Where to Pick Pumpkins in Raleigh, North Carolin

Although the $15. admission is a bit pricey, the variety of fun things to do and the colorful and scenic backgrounds for picture taking make it well worth the price.

Now a grandfather, Farmer John was born on the family farm and worked growing tobacco, milking cows and gathering eggs, and manufacturing fertilizer like many other North Carolina farm boys. In the late 1980s the farm transitioned into pumpkin farming, strawberry farming, and organics.

Some of our favorite family outings with the children have taken place in this charming rural setting.

Location: 677 Hwy 98E, Bunn, NC 27508 (919-496-3076)
Website: fun@Vollmerfarm.com

Hours: Be sure to check the farm's website. Hours and events vary and are subject to change. You'll need to review the rules.

Driving directions:
From Hwy 64E
1. Take Hwy 39N to Hwy 98E (Food Lion)
2. Take a right-hand turn at Food Lion
3. Vollmer Farm is one mile on the left.

From 401N/98E
1. Take 98E 9 miles to Bunn.
2. Turn right and stay on 98E at Bunn Exxon Station.
3. Stay on 98E 2 miles
4. Farm is on the left

Highlights include:

Hundreds of bright orange pumpkins, large and small, with stacks of hay and corn shucks waiting to fill your wagon as you pick out just the right pumpkin for your jack-o'-lantern.

So many photo opportunities for you and your kids that you'll definitely want to bring your digital camera.

Measuring the kids' height each year as you visit and revisit the pumpkin farm.

Hayrides to the Back Forty Acres behind authentic farm tractors.

A variety of farm animals, including whimsical props where you can milk a cow or become a pumpkin's face.

Slide down a forty-foot underground slide on a burlap sack and race back up the hill to do it again.

Climb on an ark or train or jump around in the hay.

Cover yourself with corn in the corn crib.

Take a ride on the Udder Run - a train that looks like cows.

Jump on a 2500-square-feet pumpkin orange jumping pillow

Listen to the Pumpkin Princess tell a story or have your photo taken with her.

Buy seasonal produce, gifts, and ice cream at the store.

Relax in the Back Forty picnic areas as the children play in a creative, safe playground.