Fall Festivities Abound in Atlanta with Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Attractions

Atlanta, GA, September 25, 2025

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As autumn unfolds in Atlanta, families are invited to experience a range of festive activities throughout October. From pumpkin picking at Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch to thrilling haunted attractions like the Haunted Web Scream Park, there’s something for everyone. Key locations include Falcon Ridge’s fall festival, Jones Orchard’s haunted corn maze, and Priddy Farms, which features interactive experiences. The guide to these attractions highlights their unique offerings, ensuring that locals and visitors can enjoy traditional fall fun.

Atlanta, GA – The vibrant spirit of fall has descended upon Atlanta, bringing a plethora of festive activities for families and friends to enjoy throughout October. This season’s offerings include pumpkin picking, haunted attractions, and hayrides that cater to all ages, allowing locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in traditional autumn experiences.

A comprehensive guide showcases the finest pumpkin patches and haunted venues in Atlanta, each promising a memorable outing. One of the highlighted locations is Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch in Clarksville, which operates daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Boyd’s, visitors can partake in choosing jack-o’-lantern pumpkins, navigate a corn maze priced at $5 (free for children 5 years old and under), and enjoy free admission to the patch.

Falcon Ridge in Toone invites guests to its fall festival, running from September 27 through November 1. The event features a tractor-drawn hayride, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, picnic areas, a country store, and a petting zoo. Admission grants access to all these attractions, ensuring a full day of family-friendly fun.

Continuing the tradition of fall fun, Jones Orchard in Millington has been a popular destination since 2005. Here, visitors can explore a corn maze and pumpkin patch offering pumpkins of various sizes and shapes. This year, the orchard adds a spooky twist with its haunted corn maze experience called “Shadowlands: Festival of Fear.”

Midtown Nursery in Memphis provides a wide array of pumpkins, cornstalks, gourds, and other fall decorations for those looking to adorn their homes with seasonal cheer.

For interactive fall experiences, Priddy Farms, operating in Bartlett and Millington, invites guests to pick pumpkins, enjoy hayrides, and play on inflatables. A petting zoo is also available, while the haunted woods can be explored at an additional cost.

Additionally, 2nd Memphis in South Memphis focuses on selling fall decorations and features homemade pumpkin bread baked by church members, with proceeds supporting various missions.

Another exciting destination is Tom’s Farm in Rossville, open Fridays to Sundays in October. Visitors can enjoy hayrides, bonfires, and navigate a corn maze. Tom’s also offers a haunted trail experience known as “Torment,” enhancing the spine-tingling offerings of the season.

Cedar Hill Farm in Hernando, MS, features chilling attractions like a haunted hayride, a Trail of Terror, and a corn maze complete with tractor rides, making it a perfect trip for those seeking thrills.

For horror enthusiasts, the Haunted Web Scream Park in Parkway Village stands out as one of Tennessee’s most terrifying haunted houses, with general admission priced at $27.49. Meanwhile, Wicked Ways Haunted House in Binghampton offers an all-indoor experience with live actors and immersive scenes, with ticket prices starting at $19.99.

In addition to the fall festivities, a newsletter known as “Table Talk” brings food and restaurant insights, featuring fall-themed recipes, including pumpkin dishes that inspire home-cooked meals during the season. With nearly 25 years of media and journalism experience, the food and restaurant writer provides content that delights local food enthusiasts.

The Daily Memphian emphasizes local journalism by offering subscribers unlimited access to news coverage, including the latest trends in food and restaurant insights relevant during the fall season.

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• Daily Memphian: Table Talk – Pumpkin vs. Sweet Potato
• Style Blueprint: Best Pumpkin Patches Near Me – Memphis
• AOL: Memphis Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Attractions
• Memphis Flyer: A Pumpkin Power Primer
• Local Memphis: Different Colored Pumpkins and What It Means
• Wikipedia: Pumpkin
• Google Search: Pumpkin Patches
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Pumpkin
• Google News: Pumpkin Festivals
• Google Scholar: Pumpkin Nutrition

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