CHARLOTTE N.C. – Fall is just around the corner and peak pumpkin harvesting time has arrived. Whether your picking for jack-o’-lanterns, pumpkin desserts, or home roasted seeds this guide for the best pumpkin patches near Charlotte has what you need. Kick off the fall season right with this list of Pumpkin patches near Charlotte:1. Hodges Family Farm – Charlotte, NCVibe: Classic family-owned farm with hayrides and a barnyard. Why Go: Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, fresh cider, and apple doughnuts.