Where to Find Fall Fun in Brunswick County
Autumn in coastal North Carolina trades summer heat for crisp breezes, festive harvests, and classic countryside traditions across Brunswick County. From towering corn mazes to quiet country markets, local farms offer the ultimate fall experience for families and sweater-weather enthusiasts.
Here is your guide to the best local patches, mazes, and markets, complete with websites and major fall event dates.
Local Markets & Farm-Fresh Flavors
Heritage Fresh Market (Supply)
A community staple stocked with seasonal produce like apples, pumpkins, and winter squash. Don't forget to browse their colorful mums and pansies for fall planting.
It is the premier spot to pick up seasonal baking staples, take-and-bake meals, and artisanal goods.
Angie's Fresh Produce (Southport)
With two locations (Long Beach Road and downtown Southport), Angie's Fresh Produce farm stands offer a prime stop for fall porch decor, vibrant display pumpkins, winter squash, seasonal NC apples, local honey, and house-made preserves.
Pumpkin Patches & Family Farm Fun
Stump Hill Farms (Ash)
Open every Saturday September 19th- October 31st from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (weather permitting).
This rural destination is a popular weekend spot for its pumpkin patch and quintessential family-friendly fall atmosphere. Families can enjoy hay rides, farm games, a corn pit, and more.
Brunswick Islands Baptist Church (Supply)
The annual pumpkin patch typically runs from October 8 through October 31. Hours are generally Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
A heartwarming local tradition on Mount Pisgah Road, where families can select jack-o'-lantern pumpkins while raising funds for community missions and youth programs.
Indigo Farms (Calabash)
Located right on the NC/SC border, this working farm opens parts of the farm for fall activities, including a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hayrides, and farm tours.
Check their website and Facebook page for the fall schedule!
Corn Mazes & Haunted Thrills
Grissettown Longwood Haunted Trail (Ocean Isle Beach)
For October frights, this award-winning haunted attraction run by the local volunteer fire department takes about 30 minutes to complete. The self-guided tour features spooky interactive props, monsters, and a heart-pounding chainsaw finale, all to raise funds for the Longwood Fire and Rescue Department.
General admission is $20 per person. Open every Friday and Saturday night in October, (plus Halloween night), from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Also, look out for their Graveyard Gallop 5K on October 17, 2026.
Galloway Farm’s Maze Craze (Hallsboro)
Located just past the county line, this is one of Southeast NC’s largest corn mazes. It features endless family entertainment, including pedal carts, barrel train rides, a critter corral, rubber duck races, and a Spookley story maze.
The maze operates on Saturdays and Sundays generally from late September through early November. For those seeking extra thrills, "Maze Craze After Dark" takes place on select late-October weekends.
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