Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Northeast North Dakota? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Northeast North Dakota, 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

Benson County

Cavalier County

Eddy County

Grand Forks County

  • Nelson's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides
    2448 20th Avenue N.E., Emerado, ND 58228. Phone: 701-610-9564. Email: [email protected] . Open: mid-September to the last Saturday in October 30 or 31, Weekdays: 3-6 pm; Weekends: 11 am to 6 pm, Call for special appointments. No Pets Please. Directions: While traveling on U.S. Highway 2, take the GFAFB Exit; Go 1-1/4 miles north; 1/4 mile east; Look for the Big Pumpkin! See their website for more directions. Payment: See Website. We will be offering hayrides out to the pumpkin patch on weekends. Weekdays by appointment only! We also offer a campfire for your group event for $35.00. Fall goods and decorations, farm animals, haunted house, hayrides, bounce house, corn mazes and much more!
    A visitor writes on November 27, 2010: "We have gone every year since we found it. It is very fun and has a good variety of activities for kids. There are "porta-potty" restrooms. Easy location to find. Pumpkins are pricy. Very fun for the family."

Nelson County

Pembina County

Pierce County

Ramsey County

Rolette County

Towner County

  • Crocus View Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    6931 88th Street NE, Rocklake, ND 58365. Phone: 701-303-0143. Email: [email protected]. Open: Every Sunday in October from 1 pm to 5 pm; Possible September Hours; Birthday parties and other times by request. Directions: It is 2 miles east of the highway 281 / highway 66 junction north of Cando. If you are coming from the west there is a “Crocus” sign at the turn to go north. It is 4 miles north on the Crocus Road and then a left turn. There are signs on Highway 66 and on the Crocus Road. Maps are also on Facebook (Crocus View & Moore Farms) if you need. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We sell pumpkins, corn, other garden produce, farm fresh eggs, baked goods, cider and other items. There are a lot of activities, such as bale climbs, tire activities, bean bag toss, photo booths, and other activities we hope to get finished by fall! Please join us for an rural, outdoor, fall afternoon!.

Walsh County


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