Nothing says Fall, like visiting a pumpkin patch and picking the perfect pumpkin to decorate for Halloween in New Orleans! Here is a list of pumpkin patches in New Orleans sponsored by the Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Pumpkin Patches in Jefferson Parish:
St. Martin's Episcopal Church:
September 23rd through October 31st. You can pick a pumpkin and take photos in a decorated area! Open Monday through Friday from 3-6:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-6:30 pm. Located at 2308 Metairie Rd.
Lafreniere Park and Plum Street Snowballs:
Open through October 31st. You can pick a pumpkin and get a snowball treat! Pumpkins range from $1-$45. Open Tuesday through Friday from 2 pm – dusk and Saturday from 11 am – dusk. Located inside the splash pad in Lafreniere Park.
St. Augustine Church:
Hours for the pumpkin patch vary with weather and lengthen as the month progresses. Call the church for more information at 504-887-4801. Located on the corner of Haring and Green Acres.
Banting's Nursery
Open through October 31st – Monday through Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am – 4 pm with picture opportunities for the whole family, including furbabies! Located at 3425 River Road in Bridge City.
Pumpkin Patches in New Orleans
St. Paul's Episcopal School:
Details TBA
First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans:
Details TBA.
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes In Southeast Louisiana
These pumpkin patches are a little further away, but they are worth the drive to visit and have a day of family fun!
Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch
Now through November 8th, children can pick a pumpkin, visit farm animals, get their faces painted, zip line, and more. Open Monday through Friday from 9 am-5 pm and Saturday from 10 am-5 pm. Located at 11215 Lee's Lane, Hammond. The cost is $8 per child. Learn More.
Brushy Branch Christmas Tree Farm
Open weekends through October 31st from 9:30 am – 5 pm. Activities include a mini pumpkin, hayride, petting zoo, super slide, and train rides. Cost is $10 per person 2, and up, seniors are $5, and 2 and under are free. Trian Rides cost $2 per person.
Corn Maze at the LSU Ag Center
Saturdays in October starting October 2nd. Tickets are available for pre-sale only in 2-hour time slots from 10 am-noon, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, and from 3-5 pm: corn maze, farm animals, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and more. Admission is $15 per person for ages 2, and up. 2 and under are FREE. Learn More
Cajun Country Corn Maze
October 15th through November 6th – Friday 5 pm-11 pm, Saturday 9 am-11 pm and Sunday 11 am-6 pm with haunted mazes on Friday and Saturday Nights. Admission starts at $11 per person. Ages 3 and under are free. Learn More
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Hi Cara,
Banting’s Nursery located in Lacombe and Bridge City have large pumpkin patches along with fall photo area for families! They are open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm and Sun 9am-4pm. Can you please add them to the list?