Fall in Maine means crisp air, cozy sweaters, and one beloved family tradition: picking the perfect pumpkin. Whether your crew loves a classic pick-your-own patch, a festive wagon ride, or a farm day filled with animals and corn mazes, there are plenty of options just a short drive from the Sebago Lake area. Use this 2025 family guide to compare hours, prices, and what each farm offers—plus some local parent approved tips.
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Chipman’s Pumpkin Patch — New Gloucester, ME
- Location: 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester
- Dates: Opens Saturday, October 4. Open Saturdays & Sundays in October from 11 AM – 5 PM. Special hours Friday 10/10 & Monday 10/13.
- Admission: $12/child (adults enter free)
- Website: chipmanfarmmaine.com/pumpkin-patch
This family-run farm keeps things simple and sweet: pumpkins in the field, plenty of photo ops, and a relaxed, kid-friendly vibe. It’s the perfect low-key way to spend a fall afternoon.
Smiling Hill Farm — Westbrook, ME
- Location: 781 County Rd, Westbrook
- Dates:September 27 – October 26
- Fridays: 10:30 AM – last wagon boards at 1 PM
- Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30 AM – last wagon boards at 3 PM
- Also open Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct 13)
- Admission: Wagon Ride with Pumpkin $13 | Ride Only $7
- More Info: Facebook Event
Hop on a tractor-pulled wagon for a scenic ride through this historic dairy farm to the pumpkin patch. Afterward, visit the cows, grab some ice cream or chocolate milk, and snap a few fall family photos.
- Planning your weekend? See what’s on the Calendar.
- Prefer no-mess carving? Pumpkin Decorating Events.
- Too cold or rainy? Indoor Playspace Ideas.
- Leaf-peeping nearby? Fall Foliage Lookouts.
Pineland Farms — New Gloucester, ME
- Location: 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester
- Dates: Pumpkin Patch opens September 27
- Hours: Part of the 2-hour Farm Pass (choose your time slot online)
- Admission: $6 per person (age 2 & under free); pumpkins additional $6 each
- Website: Pineland Farms Farm Pass
Your ticket includes the corn maze, pumpkin patch, and a self-guided farm tour to visit the animals. Kids love the hands-on barnyard experience, and parents love the easy online booking.
Pumpkin Valley Farm — Dayton, ME (Worth the Drive!)
- Location: 100 Union Falls Rd, Dayton
- Dates: September 27 – October 26 (Saturdays & Sundays 10 AM – 5 PM) + Columbus Day (Oct 13)
- Admission: $15 per person (ages 3 & up)
- Pumpkins: Jack-o’-lanterns $0.65/lb (5 lbs & under $5 each)
- Website: pumpkinvalleyfarm.com/fall-festival
Pumpkin Valley is an all-day fall festival destination: giant jumping pillow, corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, hayrides, and tasty fall treats. Perfect if you want to make a whole day of it.
Free Printable: Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Parent Approved Tips for a Perfect Pumpkin Patch Day
- Go early for the best selection and fewer crowds.
- Dress in layers — mornings can be chilly but afternoons warm up.
- Bring cash — some farms use honor boxes for pumpkin payment.
- Pack the camera — Maine’s fall colors make the perfect backdrop for family photos.
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