It may feel hot and muggy outside, but fall is almost here! Knoxville Moms has put together a full list of family-friendly pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween fun taking place across East Tennessee starting in September. We also included a list of spooky events if you love a good scare.
Looking for an activity unrelated to pumpkins and Halloween? Stay tuned! Our fall activities list is coming soon!
2023 Knoxville Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & More
Pumpkin Patches
Echo Valley Corn Maze
915 Bethel Church Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 591-7343
Opening Day: Saturday, 9/16/23
Closing Day: Sunday, 11/5/23
Wednesday & Thursday 1:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 1:00PM-11:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-11:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-8:00pm
General Admission: $15 includes mazes, playground, Discovery Barn and free parking. Two and under free (does not include pumpkin).
The Works: $20 includes mazes, hayride with pumpkin, playground Discovery Barn, Niblet Train, animal feed and free parking.
See website for available discounts.
Activities: corn mazes, kids train, tunnel slides, petting zoo, pumpkin picking, hayride, and more. See website or Facebook page for more details.
Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze
2738 Renfro Rd. Jefferson City, TN 37760 (across from Cherokee Dam)
(865) 475-7513
Opening Day: Friday, 9/29/23
Closing Day: Saturday, 11/4/23
Thursday 3:00pm-8:00pm, Friday 4:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
General admission: $20 (includes all activities and pumpkin). Two and under free with paid adult (does not include pumpkin). *Cash or check only.*
Activities: corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, petting zoo, jumping pillow, large slides, and more. See website or Facebook page for more details.
Oakes Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
8240 Corryton Rd. Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 688-6200
Opening Day: Saturday, 9/23/23
Closing Day: Sunday, 10/29/23
Thursday-Friday 11:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm
Monday, Oct. 9th-Wednesday, Oct. 11th 11:00am-7:00pm
General admission: Weekday $14.95 online/$17.95 gate, Weekend $17.95 online/$20.95 gate
Pumpkins additional $6.00
Activities: corn maze, animal exhibit, jumping pillow, large slides, sand play area, corn kernel pit, pedal kart racetrack, and more. See website or Facebook page for more details.
Maple Lane Farms
1126 Maple Lane, Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 856-3511
Opening Day: Friday, 9/29/23
Closing Day: Tuesday, 10/31/23
Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm.
Starting Friday, Oct. 20th-Monday, Oct. 31st Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-10:00pm. Last maze entrance is at 10:00pm. Details on Haunted Corn Maze below.
No admission fee & free parking. All activities priced a la carte. Corn Maze: $12.00 12 & older, $10.00 Ages 5-11, 4 & Under Free. Kiddie Maze: $4.00. Hayrides: $5.00 Ages 5 & Up, 4 & Under Free. Pumpkins: $4.00 & Up. See website for details. Credit cards are accepted.
Activities: hayrides, pumpkin patch, inflatables, and more. See website or Facebook page for more details.
Mayfield Farm Park
257 Highway 307 East, Athens, TN 37303
(423) 746-9859
Opening Day: Saturday, 9/23/23
Closing Day: Sunday, 11/4/23
Thursday-Friday 9:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-7:00pm. Haunted Trail: Saturdays 9:00pm-11:00pm, Friday 10/15/21, 10/22/21 & 10/29/21 9:00pm-11:00pm, Sunday 10/31/21 7:00pm-11:00pm
General admission: Thursday-Friday $16.95 online/$19.95 gate, Saturday-Sunday $19.95 online/$22.95 gate, Children two and under free. Special Weekends Oct. 14-Oct. 15 & Oct. 21-Oct. 22 $24.95 online/$27.95 gate. Fall Break Oct. 9-Oct. 13 $16.95 online/$19.95 gate. Information on season passes and family season passes can be found here. Credit cards are accepted.
Activities: hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn mazes, ziplines, super slides, jumping pillow, outdoor games, haunted trail and more. See website or Facebook page for more details.
Hyde Farms
7545 Highway 411 South, Greenback, TN 37742
(423) 667-6981
Opening Day: Friday, 9/29/23
Closing Day: Monday, 10/30/23
Friday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday
General admission: Monday-Thursday $5.00 includes playground activities, Friday-Saturday $12.00 includes corn maze & hay rides
Pumpkins additional $7.00
Activities include: pumpkin patch, corn maze, playground, corn pit and special events throughout October. See website or Facebook page for more details.
Narramore Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
199 Laurel Bluff Rd. Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 403-9335
Opening Day: Sunday, 9/30/23
Closing Day: Sunday, 10/29/23
Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-7:00pm
General Admission: $14.00. 2 and under free. Pumpkins $6.00.
Activities: hayride, corn crib, face painting, slides, corn maze and more. Concessions are available. See Facebook page for more details.
Kyker Farms Corn Maze
938 Alder Branch Rd. Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 679-4848
Opening Day: Saturday, 9/30/23
Closing Day: Tuesday, 10/31/23
Thursday-Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-7:00pm
General admission: Ages 6+ $19.50, ages 3-5 $9.00, Two and under free.
Activities: hayride, tube slides, straw crawl, corn tub, corn maze, pumpkin patch, bouncing pillow and more. See website and Facebook page for more details.
Deep Well Farm
9567 US 11E Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 803-4425
Opening Day: Saturday, 9/23/23
Closing Day: Sunday, 10/29/23
Thursday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm
Monday, Oct. 9th-Wednesday, Oct. 11th 1:00pm-6:00pm
General admission: $13.00 corn maze only, $15.00 pumpkin patch with hayride only (one free pumpkin included), corn maze & pumpkin patch with hayride $22.00, ages one and under free. Little Wagon Train: $5.00. Cash only.
Activities: Pumpkin patch includes farm animals and play areas including rope wall, mega slide, twister ride, and more. See website or Facebook page for more details. Dead Man’s Farm is no longer located at Deep Well Farm. It is now based in Philadelphia, TN. Details are below.
Blackburn Farm
405 Blackburn Lane Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 209-1679
Opening Day: Thursday, 9/28/23
Closing Day: Tuesday, 10/31/23
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm
General admission: $15.00, Groups of 25 or more $10.00, Weekday bookings for groups accepted.
Activities: corn maze, hayride, kiddie activities, gift shop & refreshments. For more information, visit the Blackburn Farm website.
Walnut Springs
1175 Midway Road, Strawberry Plains, TN 37914
(865) 249-8810
Opening Day: Friday, 8/4/23
Closing Day: Sunday, 10/29/23
Thursday 3:00pm-8:00pm, Friday 10:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm & Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm
General admission: $10.00-$11.00. Ages 2 and under free. The general ticket includes corn maze, jumbo jumper, spider web, giant yard games and more! Tickets can be purchased online in advance.
Activities: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, sunflower field, jumbo jumper, spider web, giant yard games and other family friendly activities.
Back to Me Roots Farm
2199 Watkins Road, Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 375-0432
***Due to planned construction closed for 2023 season***
Activities: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm tours and goats to feed. Special events are also held on the farm. Honey, fresh eggs, cider, and homemade cookies and apple cider donuts are also available. For more information, visit the Back to Me Roots website and Facebook page.
Fall Heritage Days
Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville Highway Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 494-7680
Thursday, 10/26/23, Thursday, 11/2/23 & Friday, 11/3/23 9:00am-3:00pm
General admission: $42.00 Family (2 Adults & immediate children), age 18+ $18.00, Youth 5-17 $8.00
Activities: hayrides, traditional music, tractor exhibition and old-time demonstrations such as blacksmithing, apple butter making and more. For an additional charge, children can pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch or choose to paint one to take home. See the Museum of Appalachia website or Facebook page for more details.
Haunted Houses & Trails
Dead Man’s Farm Haunted House
13100 West Lee Highway Philadelphia, TN 37846
(865) 408-8527
Opening Day: Friday, 9/29/23
Closing Day: Tuesday, 10/31/23
Begins at 7:00pm nightly. See website for exact days and times.
General admission: $29.99-$25.99, Fast Pass Upgrade $44.99-$50.99. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket booth. Cash or credit available. Under 12 years of age not recommended. See website for additional ticket information. *Note Dead Man’s Farm is no longer based at Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City. It is now located in Philadelphia.*
Come experience an approximate 35-minute, interactive walk-through, and live performance. This year midway attractions have been added that are challenging and horror based. Midway tickets must be purchased separately. See website or Facebook page for further details.
Maple Lane Farms
1126 Maple Lane, Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 856-3511
Opening Day: Friday, 10/20/23
Closing Day: Tuesday, 10/31/23
7:00pm-10:00pm. Last maze entrance is at 10:00pm.
General admission: All Ages $18.00 Not recommended for ages 5 & Under, pregnant women, or anyone with a heart condition. See Facebook page or website for details. Credit cards are accepted.
Family-Friendly Halloween Festivities
Boo at the Zoo
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr. Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 637-5331
Thursday 10/12/23-Sunday 10/15/23, Thursday 10/19/23-Sunday 10/22/23, Thursday 10/26/23-Sunday 10/29/23
Member Nights: Wednesday, 10/11/23 & Wednesday, 10/25/23
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
General admission: $15, Members $14, Ages 2 & Under Free. Free parking. For more details visit the Zoo Knoxville website.
Muse Knoxville Spooktacular Silent Disco
Muse Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr. Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 637-5331
Friday 10/13/23 4:30pm-7:30pm
General admission: $12.00 Members, $15.00 Non-Members
This family-friendly fundraising event promises an evening filled with spooky fun! Activities include silent disco dancing, pumpkin decorating for all ages, custom trick-or-treat bag making, a costume contest, and open museum floor play. Along with onsite food trucks— food available for purchase. Presale tickets are available now at $12 per person for members and $15 for non-members. Each ticket includes complimentary use of silent disco headphones, a pumpkin to decorate, and a canvas bag for designing trick-or-treat bags. Come dressed in your Halloween best, dance to hauntingly good beats, and create unforgettable memories with us! For more details visit the Muse Knoxville website.
Trick or Treat in the Cave at Cherokee Caverns
8524 Oak Ridge Hwy. Knoxville, TN 37931
Friday 10/20/23-Sunday 10/22/23, Friday 10/27/23-Sunday 10/29/23
Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 3:00pm-8:00pm
General admission: ages 4+ and adults $12.00. Ages 3 and under free. Credit cards accepted.
Stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Activities: trick-or-treating and more. See the Cherokee Caverns website or Facebook page for details.
