It is officially Fall and ‘spooky season’ is approaching quickly! Head to a North Alabama pumpkin patch for some family fun and to pick out the best pumpkin. Here’s a list of pumpkin patches across the Tennessee Valley:

DEKALB COUNTY

• Down on the Farm – 2257 Heaton Road in Rainsville
  • Opening Day: September 25 | Closing Day: November 6
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Sundays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Admission costs vary depending on what activites you would like to do. You can view a list of activites and prices on their website.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY

• McGee Farm – 8211 County Road 7 in Florence
  • Opening Day: October 2 | Closing Day: October 31
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday through Friday: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Sundays: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Their pricing for each activity can be found on their website.

MADISON COUNTY

• JDM Family Farm – 1614 Old Gurley Pike in New Hope
  • Opening Day: September 4 | Closing Day: October 30
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Thursdays and Fridays: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Admission varies on the day, you can visit their website for prices.
• Tate Farms – 8414 Moores Mill Road #A in Meridianville
  • Opening Day: September 29 | Closing Day: October 30
  • They are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. The hours of operation during the week can be found on their website.
  • Admission is $15 per person (2 years or older) Season passes are also available for $40 per person.

LINCOLN COUNTY, TENN.

• Lyon Family Farms – 130 Bellview Road in Taft
  • Opening Day: September 24 | Closing Day: October 31
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Wednesdays & Thursdays: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Fridays: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Sundays: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Admission costs range from $12 to $20 depending on which day you’re buying tickets for. You can purchase them online to save a few dollars. Visit their website here for exact costs. Season passes are also available for purchase.

LIMESTONE COUNTY

• Panther Branch Pumpkin Patch — 24874 Copeland Road in Athens
  • Open: October 2, October 9, and October 16
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Admission is free, pumpkin proceeds benefit a local family in the process of adopting. Learn more on their Facebook page.

MORGAN COUNTY, Ala.

• Hidden Rivers Farm — 295 Goose Pond Road in Hartselle
  • Opening Day: September 17 | Closing Day: October 31
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Fridays: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Admission is $8 per person (2 years or older). You can purchase online or at the gate.