October means it’s time for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and fall fun, and many farms all over Middle Tennessee continue the tradition of hosting tons of activities for kids and the whole family in celebration of the season.
Take a road trip to one of these Middle Tennessee farms and view the changing colors of the state’s rolling hills while taking the family for pumpkin picking, to see farm animals, to sample apple cider, barbecue and other fare, for rides, shows, music, bonfires or play areas and all of the sights, sounds and smells of fall.
The Farm at Route 8 Shady Lane
3722 Shady Ln., Murfreesboro (near Lascassas)
Open daily in October: 2–9 p.m.
Admission: $5 person; age 4 and under free
Online: facebook.com/route8shadylane
Features: Corn maze, haunted woods, food trucks; pumpkins, cornstalks and straw bales for sale
Lucky Ladd Farms
4734 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville
Thurs.–Sun.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: General admission $17–26
Online: luckyladdfarms.com
Features: Petting zoo, splash pad, pumpkin patch, slides, hayride, playground, corn maze, fish pond, tractor train, tire mountain, kid maze, corn box, toddler maze, duck races, pony swings, tricycle race track, straw bale maze, games, trails
Walden Pumpkin Farm
8653 Rocky Fork Rd., Smyrna
Open through Oct. 29, Thurs.–Fri.: 2-6 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun.: 12–6 p.m.
Admission: Free; activities require Walden Bucks, punch cards available for $10
Online: waldenpumpkinfarm.com
Features: Hayrides, farm animals, hay and corn mazes, pumpkins, mums and other fall produce for sale, concession area offering BBQ, hamburgers and sweet treats; country store with fall decorations, jams, jellies, honey, carving kits and toys
Wilson Family Farm
4809 Byrd Ln., College Grove
(31 miles west of Murfreesboro)
Open Saturdays and Sundays throughout October: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: $13; kids under 2 are free
Online: thewilsonfamilyfarm.com
Features: Pick-your-own pumpkin, corn maze, hay wagon farm tour, cow train ride
Cedarwood Farms
2900 Old Nashville Hwy., McMinnville
(34 miles east of Murfreesboro)
Open through Oct. 31, Thurs.: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Fri.: 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.: 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun.: 12–5 p.m.
Admission: $15 ages 11 and up; $13 for kids 3–10; Pumpkin for each guest included with admission
Bonfire admission is an additional $5; includes hot dogs, marshmallows, chips and a drink (cash or check preferred)
Online: cedarwoodfarmstn.com
Features: Pick-your-own pumpkin, mazes, jump pad, petting zoo, live music and bonfire by the pond, 100-foot super slide, tire city, treehouse
Gentry Farms
1974 New Highway 96 W., Franklin
(41 miles west of Murfreesboro)
Open in October, Sat.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun.: 1–5 p.m.; open Mondays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for home-schoolers
Admission: $11 per person; adults over 65 and children under 2 get in free (credit or debit card recommended)
Online: gentryfarm.com
Features: Maze and labyrinth, grain barn, farm arcade, tire swings, kids’ play general store and farmers market, animals, wagon rides, tractor playground, labyrinth, nature trail with views of the West Harpeth River, mini-farm putt-putt
Grandaddy’s Farm
474 Highland Ridge Rd., Estill Springs
(54 miles south of Murfreesboro)
Open through Oct. 28, Tues.–Thurs.: 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri.: 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Admission: Tues.–Fri.: $15.95; Sat.: $17.95 plus tax; free for children under 2; season pass: $40.95; hayrides included with admission, pumpkins are $5 each
Online: grandaddysfarm.com
Features: Hayrides, pumpkins, pig races, corn maze, animal corral, picnic shelters, slides including the 150-foot Landslide, jump pad, corn boxes for the little ones, fall market with produce, sweet treats and toys
Shuckles Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Fiddle Dee Farms
7526 Swift Rd., Greenbrier
(54 miles northwest of Murfreesboro)
Open through Oct. 29, Sat.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun.: noon–8 p.m.
Admission: $16.43; children 2 and under free; must purchase tickets online to guarantee entry
Online: shucklescornmaze.com
Features: Children’s entertainer and magician Bruce Amato performs four shows daily, 150-foot slide, corn maze, pumpkin patch, concessions, games
Bottom View Farm
185 Wilkerson Ln., Portland
(55 miles north of Murfreesboro)
Open daily through Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: $10 per person; age 2 and under free
Online: bottomviewfarm.com
Features: Ride a train to Grandma’s Cabin for a firsthand look at life on a farm, hay rides, slides, jumping pillow, pedal tractors, pony rides (weekend only), gold mine, animals, world’s largest rolled-hay maze
Honeysuckle Hill Farm
1765 Martins Chapel Church Rd., Springfield
(56 miles northwest of Murfreesboro)
Open through Oct. 29, Tues.–Thurs.: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Fri.: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun.: 12–6 p.m.; open special hours for fall break, Oct. 9–12: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission: $19.95; Saturdays and Sundays: $21.95; age 2 and under free; season pass: $49.95
Online: honeysucklehillfarm.com
Features: Pumpkin patch, farm market, bonfire pits, gemstone mining, milking parlor, swing ride and carousel, hayride, nature trail, musical garden, tire mountain, bungee trampolines, tree house village, bubble hut, apple blasters, ziplines, slide, corn maze, rock wall, pumpkin hopper, pig races, skeleton band, pumpkin twister, Honeysuckle Hill School House, raccoon jamboree, dancing tractor, chicken piano show
