelby Corn Maze
Website: shelbycornmaze.com/
120 Broadway Dr, Shelby NC 28152
Corn Maze, Jumping Pillow, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch LOTS of food, and over 18 courtyard activities. Haunted Maze after dark on Fridays and Saturdays.
Cost: $10 per person (2+)
Hours:
Friday 4PM – 10PM
Saturday 10AM – 10PM
Sunny Oaks Farm
Website: www.facebook.com/sunnyoaksNC
Address: 24522 NC 24/27 Hwy, Albemarle NC 28001
Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Decorating, Storytime (Saturdays 10:30 & 1:30, Sundays 3:30), Pumpkins, Gourds and Flowers.
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED.
FREE Admission.
Hours:
Saturday – 10AM – 4 PM
Sunday – 1PM – 4 PM
