It's time for the fall season! Bring the kids out for fun and visit a local farm or festival. You can explore corn mazes, pick your pumpkins, and experience the best of the fall season at these local establishments!

Keep reading if you need to find some pumpkins near you this fall!

The Nix Pumpkin Patch

3726 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville

The Nix Pumpkin Patch is a unique farm stand with U-pick pumpkins and winter squashes. You'll also find local food, gift items, coffee, meats, dairy, and more. The Nix Pumpkin Patch is open seven days per week, July through the fall. 

Grandad's Pumpkin Patch

2951 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville

This local farm has been operating in Hendersonville since 1994. The owner, Pat, is a fourth-generation apple farmer who continues to carry on the tradition of farming 120 acres of land. His wife, Leslie, manages the farm's "Market." His daughters, Kaylin and Kaylee, are also involved in the operation. All kinds of pumpkins can be found on the farm starting in late September every year. 

Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville

Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard is a family farm that offers various fresh produce and other food products. This fourth-generation working farm is near the Blue Ridge Parkway and historic Hendersonville. Spend a day here and explore their 100-acre apple orchard and 6-acre pumpkin field. Pick-your-own pumpkins are available for purchase at the pound and include specialty and orange pumpkins that can be harvested from September to October.

Sky Top Orchard

3403 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Quality time is a priority at Sky Top Orchard. That's why they provide a variety of activities and attractions, aside from u-pick pumpkins and apples, that are designed to keep the whole family entertained. Children will have fun exploring the playground, which features slides, swings, a giant sandbox, a pumpkin and apple house, and more. Visit the animals, shoot the apple cannon, ride a train, or take a hayride! Don't forget to get a picture at the "How Tall This Fall?" photo opp!

Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival

2 Compton Drive, Asheville

The Eliada Corn Maze & Fall Festival is almost open for the season! Open from Friday, September 29th through Sunday, October 29th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, this yearly event benefits the children, youth, and families served at Eliada! Bring the whole family out to enjoy the maze, pumpkins for purchase, lawn games, hayrides, corn cannons, and other fall fun opportunities. 

Around Hendersonville, there are plenty of fun fall activities for families! Whether you want a day filled with activities for the entire family or just want to carve a pumpkin, these farms have something for everyone. Do you have an area favorite?