Fall is in the air, and everyone is starting to plan fun things to do in Colorado to enjoy this beautiful season!
From caramel apples to hay rides, from pumpkin patches to corn mazes, there are numerous farms and ranches offering a delightful experience for the whole family. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite fall festivals from Colorado Springs to Denver.
Every pumpkin patch or fall festival has something unique about it, so choose the one that best fits your family’s interest (and pocketbook!). Here’s to cider, pony rides, and hay bales!
Without further ado, in no particular order:
Monument
1. Colorado Pumpkin Patch
The Colorado Kid Ranch has been hosting their fall festival for 14 years and running! Located in Monument just 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs, their farm is full of fall-themed activities kids will love! (And don’t forget to check out their annual Watermelon Festival held every August!) More Info
Open: Every Day (Except Mondays) Starting September 17 Through October 30
Tickets: Start at $14 Per Person (they offer Military, First Responder, and Senior Discounts!) / Children 3 and Under are FREE
What Makes it Unique:
Jumping Pillows
Pony Rides
Face Painting
Giant Outdoor Games (Jenga, Checkers, and Tic Tac Toe)
80 ft. Slides
Tractor Rides
Pumpkins for $3.00+
Concessions
Laser Tag
Colorado Springs
2. Miners’ Pumpkin Patch
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry hosts their annual “Miners’ Pumpkin Patch” every Saturday throughout the month of October. The best part is that every ticket includes a free pumpkin to take home! More Info
Open: Saturdays Only in October
Tickets: Start at $10 in Advance / $12 at the Gate
What Makes it Unique:
Cornhole
Apple Cider
Food Trucks
Pumpkin Smash and Catepult
Kids Sack Races
Spooky Stories
Hay Mountain Slide
3. Longneck Pumpkin Farm
This beautiful family-owned farm offers so much to enjoy! From adventure-filled hay rides and bench swings to a relaxing cottonwood grove, there is something every family member will love. Check out the new book written by Mrs. Longnecker herself, The Lopsided Pumpkin, which will be available for purchase. More Info
Open: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Starting September 24 through October 31
Tickets: $15 Per Person in September and $17 Per Person in October / Children Under 24 Months are FREE
What Makes it Unique:
Pumpkins for $7+
Fall-Themed Photo Ops
Hay Rides
Farmer’s Market
Hay Bale Slide
Storytelling
Reserved Birthday Party Table for $50
Permission to Have a Professional Photography Session for $50
Elizabeth
4. The Patch in Elizabeth
With more than 20 activities, The Patch in Elizabeth will create new fall memories for you and your family! Check out the petting zoo, bucking bronco train, or apple cannon. And don’t forget to head to the concessions for a treat! More Info
Open: Every Thursday through Sunday Starting September 17 through October 30
Tickets: $22 / Children 2 and Under are FREE
Discounts Available: Military ($20) and Grandparents ($20)
What Makes it Unique:
Homemade Apple Cider Donuts
Low Ropes Course
4-Acre Tall Corn Maze
Tetherball
Giant Bubbler
Photo Props
Apple Cannon (Extra Charge of $5)
Pumpkins for $1+ (average is $12)
Bennett
5. Mile High Farms
Located just east of Denver, this beautiful farm has been entertaining families during the fall season since 2010. Head through the make-believe town with lots of activities to try including two different corn mazes. More Info
Open: Every Saturday and Sunday During October
Tickets: Kids $12 (ages 5-12) / Adults $17 (ages 17-59) / Children 4 and under are FREE
Discounts Available: Military and Seniors (ages 60+) $12
2 Corn Mazes Spanning 11 Acres
Barrel Cart Rides
Corn Pits
Playground
Entertainment
Pumpkins for $0.85 per pound
Franktown
6. Lone Creek Farms
Not only does this farm have the typical fall festival activities, but it also has live entertainment! Watch a pig race, a pumpkin and candy cannon, and a firetruck pumpkin drop. More Info
Open: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Starting September 22 through October 30
Tickets: $25.95 per person / Children 3 and under are FREE / Thursdays are only $21.95!
Discounts Available: Military and Seniors (ages 63+) $22.95
What Makes it Unique:
Zip Lines
Giant Dragon Inflatable Obstacle Course
Pedal Carts
Giant Pumpkin Jump Pads
Cow Barrel Train Rides
Duck Derby Races
Tire Swing
Pan for Gold
Live Show Entertainment
Lafayette
7. Cottonwood Farm
If you’re on a budget, then this pumpkin patch is for you! The fall market, where you can purchase pumpkins, squash, and decorative items, can be accessed every day for free, and admission is only $5 for the festival. More Info
Open: Daily Starting September 24 through October 30
Tickets: $5 Per Person / Children 5 and under and Adults 65+ are FREE
What Makes it Unique:
Locally Harvested Honey for Purchase
Pumpkin Patch
Straw Bale Maze
Petting Zoo
Fall Decor for Purchase
Wagon Rides
Plus, they sell Christmas trees in the winter!
Longmont
8. Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Patch
Come during the weekdays to enjoy their “mellow” pumpkin patch with fewer crowds. Or, come on the weekend for their fun-filled festival activities! Since each activity has its own ticket price, you only pay for what you enjoy. More Info
Open: Saturday and Sunday ONLY in September | Daily through October 30 (Enjoy the Carnival Activities on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY)
Tickets: Admission and Parking are FREE! Purchase $1.00 Tickets for Activities (Each Ranging from 1 to 10 Tickets)
What Makes it Unique:
Certified Organic Farm Stand
“Instagram-Worthy” Photo Displays
Balloon Typhoon
Fire Truck Slide
Obstacle Course
Pumpkin Painting
Dragon Roller Coaster
Animal Train Ride
9. Anderson Farm
Have fun on the farm with Fall Festival weekdays or weekends at Anderson Farm! This farm is not only a pumpkin patch. Also included are pedal karts, farm animals, jump pads, a barrel train, and more! Its largest feature is a 25-acre corn maze. More Info
Open: Daily Starting September 20-October 30, 2023
Tickets: Start at $27 Per Person / Children 3 and under are FREE
What Makes it Unique:
Pumpkin Cannon
Wagon Rides in Pumpkin Patch
Large Corn Maze
Petting Zoo
Barnyard 500 Pedal Karts
Terror in the Corn
Zombie Paintball Hunt
Thornton
10. Maize in the City
Come to Maize in the City for the largest corn maze that will take you 40 minutes to complete! Download their smartphone trivia game to help you with clues to get you through to the end. The maze changes every year, so make it a family tradition! More Info
Open: Weekends through Mid-October, then Daily until October 30
Tickets: Adults $14 / Children $10 / Children 4 and Under are FREE
What Makes it Unique:
20 Acre “Crazed” Corn Field Maze (takes approximately 40 minutes!)
Mini Maze for young children ($5 for tickets)
Pumpkin Field with Carving Kits for Purchase
Sand Art
5-Minute Escape Rooms
Face Painting
Fall is a beautiful season in Colorado, so make the most of it by attending one (or more!) of these fun fall festivals and pumpkin patches.
Happy Fall, everyone!
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