Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in South-Central Montana? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in South-Central 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!
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.
Updates for January 2021
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.
Keep in mind, many farms, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Haunted Houses are trying to cope with rapidly changing state COVID requirements: ALWAYS see their own website, Facebook page or call them before you go.
NOTE: Many of the farms are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages - but they don't tell anyone, including search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo or us, or redirect their website, 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!
Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county
Click on Resources above, if you need a county map
Big Horn County
Carbon County
- J & K Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides,
corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, restrooms, school
tours, events at your location (call for info)
7 Krug Lane, Laurel, MT 59044. Phone: 406-628-7592. Alternate Phone: 406-855-7926. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 19th through October 31st; 9am to 5pm. Directions: From Laurel head towards Red Lodge, it is 5 miles on the L side of the highway. 1st L turn after the green 50 mile marker. Click here for a map and directions. The pumpkin patch is open from mid September through October 31st; We also have a small corn maze with hayrides; There is also a large assortment of fall and winter squash available; We also have 2 greenhouse that double as party shelters with Halloween tablecloths and decor; Perfect for Birthday or family get togethers. Payment: Cash, only.
Golden Valley County
Musselshell County
Stillwater County
Sweet Grass County
Wheatland County
Yellowstone County
- Laurel Farmers Market - 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,
Fresh eggs, porta-potties
2505 highway 212 South, Laurel, MT 59044. Phone: 406-628-8333. Email: [email protected]. Open: Last weekend of September through October. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. - The Maize At Grandpas Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides,
parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals
58th Street West And Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59101. Phone: 406-247-9998. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Follow Grand Avenue West to 58th Street West turn North 4/10 mile Follow Rimrock Avenue West to 58th Street West turn South 4/10 mile. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Wednesday Thursday 6pm to 9pm Friday 6pm to 10pm Saturday from 10am to 10pm Aug 29 to November 1, 2008. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: September 24, 2019, JBS) - T and C Farms - U-Pick Pumpkin Patc, HayRides, Corn Maze, Pumpkin
Chuck'n, Farm market, Farm Animals, Country Store, Cow train-Barrel Train
1927 Holstein Lane, Laurel, MT 59044. Phone: (406) 272-2280. Open: Friday, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm, Last pumpkin patch hayride will leave the yard about 6pm. Pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm. 2019 Admission tickets are $10/person for hayride, corn maze and U-Pick pumpkin. Military or Seniors (65+) are $9 for tickets. 2years and under are free with paying adult-- but they get no pumpkin. They would need a regular ticket if they wanted a field pumpkin. Directions: gps should get you here -- you can click link below. Turn at our sign at Rapid Tire in Laurel and follow the detour signs around the freeway overpass construction. Come pick a pumpkin from the field where it grew and enjoy the beautiful outdoors and all the farm has to offer. (ADDED: September 24, 2019, JBS)
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