As of September 27, 2026: 4 events near Columbus list 2026 dates that include this weekend, September 25–27. Pumpkin patches and family events come first, haunted houses last.
Hours vary, so check each event before you go.
Pumpkin patch
5766 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH
A Newark pumpkin patch with a $5-wristband activity pass covering a mystery maze, giant slides and a mild haunted room, plus paid wagon rides and paintball on weekends.
- Mystery Maze
- giant slides
- haunted room
- goat and emu encounters
- wagon rides
- When
- Sept. 11 – Oct. 31, 2026
- Hours
- Sun–Fri 12pm–7pm; Sat 10am–7pm
- Price
- $5 wristband for most activities; wagon rides $3/person (weekends); paintball $5/person (weekends)
Pumpkin patch
4413 National Rd SW, Hebron, OH
A Licking County farm with a big play-oriented Great Pumpkin Fun Center (fort, slides, giant gerbil wheel), a corn maze, farm animals and free pumpkin-patch access.
- A-maize-ing Maze (corn maze)
- play fort
- hay-wagon slide
- farm animals
- When
- Sept. 12 – Oct. 31, 2026
- Hours
- 10:00am–7:00pm Wed–Sun (closed Mon/Tue)
- Price
- Fun Center $12/person (2+); market and pumpkin picking free; season pass $28
Pumpkin patch
8738 Marysville Rd, Ostrander, OH
A Delaware County farm destination with a huge pumpkin selection (including blue and fairytale varieties), a zip line, slides, hayrides and farm animals; tickets required for everyone 3+.
- zip line
- hayride
- pumpkin slide
- exotic pumpkin varieties
- goat barn
- When
- Sept. 19 – Oct. 25, 2026, weekends only (plus Friday, Oct. 16)
- Hours
- 10:00am–5:00pm Sat/Sun
- Price
- Ages 3–54 roughly $16-24 depending on month/online vs gate; 55+ $5; 2 and under free
Pumpkin patch
5066 Keller Rd, Hebron, OH
Hebron farm with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, paintball, live music, farm dining, and seasonal flashlight-maze nights for families and groups.
- corn maze
- pumpkin patch
- paintball
- farm dining
- flashlight maze nights
- When
- September 12 – November 1, 2026; Wednesday–Sunday
- Hours
- Wed–Sun 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (weather permitting)