2 Best U-Pick Pumpkin Patches in Apex, NC
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The 2 best u-pick pumpkin patches in Apex, NC are Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees and Po Hous Farm, ranked by rating and review volume. Here's what each offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by the questions we hear most about visiting. For every pumpkin patch we track nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Apex, NC or browse all of North Carolina. You can also browse u-pick pumpkin patches everywhere we track them on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.
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Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees
Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees takes the top spot, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 78 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
1008 Davis Dr, 27523
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeNeighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees is ranked #1 on this list, located at 1008 Davis Dr, Apex, NC, 27523. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 78 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Hours aren't listed for Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees sits, near Apex, NC, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Po Hous Farm
Po Hous Farm is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 44 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
2300 Richardson Rd, 27502
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storePo Hous Farm is ranked #2 on this list, located at 2300 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC, 27502. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 44 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Po Hous Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Po Hous Farm is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Based on its public listing, Po Hous Farm is typically open Monday 9AM-6PM, Tuesday 9AM-6PM, Wednesday 9AM-6PM, Thursday 9AM-6PM, Friday 9AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Po Hous Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Po Hous Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Po Hous Farm sits, near Apex, NC, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Po Hous Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best u-pick pumpkin patch in Apex?
Based on rating and review volume, Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees ranks first among the u-pick pumpkin patchs we track near Apex, with a 4.6-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/north-carolina/apex/neighbor-boy-farm-country-store-and-christmas-trees/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.
When is u-pick pumpkin patches season near Apex?
Most farms with a u-pick pumpkin patch open it alongside the rest of their pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, though the exact window shifts year to year with weather. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a u-pick pumpkin patch near Apex?
It varies by farm — some bundle the u-pick pumpkin patch into general admission, others charge separately. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly to confirm current pricing.
Are these u-pick pumpkin patches good for young kids?
It depends on the farm and, for haunted attractions in particular, can vary a lot in intensity. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags and details, and call ahead if you're planning around a specific age group.
Do I need to book ahead for a u-pick pumpkin patch near Apex?
Some farms run first-come, first-served, while others — especially haunted attractions and festival-weekend events — use timed tickets. Check the farm's website or call ahead, particularly for a visit on a weekend in mid-October when demand peaks.
Summary
Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees is our top pick with a u-pick pumpkin patch in Apex, NC, rated 4.6 out of 5, with Po Hous Farm rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For more options nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Apex, NC or browse u-pick pumpkin patches across every state on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.