Updated: September 18, 2024
Top 9 Pumpkin Patches Near Colorado Springs
We've carved out some of the best patches in the region so you can pick the best pumpkin from the lot.
Break out the flannels and pour yourself a warm cup of apple cider – autumn has arrived in the Pikes Peak region and we are NOT complaining. There are plenty of fall activities to partake in, but one of our favorites is pumpkin picking with a gorgeous mountain view as your backdrop. From hayrides to corn mazes, below are some of the best pumpkin patches in the region.
1. Wishing Star Farm
Take the more authentic experience and grab your pumpkin from an animal farm. Wishing Star Farm is one of the largest petting zoos in Colorado and is only 25 minutes from Colorado Springs. Enjoy a petting zoo, hay ride, barrel train ride, jumping pillow, hay slide, hay pyramid, kids town, fire truck, tire swings, sandboxes, corn bins, duck races, horseshoes, corn hole, roping dummies, pallet maze, frisbee golf (3 holes), yard games and so much more!
- Dates: September 24 - October 30
- Times: Saturdays 9am - 5pm, Sundays 10am - 4pm
- Where: 24024 State Highway 94, Ellicott, CO 80808
2. October Pumpkin Fest at Venetucci Farm
Nick and Bambi Venetucci dreamed of a farm where families could come pick out a pumpkin. Thousands of children over multiple generations have come to the farm for that very reason. Keep the tradition alive in your family for more generations to come! Head to Venetucci Farm every weekend in October to experience this local, fall tradition. Choose a pumpkin, go on a hay ride, pick your own flowers, play some games, visit the farm animals, buy some local art and more!
- Dates: October 4 – October 27, 2024
- Times: Fridays 9:30am - 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9:30am - 4pm
- Where: 5210 US Highway 85, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
- Cost: $5 per person for general admission. Pumpkins are an additional $10. Pick your own flowers available for purchase as well! Get your sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds and more.
3. Miner’s Pumpkin Patch
Open every Saturday in October, Miner’s Pumpkin Patch features fun family activities like cornhole, ladder ball, a giant slide, pumpkin catapult, pumpkin smashing and a hay maze. Experience using a vintage apple cider press, encounter animals and go for a hayride that the whole family will love. Afterward, try gold panning, watch mining machine demonstrations and get some fresh produce from the farmer's stand. There will be food trucks and live music, so you won't want to miss it!
By visiting this patch, you’ll also be directly supporting the Western Museum of Mining & Industry.
- Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024
- Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Where: Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- Cost: $11 for pre-purchased tickets ($13 at the door); Pumpkins are $6 each ($7 at the door). Children 3 and under are free. Please no pets.
4. Long Neck Pumpkin Farm
Make sure to bring your camera! Long Neck Pumpkin Farm has amazing photo ops nestled throughout the patch. And don't forget the hayrides, hay slide, duck races and tractor swings! From slingshot games to farm animals, there’s no shortage of fun here.
- Dates: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, September 21 - October 27, 2024
- Times: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Where: 7595 California Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
- Cost: $18 per person, kids under 2 years old are free. *Does not include pumpkin
- Details: Reservations required. Please no pets.
5. Colorado Pumpkin Patch
Pick up your pumpkin from Colorado Pumpkin Patch! Only 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs, this patch is unique due to its laser tag and 30-foot jumping pad. Other highlights include: human foosball, farm animal petting areas, football training camp, baseball throwing lane, steer head roping and more. For an additional cost, the kids can ride a pony and get their faces painted!
Dates: September 18 - November 2, 2024
September Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday and Thursday: Open 9AM-1PM
Friday - Sunday: Open 9AM-5PM
October Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Open 9AM-1PM
Wednesday - Sunday: 9AM-5PM
Where: 18065 Saddlewood Rd, Monument, CO 80132
6. Happy Apple Farm
Pumpkin picking and fresh apple cider?! Count us in. Not only does Happy Apple Farm have an amazing pumpkin patch, but they also have hand-picked apples from their farm. Hot tip: from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. every weekend, they serve deli sandwiches and apple cider donuts.
- Dates: Friday – Sunday until October 27, 2024
- Times: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Where: 1190 1st. Street, Penrose, Colorado 81240
- Cost: Free! *Pumpkins and apples for purchase
- Details: Enjoy free admission, no reservation, free hayrides and pets are welcome!
7. Harvest Days in Pueblo
Featuring a corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals and many other farm activities, Harvest Days is a great place to make some autumn memories with the family. Please note their new location at 33111 E. US Hwy 50 in Pueblo, Colorado.
- Dates & Times: October 2024 Details Coming Soon
- Where: 33111 E. US Hwy 50 in Pueblo, Colorado
8. Diana's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Find the perfect pumpkin, get lost in the corn maze, then take on the corn bin, hay slide, hay ride, climbing rope and duck races. Food is available at the farm's grill from 11 a.m. – 6:30 m. and fall treats are available at the snack barn 10 a.m. – closing.
- Dates: September 21 - October 31, 2024
- Times: Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Where: 1649 Poplar Ave, Cañon City, CO 81212
- Cost: $15 per person. Children 5 and under are free. *Does not include pumpkin
- Details: There are military days and customer appreciation days on select dates.
9. Pop's Pumpkin Patch
Family-owned and operated, POP’s Pumpkin Patch kicks off its first year of festive fun on Saturday, September 28th, running every weekend through October. Visitors can enjoy a tractor ride through the Spooky Forest, pick their own pumpkins and navigate the Amazing Blue Maze. There's also plenty of fun activities like the Hay Bale Slide, Corn Pit, Knee High Tires and yard games. Roast marshmallows at the fire pits, meet baby goats and take endless photos with pumpkins and hand-painted displays. Concessions include baked goods, hot cocoa, and more, while visitors can also stop by Pop's Vineyard for a wine tasting!
- Dates: September 28 - October 27, 2024
- Times: Saturdays 10am - 7pm, Sundays 10am - 6pm
- Where: 1940 13th Street, Penrose, CO 81240
- Cost: $12 per person. Children 2 and under are free. *Does not include pumpkin
- Details: Cash is recommended, however credit cards will be accepted with 3% processing fees. No ATM onsite.
