A free-entry, pay-as-you-go pumpkin patch positioned as Morgantown's closest option, with u-pick pumpkins, a themed trail, and local shopping — hours data are from 2023 and require confirmation.
Free entry, pay-as-you-go for activities
Free to walk in. Your spend here is whatever you choose — pumpkins, food, and any paid activities. That makes it a low-risk stop if you are not sure how long the kids will last.
Black Cat Pumpkin Patch is Morgantown’s closest pumpkin-patch option, positioned for local convenience. The free-entry model is a genuine convenience — you walk in at no cost and pay only for pumpkins you pick. A “themed trail” adds experience beyond the u-pick; what that trail actually is and whether it costs extra are unclear.
The caveat: hours data come from 2023, and 2026 hours are not confirmed. Friday through Sunday only, with evening hours on Friday and a slightly later Saturday start (11am instead of 10am). Before you drive from any distance, call and confirm that this year’s schedule matches.
Free entry is genuinely distinctive. It means a family can visit with no sunk cost to cover picking just one pumpkin or browsing the patch without committing to a ticket. The trade-off: individual activities and pumpkins each carry their own cost, so a family outing needs some budgeting. But there is no gate fee surprise.
The record mentions a “themed trail” but provides no detail. Is this a walk through fall decorations, a walking path past seasonal plantings, a photo-opportunity setup, or something else? And is it included with free entry or does it cost extra? This is worth asking when you call.
The record mentions “local shopping opportunities on site.” Whether this means a farm stand, vendor booths, or retail activities is unclear. Ask what is available when you call.
Friday–Sunday only is a real limitation. If you need a weekday visit, this is not an option. The Friday hours (4pm–9pm) suggest an after-work crowd; Saturday (11am–9pm) is the full-day option. Sunday ends at 4pm, which is notably early.
The biggest concern: hours sourced from 2023. Fall schedules can shift year to year, and 2026 hours may differ. Call or look for recent updates before a long drive. If you are local (Morgantown area), the convenience justifies a quick call. If you are traveling, get confirmation.
This patch markets itself as serving Morgantown, a college town (West Virginia University). That suggests it is built for local, student-area foot traffic rather than regional destination visits. The small-operation feel and limited hours support that. For locals, it is an easy option. For out-of-state visitors, the data gaps and outdated hours are more problematic.
Call and confirm 2026 hours, ask about the themed trail and what it costs, and verify that the patch is still operating before you commit to a visit.
Hours listed are Friday 4pm to 9pm, Saturday 11am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm, but these are sourced from 2023 and 2026 hours should be confirmed. Call ahead to get updated information. Saturday 11am to 9pm offers the longest window.
One to two hours for u-pick pumpkins and the themed trail. This is not an all-day destination.
Friday evening, Saturday all-day, and Sunday are the only open windows. Saturday daytime (11am–5pm) is likely the busiest. Sunday is likely quieter due to short hours (11am–4pm). Friday evenings may draw after-work traffic.
Not published. Assume a small farm lot.
Not specified. Contact the patch to inquire.
You are visiting mid-week during business hours; the patch is only open Friday–Sunday. Also skip if you need daytime Saturday-morning hours; Saturday starts at 11am, not 10am.
No. Entry is free. You pay only for pumpkins you pick or activities you choose.
Listed hours are Friday 4pm–9pm, Saturday 11am–9pm, Sunday 11am–4pm, but these are from 2023. Call to confirm 2026 hours before visiting.
Details are not published. Contact the patch to ask what the trail is and whether it has a separate cost.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission is free. Free entry, pay-as-you-go for activities
2551 Stewartstown Rd, Morgantown, WV, in Monongalia County. It is one of 17 patches we track in West Virginia.
We track 17 patches in West Virginia, 2 of which are free to walk into. Entry here costs nothing, which puts it in the minority even in a region with several free options.
What sets it apart locally: it has u-pick fields, which most West Virginia patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 7 of the 17 patches we track in West Virginia had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
Checked August 2026.