Lilley Farms and Nursery
Pumpkin patch · Virginia
A working farm and nursery on Chesapeake's Tyre Neck Road, where fall means picking your own pumpkin from the fields, working through a corn maze, and riding a hay wagon out to see the crop. It is a low-key alternative to the bigger Virginia Beach patches, with produce grown on site.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 12–November 16
Color builds from October 30 · mostly bare by December 7
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Lilley Farms and Nursery’s own coordinates and elevation (4 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Frequently asked
- When does Lilley Farms and Nursery peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 12–November 16 (best estimate November 14). Color starts around October 30 and is mostly bare by December 7.
- What is Lilley Farms and Nursery best for?
- Hampton Roads families who want a smaller, farm-run patch.
- How do I get to Lilley Farms and Nursery?
- The closest city is Virginia Beach, about 23 mi away. It's part of Virginia's fall lineup.
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