Colorado's Best Pumpkin Patches

Celebrate the 2025 fall season with pumpkins, wagon rides, and cider at one of these amazing fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Colorado!

Fall is in the air, and everyone is starting to plan fun things to do in Colorado to enjoy this beautiful season! From caramel apples to hay rides, from pumpkin patches to corn mazes, there are numerous farms and ranches offering a delightful experience for the whole family. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite fall festivals from Colorado Springs to Denver.

Every pumpkin patch or fall festival has something unique about it, so choose the one that best fits your family’s interest (and pocketbook!). Here’s to cider, pony rides, and hay bales!

Without further ado, in no particular order:

Monument

1. Colorado Pumpkin Patch

The Colorado Kid Ranch has been hosting their fall festival for 14 years and running! Located in Monument just 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs, their farm is full of fall-themed activities kids will love! More Info

Open: Every Day (Except Mondays) Starting September 17 Through November 1

Tickets: Early/Late seasons are $17/person while Mid-Season is $20/person. You can also purchase season pass for $50! (They offer Military, First Responder, and Senior Discounts!)

What Makes it Unique:

• • Jumping Pillows
  • Pony Rides
  • Face Painting
  • Giant Outdoor Games (Jenga, Checkers, and Tic Tac Toe)
  • 80 ft. Slides
  • Tractor Rides
  • Pumpkins for $4.00+
  • Concessions
  • Laser Tag

Colorado Springs

2. Miners’ Pumpkin Patch

The Western Museum of Mining and Industry hosts their annual "Miners' Pumpkin Patch" every Saturday throughout the month of October. Take home your favorite pumpkin for $6+. Reserve your tickets online for a specific arrival time. More Info

Open: Saturdays Only in October

Tickets: $13 in Advance / $15 at the Gate / Children 3 and under are FREE!

What Makes it Unique:

• • Cornhole
  • Apple Cider
  • Food Trucks
  • Pumpkins for $6 in advance, $7 at the door
  • Pumpkin Smash and Catepult
  • Kids Sack Races
  • Spooky Stories
  • Hay Mountain Slide

3. Longneck Pumpkin Farm

This beautiful family-owned farm offers so much to enjoy! From adventure-filled hay rides and bench swings to a relaxing cottonwood grove, there is something every family member will love. Check out the new book written by Mrs. Longnecker herself, The Lopsided Pumpkin, which will be available for purchase. More Info

Open: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Starting September 20 through October 26

Tickets: $18 in Advance / $22 at the Gate Per Person (includes all activities and parking!) / Children Under 24 Months are FREE *Please note that reservations are strongly suggested!

What Makes it Unique:

• • Pumpkins for $7+
  • Fall-Themed Photo Ops
  • Hay Rides
  • Farmer’s Market
  • Hay Bale Slide
  • Storytelling
  • Reserved Birthday Party Table for $50

Kiowa

4. The Patch

The Patch previously homed in Elizabeth, but now it's in Kiowa! With more than 20 activities, The Patch will create new fall memories for you and your family. Check out the petting zoo, bucking bronco train, or apple cannon. And don't forget to head to the concessions for a treat! More Info

Open: Every Saturday and Sunday from September 20-October 26 (plus October 16 and 17 during Fall Break!)

Tickets: $24.95 in Advance or $27.95 at the Door / Children 2 and Under are FREE

Discounts Available: Military ($22.50), Grandparents ($22.50), and Groups of 20+ ($20)

Season Passes: $45 in advance or $50 at the Door / Enjoy multiple visits for the entire season! What Makes it Unique:

• • Homemade Apple Cider Donuts
  • Low Ropes Course
  • 4-Acre Tall Corn Maze
  • Tetherball
  • Giant Bubbler
  • Euro Bungy Colorado
  • Photo Props
  • Apple Cannon (extra charge of $7)
  • Pumpkins for $1+ (average is $12)

Bennett

5. Mile High Farms

Located just east of Denver, this beautiful farm has been entertaining families during the fall season since 2010. Head through the make-believe town with lots of activities to try including two different corn mazes. More Info

Open: Every Saturday and Sunday Between October 4 through October 26

Tickets: Kids $14 (ages 5-12) / Adults $19 (ages 13-59) / Children 4 and under are FREE

Discounts Available: Military and Seniors (ages 60+) $16

• • 2 Corn Mazes Spanning 11 Acres
  • Barrel Cart Rides
  • Corn Pits
  • Playground
  • Entertainment
  • Pumpkins for $0.85 per pound

Franktown

6. Lone Creek Farms

Not only does this farm have the typical fall festival activities, but it also has live entertainment! Watch a pig race, a pumpkin and candy cannon, and a firetruck pumpkin drop. Purchase your pumpkins for $6-$10 each. More Info

Open: Every Wednesday through Sunday Starting September 19 through November 2

Tickets: $29.95 per person / Children 3 and under are FREE / Wednesdays and Thursdays are only $25.81!

Discounts Available: Military and Seniors (ages 63+) $27.88 / Season pass for $58.93

What Makes it Unique:

• • Zip Lines
  • Giant Dragon Inflatable Obstacle Course
  • Pedal Carts
  • Giant Pumpkin Jump Pads
  • Cow Barrel Train Rides
  • Duck Derby Races
  • Tire Swing
  • Pan for Gold
  • Live Show Entertainment (including pig races!)

Lafayette

7. Cottonwood Farm

If you're on a budget, then this pumpkin patch is for you! The fall market, where you can purchase pumpkins, squash, and decorative items, can be accessed every day for free, and admission is only $8 for the festival. More Info

Open: Daily Starting September 24 through October 31

Tickets: $10.50 Per Person / Children 5 and under and Adults 65+ are FREE

Discounts Available: Season pass for $30.50

What Makes it Unique:

• • Locally Harvested Honey for Purchase
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Straw Bale Maze
  • Petting Zoo
  • Fall Decor for Purchase
  • Wagon Rides for $5
  • Plus, they sell Christmas trees in the winter!

Longmont

8. Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch

Come during the weekdays to enjoy their "mellow" pumpkin patch with fewer crowds. Or, come on the weekend for their fun-filled festival activities! Since each activity has its own ticket price, you only pay for what you enjoy. More Info

Open: Friday through Sunday in September | Daily through October 31 (Enjoy the Carnival Activities on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY)

Tickets: Admission and Parking are FREE! Purchase $1.00 tickets for activities (each ranging from 1 to 10 tickets)

What Makes it Unique:

• • Certified Organic Farm Stand
  • “Instagram-Worthy” Photo Displays
  • Balloon Typhoon
  • Fire Truck Slide
  • Face Painting
  • Obstacle Course
  • Pumpkin Painting ($8.00)
  • Dragon Roller Coaster
  • Animal Train Ride

Thornton

9. Maize in the City

Come to Maize in the City for the largest corn maze that will take you 40 minutes to complete! Download their smartphone trivia game to help you with clues to get you through to the end. The maze changes every year, so make it a family tradition! More Info

Open: Weekends through Mid-October, then Thursday through Sunday until October 31

Tickets: Admission to the site is FREE. Attractions cost between $0-$20 each.

What Makes it Unique:

• • 20 Acre “Crazed” Corn Field Maze - takes approximately 40 minutes! ($10 for children 4-12 and $15 for adults)
  • Mini Maze for young children ($5 for children and $6 for adults)
  • Pumpkin Field with Carving Kits for Purchase
  • Sand Art
  • Pony rides
  • Face Painting

Byers

10. Trinity Acres Pumpkin Patch

This pumpkin patch opened in 2022 and offers more than 17 attractions! Their goal is to make pumpkin picking affordable enough to become your family tradition, and they offer multiple varieties including Cinderella pumpkins, colorful stackable pumpkins, warty pumpkins, white pumpkins, and of course, classic Jack-O'-Lanterns of all shapes and sizes! More Info

Open: Saturdays and Sundays September 20 through October 26

Tickets: $23.00 General Admission / Children 2 and Under are FREE

Discounts Available: Military, Seniors and First Responders / Season pass for $50.00

What Makes it Unique:

• • Giant Jump Pillow
  • 10ft Hillbilly Hay Slide
  • Paintball Target Shooting (extra fee)
  • Pumpkin Slingshots (extra fee)
  • "Hay-zer" tag
  • Corn Pit
  • Rubber Duck Races
  • Tiny Tots Play Area
  • Pumpkins for $1-$7
  • Rotating Food Trucks

Ellicott

11. Wishing Star Farm

Located in Ellicott just 20 minutes east of Colorado Springs, Wishing Star Farm is offering their annual pumpkinpatch and a wide array of activities for the whole family. Their Military and First Responder Appreciation weekend is October 2-8 with $1 off admission for all veterans, first responders and their direct dependents with valid I.D. More Info

Open: Saturday and Sunday from September 27 through November 1

Tickets: $14 in Advance / Children 3 and Under are FREE

What Makes it Unique:

• • Petting Zoo and Farm Animals Including "Boo the Camel"
  • Pony Rides
  • Jump Pillow
  • Hay Rides and Barrel Train
  • Pumpkins for $6+
  • Concessions
  • Fire Trucks
  • Party Shed rentals for small family event to large corporate events

Fall is a beautiful season in Colorado, so make the most of it by attending one (or more!) of these fun fall festivals and pumpkin patches. And for you foodies, please join us on a food tour in Downtown Colorado Springs when you're in the area! Try out our classic walking tour or our brewery or cocktail tours. Happy Fall, everyone! Cheers, Your Rocky Mountain Food Tours Team (So, what’s a food tour, anyway…?)