Nalls Produce Pumpkin Hill Activities for Kids

Pumpkin Hill is named for the actual hill of pumpkins that little ones are encouraged to climb on—and trust me, I saw lots of gleeful kids doing just that! There are also tunnels to crawl through, a passageway under the hill that my daughter and I enjoyed crossing, a few small play houses, and a growth chart (where I imagine many families take annual photos of their kids).

Right next to the play area is a covered section with picnic tables, where families can enjoy the apple cider or pumpkin spice donuts they buy in Nalls' market—I highly recommend them! There's also a variety of fruits, veggies, and small bites for sale. 

We enjoyed taking photos in front of Nalls' famous Pumpkin Wall, made up of wooden crates containing pumpkins and gourds of all colors, shapes, and sizes. My daughter remarked that she never knew so many kinds existed! We also enjoyed seeing the chickens, geese, and pigs, as well as the koi pond with turtles and fish. And we're still trying to figure out how they got those creepy faces on some of the pumpkins! 

Nalls sells pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes! Photo by the author

What You Can Buy at Nalls Produce in the Fall

Those pumpkins and gourds in all shapes, sizes, and colors are not only on the Pumpkin Wall—there are also tons for sale! Nalls sources them from local farms all over Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. So if you're looking for unique pumpkins and gourds to add to your seasonal decor, Nalls is a great place to get them. We found the prices to be similar to those at the larger fall festivals at farms, but many of those charge admission, whereas Nalls is totally FREE to enter. 

Inside the market, there are plenty of seasonal fruits and veggies for sale, including apples of all varieties. There is also seasonal candy and treats; spices; jellies, butters, preserves, and salsas; apple cider; pickled products; and more. And of course, don't forget the apple cider and pumpkin spice donuts!

Know Before You Go to Nalls Produce

• Pumpkin Hill opens daily at 10am, one hour later than the rest of the garden center. It's open until 7pm on Mondays through Saturdays and 6pm on Sundays.
• It can get crowded on weekends and days off from school, so visit on a weekday if you can!
• The play area can get a bit tight, so you may want to leave the stroller in the car and use a baby carrier.
• Plenty of red wagons are available to help you haul your pumpkins, gourds, and other goodies.