Reynolda's pumpkin hayride Oct. 17, Tanglewood pumpkin-pick hayrides, Armstrong farm's corn maze to Oct. 31 and Boo! at Bethabara Oct. 24. Dates, hours, prices.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year. Dates and prices come from the organizers’ own pages and Visit Winston-Salem. Tanglewood hayride reservations: 336-766-9540.

Fall in Forsyth County means hayrides, corn mazes and pumpkin picking, mostly on weekends through the end of October. Two of the season’s big events are already over: the city’s Apple Festival at Historic Bethabara Park was Sept. 26, according to the city, and the Carolina Classic Fair ran Oct. 2-11.

What this means for you

  • Book Tanglewood’s pumpkin hayride by phone; it needs a reservation.
  • Reynolda’s hayride is one morning only, Saturday, Oct. 17; register ahead.
  • Armstrong’s corn maze is open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31.

Pumpkin patches and hayrides

Where When Cost How
Reynolda Pumpkin Patch Hayride, Reynolda Gardens Meadow 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17 $25 per child Register with Reynolda
Tanglewood Pumpkin Pick Hay Rides, Tanglewood Park, Clemmons October, by reservation $12 a person or $250 a private group Call 336-766-9540; cash or check
Armstrong Artisan Farm, 1499 Brook Cove Road, Walnut Cove Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Oct. 31; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6-7 $13, ages 3 and up Buy tickets
Fall on the Farm, Smith Hollow Farm, Kernersville Select Saturdays and Sundays through early November See the farm Listing

Reynolda’s program is a hayride and scavenger hunt through the meadow with pumpkin science activities; each child picks a pumpkin from the field and decorates it with natural materials, according to Reynolda. Hayrides run continuously, and your ride time depends on when you check in.

Tanglewood’s hayrides carry about 20 to 25 people out to the park’s pumpkin patch, according to Tanglewood Stables.

Armstrong Artisan Farm has corn mazes, a real pumpkin patch, games, playgrounds and free sunflowers; admission covers the farm games and activities, and pumpkins and other pick-your-own items are priced separately, according to the farm. Its nighttime corn maze runs Fridays and Saturdays until 11 p.m.

Fall festivals

  • Boo! At Bethabara Park, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2147 Bethabara Road. A Fear on the Frontier walk, ghost stories, a magic show and family activities; free, according to the city.
  • Ghoul Moon Festival, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the West Salem Art Hotel and NCMA Winston-Salem; free, according to Visit Winston-Salem.
  • Walktoberfest, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the 2300 block of Walker Avenue; free, according to the city calendar.
  • Lewisville Shalloween Festival, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Shallowford Square, Lewisville, for ages 12 and under; free, according to Visit Winston-Salem.

For Halloween night and trick-or-treat events, see our trick-or-treat hours guide.

Fall in the city’s parks

The leaves along the 7-mile Salem Lake Trail and the city’s greenways are free to see; the Salem Lake gate locks at 7 p.m. See parks and trails. The city’s fall leaf collection starts Nov. 2; see trash and recycling.

More: things to do this month and farmers markets, where vendors sell local produce on Saturdays.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best pumpkin patch near Winston-Salem?

Close options include Tanglewood Park’s pumpkin-pick hayrides in Clemmons, Reynolda’s pumpkin patch hayride Oct. 17 and Armstrong Artisan Farm’s corn maze and pumpkin patch in Walnut Cove, open Fridays and Saturdays.

How much are the Tanglewood pumpkin hayrides?

Pumpkin Pick Hay Rides in October are $12 a person or $250 for a private group, cash or check, and need a reservation at 336-766-9540, according to Tanglewood Stables.

When is the Reynolda pumpkin hayride in 2026?

10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Reynolda Gardens Meadow. It is $25 per child, with registration on Reynolda’s website.

Is there a corn maze near Winston-Salem?

Yes. Armstrong Artisan Farm, 1499 Brook Cove Road, Walnut Cove, is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31, then 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6-7. Entry is $13 for ages 3 and up.