I have never been to a pumpkin patch, so we decided to go to one this year! We went on a Friday (and I wish we would have come on Saturday or Sunday!)
We didn't know exactly what to do or where to go, so we asked the lady sitting at the register. She was super sweet and explained everything!
We grabbed a wagon and headed off to find our pumpkin! We ended up getting two smaller sized ones, and a medium size (we live in a townhome so we don't have much walkway space). We checked out the farm animals as well. They had some chickens, little horses, goats, pigs, sheep, and I think regular sized horses. On the weekends they sell food and holiday beverages (cider and hot chocolate) as well as do hay rides!
When you pay they have a sizing chart, and you pay what you think you should pay. You just tell her how much and she swipes your card! Easy as pumpkin pie.
Overall this place is great for younger kids (as it is a large piece of land and they will get tired by the time the leave!) and it was a great first experience.