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North Carolina Is The 44th Most Expensive State To Raise A Child

Author Chris Allen

Can you put a price tag on raising a child?  Actually, you can.  It is not cheap! According to a study published in the Charlotte Observer, North Carolina ranks 44th in a study on the price of raising a child from newborn to eighteen.  It reportedly costs $295,000 to provide a child with the things he or she needs.  This includes; food, clothing, toys, school supplies etc etc etc.

The national average for raising a child is around $304,000 according to this study.  For more information and to find out how North Carolina fares to raise a child compared to other states, get all the details from the Charlotte Observer.

I have a niece that is over 18 and I know expenses do not stop when kids get grown.  There is college to consider and you hope they have a job to cover the cost of transportation but they may need a little help there too.  Does it ever end?  I don’t think so.

Looking for a fun local pumpkin patch to take the kids to in the fall?  Look no more!  Check out these really cool recommendations.

10 Pumpkin Patches Near Charlotte, North Carolina

Visiting a pumpkin patch is a Fall past-time. Picking the perfect pumpkin for your jack-o-lantern can be harder than it seems.

But don’t drop your pumpkin seeds just yet, because we’ve created a list of 10 pumpkin patches near Charlotte, North Carolina for you to enjoy.

  • 1. Hunter Farm

    Located at 13624 Providence Road in Weddington, North Carolina, it is full-on Fall season at the Hunter Farm. The farm is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 2 pm-7 pm and Thursdays through Sunday from 9 am-7 pm. No reservations are required for pumpkin picking, however, wagon rides do require them.

  • 2. Riverbend Farm

    Located at 12150 McManus Road in Midland North Carolina, Riverbend Farm is such a great place to snag a pumpkin. This is their 24th year of producing pumpkins! The farm is open Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm – 6:00pm, Saturday from 10am-6:00pm and Sundays from 1pm – 6pm. Admission is $5.50 age 2 & older and includes a ton of fun Fall activities.

    @lexpaigeandtheodore

    So much #fall fun at #riverbendfarm in #northcarolina #nc #travel #thingstodo #pumpkinseason #midlandnc #fun #fyp #familyfun

    ♬ Suds in the Bucket - Sara Evans

  • 3. Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

    Located at 120 Broadway Dr. in Shelby, North Carolina, the Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is a fun place to spend the day! Fall fun includes an 8-acre Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and more. It costs $12 to visit and is open Fridays 4-10 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 10 pm, Sundays 2-8 pm. It is important to note that the pumpkin patch closes at 7 pm on Friday & Saturdays in October.

    @.mamaswann

    love my babies😍 #shelbync #shelbycornmaze #fyp #foryou #HalloweenIsHere

    ♬ Different 'Round Here - Riley Green

  • 4. Hodges Farm

    Hodges Farm is a great place to bring the family! Located at 3900 Rocky River Road East in Charlotte, North Carolina, you can enjoy picking pumpkins, a farm shop, photo ops, and more at this pumpkin patch. This patch is open through October 31st from 9 am to 6 pm every day. On Saturdays and Sundays, you must pay $5 for parking.

  • 5. Aw Shucks! Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

    Located at 3718 Plyler Mill Road in Monroe, Aw Shucks! Farm has a perfect pumpkin patch open until November 14th. Admission is $9 for kids and $11 for adults. They are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Times vary so check their website. They also have a corn maze, soda shop, animal barn, kids play area, and a scary attraction called the 13th Acre.

    @lostcitync

    Definitely a great place to go🌾#fyp #foryou #nc #northcarolinahype #northcarolina #northcarolinacheck #northcarolinalife #fall #ncfarm #awshucksfarm

    ♬ Oh Klahoma - Jack Stauber

  • 6. Wise Acres Farm

    Located at 4701 Hartis Road Indian Trail in North Carolina, Wise Acres Farm is a lovely place to pick your own pumpkins. The farm is open Thursdays through Sundays until October 31st. The farm takes reservations only at $3 per person. If you want to add pizza to your visit, it is $25. You can book your visit here.

    @lala_hussain

    Got the chance to visit Wise Acres Organic farm in Charlotte, NC to see the butterfly highway and the beautiful sunflowers field..

    ♬ original sound - Qatar tiktok queen 👑

  • 7. Carrigan Farms

    Located at 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, North Carolina, Carrigan Farms allows you to pick your pumpkin right off the vine! Reservations are required are you can choose from tons of pumpkins in their massive patch. The cost is $12.00 per person for everyone ages 2 and older. The patch is open until October 21st at various times.

    @discoverthecarolinas

    $20 well spent. Apple picking at @carriganfarms1 was so fun! #clt #charlottenc #northcarolina #nccheck #northcarolinalife #apples #applepicking #nc

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  • 8. Patterson Farm

    Located at 10390 Caldwell Road in Mount Ulla, North Carolina Patterson Farm is a fun pumpkin patch with loads to do. Admission is $15 per person and includes access to the barnyard, Pawpaw Carl’s playground, corn maze, cow barrel train ride, and pumpkin patch. The farm is open until November 6th on weekdays from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sundays from noon to 6 pm.

  • 9. Simpson’s Pumpkins & Trees

    Located at 7661 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte, Simpson’s pumpkin patch offers pumpkins in various colors. They also have mums for sale and a fan-approved painted Panther pumpkin. This patch is open Monday through Sunday 8 am to 8 pm.

     

  • 10. Hall Family Farm

    Technically this farm is in South Carolina, but since it’s so close we had to have it on our list. Located at 445 W. Rebound Rd Lancaster in South Carolina, the Hall Family Farm features a 7-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, musical hayride, kids’ activities, school tours, group tours, and refreshments. The farm is open Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm and Sundays from 9 am to 7 pm.

    @autumnsellscharlotte

    HALL FAMILY FARM… #lancastersc #familyfunday #pumpkinpatch #explorecharlotte #charlottenc #autumnsellscharlotte #fallfun

    ♬ Pumpkin Patch - David Hall

     

 

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