Fall is our favorite time of year at Farm Bureau Insurance, and there’s no better place for families to enjoy the unique pleasures of autumn than a Colorado pumpkin patch. Kids will love the out-of-the-ordinary activities, and parents will love the photo ops!
From the spooky to the quaint, we’ve rounded up a few noteworthy pumpkin patches from all over the state to start your search for a fun-filled Halloween adventure.
Tip: Some patches regularly update weather information in case of closures; if in doubt, call before you go. Also, some tickets may be purchased in advance, so check online for schedules and other info.
COVID-19 Advisory: always call or check online sites before you go, as schedules, activities, or COVID-19 policies may be subject to change.
South Colorado
Falfa Pumpkin Patch
- Some children’s activities will be closed this year due to COVID-19.
- Come out and pick your own white or traditional orange pumpkins and stay as long as you’d like.
- Pumpkins are sold by weight, with a typical carving pumpkin (8 to 12 pounds) priced at $7. Choose from pumpkins for carving, making pies, or for decoration.
- For kids, this one-acre patch offers a static train with a slide and bell whistle, a ride around the patch in a barrel train ($2 per child), and a corn pit with toys.
- If you’d like to bring a picnic and eat outdoors in the shade, call in advance.
| Website | falfapumpkinpatch.com Check “Breaking News” on the website for early closings due to weather. |
| Dates | Open through October 31 |
| Hours | Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Address | 54 County Road 221 Durango, CO 81303 (map) |
| Phone | (970) 769-0252 |
| Admission | Free |
North Colorado
Fritzler Farm Park and Scream Acres
Pick your own pumpkins at Fritzler Farm Park’s large U-Pick Patch. More than 25 family attractions are available, including a corn maze, pumpkin house, go-karts, barrel train and pumpkin cannons. Scream Acres’ “committed actors” promise to deliver “a Haunt experience unlike any other.”
COVID-19 Guidelines: check the website for detailed sanitary and social distancing procedures.
| Website | fritzlerfarmpark.com |
| Dates | Open through October 31 |
| Hours | Check the website for varying daily schedules. The park will be open during “select days and hours.” |
| Address | 20861 County Road 33 LaSalle, Colorado 80645 (map) |
| Phone | (970) 737-2129 |
| Admission | Daily: $19.95 at gate Daytime Season Pass: $49.95 at gate |
Central Colorado
Lone Creek Farm
Attractions include a pumpkin patch, corn maze, ziplines, giant pumpkin jump pads, pumpkin drop, pig races, farm animals, and more.
| Website | lonecreekfarms.com |
| Dates | Open through November 1 Due to frequent changes in COVID-19-related guidelines and regulations, please call to get the latest information. |
| Hours | 10:00am-6:00pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Address | 3879 N. State Highway 83 Franktown, Colorado 80116 (map) |
| Phone | (303) 800-1243 |
| Admission | Children 3 and under: Free Ages 4 to 62: $19.95 Military and Senior: $16.95 Groups of 15 or more: $15.95 |
The Patch in Elizabeth
Plan for a full day at this large patch near the Denver area. Attractions include a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a four-acre corn maze (and a mini-maze for little ones), “Bucking Bronco train,” hayride, and much more. Before you leave, jump on a tractor-pulled wagon for a ride to the pumpkin patch, where you may choose from black, white, or traditional orange!
| Website | thepatchinelizabeth.com See detailed COVID-19 Agritourism Safety Guidelines on the website. |
| Dates | Open through November 8 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-3:00pm Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Address | 39980 Fox Trot Circle Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 (map) |
| Phone | (720) 446-6001 |
| Admission | Age 2 and under: Free Regular Admission: $19.95 (includes $3 concessions voucher) Grandparents: $9.95 Military Discount: 10 percent savings |
West Colorado
Studtz’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Choose from a variety of pumpkins that you can pick yourself! Traditional, Green and White Pumpkins—small to “gigantic.” Pricing is dependent on the size and variety you choose. All are non-GMO and pesticide-free.
Kids can also enjoy corn mazes, a pumpkin jump, hay mountain, “animal train” ride, and more.
| Website | studtspumpkinpatchandcornmaze.com |
| Dates | Open October 3-31, 2020 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00pm-7:00pm Friday: 12:00pm-9:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm |
| Address | 21 1/2 Road Grand Junction, Colorado 81505 (map) |
| Phone | (970) 773-6489 |
| Admission | Children 3 and under are free every day Weekdays: $9 Weekends: $12 |
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