Pumpkin patches, hay rides, and fun fall activities for families near Knoxville Tennessee
After a long hot summer, I'm ready for fall! The colors of fall as they bid the world farewell before winter are some of my favorite colors in the world. Cooler temps mean that I am ready to get outside again to soak up every ounce of cool breezes and low humidity with my kids!
Pumpkin patches, mazes, hayrides, cider, hot chocolate, and all the wonderful fall things are high on the priority list for this mama of three busy littles.
Here are some of the best pumpkin patches that I've found so far in the area:
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Knoxville, TN
• Oakes Farm
They have a pumpkin patch, hayride, corn maze, animal exhibit, slides, corn box, jumping pad, and all kinds of other fun activities for the kids! You can spend hours here. They also have a stand for purchasing food on site. Opening day this year is September 19, 2026.
My Tips Before You Go
Buy tickets online.
Arrive early on Saturdays.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Bring a stroller or wagon.
2026 Admission
Weekday Pricing
(Monday-Friday)
Online – $16.95 (plus $1 ticket fee)
At the gate – $20.95
Weekend Pricing
(Saturday-Sunday)
Online – $19.95 (plus $1 ticket fee)
At the gate – $23.95
• Echo Valley Corn Maze
Three large mazes, hayrides, playground, pumpkin picking, zipline, petting zoo, evening bonfires, corn shucking, tunnel slides, and more.
Ages 2 and under - free
General Admission - $20
• Maple Lane Maze
8-acre corn maze, tractor-pulled hayrides, pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, photo ops, barn store, inflatables, campfires, corn hole, music, and food vendors all within a beautiful mountain-view setting.
No Admittance Fee, No Parking Fee. All activities are priced a la carte. Check here for pricing details and hours.
Open weekends October 2nd - October 31st, 2026
• Narramore Farms
Lots of fun farm activities! Corn crib, gem mining, bubble station, tug of war, duck races, swings, slides, sand play, digger zone, tether ball, disc golf, spider web, barrel train rides, wagon rides, pumpkin patches, corn maze, farm animals, and snacks at the farm stand.
Fall general admittance is $14 (Ages 2 and under are free)
2026 fall season weekends October 3rd-November 1st
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