Wagon Ride

Hop on a hayride, get lost in the corn maze and choose your pumpkin from the patch at this family-owned and operated farm. Located in charming Concord, be sure to check out the Fall Festival happening Sept. 26-Nov. 1, 2026 for wagon rides, farm animals and more.

Red Wolf Farm is located north of Charlotte in Maiden, NC. They offer special events, field trips, weekend pumpkin patch activities starting in October, and more.

Fall season for 2026 is open select Saturdays and Sundays in October: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31.

Fall activities include a corn maze, hayride, a kids corn maze, large play structures for kids, corn “swimming”, inflatables, pumpkin bowling, concessions for purchase, and more.

Hours: 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday; school field trips all other days of October.

Admission: $9.00 per person, children 2 and under are free

Bush N Vine Farm is located in York, SC, just 40 minutes South of Charlotte. The farm is over 150 years old and focuses on producing fresh produce. They offer U pick produce as well as pre-packed produce for purchase.

Fall Season runs the late September to the end of October.
Fall activities include u pick pumpkins, food for purchase, wagon rides, observation bee hive, hiking, and more.

Check out our trip to pick pumpkins at Bush-N-Vine.

Hours: Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6 pm (pumpkin patch closes at 5 pm)

U Pick Seasons: strawberries (mid-April through May), blueberries (May through July), blackberries, (June through late July), peaches (summer), flowers (June through October), and pumpkins (mid-September through October 31st).

Bush N Vine participates in the Ag and Art Tour that occurs annually throughout SC.

Carrigan Farms is a 5th generation farm that specializes in produce, educational tours, special events, and swim parties. Advanced registration is required for U pick seasons.

Fall pumpkin picking begins late September, 2026, and typically includes a hay ride, petting zoo, and a u-pick pumpkin from the patch. Check their website for updates!
They also offer a Haunted Trail in October.

Apple picking begins in September, 2026, and includes a hay ride, petting zoo, and a half peck bag for picking apples. The cost is around $15 per person (check their website)

Strawberry picking begins in late April.

Sunflowers bloom in September.

Carrigan farms offers swimming throughout the summer in the quarry. Reservations must be made ahead of time. You can read our Kidding Around review on the quarry.

Opening for the fall season on September 18th, 2026. Hall Family Farm is a 4th generation farm located in Lancaster, SC just south of Charlotte. The farm offers birthday and group parties, Hall’s Kitchen dining, Fall season events, Spring season events, school tours, and more.

Fall Season: 7-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch ($0.70 cent per pound), hay ride, activities for kids, pedal go-karts, and more. There is no admission fee. There is a corn maze ($11.99 per person ages 3 and up), as well as a kids corn maze ($4.49 per person ages 3 and up). Tent with bonfire rentals are also available starting at $75.00 for 4 hours.

Spring Season: Pre-picked and U-pick strawberries, musical hayride, kids activities, and food/ drink for purchase. Hayrides are $3.50 for ages 3 and older (all ages allowed). They also have gem mining and a kids playground.

Lineberger’s Farm is located in Dallas, NC, just 30 minutes from Charlotte. The farm offers U pick, a farm store, and a seasonal pumpkin patch.

Fall season begins in September (weekends only) then they are open daily in October. 
Admission is free, with tickets purchasable for activities, including wagon rides for $7.50, duck and chicken feeding for $0.50, and more. Pumpkins are not u pick, but they do offer a free pumpkin with the purchase of a wagon ride. Pumpkins can be purchased in their store.

U pick seasons: strawberries (mid-April – June), blackberries (June – July), sunflowers (July & October), muscadines (September – October), and greens (September – October).

Riverbend Farm is located in Midland, NC, a short drive East of Charlotte. They are only open in October for field trips, fall activities, and a pumpkin patch.

Fall season begins in October. They are open 7 days a week, afternoons and weekends.
Monday- Friday hours: 3:30 pm to 6 pm
Saturday- 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday- 1 pm to 6 pm

Fall activities offered include several unique slides, lots of photo opportunities, a farm-themed playground, a picnic area, an animal barn, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, and more. Pumpkins are $0.50 per lb and are field placed.
Admission is $6.00 for ages 2 and older. 

Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch offer fall activities including parties, an 8-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, and more. They also offer a haunted maze in October at night. There is a section of the haunted maze appropriate for younger crowds, with the rest of the maze being for older participants.

Fall Season runs September 19th – November 1st, 2026 Friday through Sunday. Weekdays are reserved for large groups.

Farm admission is $16 for ages 3 +, Haunted Pass is $16 for ages 3 +, Farm and Haunt Pass is $25 for ages 3+.
There are courtyard activities, mazes, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and over 40 other attractions to participate in.

Opens August 17 for end of Summer event. Follow their Instagram for Fall Season schedule that is going to be shared soon.

Wise Acres is a USDA organic produce farm that offers U pick strawberries in mid-April to early June, Sunflowers from June to July, and U pick Pumpkins from mid-September to mid-November.

On location is Wise Pie Pizza to purchase food and drinks.

They offer wagon rides, a barrel train for ages 12 and under, climbing and swinging structures, farm animals to meet, and locally made products for purchase.

Patterson Farm is located just north of Charlotte in Mt. Ulla, NC. The farm offers educational tours, a produce market, seasonal events, and more.

Check their website and Facebook for 2026 Fall activity dates. 

Fall activities include a barnyard, playground, corn maize, hayrides, train rides, pumpkin patch visits, and more.

Hours: Monday – Friday : 12 – 5 pm; Saturday 10 – 5
Admission: Monday – Friday : Starts at $14.00 per person; Saturday – Sunday : starts at $16.99 per person. You can purchase tickets online at a discounted rate or purchase at the gate.
Pumpkins are sold separately from the admission price. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.

They also offer special events and birthday parties. Read more about their packages on their website.

Jeter Mountain Farm is the result of more than 150 years of farming history in the Hunsader family. Located on 411 acres near Hendersonville and Brevard, this farm offers Choose N’ Cut Christmas Trees, plus u-pick includes berries, peaches, pumpkins, grapes, and over 20 varieties of apples. Be sure to check the Jeter Mountain Farm Harvest Calendar to see what’s ready for picking. Important to note for the tractor enthusiasts in your family, orchards are accessed via tractor ride!

2026 season: Get updates for availability on their Facebook page.
Open Now.
Apple U-pick begins mid to late August, 2026.
Pumpkins will be available in early October, 2026.

Pets are not allowed at the u-pick orchards, inside the market, inside the tap room, coffee shop, and wagons. 

Offers:

U-pick Apples & other fruits according to season
Market with pre-picked apples, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and other goods
Hard Cider Tap Room
1813 Smokehouse
Coffee Shop Onsite
Covered play area

Don’t miss our Kidding Around Review of Jeter Mountain Farm!

Millstone Creek Orchards is open daily for u-pick with lots of themed weekends throughout the fall with activities.

2026 Apple picking season begins Labor Day Weekend; grab your tickets here.
Cost: $19.95/person

• bakery
• hayrides
• pumpkin patch in the fall
• U-pick pecans in November
• live music
• animal visits
• U-pick blackberries (June)
• U-pick blueberries (June/July)
• U-pick apples early August
• Fall orchard tours

No pets allowed. Service animals are allowed but must wear a leash.

A Kidding Around reader favorite, Sky Top Orchard offers mountain views, ponds with ducks and geese, farm animals, play structures, and apple and fruit trees. Don’t miss the amazing apple cider donuts. Last year there were some concerns about Sky Top getting too crowded so maybe try to go during the week if you prefer smaller crowds.

 Sky Top is open for the 2026 season!
Open daily for donuts, wagon rides, and farm store apples; follow their Facebook page for updates. 

Dogs on leash allowed but not in the fruit stand.

Offers:
U-pick apples
Farm Store with Cider donuts
Farm animals
Wagon Rides
Playground
Gold Rush Gem Mine 

Fall Season 2026 Hours: TBD — when open, hours are Wednesday-Friday 3 pm-7 pm, Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm; dates and events to be announced soon
During the fall season, The Hunter Farms offers a variety of fall activities.
Offers:
Wagon rides
Interactive petting barn
Variety of pumpkins for purchase
Market store

Winter Season Opening day is late November 2026

Offers:
Fresh-cut Fraser Fir Christmas trees
Wagon rides
Hot chocolate & beverages
Barn with animals to visit
Letters to Santa mailbox
Holiday store

Hours:
The tree lot is open 7 days a week 9 am – 9 pm and they are open on Thanksgiving Day.
Wagon rides and holiday store hours are available Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

Santa Experiences at The Petting Barn dates are TBD for 2026

2026 Season begins September 26th – November 1st, 2026 (weather permitting)
Hours: Friday, 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday 1 pm – 6 pm

Offers:

• Family-friendly corn maze
• A lot of kids activities (playground, corn pit, cattle cars, jump pillow, hayride, and more)
• Pumpkins and mums