2024 Northwest Colorado Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Northwest Colorado? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Northwest Colorado, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for April 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Clear Creek County

Eagle County

Garfield County

• U Pick - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
  6072 County Road 214 aka Peach Valley Rd, New Castle, CO 81647. Phone: 970-984-9090. Alternate Phone: 970-379-9415. Open: Monday to Sunday, 9 am to Dusk, Open September 29 to October 31st. Directions: I-70 Exit 97 (Silt CO). Go Right (East) on highway 6 & 24 towards New Castle. Left (North) on Davis Pt Rd, OR Mid Valley Rd, Right (East) on Peach Valley (CR 214). Farm on the RIGHT. Follow U Pick Pumpkin Patch signs - they are on all local roads. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Groups welcome! Call in advance for scheduling. 970-984-9090, 970-379-9415.

Lake County

Mesa County

• Moon Farm Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  1360 18 1/2 Road, Fruita, CO 81521. Phone: 970-261-6490. Alternate Phone: 970-858-7176. Email: [email protected]. Open: Everyday, 10 am to 7 pm, October 3 to October 31. Directions: Payment: Cash, Check. Moon Farm has a legacy in Western Colorado spanning five decades, inspiring imagination in kids and adults for generations. Featuring a petting zoo, special collections, and much more. Explore history from Ancient Egypt... through medieval times... to the Old West with lots of fun in between. The year 2011 will begin with a new tradition featuring a pumpkin patch, hay ride, and straw maze during the month of October.
• Studt's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  21 1/2 Road And I 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Phone: (970) 462-6361. Email: [email protected]. Open: the entire month of October 7 days a week, on Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm; the Haunted Maze is open on weekend evenings starting at dark; Last ticket is sold at 10:30 pm. Directions: Turn North from highway 6&50 onto 21 1/2 Road. Drive about 2 miles and you will see the farm on your left. We are located on 21 1/2 Road between I and I 1/2 Roads. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page.

Moffat County

Pitkin County

Rio Blanco

Roult County

Summit County

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• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Road trip and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
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• Winery tours and wine tastings
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• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
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• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Pick Your Own fruits and vegetable farms
• Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
• Local fruit and vegetable festivals
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Easter egg hunts
• Local honey finder
• Locally raised Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Environmental information and resources
• Consumer fraud and scams information
• Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
• Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
• Horse Rides And More
• Winery Tours And Tastings
• Farm Bed And Breakfasts
• Wholesale Food Sources 
• Pumpkin patches (THIS website, you're already here)
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