My family like most families has made an event out of going to buy pumpkins. Our destination of choice was always Pigeon Roost Farm in Hebron, Ohio. It's a lot of fun and helps to make pumpkin choosing an exciting event! They have a fun center for kids that costs $4.00 (2 & under are free), a corn maze and a wagon ride for $3.00 (3 & under are free). They have camels, donkeys, goats, and lots of other animals! It's fun for everyone, that is if you don't get lost in the corn maze! They provide wagons for pulling pumpkins while you're there. We always used the wagon for our kids too! That way we can skip the stroller and save room in the back of our car for all those pumpkins! Pigeon's Roost charges 35¢ per pound for pumpkins. Specialty pumpkins are priced separately though. They take credit cards so no need to stop at the ATM before you head out.
Okay, so here's the thing . . . we love those huge pumpkin farms, but sometimes with little ones (not to mention little cash) it's best to keep it simple. I know for our family it can get a little overwhelming. So while I recommend a big 'ole pumpkin patch to fill up a weekend with tons of fun, I'm not sure I would recommend it for all of your pumpkin shopping. My family discovered Neeley's last year, and it meets our needs perfectly. Neeley's is a roadside farm market right in a Lancaster residents front yard. It's big enough to be exciting for young ones yet small enough to keep them focused on the task at hand. Picking that perfect pumpkin to carve! Neeley's is located on the East side of town at 2574 Mud House Road. Neely's may be small, but they have lots of choices. Huge pumpkins for around $10.oo-$12.00, little pumpkins for $1.50. "Perfectly Sized" pumpkins for $3-$4. These are the ones you'd choose for that spooky Jack-o-lantern.
While you're there you can also pick up mums, tomatoes, zucchini, corn shocks or hay bales. The great thing about Neeley's is that you can keep the trip short and sweet! Be sure to bring the amount of cash you think you'll need, because they rely on the honor system. So no one is there to break your $50! No need for a stroller because you don't have to park miles away, just pull in the drive way and shop on the front lawn!
Pumpkin farms come in so many different shapes and sizes so I'm sure you'll find the perfect one to suit your family's personality! To help you find the perfect pumpkin place we've compiled a list on our seasonal page. Don't forget to check out trick-or-treat times while you're there. Good luck pumpkin hunting!
Okay, so here's the thing . . . we love those huge pumpkin farms, but sometimes with little ones (not to mention little cash) it's best to keep it simple. I know for our family it can get a little overwhelming. So while I recommend a big 'ole pumpkin patch to fill up a weekend with tons of fun, I'm not sure I would recommend it for all of your pumpkin shopping. My family discovered Neeley's last year, and it meets our needs perfectly. Neeley's is a roadside farm market right in a Lancaster residents front yard. It's big enough to be exciting for young ones yet small enough to keep them focused on the task at hand. Picking that perfect pumpkin to carve! Neeley's is located on the East side of town at 2574 Mud House Road. Neely's may be small, but they have lots of choices. Huge pumpkins for around $10.oo-$12.00, little pumpkins for $1.50. "Perfectly Sized" pumpkins for $3-$4. These are the ones you'd choose for that spooky Jack-o-lantern.
While you're there you can also pick up mums, tomatoes, zucchini, corn shocks or hay bales. The great thing about Neeley's is that you can keep the trip short and sweet! Be sure to bring the amount of cash you think you'll need, because they rely on the honor system. So no one is there to break your $50! No need for a stroller because you don't have to park miles away, just pull in the drive way and shop on the front lawn!
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