Pumpkin picking day trips from Columbus

43 pumpkin patches are within about 110 miles of downtown Columbus in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 15 miles away. Near Columbus the season usually runs late September through October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.

5 well-known pumpkin patches near Columbus

• Lehner's Pumpkin Farm
  Radnor · U-pick farm
  Season: Fall (Sep-Oct)
  About 29 miles from downtown Columbus
• Apple Hill Orchards
  Fredericktown · Orchard
  Season: August through April
  About 47 miles from downtown Columbus
• Suter Produce
  Pandora · U-pick farm
  Season: Summer through fall
  About 83 miles from downtown Columbus
• JK Orchard & Farm
  Lima · U-pick farm
  Season: Summer through fall
  About 81 miles from downtown Columbus
• Quarry Hill Orchards
  Berlin Heights · Orchard
  Season: Summer through fall
  About 99 miles from downtown Columbus

...and 38 more pumpkin patches within a day trip of Columbus - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go pumpkin picking near Columbus?

FarmScout lists 43 pumpkin patches within about 110 miles of downtown Columbus. Well-known ones include Lehner's Pumpkin Farm in Radnor, Apple Hill Orchards in Fredericktown, Suter Produce in Pandora.

When is pumpkin picking season near Columbus?

Near Columbus, the season usually runs late September through October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Columbus?

The closest pumpkin patch in FarmScout is about 15 miles from downtown Columbus in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.