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These 10 Charming Pumpkin Patches In Colorado Are Picture Perfect For A Fall Day

Discover the best pumpkin patches in Colorado for a fun-filled family outing this fall.

Published Sep 19, 2016

Written by 

Annie

What was up with the warm weather last weekend? Sure; we prefer sunshine over snow, but come on... it's supposed to be fall time in Colorado! If you are like me and are craving a little more autumn in your life, make plans to visit one of these 10 charming Colorado pumpkin patches that are picture perfect for a fall day:

1. Moon Farm (Fruita)

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When it comes to fall fun, the Western Slope knows where to go. They head to Moon Farm's pumpkin patch, corn maze, and petting zoo!

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2. Diana's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze (Canon City)

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Whether you are looking for big, small, or somewhere in between, this family owned and operated farm is sure to have the perfect pumpkin for you.

3. The Bartels Farm (Fort Collins)

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Talk about a farm you can trust; this Colorado institution was established in 1905 and has been passed down from generation to generation. In addition to growing large pumpkins, the Bartels also grow and sell melons, sweet corn, and a variety of other fresh produce.

4. Colorado Pumpkin Patch (Larkspur)

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If you thought the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur was epic, wait until you visit the Colorado Pumpkin Patch, which offers a number of unique family activities including outdoor laser tag, gourd target practice, and a 60-foot jumping pillow.

5. Pantaleo Farms (Pueblo)

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Let's just say there is a reason they call this Pueblo treasure the "Great" Pumpkin Patch...

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6. Anderson Farms (Erie)

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Since the mid-1990s (when the farm was first opened to the public), Anderson Farm has been a northeast Colorado favorite with its pumpkin launches, corn maze, and memorable hay rides to and from their ample patch.

7. Rock Creek Farm (Broomfield)

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What is it that we love the most about Rock Creek Farm? Speaking from personal experience (as some friends and I took our toddlers last year), it's the FREE admission and activities that the farm offers to everyone!

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8. Studt's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze (Grand Junction)

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For the second year in a row, we are gushing about our love of Studt's, their large pumpkin patch, and fun corn maze (both haunted and not).

9. Mile High Farms (Bennett)

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Don't let its (sometimes) spooky appearance frighten you away; this Bennett farm features family fun for everyone complete with not just a pumpkin patch, but inflatables and petting zoo as well.

10. Venetucci Farm (Colorado Springs)

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Located on 190 acres, Venetucci Farm was founded in 1936 and is as famous now as it was back then for giving away thousands of pumpkins each year to Colorado Springs youth.

Craving even more fun? Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Colorado Like Never Before!

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The Incredible Colorado Ranch Where You Can Hang Out With Wolves

Published Sep 2, 2024

Written by 

Andrea Verschuyl

If there's one thing for which The Centennial State is known, it's its incredible natural beauty. From mountain peaks to rushing rivers, you can bet the landscape is populated by unique creatures that call Colorado home, too. If you're interested in a wildlife encounter in Colorado, I recommend visiting Divide's Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center. You won't need new hiking gear to get up close and personal with the critters here!

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Located under an hour from Colorado Springs, The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is a nonprofit sanctuary focused on public education and conservation programs. Tucked in the shadow of rugged mountainsides, it's the full-time home of various animals, including coyotes, foxes, and even wolves!

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Though the CWWC is certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums today, it began in 1993 when founder Darlene Kobobel adopted a wolf dog named Chinook. Chinook had been scheduled for euthanasia, a fate that Kobobel discovered was all too common for wolf dogs. Her close relationship with this special pet inspired her to create a rescue for others like him.

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Before long, calls were inundating Kobobel's nonprofit, motivating her to focus on educational outreach. In the coming years, her goals developed, eventually forming the mission of today's Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center.

I recommend making reservations to ensure you get the best experience at CWWC. Naturally, the top-ticket item is an interactive encounter with the organization's ambassador wolves, but the standard tours are also incredibly worthwhile and informative.

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And don't forget the center's other residents! Foxes like Zak, who's pictured below, have earned cult followings online for their adorable antics.

While we may feel deeply for nature in the abstract, there's something incredibly moving about interacting with these charismatic creatures up close. Experiencing their personalities and behaviors firsthand gives new context to the importance of conservation.

Not to mention, whether you're visiting with family or with a group, you're bound to live with a smile on your face.

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If you're interested in a wildlife encounter in Colorado, you don't need to wait up by your trash bin at night or hope to bump into a bear on a hiking trail. Visit Divide's Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, a fantastic organization and a vanguard of our state's conservation movement. From humble beginnings, the CWWC developed into a nonprofit that's changed the lives of countless animals, touching many people's hearts in the process.

Of course, the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is just one of many amazing businesses in Colorado that’s doing great things in the state. If you have another business you’d like to see profiled on Only In Colorado, please nominate them for a chance to be featured. And be sure to follow Only In Colorado on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the know on the state’s events, restaurants, local businesses, and hidden gems.

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Here Are The 10 Absolute Best Pumpkin Patches In Colorado To Enjoy In 2024

Discover the best pumpkin patches in Colorado for family-friendly fall activities.

Updated Jul 31, 2024

Written by 

Christy Articola

A Colorado pumpkin patch is a place everybody loves to visit to pick out the perfect pumpkin. This activity is fun for the whole family and it's an annual tradition for so many people. I know I love these beautiful...sometimes round, sometimes oblong...orange orbs for some reason I can't really explain, and I bet you feel the same way too. If you're looking for the best pumpkin in Colorado (or many pumpkins...), we're here to help. This list will give you some great ideas about where to find the best pumpkin patch near me. Read on and get out there; it's never too early to adorn every inch of your property with pumpkins galore! Go! Now!

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1. Anderson Farms: Erie (Sept. 25 - Nov. 2, 2024)

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Anderson Farms is one of the longest-running pumpkin patches in the state, and it's also the largest. Also, choose from 26 varieties of squash, pumpkins, and gourds here, and enjoy a hayride and 25-acre cornfield maze while you're at it. Not only is this one of the best pumpkin patches in Colorado, but it's one of the best pumpkin patches near Boulder.

2. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms: Littleton (Oct. 11-13, 2024)

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Enjoy this glorious pumpkin festival on one single weekend each fall! Come and get your pumpkin and celebrate everything autumn at this traditional family outing. This is one of the best Colorado pumpkin patches near me which includes a 10-acre pumpkin patch, a corn maze, and other activities. Read all about it on the Denver Botanic Garden's Chatfield Farms website.

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3. Rock Creek Farm: Broomfield (Oct. 1-31, 2024)

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This impressive property has a 100-acre pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, corn mazes, plus tasty desserts like caramel apples. This is one of the best pumpkin patches near Denver. Read all about it on the Rock Creek Farm website.

4. Maize in the City: Thornton (Check for 2024 dates when available)

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Located in Thornton, this celebration has pumpkins, corn launchers, five-minute escape rooms, pony rides, sand art, a hay bale maze, face painting, and bouncy bounces. Your whole family will have a blast. Discover more on the Maize in the City website.

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5. Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch: Longmont (Saturdays and Sundays in October)

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Enjoy the farm store, carnival rides, bouncy rides, corn maze, pumpkin painting, and great views of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker. For further details, visit the Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch website.

6. Fritzler Farm Park: LaSalle (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Sept. 15 - Oct. 27, 2024)

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Fritzler Farm Park in LaSalle has pumpkins galore, a corn maze, pedal go-carts, a barrel train, carnival rides, a corn pit, yard games, face painting, and more, plus an outdoor haunted house on weekend nights.

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7. The Patch: Kiowa ( Sept. 21 - Oct. 27, 2024)

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Pick your own pumpkin; go through the corn maze; pet the fuzzy farm animals, and participate in several other family-fun attractions. Learn more on The Patch website.

8. Miller Farms: Platteville (Labor Day-mid November, 2024)

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Miller Farms has been family-owned and operated for generations and today, we can enjoy fall in Colorado on its 180 acres of fields. Enjoy a hayride while learning about farm life and selecting fresh vegetables to take home.

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9. Cottonwood Farms: Lafayette (Sept. 28 - Oct. 31, 2024)

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With plenty of pumpkins from which to choose as well as farm animals, hayrides, a straw bale maze, and a corn maze, what could be a more enjoyable way to spend an autumn day than at one of the best pumpkin patches in Colorado? Cottonwood Farms offers more information on its website.

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10. Diana's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze: Cañon City (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Sept. 21 - Oct. 31, 2024)

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This family-owned and operated business has an eight-acre corn maze and a fantastic pumpkin patch with a wide variety of different kinds of pumpkins from which to choose. Read more on Diana's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze website.

A Colorado pumpkin patch is the best way to celebrate fall. Visit one of the best pumpkin patches in Colorado, or visit them all. Buy a pumpkin at every single one. Put them in every room of your house! Pumpkins everywhere! Happy fall, everyone!

Going on a pumpkin-focused road trip? Don't leave these items behind from our Ultimate Road Trip Packing List. And while you're traveling around, consider renting a Vrbo to take in the fall colors in Colorado.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/colorado/studts-pumpkin-patch/

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