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🍂 🚜 2023 Farm & Pumpkin Patch Guide 🍁🎃

Presented by Anderson Farms

By Shay Brase- Publisher, Macaroni KID Broomfield & Macaroni KID Longmont September 2, 2023

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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 7th GENERATION FARM

Louisville, CO | Pumpkin Patch September 30 - October 31st | Farm Stand Open Year Round, Fridays & Saturdays Only

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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ANDERSON FARMS

Erie, CO | September 20th - October 30th, 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 HERE)

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THE BEE HUGGER

Longmont, CO | Open daily

Bee Hugger is our happy place & 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, charm & more. 

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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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GIGGLING LIFE CARE FARM

Brighton, CO  | Harvest Fun on the Farm! October 16 - 20, see site for dates/times of other programs

Join in to learn about ALL things Fall including the meaning of fall, harvesting + farm fun programs for homeschool, after school & tiny tots. 

Their mission is to help kids to live a life of gratitude, teach them to overcome obstacles, believe in themselves, learn leadership skills, improve social skills, confidence, and teamwork all while being outdoors with the animals. 

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MAIZE IN THE CITY

Thornton, CO | September 23 - 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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MAZZOTTI FARMS

Hudson, CO | Weekends in October

Pick your own pumpkin in their pumpkin patch, or have fun exploring their scare-free corn maze, creating your own scarecrow, or meeting farm animals in their petting zoo.

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MILLER FARMS

Platteville, CO | Labor day - Mid-November

If you're looking for a unique fall festival experience, Miller farms is the place for you! This is your chance to see behind the scenes of a real working farm. You can explore the farm, and harvest your own vegetables while taking a tractor ride out to the fields. There is also a petting zoo, corn maze, hayrides and 'Antique Alley' to check out.

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OSBORN FARM

Longmont, CO | September 30 - October 31

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

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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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ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUMPKIN RANCH

Longmont, CO | Starting September 30th - October 31 |  Carnival open Weekends in October ONLY (See website) 

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 kind Pumpkin Tree!

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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. 


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 Anderson Farms fall festival for bringing you the scoop on fall fun and festivities. 



Anderson Farms is full of FUN for the whole family! Home to Colorado's Longest-Running Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, it is THE destination to celebrate Fall!

Located off of Hwy 52 in Erie, Anderson Farms continues their tradition of MEGA family fun!



Anderson Farms Fall Festival tickets can be purchased HERE or at the door. Tickets sell out quickly, so grab yours today!