Get the most out of fall with a season pass to one of these local pumpkin patches.

Pumpkin patch season is the perfect opportunity to pick out a pumpkin, pet the animals, and play on the farm. But one visit to a pumpkin patch can cost anywhere from $7 to $20 for admission, plus the cost of rides, activities, and pumpkins. If you have little ones that love visiting the pumpkin patch, you may want to consider a season pass that will allow your family to make multiple trips over the season. Here are five pumpkin patches in Maryland where you can get a season pass of fall fun:

Gaver Farm

  • Fall Fun Fest
  • September 2–October 31
  • Season Pass: $45

Gaver Farm’s annual fall festival has more than 50 attractions for kids of all ages, including a petting zoo, bounce pillows, slides, and a seven-acre corn maze. Season passes are $45 for adults and children 2 and up. Some of the attractions are closed during the week, but there is plenty to do. You can also head over to the pick-your-own fields and get fresh apples and pumpkins. Don't forget to stop by the donut hut for a hot apple cider donut, apple cider slushie, or bag of kettle corn.

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Courtesy of Butler's Orchard (Facebook)

Butler’s Orchard

  • Pumpkin Festival
  • September 24–October 30
  • Season Pass: $42.95

Butler’s Orchard in Germantown is open Wednesday through Sunday and has pumpkins, rides, mazes, and food. Kids can jump around in the bounce houses, pet the animals, play in the corn box, and take a hayride. For an extra fee, you can launch a pumpkin cannon, ride a pony, or get your face painted. Season passes are $42.95 and include admission to the pumpkin festival, access to pumpkin and apple picking, and no reservations required to visit.

Summers Farm

  • Fall Festival
  • September 17–October 31
  • Season Pass: $50.50

You might just need a season pass in order to participate in all of the activities at the Summers Farm fall festival. The farm has more than 45 different attractions like giant slides, a pumpkin train, corn pits, and a zip line. Little ones (and parents too) will love the right-hand turn maze, where you’ll never get lost. Almost everything is included in the price of admission and the season pass will get you unlimited visits every day of the week. 

Montpelier Farms

  • Fall Festival
  • September 17–November 6
  • Season Pass: $60

Montpelier Farms is one of the few farms that doesn’t have timed entry or time limits on admission. Come in the morning and stay all day feeding the animals, winding through the corn mazes, and riding the pedal carts. Eat a fresh hot donut made on-site and shop at the farm market for jams, preserves, and other treats. Season passes are $60 per person, with kids under two always admitted for free.

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Clark's Elioak Pumpkin Patch, Courtesy of Facebook

Clark’s Elioak Farm

  • Pumpkin Patch
  • September 17–October 31
  • Season Pass: starts at $75

Clark’s Elioak Farm is one of Maryland’s favorite destinations for kids and adults, every day of the year. The farm is home to the old Enchanted Forest attractions, rides, a petting zoo, and a farm store. During October, the farm opens the pumpkin patch and holds Halloween costume parades and pumpkin chucking. Wagon rides, pony rides, and enchanted train rides are available for an extra fee. Admission is $8 but if you purchase a season pass, you'll get free admission to the farm for a year. Season passes are for families and start at $75 for two people.