Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch
11215 Lee's Ln, Hammond, LA 70401
This is the undisputed heavyweight champion of local patches, featuring zip lines, a giant jumping pillow, and massive dirt mounds. It is pure exhausting chaos for the kids, so wear closed-toe shoes and accept that everyone is leaving covered in dust.
2026 DATES: September 23rd - November 8th
St. Peter Catholic Church
Free125 E. 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433
This is your classic, low-stakes church lawn pumpkin patch right in the middle of downtown Covington. You park, take the photo, buy a reasonably priced pumpkin, and walk to get coffee afterward—the ultimate zero-stress, in-and-out operation. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
2026 DATES: No Info Yet
Banting's Nursery
Free26300 Hwy 190, Lacombe, LA 70445
If you just want the aesthetic fall photo for Instagram without dedicating a four-hour window to a farm trip, go to Banting's. It is a gorgeous nursery setup where you can buy high-quality heirloom pumpkins, snap a quick picture, and get back to your weekend.
2026 DATES: No Info Yet. Usually runs the month of October.
St. Anselm Catholic Church
Free306 St Mary St, Madisonville, LA 70447
Another elite, zero-stress church patch that drops right at the beginning of October. It is heavily shaded, never overwhelmingly crowded, and ideal for toddlers who just want to touch the mini pumpkins.
2026 DATES: No Info Yet. Typically runs the month of October.
Jim's Pumpkins
Free3110 Florida St (Hwy 190), Mandeville, LA 70448
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This is a Mandeville institution. Just a giant tent on the side of the highway, but they always have a massive selection of carving pumpkins, weird gourds, and hay bales. It is the absolute fastest way to get a pumpkin on your porch without making an event out of it. No admission fee and the photo area is the reason half of Mandeville's fall family pictures all look the same.
2026 DATES: No Info Yet.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri & Sat 9a–7p, Sun–Thurs 11a–6p
- Cost: No admission fee. Cash or credit card.
First United Methodist Church
Free433 Erlanger Ave, Slidell, LA 70458
A massive, sprawling patch right off the main drag in Slidell that always has a great variety of sizes. They usually set up little photo vignettes scattered around the lawn, so you don't have to fight other parents for a good camera angle.
2026 DATES: Opens September 26th
LSU AgCenter Corn Maze
$Burden Museum & Gardens, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Yes, you are driving to Baton Rouge for this one, but it is one of the most well-run agricultural events in the state. Put on by the LSU AgCenter, you get a sprawling corn maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, and a massive playground all tucked into the Botanic Gardens. It runs $17.50 for adults and $15 for kids, but pay attention: tickets are pre-sale only.
2026 DATES: Opens October 3rd
Southern Promiseland Farm and Corn Maze
1212 Raygan Ln, Kiln, MS 39556
Kiln is an easy drive across the state line for eastern Northshore families. You are coming here for the massive, GPS-cut corn maze that changes every year, the hayrides, and the actual farm animals. It is a fantastic half-day trip to let the kids run wild.
2026 DATES: September 26th - November 1st
Liuzza Land
56186 Holden Cir, Amite City, LA 70422
Liuzza Land goes beyond a simple patch with a corn maze, veggie picking, tractor rides, and a massive slide. It is a full day-trip production, so block out the calendar and buy your tickets online before you make the drive.
2026 DATES: October 3rd - November 21st
Montz Pumpkin Patch at Perilloux Farms (Montz)
17834 River Rd, Montz, LA 70068
Perilloux Farms is owned by Timmy and Linda Perilloux, who have been farming there for decades. Mr. Timmy is actually famous in New Orleans for selling his massive heirloom vegetables at the Crescent City Farmers Market.
They do not have a polished website. They don't have an aggressive social media manager. It is a true, old-school, word-of-mouth operation on a working farm. You just have to show up on a weekend in October, hand them a few bucks, jump on the wagon, and go pick a pumpkin out of the mud.
The Garden Spot of Mandeville
Free2110 3rd St (Hwy 59), Mandeville, LA 70471
Similar to Banting's, this is a beautiful local nursery that goes all out for fall. It is highly aesthetic, heavily shaded by giant oaks, and perfect for getting a gorgeous, unchaotic fall photo while you pick up some mums for your yard.
2026 DATES: No Info Yet.
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
100 W Church St, Hammond, LA 70401
This is a long-running, super reliable patch right in the heart of downtown Hammond. The massive draw here is the schedule—they run weekdays as well as weekends throughout October. That means you can load up the toddler on a random Tuesday morning, completely avoid the weekend crowds, get your photo, and go grab a coffee.
2026 DATES: No Info Yet.
Green Acres Creamery (Saucier, MS)
25119 MS-53, Saucier, MS 39574
Yes, Saucier is a bit of a haul, but if you want an absolutely chaotic, full-scale fall festival, it is worth the drive. For just $12, your kids get a corn maze, racing pigs, and genuine working-farm energy. Because they only just launched in 2024, it feels fresh compared to the same spots you've been visiting for five years. Block out a half-day, pay the admission, and let the kids run themselves to absolute exhaustion.
2026 DATES: No Info Yet.
