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.
St. Peter Parish
Free125 E. 19th Avenue, Covington
- Perfect For
- In & Out (Under 2 Hours)
- Preschoolers
- Toddlers
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. We have no updated information at this time for 2022.
Banting's Nursery
Free26300 US-190, Lacombe
- Perfect For
- In & Out (Under 2 Hours)
- Preschoolers
- Toddlers
We have no updated information for 2022 beyond what Banting's has posted, shown here.
St. Anselm Catholic Church
Free306 St Mary St, Madisonville
- Perfect For
- In & Out (Under 2 Hours)
- Preschoolers
- Toddlers
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Pumpkins usually arrive the first week of October.
Jim's Pumpkins
Free2123 Florida Street, Mandeville
Read our review of Jim's Pumpkins
Two blocks from its 2017 location, now closer to Mandeville Bake Shop. No admission fee, as usual, and the photo area is the reason half of Mandeville's fall family pictures look the same.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri & Sat 9a–7p, Sun–Thurs 11a–6p
- Cost: No admission fee. Cash or credit card.
St. Michael's
Free4499 Sharp Rd, Mandeville, LA 70471
Starting October 6th and running through the month while supplies last. There is a free photo opp to capture your fall memories, and on Saturdays there is fall family fun: face painting, a bake sale, chicken feeding and pumpkin decorating.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Thu & Fri 2:30–5:30pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm
- Payment: No cash. Credit, debit, PayPal and Venmo.
First United Methodist Church
Free433 Erlanger Ave, Slidell
- Perfect For
- In & Out (Under 2 Hours)
- Preschoolers
- Toddlers
The Slidell church patch. Open every day, so it is the easy weeknight stop.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 11am–7pm, 7 days a week
Steele's Christmas Tree Farm
Free56459 Dollar Rd, Angie, LA
- Perfect For
- Worth the Drive
Steele's is no longer operating their pumpkin patch at this time.
Know Before You Go
- Heads Up: Pumpkin patch not currently operating.
Brushy Branch Christmas Tree Farm
$51211 Narretto Rd, Loranger, LA 70446
Read our review of Brushy Branch
Hay rides, pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting, a 56x33 jumpy, a train ride, a spider web climb and a three-story tower with a slide. This is the only Northshore patch with a cornfield maze. Admission comes with one small pumpkin.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Weekends in October, 9:30am–6pm. Open the first weekend in November too.
- Cost: $10/child in years past. Parents with children do not pay admission. Train rides $2/person.
Barn Hill Preserve
$$11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730
Read our review of Barn Hill Preserve
Admission includes a tour of the zoological park, the petting zoo, the kangaroo walkabout, fall games, a free small pumpkin from the patch, tractor rides, face painting and a hay maze. Zip-lining at Magnolia Ridge Adventure Park, giraffe nurseries and picnics, mini animal encounters and food trucks are extra.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9am–2pm
- Cost: $17/person, ages three and up
Cajun Country Corn Maze
$Not open for the 2022 season
- Perfect For
- Big Kids
- Burning Energy
- Worth the Drive
Not open for the 2022 season. In a normal year, activities include (depending on package) a corn maze, pig races, an animal petting area, slides, a corn crib, a pirate ship, a playground, duck races, a spider web, a bee train, a bucking cow train, a pumpkin train and a jump pad.
Know Before You Go
- Heads Up: Closed for the 2022 season.
LSU AgCenter Corn Maze
$Burden Museum & Gardens, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
A two-hour Corn Maze session: traverse the maze, meander through the sunflower fields, ride a hayride and pick satsumas. Other activities include the hay mountain, the hay maze, the corn crib, a petting farm with Goula Paradise Farm, a pick-a-pumpkin patch, take-home crafts and festival food from local vendors.
Know Before You Go
- Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10am–5pm. Sessions 9–11am, noon–2pm, 2:30–4:30pm; one night session October 29th, 6–9pm.
- Cost: $15/person, two and under free
- Tickets: Advance purchase only. No tickets sold at the gate.
Southern Promiseland Farm and Corn Maze
$1212 Raygan Ln, Kiln, MS 39556
A 10-acre corn maze, roping arena, cow milking simulation, hayrides, farm animals, concessions, a play and picnic area, a pumpkin patch, a grass maze, cow trains and a one-of-a-kind farm scene investigation.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Saturdays in October, 11am–9pm
- Cost: Ages 3 and up $8, 2 and under free with a paying adult. Cash only.
- The Rules: No smoking or e-cigs, no pets, no costumes.
