Posted in New Orleans October 10, 2016 by

These 7 Charming Pumpkin Patches In New Orleans Are Picture Perfect For A Fall Day

Well, even if the weather isn’t totally cooperating, fall is here and Halloween season is in full swing! If you are looking to get a pumpkin for carving, here are some of the best places to grab one and also join in a lot of Halloween fun!

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1) Boo Carre Halloween and Harvest Festival, The French Market
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On Oct. 15th, this kid-focused festival will transform Dutch Alley in the French Quarter into a Halloween wonderland--complete with French Market trick or treating!
2) First Presbyterian Church, 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.
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This annual pumpkin patch pulls in volunteers from around the city to operate from Oct. 2nd to the 31st on weekday evenings and Saturdays starting at 10am, Sundays starting at 1pm.
3) St. Augustine Pumpkin Palooza, 3412 Haring Rd, Metairie
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This huge patch has become a favorite, offering a variety of pumpkins weekly, and a big celebration day on October 22nd.
4) St. Paul’s Episcopal School, 6249 Canal Blvd.
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You'll love the variety of pumpkins here, from 3 pounds to 40 pounds and everything in between. runs October 8th - October 31st from 10am - 6pm daily and Sundays from 10am - 3pm.
5) Pumpkins in the Park at TerraBella Village, Covington, Oct 29th
facebook.com/TerraBellaVillage
This free event on the Northshore will offer pumpkins, face painting, a hayride and much more!
6) Lafreniere Park and Plum Street Snoballs, 3000 Downs Blvd.
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Enjoy the perfect NOLA combination of pumpkins and snowballs, operating T-F from 2pm - 6pm and Saturdays 11am - 6pm.
7) St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3245 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey
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This westbank pumpkin patch offers a huge selection M-F from 9am - 6pm and Sundays 12pm - 6pm. You don't want to miss it!

How many of these pumpkin patches have you visited–do you have a favorite? What do you like to carve into your pumpkins? Let us know in the comments below–we love to hear your feedback!