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Daniel Kiekens • October 30, 2021

Get Pumped for the Best Local Pumpkin Patches!

The air is brisk, the fall crops are coming off the fields, and the unmistakable scent of pumpkin spice everything is beginning its annual invasion of our senses. Fall is here, and one of the most enduring family traditions for many is the annual trek to a pumpkin patch to find the perfect specimens to be turned into frightful jack-o’-lanterns. If you live near London, Ontario, you are lucky to have your choice of fantastic pumpkin patches to choose from. Whether you like to pick your own or take advantage of a ready-to-go pumpkin, there is something for you! Read on for our four favourite pumpkin patch picks within a half hour drive of London.

Kustermans Family Farm

Kustermans is the place to be on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October! There is something here for everyone, from rambunctious toddlers to moody teens! Located between London and Strathroy, Kustermans offers over two dozen attractions including a pumpkin patch, two corn mazes, wagon rides, haunted barn, petting zoo, corn cannons, and so much more! Don’t delay, though! This is a happening place, so if you’d like to enjoy the adventure farm portion, you need to buy tickets in advance. Don’t fret though if all you’re looking for is the perfect pumpkin; tickets to the pumpkin patch can be purchased separately!

Apple Land Station

Apple Land Station is located to the east of London just south of Dundas Street. If you reach Thamesford, you’ve gone too far! This family-friendly orchard features pick your own apples, a corn maze, a massive pumpkin patch, train rides, farm animals, and so much more! Covering 50 acres, it is a great place to let your little monsters run wild! Don’t forget to bring a wagon or stroller for the littler ones. The wheeled transportation can also double for pumpkin duty if needed!

Ferguson Berries and Vegetables

Ferguson Berries and Vegetables is a prime location to go for all of your pumpkin needs! Located on Wellington Road just north of St. Thomas, Ferguson’s Scarecrow Festival runs every weekend in October. Take your choice of pre-picked pumpkins or strike out and find your own still in the field! There are plenty of decorations to be seen as well, like ghosts dancing around cornstalks, painted pumpkins, and other seasonal decorations! If you have some time to spare, you might consider getting lost in the corn maze. Once you find your way back, don’t forget to check out the beautiful porch kits on offer to help your house give off those Autumn vibes!

Clovermead Adventure Farm

Clovermead Adventure Farm is located just to the north of Aylmer and features a month-long Pumpkin Festival every Saturday in October, as well as Thanksgiving Monday, each year. You can launch walnuts from a mini-blaster or a giant slingshot, take a ride on a wagon or the bee train, visit farm animals, get lost in the corn maze, and enjoy the fall decorations and family photo spots. There are also the Pumpkin Rolling Show and the Pumpkin Cannon Show to take in! For those not afraid to get down and dirty, there is also a 1-acre pick-your own pumpkin patch!

If you are looking for a home in close proximity to some of the fantastic pumpkin patches around London, Ontario, don’t hesitate to reach out to Daniel Kiekens at dan@dkre.ca . As a licensed real estate professional, Daniel can help you find your perfect home within easy reach of a variety of fantastic Autumn spots!

 

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