Helena and Surrounding Counties in Montana Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More

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Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Helena and Surrounding Counties in Montana? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Helena and Surrounding Counties in Montana, 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!

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Updates for April 2026

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Most close either at Halloween or a week later! 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.

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

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Broadwater County

Edgewater Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins, apple cannons, jumping pillows, paintball, corn box, food trucks,
8410 Hwy 287 Townsend, MT 59644. Phone: 406-266-1036. Email: info@edgewaterfarmsmt.com. Open: see their page or call for availability. Edgewater Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch facebook page.
We are a family friendly corn maze open on the weekends in September and October. Come make great memories with your family and friends! With 12 acres of corn you are sure to have fun and get lost! Enjoy walking paths through the corn and spending quality time with your family and friends creating great fall memories and traditions.Apple Blasters. These air powered cannons let you shoot apples or potatoes, at a variety of targets and even the river. Get ready to test your aim! Our paintball range is a guest favorite at Edgewater Farms, where you can purchase paintballs and fire away at a variety of fun and challenging targets. Whether you’re perfecting your shot or just letting off some steam, this activity is a blast for all ages. We offer Washington apples, homemade chocolate chip cookies, Scotcheroos and fresh-made kettle corn! Or you're welcome to bring your own food and beverages (no alcohol). Food trucks serving lunch and dinner options are also on site. (ADDED: September 23, 2025, JBS)
Townsend Maze - corn maze
Highway 287, Townsend, MT. Directions: Seven miles south of Townsend.

Cascade County

Sterling Cattle Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkin patch,
183 US Highway 89, Vaughn, MT. Email: sterlingranch@wildblue.net. Phone: 406-965-3581. Alternate phone: 406-799-1346. Open: September 21 through October 27; Open to the Public Weekends only Fridays 5-9 pm, Saturdays 1-9 pm and Sundays 1-6 pm; Closed to the public Monday to Thursday. Directions: We are just two miles west of Vaughn, MT -- and a stone's throw away from Great Falls. Church Youth Groups: Wednesday evenings are reserved for church youth groups. Reservations are required. See Bring your GROUP page for more details. School Field Trips: Wednesday to Friday by Reservation Only; See our School FIELD TRIPS page for activities, hours, fees and teacher resources. Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze with corn tunnel, cowtrain and hay hump, country store.

Jefferson County

Lewis and Clark County

1st Presbyterian Church Patch - prepicked pumpkins
Ewing and 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601. Phone: 406-442-4775. A visitor writes on October 29, 2008: "Gigantic selection of pumpkins. Every October the youth of the church bring in a major load of pumpkins to sell as a project to raise funds for youth activities. It has been going on apparently for several years."
Johnson's Pumpkin Patch - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, inflatables/bounce house, school tours
5935 Mchugh, Helena, MT 59602. Phone: 406-465-4392. Alternate Phone: 406-600-5409. Email: Jgarden6@bresnan.net. Open: everyday from 10 am to 6 pm (Except Saturday we open at 2 pm because we are at Farmers Market). Directions: For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. We grow all our own vegetables right here on our farm. We are pesticide free. We do a lot of our own seeding starting in early December. We have a wide variety of beautiful hanging baskets, flowers, bedding and vegetable plants available, starting in May. Please come see us every Saturday at the Farmers Market from end of April to mid December. Thanks for shopping local!. (UPDATED: September 15, 2016)

Meagher County

Powell County

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