Don’t Miss These 7 Great Pumpkin Patches in Iowa This Fall

Picking and carving pumpkins is hands-down one of my favorite parts of fall. Sure, you could just make a quick trip to the store and pick one up, but why would you do that when you have so many amazing pumpkin patches right around the corner? Plus, you get to support a local business. So, get the family together, get outside, and pick your own perfect pumpkin at one of the seven best pumpkin patches in Iowa.

1. Pumpkinville and Corn Maze - Mitchellville

Starting off our list of the best pumpkin patches in Iowa is Pumpkinville and Corn Maze in Mitchellville. This is a great place to go to pick your own pumpkin, take a hayride, walk through a corn maze, and have some fun with the whole family. This year, the festivities run through the month of October. Visit the Pumpkinville and Corn Maze website for more complete details.

2. Sherman's Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze - Manchester

Sherman's Pumpkin Farm in Manchester offers pumpkins, a super fun corn maze, and free hayrides in Iowa. Better still, there's no admission fee to visit the farm. Head over to the Sherman's Pumpkin Farm Facebook page for even more information.

3. Schuster's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - Dubuque

Schuster's Pumpkin Patch in Dubuque offers pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, a pumpkin launcher, and wagon rides for a fun-filled day with the family. The festivities run through October 26, 2025. For complete information, check out the Schuster's Pumpkin Patch Facebook page.

4. Howell's Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch - Cumming

Howell's Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch in Cumming offers pick-your-own pumpkins, family bonfires, wagon rides, and much more fun for the family. I think one of the coolest things to see is their pumpkin cannon in action. This year, the fun lasts through November 1, 2025. Head over to the Howell's Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch website for further details.

5. Solsma's Punkin Patch - Sanborn

Solsma's Punkin Patch in Sanborn is a fun place to go to pick out your pumpkin, explore a corn maze, roast some marshmallows over a bonfire, and try some delicious Ruby Red Popcorn. Open through October 31, 2025, Solsma's will also host food trucks several weekends during the fall. Head over to the Solsma's Punkin Patch website for a schedule of activities.

6. Hoefling's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - Marcus

Hoefling's Pumpkin Patch in Marcus is a great place to go to pick your own pumpkin and is one of the best Iowa pumpkin patches. You'll also find many activities like a corn maze, hay rides, and games. Hoefling's Pump Patch and Corn Maze is open through October 31, 2025, and you'll find plenty more over on its Facebook page.

8. Colony Acres Family Farm - North Liberty

Last on our list of the best pumpkin patches in Iowa is the Colony Acres Family Farm Pumpkin Patch in North Liberty. This is a great place to find the perfect pumpkin, navigate the corn maze, bask in the beautiful fall weather, and enjoy a hayride. The Fall Festival runs through November 1, 2025, and you can find more information on the Colony Acres Family Farm website.

As many wonderful things as there are to do in the fall in the Hawkeye State, I don't think it gets much better than spending a weekend day at a local pumpkin patch. What do you think? Did we miss any of the best pumpkin patches in Iowa? Be sure to share your favorites with us on our Nomination Page.

If you're feeling inspired, try planning your own pumpkin picking adventure in Iowa using Only In Your State’s itinerary planner.