One of the best things about fall (aside from the cooler weather, of course) is the seasonal fun that comes along with it, and that definitely includes a trip to a pumpkin patch or two. Luckily, there seems to be no shortage of pumpkin patches in Mississippi, and nowadays, most also offer corn mazes, hay rides, and games, making a visit perfect for the entire family. Here are a few of our favorite pumpkin farms in Mississippi that are worth seeking out this season:

1. Cedar Hill Farm, Hernando

Established in 1996, this 120-acre working farm provides year-round fun with several seasonal events throughout the year, but especially during the fall. At Cedar Hill Farm, you can head out to the patch and pick your own pumpkin or select one from the Pumpkin Stand, where you’ll find thousands of pumpkins and gourds in a variety of shapes and sizes. There's also pony rides, a petting zoo, slides, zip lines, and so much more. If you're looking for things to do in the fall in Mississippi, move Cedar Hill Farm to the top of your list!

2. Farmer Jim’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Rolling Fork

This 3-acre pumpkin patch in Mississippi has hundreds of pumpkins for the picking and includes everything from your basic orange pumpkins to gourds and heirloom pumpkins. There are also plenty of already picked pumpkins and several corn mazes, including a haunted one.

3. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Oxford

Every fall, the lawn of the historic St. Peter’s Church is filled with thousands of pumpkins in preparation for the church’s annual sale. Offering a variety of pumpkins, the sale runs until Halloween evening, with all proceeds going toward supporting youth and children activities.

4. Mitchell Farms, Collins

Promising "pumpkins galore," you’re sure to find the perfect pumpkin at this patch, and the fun doesn’t end there. During the fall, the farm offers a ton of activities and not one but two, corn mazes. Once you've strolled through the pumpkin patch and plucked your perfect pumpkin, enjoy a wagon ride tour of the farm, or have some fun bouncing around on the jumpy pillow.

5. Courtney Farms, Ocean Springs

Perfect for the young and old, this Ocean Springs shop has already picked pumpkins in addition to a variety of creative gifts, unique furnishings, and an array of plants. Once you've picked your pumpkin, browse through the shop! You might just find something you can't live without.

6. Southern Promiseland Farm, Kiln

This 1.5-acre Mississippi pumpkin patch has an impressive selection and offers plenty of photo-ops, so be sure to bring your camera. Aside from pumpkins, you’ll find plenty of other activities, including a 10-acre corn maze, educational farm tours, and hay rides.

7. Middleton Farms, Moss Point

Established in 1948, this working dairy farm is one of our things to do in the fall in Mississippi. Every October, this Middleton Farms opens its 5-acre pumpkin patch, which also includes a variety of corn and other gourds. Head to the farm this season and you can enjoy a ton of additional activities, like bottle-feeding calves, farm tours, pony rides, and more.

8. Bull Bottom Farms, Duck Hill

One of our favorite pumpkin patches in Mississippi, Bull Bottom Farms turns into an awesome family-friendly attraction every fall, complete with all the pumpkins you could ask for plus a corn maze.

9. Pumpkin Patch Farms, Blue Mountain

Between the hay-filled covered wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch to an abundance of activities, rides, and games, you’ll definitely get your fill of fall fun here at Pumpkin Patch Farms, one of the best pumpkin patches in Mississippi.

On or off the list, what's your favorite pumpkin patch in Mississippi? Share it with us in the comments below!

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