5 Best Halloween Pumpkin Patches in Minnesota
Jump to: 1. Maple Hills Orchard, LLC 2. River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze 3. Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch 4. Farmer Doug 5. Jerry's Pumpkin Patch
The 5 best pumpkin patches to visit for Halloween in Minnesota are Maple Hills Orchard, LLC, River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze, Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch, Farmer Doug and Jerry's Pumpkin Patch, ranked by rating and review volume — top picks for finding a carving pumpkin and getting the full seasonal experience before the holiday. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about timing a Halloween visit. See every pumpkin patch we track in Minnesota, or browse our full state-by-state pumpkin patch directory.
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Maple Hills Orchard, LLC
Maple Hills Orchard, LLC in Frazee takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews.
29355 130 St, 56544
Maple Hills Orchard, LLC is ranked #1 on this list, located at 29355 130 St, Frazee, MN, 56544. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 29 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Frazee. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Maple Hills Orchard, LLC yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Maple Hills Orchard, LLC in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Maple Hills Orchard, LLC either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Maple Hills Orchard, LLC can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Maple Hills Orchard, LLC sits, near Frazee, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Maple Hills Orchard, LLC's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze
River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze, out in Faribault, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and sunflower field.
23225 Glynview Trail, 55021
Corn mazeSunflower fieldFarm storeRiver View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze is ranked #2 on this list, located at 23225 Glynview Trail, Faribault, MN, 55021. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 14 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Faribault. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, sunflower field and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze is typically open Monday 8AM-7PM, Tuesday 8AM-7PM, Wednesday 8AM-7PM, Thursday 8AM-7PM, Friday 8AM-7PM, Saturday 8AM-7PM, Sunday 8AM-7PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze sits, near Faribault, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch
Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch near Albert Lea rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Visitors come here for kids play area.
23372 740th Ave, 56007
Kids play areaTaylor Kids Pumpkin Patch is ranked #3 on this list, located at 23372 740th Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 11 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Albert Lea. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for kids play area, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch is typically open Monday 9AM-7PM, Tuesday 9AM-7PM, Wednesday 9AM-7PM, Thursday 9AM-7PM, Friday 9AM-7PM, Saturday 9AM-7PM, Sunday 9AM-7PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch sits, near Albert Lea, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Farmer Doug
Also worth the drive: Farmer Doug in Duluth, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.
3361 Lindahl Rd, 55810
Farmer Doug is ranked #4 on this list, located at 3361 Lindahl Rd, Duluth, MN, 55810. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 9 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Duluth. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Farmer Doug yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Farmer Doug in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Farmer Doug either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts checks, credit cards and debit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Farmer Doug can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Farmer Doug sits, near Duluth, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Farmer Doug's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Jerry's Pumpkin Patch
Jerry's Pumpkin Patch in Sturgeon Lake is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
92059 Walczak Rd, 55783
Jerry's Pumpkin Patch is ranked #5 on this list, located at 92059 Walczak Rd, Sturgeon Lake, MN, 55783. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 7 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Sturgeon Lake. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Jerry's Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Jerry's Pumpkin Patch is typically open Monday 3-7PM, Tuesday 3-7PM, Wednesday 3-7PM, Thursday 3-7PM, Friday 3-7PM, Saturday 10AM-7PM, Sunday 10AM-7PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Jerry's Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Jerry's Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Jerry's Pumpkin Patch sits, near Sturgeon Lake, MN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Jerry's Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Maple Hills Orchard, LLC is our top pick for a Halloween pumpkin patch visit in Minnesota, rated 5.0 out of 5, with River View Veggie - Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, and Corn Maze, Taylor Kids Pumpkin Patch, Farmer Doug and Jerry's Pumpkin Patch rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and pumpkin selection, hours and pricing shift as the season goes on — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out, especially close to Halloween. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch to visit for Halloween in Minnesota?
Based on rating and review volume, Maple Hills Orchard, LLC ranks first among the pumpkin patches we track in Minnesota, with a 5.0-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
When's the best time to visit before Halloween?
The two weekends before Halloween are the most popular — and most crowded — for picking a carving pumpkin, since the field selection is still strong but the pumpkin won't sit around rotting for weeks. A weekday morning in that same window gets you the same selection with a much shorter line.
Do pumpkin patches run out of pumpkins before Halloween?
The best-picked sizes and shapes can thin out in the final week, especially at smaller or heavily-visited farms. If a specific size or look matters for carving, visiting earlier in October is the safer bet than waiting for Halloween week itself.
Can I pick a pumpkin and do other Halloween activities the same trip?
Often, yes — many pumpkin patches also run a corn maze, hayride or haunted attraction on the same property, so it's worth checking the feature tags on each listing above before you go if you want to combine picking a pumpkin with other activities in one visit.
Are these pumpkin patches busy on Halloween weekend?
Generally yes — the final weekend before Halloween is the busiest of the season at most farms. If a quieter visit matters more than picking on the exact weekend, a weekday or the first half of October is usually a calmer option with the same farm.