Go out and pick some pumpkins and enjoy the many fall attractions metro Denver pumpkin patches have to offer.
The coronavirus has upended and changed nearly every aspect of modern life in 2020 and those changes have also creeped into our favorite fall activities like going to the pumpkin patch.
Due to the pandemic, many of the pumpkin patches in and near Denver have to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation for the fall.
That being said, you can still visit an area pumpkin patch provided you take all the necessary precautions and double check the hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches, including whether you need to make a reservation.
Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches in and around Denver's metro area.
Chatfield Farms
Address: 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
Attractions: corn maze, mini maze, many different gardens
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Pricing: General admission tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for students and seniors. Children under age 12 get in free. Tickets will not be available on site and must be purchased here.
Phone: 720-865-3500
Website: botanicgardens.org/Chatfieldfarms
Maize in the City
Address: 10451 McKay Rd., Thornton
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19 to Oct. 31
Attractions: 20-acre Crazed Corn Field Maze, Mini Maze, Sand Art, Barrel Train, Corn Launcher, 5-Minute Escape Room
Hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; however mazes close at 6 p.m.
Pricing: Pumpkin field admission is free; Corn maze is $12 for adults and $9 for children; the mini maze is $5 per child.
Website: maizeinthecity.com
Flat Acres Farm
Address: 11321 Dransfeldt Rd., Parker
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Corn Maze, hay bale maze, duck races, giant Jenga, bouncy house, hay rides, petting zoo, climbing wall
Hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Pricing: Fall Festival tickets are $15; $5 for seniors; Age 2 and under: Free
Phone: 303-805-1038
Website: flatacresfarm.com
Anderson Farms
Address: 6728 County Road 3-1/4, Erie
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 25 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Pumpkin patch rides, 25-acre corn maze, pedal karts, farm animals, roller slides, rainbow maze, Fort A-Lota-Fun, combine slide
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Note: the farm's pumpkin patch closes at dusk)
Pricing: Fall Festival tickets are $12; Kids under 3 get in free.
Phone: 303-828-5210
Website: andersonfarms.com
Munson Farms
Address: 7355 Valmont Road, Boulder
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 15 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Hay rides, corn maze
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Pricing: Free admission
Phone: 1-415-298-1500
Website: Munsonfarms.com
Cottonwood Farms Pumpkin Patch
Address: 10600 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette
Season opening/closing dates: Open every day from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Corn and straw maze, wagon rides on weekends
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Pricing: $5 per person, kids under 5 and those over 65 get in free
Phone: 720-890-4766
Website: Cottonwoodfarms.com
7th Generation Farm
Address: 1536 Courtesy Road, Louisville
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Hay Bale Maze, Big Bale Hay Mountain, farm animals, pumpkin painting, Tractor Hay Rides
Hours: Friday - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed Sunday through Thursday
Pricing: Free admission
Phone: 1-720-841-3836
Website: 7thgenerationfarm.com
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Patch
Address: 9059 Ute Hwy/CO 66
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 3 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Hay Maze, Animal Train Car Ride, Cornstalk Tunnel, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Dragon Roller Coaster, Tumble Bubbles, Paint a Pumpkin
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pricing: Free admission; pay per activity
Phone: 303-684-0087
Website: www.rockymtnpumpkinranch.com.
The Bee Hugger
Address: 12590 Ute Hwy, Longmont
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 5 to Oct. 31
Attractions: Hayride, Haunted VW Bug Yard, sunflower field, animal feeding, miniature horse rides (approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Pricing: Free admission; some activities have a fee.
Phone: 303-330-8277
Website: The Bee Hugger Facebook page only
Note: Due to the pandemic, please double check the rules, regulations and hours for the pumpkin patch you plan on visiting.
For more fall fun recommendations, visit Patch.com
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