2024 Central-Northwest Minnesota Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central-Northwest Minnesota? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central-Northwest Minnesota, 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 September 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

Becker County

• Maple Hills Orchard, LLC - Uses integrated pest management practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), birthday parties, school tours
  29355 130th St, Frazee, MN 56544. Phone: 218-844-5445. Alternate Phone: (218) 844-5445. Email: [email protected]. Open: Seasonal September through October, Open Weekends, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. Directions: Drive 3 miles east of Detroit Lakes or 4 miles west of Frazee, MN on US Highway 10 to 130th Street; proceed on 130th Street 1 mile. Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Pre-picked apples by the 1/2 peck and peck. In addition, they also support and promote local and sustainable agriculture as well as fairtrade products.  (UPDATED: September 22, 2023, JBS)

Big Stone County

Clay County

• Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
  14447 Hwy. 10, Glyndon, MN 56547. Phone: 218-498-2684. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Four miles east of Glyndon MN on Hwy 10 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Friday 3-6 pm Saturday- Sunday 10 am -6 pm Pumpkin Patch September 22- October 28 2007 Friday thru Sun. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: October 05, 2012,by a visitor,)

A visitor writes on October 05, 2012: "We have loved it for years and really watched it grow into a great educational tool for young kids. Its not a scary Oh my gosh disgusting grosz even unlike many Halloween events have turned, it was child orientated. They have many opportunities of learning History, science, math, and its fun. Its a very laid back peaceful time there, you don't realize it when 2 hours has come and gone! We go several times every year with neighbors, family, the childcare and the church. "
• Probstfield Farm - Certified Organic, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, farm market
  4626 Oakport Street N, Moorhead, MN 56560. Phone: 218-277-3011. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 14 to October 20; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am to 4 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. An heirloom plant is a cultivar that has been nurtured, selected and handed down from one family member to another for many generations. Come learn about heirloom squash with their beautiful colors, shapes and sizes.

Douglas County

• Country Blossom Farm, LLC - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours, group reservations
  1951 Englund Road Sw, Alexandria, MN 56308. Phone: 320-334-1110. Alternate Phone: 320-334-1620. Email: [email protected]. Open: We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm; Corn maze and other activities are open weather permitting; Pumpkin patch will be open after September 20th; The open time May change as the weather changes; Look at our facebook and web page for current open times and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 18, 2019, JBS)
• Erickson's Petting Zoo - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  11890 Hope Road Se, Osakis, MN 56360. Phone: 320-762-0184. Alternate Phone: 491-3578. Email: [email protected]. Open: Fall Hours September 20 to October 31st on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm; We're also open Thursday and Friday of MEA weekend, October 16 and 17, from 10 am to 5 pm; see our website for hours during other times of the year. Directions: 2 miles west of Osakis, MN. on County Road 82, one mile north of Bird Lake Road, 1/2 mile west on Hope Road. Eight miles east of Alexandria, MN. on County Road 82, then north on Bird Lake Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Large corn box, orange maze and picnic tables. Varity of vendors each weekend. Pony rides are not always available on weekends - best to call ahead. All prices are subject to change. (UPDATED: September 19, 2014, by JBS)
  A visitor writes on September 19, 2014: "My small children really enjoyed picking out their own pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, riding the ponies, and feeding the animals. "
• Glanzer's "Pick Your Own" Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field
  5258 Hwy 27 W, Alexandria, MN 56308. Phone: 320-762-0249. Fax: 1-320-762-0249. Email us at: [email protected].Open: NOTE: I have not been abl;e to get an update ion this patch in YEARS - I think they must be closed.Does anyone have more information, like a phone or email address? If so, please write me! Weekends in October Saturday 8 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm Directions: Three miles west of Viking Plaza Mall on Highway 27 West. Prices: Large (beach ball sized) $5 Medium (basketball sized) $3 Small (anything smaller than basketball) $1 Payment: Cash, Check. Next year we plan to expand and have much more. Including exotic gourds, Indian corn, white pumpkins, miniature pumpkins, corn stalks and hay bails.  

Grant County

Hubbard County

• Carters' Farm - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, cow train / barrel train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Fall festival, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, mini-golf, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
  14766 119th Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470. Phone: (218) 732-3105. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays, from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sundays, from 12 pm to 6 pm, September 14 to October 31. Directions: From the intersection of Hwys. 71 and 34 in Park Rapids: The Market is located 2 miles east on Hwy 34 (Look for the red barn.) The farm is 3 miles west on Hwy 34 and 3 miles south on 119th Ave. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Come out to the farm this autumn for our annual Fall Festival, featuring our 5-acre corn maze, wagon ride, magic shows, live music, field games, farm animals, and more! Pumpkins, squash, ornamental corn, gourds, etc are available Sept.-October 31. UPDATED: September 03, 2021)
• Pike's Corn Maze - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  19170 county 109, Park Rapids, MN 56470. Phone: 218-820-9225. Email: [email protected] . Open: UPDATE for 2023: They are closed until the 2024 season; Every weekend in October; Saturday's and Sunday's from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: August 30, 2016)

Otter Tail County

• Lindig Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
  17495 County Highway 15, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Phone: 218-736-5086. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily from Sept 22 through October for pumpkin sales only; No other activities. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
• Mother, Goose & Bean's - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food)
  16607 340th Street, Erhard, MN 56534. Phone: (218)205-1543. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily at our farm; 10 am until dusk; September 2nd - October 30 Thursday, 2016. Directions: We are located in between Elizabeth and Erhard, MN; just off of highway 59. watch for the giant "Bale-man Family" to show you where to turn. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. At Mother, Goose & Bean's we offer beautiful and distinct Fall décor; from typical decorations to uniquely handcrafted wreaths. We also create custom signage made of sturdy wood, corrugated metal and distressed lettering. (ADDED: September 27, 2016)
• Otter Berry Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, wagon rides, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), inflatables/bounce house, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  38132 470th Avenue, New York Mills, MN 56567. Phone: (218) 346-5034. Alternate Phone: (218) 841-9703. Email: [email protected]. Open: September - October, check the website, Facebook or the Berry Line (218) 346 5034 for up to date days and times. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries - mid June to early July Raspberries - Late August until 1st hard frost Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash - September to October Corn Maze - September through October;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Conveniently located near Perham, a few miles off of highway 10 in the heart of Lakes Country. We are a family friendly farm! Come make lasting memories with your family here at the farm. Always check our Facebook page or call the Berry Line before traveling a long distance to see us. We may have to close early due to weather or if we are picked out. Our strawberry field and corn maze is handicap accessible. Sorry no pets or smoking allowed at the farm. (ADDED: December 15, 2018) (ADDED: January 03, 2017)
• Thea's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  19982 Appaloosa Road, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572. Phone: 218-205-9629. Alternate Phone: 218-863-7673. Email: [email protected]. Open: 10 am to 6 pm, Every day from September 10th to October 31st. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 3 miles south of Pelican Rapids off of County Road 3 on Appaloosa Road. For a map to our farm, click here. Pumpkinpalooza is October 1st and 2nd. Payment: Cash, Check. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of "It's the great pumpkin Charlie Brown". Pumpkins, gourds, strawbales, bittersweet, Chinese Lanterns, craft shack, Giant Jenga, corn slide, soybean sandbox, hayrides, cornmaze, petting zoo and lots of other family games and activities. Food, drinks and porta potties on site. (ADDED: August 31, 2016)

Pope County

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Stevens County

• The Pumpkin Shed - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
  25787 450th Ave, Hancock, MN 56244. Phone: 320-349-0201. Fax: 320-392-5653. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm, Closed on Sundays. Directions: The farm is located on Minnesota Highway 9, we are halfway between Morris, Minnesota and Hancock, Minnesota. We are right across the railroad tracks on the east side of the road. For a map to our farm, click here. Pumpkin Shed is open from Labor Day until October 31:. Payment: Cash, only. We have over 25 varieties of pumpkins, squash, wheat and corn shocks, straw bales, gourds, apples, decorative corn, nums and other fall items available. We operate on the honor system. (ADDED: August 30, 2016)

Todd County

Traverse County

• Coffman Apple Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn,
  7182 US Highway 75, Wheaton, MN 56296. Phone: (320) 815-5233. Alternate Phone: (320) 563-8549. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 1 to November 15 Availability of crops varies, please call or email for availability details; We are flexible with hours and have a stand open 24 hours. Directions: 7 miles North of Wheaton, MN on US Highway 75, East side of road. Apple orchard along highway. Honeycrisp available from September 1 to November 15 Harrel Red available from October 1 to November 15 Pumpkins available from October 1 to November 15. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM). Payment: Cash, Check. We grow Honeycrisp and Harrel Red apples as well as pumpkins, butternut squash, buttercup squash and gourds. (ADDED: October 17, 2018)

Wadena County

Wadena County

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Wilkin County

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Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

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