Celebrate the 2026 fall season with pumpkins, wagon rides, corn mazes, cider, and family fun at some of the best pumpkin patches in Colorado!
Fall is in the air, and it’s time to start planning all of those quintessential autumn activities! From caramel apples and hayrides to pumpkin picking and corn mazes, Colorado is filled with farms and ranches offering fun fall experiences for the whole family.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite pumpkin patches and fall festivals from Colorado Springs to Denver and beyond. Every pumpkin patch offers something a little different, so choose the one that best fits your family’s interests — and your budget!
Here’s to pumpkins, cider, pony rides, hay bales, and crisp Colorado fall days.
Without further ado, in no particular order:
Monument
1. Colorado Pumpkin Patch
2205 E. Highway 105, Monument, CO 80132
The Colorado Pumpkin Patch at Colorado Kids Ranch is one of the most popular fall destinations near Colorado Springs. Located in Monument, the farm is packed with activities for kids, making it easy to spend several hours enjoying a beautiful Colorado fall day.
Open: September 16–October 31, 2026
Hours: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. In September, open Wednesday–Thursday from 9am–1pm and Friday–Sunday from 9am–5pm. In October, open Wednesday–Sunday from 9am–5pm.
What Makes it Unique:
- Jumping pillows
- Pony rides
- Face painting
- Giant outdoor games
- 80-foot slides
- Tractor rides
- Pumpkins for purchase
- Concessions
- Laser tag
Colorado Springs
2. Miners’ Pumpkin Patch
Western Museum of Mining & Industry | 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry hosts its annual Miners’ Pumpkin Patch every Saturday throughout October. This one is especially fun because it combines classic pumpkin patch activities with Colorado mining history.
Along with picking out a pumpkin, families can watch historic mining machinery demonstrations, try their hand at gold panning, see blacksmiths at work, and take a tractor-pulled hayride.
Open: Every Saturday in October — October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2026
Hours: 9am–4pm
Tickets: $13 in advance / $15 at the gate / Children 3 and under are FREE. Pumpkins are an additional charge.
What Makes it Unique:
- Pumpkin picking
- Pumpkin smash and catapult
- Tractor-pulled hayrides
- Barrel train rides
- Gold panning
- Historic mining machinery demonstrations
- Blacksmith demonstrations
- Giant games
- Cornhole and ladder ball
- Kids' hay maze and hay mountain slide
- Vintage apple cider press
- Animal encounters
- Food trucks
- Spooky Stories at the Stamp Mill — new for 2026!
3. Long Neck Pumpkin Farm
7595 California Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
This beautiful family-owned farm offers plenty to keep the entire family entertained. Enjoy a hayride, explore the farm, snap some fall family photos, and relax beneath the cottonwood trees.
Long Neck Pumpkin Farm is also home to The Lopsided Pumpkin, a children’s book written by Mrs. Longnecker. A second book, Farmer Kevin: Work & Fun on the Farm, is new for 2026!
Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, September 26–October 31, 2026
Hours: 10am–5pm
Tickets: $18 online / $22 at the gate / Children 23 months and younger are FREE. Tickets include activities and parking. Pumpkins are additional.
Important: Advance reservations are required.
What Makes it Unique:
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayrides
- Fall-themed photo ops
- Hay bale slide
- Farm animals
- Double 20-foot slides
- Pedal cars
- Corn boxes
- Duck races
- Tractor swings
- Story Barn
- Farmer’s Market
- Children’s Market
- Toddler play area
- Mom’s Cottage
- Craft store
Kiowa
4. The Patch
7400 SH-86, Kiowa, CO 80117
The Patch is celebrating 10 years of fall fun in 2026! This family-friendly farm offers a full day of activities, including a corn maze, pumpkin field, hay wagon rides, jumping pillows, giant slides, farm animals, and more.
Don't forget to stop for one of their homemade apple cider donuts!
Open: Saturdays and Sundays, September 19–October 31, 2026, plus October 15 and 16 for Fall Break
Hours: 10am–6pm
Tickets: $27.95 per person ages 3+ / Children 2 and under are FREE
Discounts: Military guests receive 10% off with ID. Groups of 20+ can purchase discounted admission for $24.95 per person.
Season Pass: $49.95
What Makes it Unique:
- Corn maze
- Pumpkin field
- Hay wagon rides
- Jumping pillows
- Giant slides
- Low ropes course
- Bucking Bronco Train
- Corn cribs
- Farm animals
- Apple cannon
- Paintball gallery
- Homemade apple cider donuts
- Cow cuddles
- A free rotating “Patch Perk” included with every paid fall admission
Bennett
5. Mile High Farms
11 Cavanaugh Road, Bennett, CO 80102
Located just east of Denver, Mile High Farms has been entertaining families during the fall season since 2010. One of the biggest attractions is its two corn mazes, including a large maze and a smaller maze designed especially for kids.
Open: Saturdays and Sundays, October 3–November 1, 2026
Hours: 10am–6pm
Tickets: Kids ages 4–12: $14 / Adults ages 13–59: $19 / Seniors, military and first responders: $16 / Children 3 and under are FREE
What Makes it Unique:
- Two corn mazes
- Antique tractor hayride
- Pumpkin patch
- Play castle
- Bouncy castle
- Corn pits
- Farm animals
- Unlimited barrel cart rides
- Stage performances
- Farmer’s Playground
- Concessions
- Pumpkins for $0.75 per pound up to 40 pounds
Franktown
6. Lone Creek Farms
3879 N. Highway 83, Franktown, CO 80116
Lone Creek Farms takes the traditional pumpkin patch experience up a notch with more than 20 attractions and live entertainment throughout the day.
And there’s something completely new for 2026: Harvest Glow Nights! Beginning October 2, the farm lights up Friday through Sunday evenings for a nighttime light show included with regular admission.
Open: September 25–November 1, 2026, Thursday through Sunday, plus Wednesday, October 14 for Douglas County Fall Break
Hours: Thursdays 10am–5pm / Fridays–Sundays 10am–9pm
Tickets: $27.95 per person ages 4+ / Seniors 63+ and military: $25.95 / Thursdays: $23.95 / Children 3 and under are FREE
Season Pass: $55.95
What Makes it Unique:
- Harvest Glow Nights — new for 2026!
- Live shows every hour
- Corn maze
- Hay wagon rides
- Small zip lines
- Giant slingshot
- Pedal carts
- Giant slides
- Farm animals
- Cow barrel train rides
- Tire swings
- Mine cart ride and gold panning
- Giant inflatable slide
- Duck derby races
- Corn crib
- Pumpkin jump pads
- Apple cannon and paintball available for an additional fee
- Pumpkins for $6–$16
Lafayette
7. Cottonwood Farm
10600 Isabelle Road, Lafayette, CO
If you’re looking for a more traditional farm experience without the price tag of some of the larger fall festivals, Cottonwood Farm is a great option.
This family farm keeps the focus on the harvest, farm animals, pumpkins, and classic fall fun. Borrow one of their red wagons and head out to the pumpkin patch to find your favorite!
Open: Daily, September 23–October 31, 2026
Hours: 10am–6pm
Tickets: $10.50 per person ages 6–64 / Children 5 and under and adults 65+ are FREE
Wagon Rides: $5 on Saturdays and Sundays. Free for children 5 and under and adults 65+.
What Makes it Unique:
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Kids' maze
- Farm animals
- Fall produce
- Red wagons for pumpkin picking
- Weekend wagon rides
- Locally harvested products
- Fall decor for purchase
- Christmas trees later in the year
Longmont
8. Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch
9059 Ute Highway/CO 66, Longmont, CO 80503
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch offers two different ways to enjoy fall. Visit during the week for a more relaxed pumpkin patch experience, or head there on the weekend for the full carnival atmosphere.
The farm is also home to a Certified Organic farm stand, making it a fun stop for anyone who wants to stock up on local produce along with their pumpkins.
Fall Festival: September 17–November 1, 2026
Hours: Open daily. Activities run from 9am–5:30pm, with the farm closing at 6pm. October 31 hours are 9am–4pm.
Admission: Entry to the farm is FREE. Activity wristbands and carnival attractions are additional.
What Makes it Unique:
- Free farm admission
- Pumpkin patch
- Certified Organic farm stand
- Fall photo displays
- Family activities
- Weekend carnival
- Petting zoo
- Carnival rides
- Pumpkins and seasonal produce
- Weekday visits for a quieter experience
Thornton
9. Maize in the City
10451 McKay Road, Thornton, CO 80233
Want to get seriously lost this fall? Maize in the City is home to an enormous 20-acre corn maze along with a smaller mini maze for younger children.
One of the best things about Maize in the City is that admission to the festival grounds is FREE. Instead of paying one large admission price, families can choose which attractions they want to experience and pay for them individually.
Open: Beginning September 19, 2026. Weekends initially, expanding to Thursday–Sunday beginning October 15.
Tickets: Admission to the site is FREE. Individual attractions generally range from free to approximately $20+ per person.
What Makes it Unique:
- 20-acre corn maze
- Mini maze for young children
- Pumpkin field
- Petting zoo
- Family attractions
- Fall market
- Food and concessions
- Pumpkins and gourds
- Fall decor
- Pay only for the attractions you choose
Byers
10. Trinity Acres Pumpkin Patch
70988 38th Avenue, Byers, CO 80103
Trinity Acres continues to grow! What started as a newer Colorado pumpkin patch now features more than 25 attractions, and the farm added several major experiences for 2026.
New this year are a corn maze, expanded barn and petting zoo experience, new farm animals, barrel train coaster, Bubble Barn, Candy Cannon, Tractor Pull Challenge, and more.
Open: Saturdays and Sundays, September 19–November 1, 2026
Hours: 10am–6pm, with special Autumn Evenings on select Saturdays from 6–8pm
Tickets: $23 per person / Children 2 and under are FREE
Season Pass: $50
Discounts: Available for military, first responders and seniors.
What Makes it Unique:
- More than 25 attractions
- New corn maze for 2026
- New barn and petting zoo experience
- New farm animals
- Barrel Train Coaster
- Bubble Barn
- Candy Cannon
- Giant jump pillow
- Hayrides
- Pumpkin slingshots
- Paintball target shooting
- Corn cannons
- Hay-Zer Tag
- Saturday Autumn Evenings
- Fire pits and s’mores
- Homemade apple cider donuts
- Pumpkins starting at just $1
Ellicott
11. Wishing Star Farm
24024 State Highway 94, Ellicott, CO 80808
Located east of Colorado Springs in Ellicott, Wishing Star Farm's annual Fall Fest combines a pumpkin patch with plenty of opportunities to meet the animals.
Most activities are included with general admission, making this a great option for families with younger kids who want plenty to do without paying separately for every attraction.
Open: September 26–October 31, 2026
Hours: Saturdays 9am–5pm and Sundays 10am–4pm. Groups, field trips, and special events are also available by reservation during the week.
Tickets: Ages 3+: approximately $15 online / $16 at the gate / Children under 36 months are FREE / Seniors 62+: approximately $13 online / $14 at the gate
What Makes it Unique:
- Petting zoo and farm animals
- Jump pad
- Bounce houses
- Hayrides
- Barrel train rides
- Swings
- Pallet maze
- Fire truck play area
- Kids' houses
- Playgrounds
- Corn bin
- Hay pyramid and slide
- Sandboxes
- Horseshoes and cornhole
- Pony and horse rides for an additional fee
- Pumpkins for purchase
- Concessions
- Military and First Responder Appreciation Weekend
Plan Your Colorado Fall Adventure
Fall is one of the best times of year to explore Colorado, and these pumpkin patches make it easy to soak up the season. Whether you're searching for a simple pumpkin-picking experience, an enormous corn maze, farm animals, apple cider donuts, or an entire day of rides and activities, there's a Colorado pumpkin patch for you.
And if all that fall fun makes you hungry, come join us for a Rocky Mountain Food Tour in Downtown Colorado Springs! Taste your way through locally owned restaurants while learning about the history, architecture, and culinary scene that make Colorado Springs so special.
Happy fall!
Cheers,
Your Rocky Mountain Food Tours Team
