
Fall is in the air here in Richmond, and it doesn't take long for our real estate agents to embrace all things autumnal. It's time to break out the cozy sweaters, go apple picking, and make sure there are plenty of pumpkins on hand for carving and baking.
If you're on the hunt for pumpkins this fall, you won't have a hard time finding them in RVA. These are some of our favorite pumpkin patches and farms for fall fun in the Richmond area.
- Gallmeyer Farms - 3622 Darbytown Ct, Richmond, VA 23231
With 20 years of experience growing specialty pumpkins in Richmond, Gallmeyer Farms is one of the go-to spots for pumpkins, gourds, and squash in the city. Located convenient to these Richmond homes for sale, the farm includes a well-stocked farm stand as well as a pick-your-own field where you can hunt down your perfect pumpkin. Gallmeyer Farm is always trying out new varieties, so you can count on finding something unique for your fall display.
- Windy Knoll Farm - 10094 Windy Knoll Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Just 20 minutes north of Richmond in Hanover County, Windy Knoll Farm offers a variety of fun activities for the fall and winter seasons. They're open throughout September and October for you-pick pumpkins and also offer hay wagon rides when the weather permits. Windy Knoll Farm has been family-owned for more than 50 years, and it's also a great spot to pick out a Christmas tree when the time comes.
- Strange's Florist & Garden Center - 3313 Mechanicsville Tpke, Richmond, VA 23223
With two locations in Richmond, Strange's Florist & Garden Center is a reliable place to find pumpkins when fall rolls around. Strange's carries a wide selection of pumpkins and winter squash, including varieties for baking, carving and decoration. From pocket-size mini pumpkins to 40-pound giants, you're sure to find what you're looking for here.
- Hanover Vegetable Farm - 13580 Ashland Rd, Ashland, VA 23005
Located near many Hanover homes for sale, the beautiful, rambling landscape of Hanover Vegetable Farm produces an ever-changing array of crops that change with the seasons. This season, it's all about pumpkins. Pumpkin picking at Hanover Vegetable Farm starts on September 27th this year and continues through October. The farm also hosts live music and fall-themed activities most weekends throughout the season. Hanover Vegetable Farm has been in the same family for four generations, and they've been growing produce on the same property since 1902.
- Grandma's Pumpkins - 800 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236
Tucked away on a quiet street on Richmond's West Side, Grandma's Pumpkins is a quiet, low-key spot for picking pumpkins within the city limits. This long-running family business offers a varied selection of reasonably priced pumpkins as well as a kids' play set and some simple family activities. Grandma's Pumpkins usually accepts cash or checks only, so come prepared!
- Levi's Pumpkins - 6110 Qualla Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Head out to the rolling countryside in Chesterfield to check out the wide variety of pumpkins available at Levi's Pumpkins this fall. With a convenient location just minutes from these Chesterfield homes for sale, Levi's Pumpkins offers family-friendly fall fun and games and a great selection of locally-grown pumpkins and gourds. The pumpkin patch and farm stand at Levi's is open daily from 9 am to 7 pm through October 31st, and also offers decorative hay bales, corn stalks and other fall decor.
Contact us today for more fall adventure ideas in the Richmond area! Our real estate agents are here to be your guides to living life to the fullest in RVA.