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🍂 🚜 2026 Farm & Pumpkin Patch Guide 🍁🎃

Presented by Boulder Country Day School

By Shay Brase- Publisher, Macaroni KID Broomfield, Macaroni KID Longmont & Macaroni KID Thornton September 8, 2026

FALL IS HERE AND FARMS ARE OPEN! There are so many fun farms and pumpkin patches within a short drive, you could spend every weekend in October checking out a different one. Whether your goal is to visit a cute patch just to pick pumpkins, or visit a farm that will entertain the family all afternoon with activities, you will find it here! There really is something for everyone. For more information on any of the farms listed, click on the name to check out their websites.

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THE BEE HUGGER

Longmont, CO | Open daily

Bee Hugger is our happy place and we want to share it with YOU! We have a U PICK sunflower field, pumpkin patch, honey, Xmas trees, animals to feed, venue for events, and more!

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OSBORN FARM

Longmont, CO | September 26 - October 31

There is a field full of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and more.

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HERGENREDER FARMS

Longmont, CO | October 1 - October 31

Corn and bale mazes, bale pyramid, pumpkins, local grocery goods and more!

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUMPKIN RANCH

Longmont, CO | Starting September 26th - November 1 |  Carnival open Weekends in October ONLY beginning October 3rd

Their fall festival caters to young children, with free entry and parking on the grounds. Weekend activities are pay-per-activity and include fun events like pony rides, cornstalk tunnel, petting zoo, paint-a-pumpkin, fire truck slide, and inflatable obstacle course. Be sure to also get a picture by their one of a 

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SUNFLOWER FARMS

Longmont, CO | check site for specific dates and times

This 50-acre farm has something for everyone. You can feed animals, swing on tire swings, sit on tractors, play in the sandboxes, treehouses or zip on the zip line. On cooler days, you can roast a marshmallow over a fire. There is even an airplane to explore! Kids can be kids and enjoy the great outdoors and all that a working farm has to offer. All activities are included with admission ticket. 

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ANDERSON FARMS

Erie, CO | September 23 - October 31, Closed Tuesdays

Anderson Farms is the home of Colorado's Longest-Running Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch!  Located off of Hwy 52 in Erie, this family farm has something for kids of all ages and is most definitely worth the trip.  You could easily spend all day here checking out the various attractions. They have barrel train rides, a corn maze, playground, farm animals, live music, and more! The fun doesn't stop there. During the evening they also have Zombie Paintball and Terror in the Corn - Reserve tickets for those attractions HERE.

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MUNSON FARMS

Boulder, CO | Mid-September - October 31st

Pick your own pumpkin in their patch, fill a wagon of winter squash and enjoy hay rides and a corn maze.

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PUMPKIN PICKIN' PARADISE

Milliken, CO | September 26  -  October 31

Enjoy supporting a family owned business offering a variety of pumpkins, fall decor, Halloween Store, homemade goods, haunted maize, and MORE!

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HANKINS FARMS

Johnstown, CO | October 2 - November 1 (Open Friday - Sunday)

Offering a wide variety of activities including: Pumpkin picking, corn mazes, corn cannons, archery, peddle cars and MORE!

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 7th GENERATION FARM

Louisville, CO | Pumpkin Patch September 18th - November 1 | Farm Stand Open Year Round, Fall Festival Thursday - Sunday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Located in the heart of Louisville, they have pre-picked pumpkins you can buy, or head out to the patch to find that perfect pumpkin to pick! There is also Fun in the Corn, a Hay Bale Maze, Big Bale Hay Mountain, a pumpkin painting station, farm animals to see, and tractor hay rides

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COTTONWOOD FARMS

Lafayette, CO  | September 23 - October 31

A cute family farm that sells pumpkins and fall produce. There are farm animals and tractors to look at, wagon rides on the weekends, a corn maze and a straw bale maze that little ones will love.  

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ROCK CREEK FARM U-PICK-EM PUMPKINS

Broomfield, CO | September 26 - October 31 (Open Saturday - Sunday)

Join in for fall family fun activities at one of the oldest pumpkin patches in northern Colorado.  Pumpkins aren’t where the fun stops, check out our hay bale maze, farm animals and plenty of opportunities to snap the perfect picture!

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MAIZE IN THE CITY

Thornton, CO | September 19 - October 31 (Check HERE for specific dates and times)

A corn maze that covers over 20 acres, an easy-pick pumpkin field, and fall attractions like a corn launcher, bouncers, and barrel rides will keep the kids happy! There are also free activities available to enjoy, such as a playground and corn kernel box.

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JOHNSON FARM AND APIARY

Lochbuie, CO  | Now - End of October (Sell out)

Enjoy a corn maze, baked goods, bountiful pumpkins and photo opportunities! 

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.FRITZLER FARM PARK

La Salle, CO | September 19 - November 1

Offering a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions. Enjoy a giant corn maze, pumpkin picking, Scream Acres, festival food, beer garden and MORE!

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TRINITY ACRES PUMPKIN PATCH

Byers, CO | September 19 - November 1 (Open Saturday - Sunday)

Explore Colorado's newest corn maze, over 25 attractions, adorable farm animals, hayrides, giant jump pillows, delicious fall treats, and affordable pumpkins —all in one unforgettable day.


Did we miss one? If you don't see your favorite farm or pumpkin patch on here, shoot us an email at shayb@macaronikid.com!


Macaroni Kid Broomfield would like to give a special thanks to the Boulder Country Day School fall festival for bringing you the scoop on fall fun and festivities.