Other than cooler temps, which are definitely coming, I can't think of anything that screams fall more than pumpkins, hayrides and corn mazes!
We have created this ultimate guide to all the fall family fun in and around Charlotte. From Rock Hill to Huntersville, you'll want to bookmark this list.
Patches and Mazes ~ North Carolina
Hodges Family Farm
Location: 3900 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, NC
Dates: September 28th to October 31st, 2024
Time: Every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: No charge to visit on weekdays. On weekends there’s a $5 parking charge. On weekends there will be a hayride, at an extra charge.
Almond Family Farm
Location: 5180 US Highway 601 S, Concord, NC
Dates: COMING SOON. 7 days a week.
Cost: Weekday ~ $12.99 - $15.99 per person; Kids under 2 admitted for free. Pumpkin is not included in price. See website for special events including candy drop, sensory friendly days, home school days and more.
Lineberger's Maple Springs Farm
Location: 906 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas
Dates: Weekends in September and Daily in October
Times: Mon-Fri 9-6:30 Sat 9-6 Sun 12-6
Price: $7.50 for wagon ride and a pumpkin from the patch. Pumpkin prices vary.
Riverbend Farm
Location: 12150 McManus Road, Midland, NC
Dates: Afternoons and weekends in October.
Time: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-6pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun 1pm-6pm
Price: Admission is $5.50 for age 2 and older. Pumpkins are 40 cents a pound.
Red Wolf Farm
Location: 1900 HW Farm Road, Maiden, NC 28650
Dates: Open to the public 9/28, 9/29, 10/5. 10/6, 10/12, 10/13, 10/19, 10/20 and 10/26, 10/27
Time: 10a.m- 6p.m
Price: $6 per person
Tricks or Treats at Carowinds
Location: 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
Dates: September 14-October 27, 2024
Time: 10 a.m-5 p.m
Price: $39.99 to $54 plus fees for daily or Carowinds pass
Hunter Farm
Location: 13624 Providence Rd, Weddington
Dates: DATES Coming Soon
Times: Tuesday - Wednesday 2pm-7pm Thursday - Sunday 9am-7pm
Price: $10 per person for wagon ride, farm animal visit and 3-5 pound pumpkin
The Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill
Location: 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville
Dates: Weekends starting September 11th. Weekdays starting September 14th. Night mazes starting in October.
Times: Arrive by 10am for morning maze and 4pm for afternoon maze
Price: $1 to $17
Howard Family Farm
Locaiton: 250 Crater Road, Harmony, NC
Dates/Times: Check Facebook page for dates and hours.
Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Location: 120 Broadway Drive, Shelby, NC
Dates: September 18th to October 31st, 2022
Times: Fridays 4 – 10pm | Saturdays 10am-10-pm | Sundays 2-8pm
Haunted Maze opens after dark Fridays & Saturdays in October
Pumpkin Patch closes at 7pm on Friday & Saturdays in October
Price: $12 for farm admission and activities. $15 for haunt pass (no farm activities.)
Wise Acres Organic Farm
Location: 4701 Hartis Rd, Indian Trail
Dates: September 18th to October 31st, 2021=2
Times: Thursday to Sunday. Reservations required
Price: $3; must order food in advance
Country Days Corn Maze
Location: 416 Joe Lee Helms Road, Indian Trail, NC
Dates: Weekends September 29 - November 4
Times: Friday: 5-10pm, Saturday: 10am -10pm, Sunday: 2-8pm
Price: Big Maze $10, Little Maze $6, Group rates available; Pumpkins for sale
Carrigan Farms
Location: 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville
Dates: Daily during the Month of October
Times: please check calendar, reservations required.
Price: Cost is $14 per person and includes a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch for each person. Each trip to the pumpkin patch includes a hayride to the petting zoo and pumpkin field.
Patterson Farm
Location: 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, NC
Dates: September 23 to November 4, 2023
Times: Monday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: $15-20 (purchase online for discounted tickets)
South Carolina
Hall Family Farm
Location: 445 West Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC
Dates: Opens Friday Sept 24
Time: Fri-Sat 9am-10pm Sun 9am-7pm
Price: Admission is free. Just pay for your activities. Corn maze: $8; Kids’ corn maze: $2; Pedal go-karts: $2; Pumpkins: 64-cents a pound. Hayrides: $3.25; Combo tickets (corn maze and hayride): $10. Kids’ activities like a mini maze, duck race and bouncy balls are free. Most activities are free for ages 2 and under.
Black's Peaches
Location: 1800 Black Hwy, York, SC 29745
Dates: Every Weekend in October
Times: Sat 10am-5pm Sun 1pm-5pm
Price: $7
Peach Tree Orchard Pumpkin Patch
Location: The Peach Tree Orchard 2077 Filbert Highway, York, SC 29745
Dates: Sept. 25-26 Weekends in October
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Sun 2pm-6pm
Price: Free
Bush'n'Vine
Location: The York Stand ~ 1650 Filbert Highway, York, SC 29745
Dates: Opens September 25 and runs through October
Time: Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00 and Saturdays 8:00-5:00
Price: Free fun; pay for the pumpkin
Harvest on the Homestead at Historic Brattonsville
Location: Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, S.C. 29726
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dates: Sat. Oct. 19
Price: Adults - $10 Seniors - $8 Youth ages 4-17 - $6 Ages 3 and under & CHM members free
Curtin Farms Festival
Location: Curtin Farms ~ 407 North Paraham Rd, Clover, SC 29710
Dates: October 1, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Price: 0-$7
Cherry Place Farm Fall Festival
Location: Cherry Place Farm 1922 Oakdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Dates: Open weekends in October only
Time: Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sundays: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Price: $9; carving sized pumpkins are available for purchase at $8 a piece
York Apple Harvest Festival
Location: Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill 1860 Black Highway, York, SC 29745
Dates: October 15, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: $10-$12
Spooky Trails ~ North Carolina
SCarowinds
Carowinds ~ 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
Dates: Friday-Sunday (typically) September 15 to 29, 2023.
Times: 7 PM - Midnight
Price: Tickets start at $44.99.
More info.
Halloween Haunted Trail
Location: Matthews Playhouse, Matthews Community Center
Dates: October 27-28
Times: Not-so-spooky 5:30 and Full Fright at 7:00
Price: $10
13th Acre
Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays from September 22 to October 28, 2023, plus October 22, 29 and 31.
Times: Dark until 11 p.m.
Price: $25. Fast pass: $40. VIP Admission: $65.
Boogerwoods
Location: 725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC
Dates: Fridays and Saturday nights in October starting October 13th
Price: $30 sold day-of only. Cash venue ~ Raises money for Cystic Fibrosis
Scarrigan Farms
Location: Carrigan Farms ~ 1213 Oakridge Farm Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dates/Times: Select dates from September 29 to October 29, 2023.
Price: varies by date: $20 to $40 per person.
Haunted Woods at Bohemian Cattle Co.
Location: Bohemian Cattle Co. ~ 8178 Island Point Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in October, 2023; reservations required.
Price: $20
Lake Hickory Haunts
Location: 520 Carolina Avenue, Hickory, NC
Dates: September 16 to November 4, 2023
Prices: $30 to $38 / Fast Pass and VIP Pass also available.
Midway Wicked Woods
Location: Midway Campground Resort ~ 114 Midway Drive, Statesville
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, October 6 to 28, 2023 AND October 29-31.
Price: $20
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
Location: 1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale, NC
Dates: September 23 to November 4, 2023
Times: Starts at 8PM
Prices: $25 to $45, depending on date. Fast Pass available and suggested
Forbidden Forest
Location: 14210 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell, NC
Dates: October 27 and 28
Times: Book online in advance, later dates sell out
Price: $20
Spooky Trails ~ South Carolina
The 901 Nightmare
Location: 3520 Mt. Holly Road, Edgemoor, SC
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays from October 6 to 28, 2023. Plus Sundays, October 22 and 29.
Price: $20
Frightmare on Dam Road at Mr. Putty’s Fun Park
Location: Mr. Putty's Fun Park ~ 2333 Dam Road, Tega Cay, SC
Dates: 2023 Dates TBD
