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
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: September 14 to November 1; Wednesday - Friday
Cost: Weekday ~ $12.99 - $15.99 per person; Kids under 2 admitted for free. Pumpkin is not included in price.
Lineberger's Maple Springs Farm
Location: 906 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas
Dates: Weekends in September / 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.
Red Wolf Farm
Location: 1900 HW Farm Road, Maiden, NC 28650
Dates: Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays. September 27 - October 28
Time: 10a.m- 6p.m
Price: $9 per person
Tricks and Treats at Carowinds
Location: 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, September 14 - October 27
Time: 10a.m-5p.m
Price: starts at $49.99 plus fees for daily or Carowinds pass
Hunter Farm
Location: 13624 Providence Rd, Weddington
Dates: September - November
Times: Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Price: $12 per person for wagon ride, farm animal visit and 3-5 pound pumpkin; reservations required
The Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill
Location: 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville
Dates: Weekends starting September 20 through October 27
Times: Arrive by 10am for morning maze and 4pm for afternoon maze
Price: $13 to $20
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 17 - October24
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: $15 for farm admission and activities. $22 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: Details available on their Instagram
Country Days Corn Maze
Location: 416 Joe Lee Helms Road, Indian Trail, NC
Dates: Weekends September 27 - November2
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 beginning September 23
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 16 to November 11
Times: Monday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: $17-20 (purchase online for discounted tickets)
South Carolina
Hall Family Farm
Location: 445 West Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC
Dates: Opens Friday Sept20
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: $10
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
Curtin Farms Festival
Location: Curtin Farms ~ 407 North Paraham Rd, Clover, SC 29710
Dates: October 12
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Price: 0-$10
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: $10; carving sized pumpkins are available for purchase at $8 a piece
Spooky Trails ~ North Carolina
SCarowinds
Carowinds ~ 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
Dates: Select Nights September 13 - October 27;
Times: 7 PM - Midnight
Price: Tickets start at $79.99 (Gate Price)
More info.
Halloween Haunted Trail
Location: Matthews Playhouse, Matthews Community Center
Dates: TBD
Times: TBD
Price: $10
13th Acre
Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays from September 22 to October 5, 2023, Friday-Sunday October 11 - 27; plus October 31.
Times: Vary per date
Price: $26 - $70
Boogerwoods
Location: 725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC
Dates: OCTOBER 11,12,18,19,25,26 and NOVEMBER 2
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: Friday - Sunday September 27 - November 1 + Thursdays in October
Price: varies by date: $20 to $40 per person.
Lake Hickory Haunts
Location: 520 Carolina Avenue, Hickory, NC
Dates: September 13 to November2
Prices: Start at $65
Midway Wicked Woods
Location: Midway Campground Resort ~ 114 Midway Drive, Statesville
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, September 27 through October 31; Plus November 1-3
Price: $25 - 35
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
Location: 1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale, NC
Dates: Weeknds September 27 - November 2
Times: Starts at 8PM
Prices: $35+, 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: $20-30
Spooky Trails ~ South Carolina
Frightmare on Dam Road at Mr. Putty’s Fun Park
Location: Mr. Putty's Fun Park ~ 2333 Dam Road, Tega Cay, SC
Dates: 2024 Dates TBD
