PUMPKIN PATCHES & FALL FESTIVALS GUIDE

Open the month of October * Check us out on FB and Instagram for more info Wed. & Fri: 2-5 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun: 1-5 p.m.

1073 County Rd. 13 Heflin, AL 36264 256-302-1896 (cell) 256-463-3344 (farm) lexi@bennettfarms.com www.bennettfarms.com The greatest rewards are the smiling faces, and the sound of laughter as new and old friends visit the pumpkin patch. Enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pipe slide, country cooking, live entertainment and more! You can buy a pumpkin anywhere and we realize that, but it is about the family experience and memories that are made at Bennett Farms.

2 4D FARM

Open Sept. 25 – Nov. 6 Check our website for hours

7066 County Road 703 Cullman, AL 256-775-2924 www.4dfamilyfarm.com Join us on the farm to pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in the corn maze! Spend the day making memories and playing on all the fun farm attractions. Your children will love the Barnyard Roller Coaster, mechanical swings, pony carts, tubing slide as well as the Cow Train, Barnyard Bounce, hayrides, mechanical bull, farm animals, 200 ft. zip lines and so much more. Don't forget to squeal at the pig races and grab some delicious farm made donuts while you're here. All activities are included in general admission (EXCEPT the mechanical bull, corn cannons, gem mine and bungee jump). Weekday general admission is $14.95 Weekend general admission is $19.95+tax, Seniors 65+ are $14.95+tax. 2 and under are free. Visit 4dfamilyfarm. com for early bird discounts and up-to-date information. 3 HIDDEN RIVERS FARM

Open Sept. 17 - Oct. 31 Fri: 3- 7 p.m., Sat. & Sun: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.

295 Goose Pond Rd. Hartselle, AL 35640 hiddenriversfarm@gmail.com Facebook.com/HiddenRiversFarm www.hiddenriversfarm.com Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and activities for the whole family. Run, play, explore, picnic, and relax in the shade. Attractions include animal encounters, pumpkin patch, Alabama-themed maze, nature trails, tailgating/private event tents, corn pit, food truck, multiple playground areas & more. Make memories here!

4 THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH

Open Sept. 25 - Nov. 7 Thurs: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fri & Sat: 8 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sun: 1-6 p.m.

288 County Hwy. 45 Hayden, AL 35079 205-616-6431 www.greatpumpkinpatch. com FREE admission! You pay for each activity or just enjoy sitting in the shade listening to music, watching kids play or tasting the wonderful food from the Red Barn Kitchen or famous Pie House. Activities include hayride to the pumpkin patch, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, extreme bungee, hay pyramid, country store, live entertainment, arts & crafts.

5 PENTON FARMS

September 25- October 30 Monday-Friday 1-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays

3595 County Road 59 Verbena, Alabama 36091 205-351-1480 PentonFarms@gmail.com www.pentonfarms.com We plant the seeds, you harvest the memories! We are a family owned farm in Verbena! Our season starts with a U Pick Farm in April and ends with our Pumpkin Patch! We have a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy including wagon rides, corn mazes, concessions, a human hamster wheel, and super slides! Our admission is $10 and includes the price of the pumpkin!

6 HOOTS & HOWLS AT THE BIRMINGHAM ZOO

October 16-17, 23-24, & 30-31 Daytime Event

2630 Cahaba Rd. Birmingham, AL 35223 205-879-0409 www.birminghamzoo.com The Birmingham Zoo is inviting the community to join us on weekends during the month of October for our daytime Halloween event, Hoots & Howls! Fun for the entire family, this re-imagined holiday event is the perfect place to wear your favorite costume. Enjoy trick-or-treating in the Candy Trail, take a wild ride around the Zoo on our Haunted Red Diamond Express Train and go for a spin on the Protective Life Cobweb Carousel.

7 PUMPKIN JUNCTION AT THE HEART OF DIXIE RAILROAD MUSEUM

Oct. 2 – 30 Saturday & Sundays Only *Visit our website for departure times and ticket information

1919 Ninth St. Calera, AL 35040 www.hodrrm.org Gather up the family and board the Calera and Shelby Railroad for a short ride to Pumpkin Junction. More than just a place to purchase a pumpkin, it’s a destination for family fun, food vendors and more. Ride the train to the Junction to purchase your favorite pumpkins, hop aboard a hayride, play a variety of family games and more!