When is Hodges Family Farm open in 2026?

The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Oct 31. Daily 9am-6pm; entrance gate closes at 5:30pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.

When does Hodges Family Farm peak in 2026?

Peak color is predicted for November 8–November 12 (best estimate November 10). Color starts around November 2 and is mostly bare by December 4.

How do I get to Hodges Family Farm?

Hodges Family Farm is in East Charlotte. The closest city is Charlotte, about 9 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of North Carolina's fall lineup.

Hodges Family Farm

Pumpkin patch · East Charlotte · North Carolina

A pick-your-own pumpkin patch on Rocky River Road in east Charlotte, built around the property's 1932 barn with hay rides and farm animals. The entrance gate closes half an hour before the farm does, which catches out late arrivals.

Best for: Charlotte families wanting a pumpkin field inside the city

Don’t miss

Pick-your-own pumpkin field
The 1932 barn
Hay rides and farm animals

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 26 – Oct 31.

Daily 9am-6pm; entrance gate closes at 5:30pm

Get tickets ↗Website ↗

Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 8–November 12

Color builds from November 2 · mostly bare by December 4

Sampled at Hodges Family Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (230 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 25 weather points across North Carolina, nudged 6 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. North Carolina is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Hodges Family Farm

The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around November 19. Against North Carolina overall, that is 1 day earlier.

It is in Charlotte, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.