As Canadians, we love everything to do with pumpkins, from pumpkin pies to pumpkin spice lattes, from roasting pumpkin seeds to carving pumpkins. And our obsession includes picking out the perfect pumpkin! Going to a pumpkin patch in the fall to pick your own pumpkin has been a popular tradition for many generations. Located within a short driving distance of Mississauga, these farms offer everything from a trip into the pumpkin field to a full day of fun for the whole family, while some offer an amazing selection already picked for you to choose. 

Dyments

This farm, located in Dundas, was established in 1887 and offers photo worthy views, delicious foods, and a ton of fun of the whole family! Visit Dyments any Saturday or Sunday in October, as well as Thanksgiving Monday, for all the seasonal fun you want. Start with a scenic wagon ride along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment to pick your perfect pumpkin, visit the animal farm, wander the corn trail, try some mini putt, race on the trike track, or get a snack at their very own fry truck. Tickets must be purchased in advance through their website. http://www.dyments.com/pumpkin-patch/pumpkins.aspx

Dixie Orchards

Your whole family will enjoy visiting Dixie Orchards nearby in Caledon. You can bounce along on a wagon ride to the fields of stunning sunflowers or stop at the pick-your-own options. They also offer farm animals to watch playing, spots perfect for picture posing, a corn maze to challenge you, and fresh market snacks to enjoy.  While you’re picking out your ideal pumpkin, you can also pick apples and hazelnuts. https://dixieorchards.com/

Round the Bend Farm

This small family working farm is in Kettleby, just 45 minutes from Mississauga. While it’s small in size, it offers lots of family friendly activities like scarecrow characters, peek-a-boo displays, a straw maze, tube chute, corn maze, farm animals, tic tac toe, music boards, pumpkin bowling, and so much more. You can also pick out a pumpkin in your choice of orange, white, pink, or tan and lumpy or smooth. They also have a store where you can pick up many of the items they grow right on the premises. https://roundthebendfarm.com/

Good Family Farm Pumpkins

If you’re looking for a unique pumpkin, look no further! The Good Family Farm in Waterloo grows over 30 different varieties of pumpkins to choose from including naked seed, porcelain doll, Jarrahdale, fairytale, Cinderella’s cage, warty goblin and many more in a full variety of colours, sizes, textures and prices. While you cannot go into the pumpkin fields at this farm, they have rows and rows of pumpkins to choose from, many you’ve never seen before. http://goodpumpkins.com/

Merry Farms

At the Merry family-owned farm, located in rural Hamilton, picking pumpkins is only the start of the fun. They have over 30 fun activities that are sure to please every member of your family, including a corn maze, jumping pumpkin pillow, giant slides, hay bale mountain, sandbox, tetherball, kiddie rollercoaster, human size foozball, farm animals, corn toss, tire mountain, and new for this year is barnyard basketball and a tractor pull. Bring the whole family and a camera to capture all the memories you make at Merry Farms. https://merryfarms.ca/pumpkins/

Downey’s Farm Market

Since 1987, Downey’s Farm Market has been a great place to pick your own pumpkin from the patch or the market’s front lawn, and it’s conveniently located in north Brampton. Their Pumpkinfest is open daily and includes a wide variety of activities including wagon rides, the boo barn, farm animals, live entertainment, puppet shows, straw jumping, jumping pillow, and a huge 8-acre corn maze that will challenge you! Check their website to see which activities are open on weekends only and to buy your tickets; advance ticket purchases are required. https://downeysfarm.com/downeys-farm-market-pumpkinfest.htm

Albion Orchards

Located in Caledon, Albion Orchards is open for picking your own pumpkins and apples. While the pumpkin patch is smaller than in past years, they still have a great field to wander in and pick out your perfect pumpkin to take home. You can visit also their onsite farm fresh store selling pies, local honey, jam, preserves and more. http://www.albionorchards.com/pumpkin-patch/

Andrews’ Scenic Acres

Andrews’ Farm is conveniently located in Milton on 165-acres of escarpment countryside. They are renowned for their landscaping and offer multiple opportunities for stunning images. They have trails, a playground, tractor rides, farm animals, a straw mountain, miniature straw maze, corn walk and lots of open spaces to enjoy being outdoors and capture a priceless photo. They also have a winery that produces dessert and fruit wines and their own signature reds and whites. https://www.andrewsscenicacres.com/

Springridge

Open daily from 9-5 and located in nearby Milton, Springridge is a great place to have some fun outdoors or to visit their farm market, bakery and gift shop. Dubbed the Fun Farm Yard, they offer a spider web climber, tube slides, straw play, goat mountain, farm animals, tractors, or take in the singing chicken show. While the kiddos tire themselves out, parent can relax in the farm’s signature big red Adirondack chairs. Their fall harvest include apples, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and hay bales, all available from the market store. https://www.springridgefarm.com/

Snyder's Family Farm

A bit further away, you’ll find Snyder’s Family Farm in Bright. They offer the option of visiting their huge pumpkin patch or spending a day making memories at their Fall Fun festival that runs every weekend. The Fall Fun attractions include a hayride, corn maze, haunted house, animal barnyard, jumping pillows and more. They also have a licensed patio for snacks and relaxing. And those who enjoy a good scare in the dark, they have introduced Fear Farm that operates in the dark with a hayride pulled by horses, outdoor haunts, Hiller House, and scares around every corner! Advance tickets are required for Fall Fun and Fear Farm. https://snydersfamilyfarm.com/

Hutchinson Farm

Hutchinson Farm is a family owned and operated farm, in Burlington, Ontario. Nestled between Mount Nemo and Rattlesnake Point, the farm is a perfect place to pick or buy fall produce, including pumpkins! Their pumpkin patch is open 7 days a week, and they also have a wide assortment to choose from, pre-picked. http://www.hutchinsonfarm.ca/

Drysdale’s 

North of the city, in the town of Egbert, is Drysdale’s where a train ride will take you to their Haunted Harvest Village. Here you can get a scare along the haunted trail, be entertained by the pick-pocket magician, climb the sand mountain, sail along the ziplines, roast marshmallows or hot dogs at the bon fire, snap pics at their photo stations, or enjoy a snack. The train ride back stops at the pumpkin field where you can purchase the perfect pumpkin from a huge assortment. Their Evergreen Store has everything you need from corn stalks and hay bales to devilish delights for decorating your home inside and out. Drysdale’s is about 75 minutes from Mississauga. https://www.drysdales.ca/

Forsythe Family Farm

If you’re up for a bit of a drive, the Forsythe Family Farm (just outside of Uxbridge) is open Thursday to Sunday weekly with pumpkin picking from the field or a convenient pre-picked coral. While you’re here, you can try your luck getting through the corn maze, do a scavenger hunt, see farm animals, play outside and shop the farm store. They also have a Halloween day celebration with crafts, pumpkin carving, and a pumpkin quest, with children in costumes getting in for half price. https://forsythefamilyfarms.com/