Mitchell Farms Fall Pumpkin Patch

Mitchell Farms in Collins, at 650 Leaf River Church Road, opens a fall pumpkin patch with wagon ride tours, a 6-acre corn maze, and pumpkins in many sizes, shapes, and colors. The activity list includes a Cinderella pumpkin tractor slide racer, a sunflower field, a corn pool, Goat Castle, a culvert slide, an animal barn with goats and ducks, Sand Mountain, and play areas with rope swings. The Pumpkin Express train ride and gem mining are add-ons. Character Day on Halloween invites kids to dress up and meet cartoon characters for photos. The patch is wheelchair accessible. Food vendors are on site on weekends, and guests may bring lunch, snacks, and drinks. School field trips run on weekdays and need a reservation.

Our take: Save Character Day for costumes and photos, and bring a picnic lunch, since outside food is allowed.