Fall is here! And so are the locally grown pumpkins perfect for decorating your home or turning into a jack-o-lantern. Our real estate agents shop local at these wonderful farms and markets near Myrtle Beach homes for sale. 

• Thompson Farm & Nursery - 100 Brickyard Pl., Conway, SC 29527
  Don't let the name fool you. Thompson Farm & Nursery is actually a 156-acre amusement park that just happens to have pumpkins. Kids won't want to leave Norma's Play Area, which features a corn maze, jump pads, animal feedings, barnyard sports, pumpkin chess and tic-tac-toe, and numerous other activities. Drive-In Mooovies are screened each Friday at 5 p.m. and the Halloween Helicopter Candy Drop takes place at 10 a.m. on 10/26-27. Hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit the website for pricing information.  
  
  
• Southern Palmetto Farms - 2601 Garner Rd., Aynor, SC 29511
  At Southern Palmetto Farms, October is a month of "pumpkin kisses and harvest wishes." Each weekend features a different theme, such as Heroes Harvest Festival on 10/19-20 which honors local first responders. Halloween takes center stage on 10/26-27 with Spooktacular Fall Fun, when kids can take part in trick-or-treating and the best costumes can earn cash prizes. Little ones can also hop aboard the wagon out to the magical pumpkin patch, where they can plant a seed and come back for the "harvest." A corn and cotton maze, train ride, and other activities are offered every weekend. SPF is open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 with season passes available for $30.
  
  
• Cabana Pumpkin Patch & Market - 27 Coachman Dr., Pawleys Island, SC 29585
  Find pumpkins, gourds of all sizes, corn stalks, and other fall decorating accessories at Cabana Pumpkin Patch & Market on Pawleys Island. Meanwhile, kids can stay busy with pumpkin painting, a hay maze, a corn pit, games, and photo opportunities. Be sure to head back in December when the pumpkin patch transforms into a Christmas tree and holiday market. Fall hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• Pittman's Pumpkin Patch - 626 Pleasant Hill Rd., Hamer, SC 29547
  Experience the charms of a historic farm when you visit Pittman's Pumpkin Patch, a 200-year-old family-owned farm. Graceful trees, old barns, and other features create a welcoming atmosphere that invites you to relax and leave the rest of the world behind. Pittman's regularly hosts food trucks and artisan vendors that will encourage you to linger all day. Follow them on Facebook for information about themed events such as "Pumpkins & Pigskins," a football-watching party, and "Picnic at the Patch." Pittman's Pumpkin Patch is open 24/7 on the honor system.
  
  
• Salem United Methodist Church - 2376 Hwy. 90, Conway, SC 29526
  Salem United Methodist Church, the "small church with a big heart," is once again conducting one of the community's more popular events with its fall pumpkin patch. Mark your calendar for Saturday special events of a bake sale on 10/19 and trunk-or-treating on 10/26. Channel your Halloween "spirit" by decorating an entry for the scarecrow competition. Deadline for submission is Saturday, 10/19. In an effort to combat hunger during the holidays, SUMC has added a new contest. Donate a non-perishable item to the food pantry for a chance to win a decorated pumpkin. Hours are 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily except Sunday, when the patch is open from noon - 6 p.m.

Is buying or selling a home on your fall bucket list this year? Contact us for experienced help with all your real estate needs.