Posted in Minnesota
September 25, 2016
These 12 Charming Pumpkin Patches In Minnesota Are Picture Perfect For A Fall Day
There’s nothing like choosing the perfect pumpkin to put you in the fall spirit. It’s a tradition that takes most of us back to our childhood: scooping out the guts, carving a goofy face, and lighting a candle. But you can’t make a jack-o’-lantern until you find the perfect pumpkin. Big or small, warty or smooth, you’re definitely going to find that pumpkin at one of these 12 charming pumpkin patches.
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Thea's Pumpkin Patch also has hayrides, animals, and a corn maze. It's open 10-6 daily.
Waldoch Farm has been growing pumpkins for four generations - so they know how to grow the perfect pumpkin. Bonus: weekend visitors get to take a free hayride to the patch. They're open 10-7 every day until Halloween.
Pinehaven was named Minnesota's best pumpkin patch by WCCO viewers. Besides the pick-your-own pumpkin patch, this farm has tons to do: a hayride, a petting zoo, a giant slide, and more. They grow 25 acres of pumpkins, so you're sure to find a good one. Pinehaven is open until October 31.
Simek's is a super cute farm with plenty to do in the fall. Pick out your jack-o'-lantern pumpkin 1-5 every Saturday and Sunday until October 23.
Open 9 to dusk every day until Halloween, Lendt's is where you should go if you want a giant pumpkin. The size depends on the year, but they're sure to be bigger than your average gourd.
This northern Minnesota patch is open Friday 3-6 and Saturday and Sunday 10-6. As an added bonus, they have horse-drawn wagon rides through a forest for only $3.
If you're in southern Minnesota, it might be easier for you to go to Farmer John's Pumpkin Patch. This quaint farm has been growing pumpkins since 1988. Admission is free - just pay for your pumpkin.
Tweite's is a huge farm with tons to do: a corn maze, a food court, games, and their huge pumpkin patch. The farm is open every weekend until October 23.
In addition to pumpkins, this family-owned farm has corn, potatoes, onions, straw bales, squash, and gourds. After you choose your pumpkin, there are plenty more fall activities to enjoy. Visit until October 31.
The Pumpkin Patch Festival at Nelson Farm has been a local tradition for 26 years. Every day at 2:30, they use their trebuchet to fling a pumpkin into the air. Visit Saturdays and Sundays until 5.
After you choose your pumpkin, maybe you'll want to go through the 10,000-square-foot corn maze or try your hand at apple slinging. Center Creek is open 10-6 on Saturdays and Sundays through October.
Afton isn't just an apple orchard - they also have a pumpkin patch each year. Grab an assortment from mini to huge to make your porch look awesome this fall. Afton Apple Orchard is open to pumpkin seekers starting October 1. They're open 10-1 daily.
Still looking for more ways to enjoy the fall? Try out one of these 21 awesome corn mazes.
