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Crisp mornings, colorful leaves, pumpkin patches, and cider season are officially here! If you’re looking for a festive way to celebrate Halloween and fall around Richmond, several local farms are bringing out the pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, and family-friendly fun.
Whether you're planning a weekend with the kids, a fall date, or simply searching for the perfect pumpkin, here are a few RVA-area farms worth adding to your October bucket list.
Ashland Berry Farm | Beaverdam
A Richmond-area fall favorite, Ashland Berry Farm is celebrating pumpkin season from September 26 through late October. Weekend visitors can explore the pumpkin patch, take a hayride, venture through the Boo House and inflatable mazes, and grab fresh donuts while they're there. The farm's 2026 guide lists weekend hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA
Chesterfield Berry Farm | Moseley
Make a whole day of your fall adventure at Chesterfield Berry Farm. Its 2026 season runs on weekends from September 12 through late October and features an eight-acre corn maze, hayrides, pig races, pedal karts, inflatables, and more. Pumpkins are also available, making this an easy one-stop destination for classic fall fun.
26002 Pear Orchard Road, Moseley, VA
Gallmeyer Farms | Richmond
Want pumpkin-patch fun without traveling far from the city? Gallmeyer Farms is right in Richmond and is open from late September through October 31. Visitors can pick their own pumpkins, enjoy free hayrides and a free straw maze, explore a spooky house, and check out weekend vendors. Better yet, admission is free.
4506 Millers Lane, Richmond, VA
Hanover Vegetable Farm | Ashland
For families who like plenty of activities, Hanover Vegetable Farm should be on the list. The farm's fall offerings include a corn maze, jump pad, petting barn, pony rides and corn cannons, with food trucks adding even more reason to make a day of it. Its regular fall season runs through October 26, with weekend hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
And mark your calendar for an extra-spooky weekend: the Gourds, Goblets, and Ghouls Festival is listed for October 10 and 11, 2026 at the farm.
13580 Ashland Road, Ashland, VA
Lloyd Family Farms | Rockville
If your perfect autumn day includes a hayride and a corn maze, head to Lloyd Family Farms. The farm's fall season runs September 26 through November 1, primarily Friday through Sunday, and includes hayrides, a corn maze, straw castle, farm animals, pony rides, and face painting.
12204 Deer Hill Road, Rockville, VA
Swift Creek Berry Farm | Moseley
For a more relaxed fall outing, Swift Creek Berry Farm offers free admission along with pumpkin painting, a straw maze, cornhole, and backyard-style games. Its pumpkin season runs from mid-September through October.
17210 Genito Road, Moseley, VA
Make Some Fall Memories in RVA
One of the best things about fall in Richmond is that you don't have to go far to find a little country fun. From pumpkin picking and hayrides to corn mazes and spooky attractions, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and celebrate the season.
Grab your favorite sweater, round up your friends or family, and make a day of it. And, of course, don't forget to take plenty of pumpkin-patch pictures!
Event dates, hours, admission prices, and activities can change, particularly because of weather. Check directly with the farm before heading out. A Richmond-area 2026 fall guide also recommends double-checking weather-dependent events before visiting.