2023 Central-Northeast Minnesota Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central-Northeast Minnesota? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central-Northeast Minnesota, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for December 2023

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Aitkin County

Carlton County

Cass County

Crow Wing County

• Boys-N-Berries - pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, farm animals
  9925 Street Mathias Road, Brainerd, MN 56401. Phone: (218) 839-9918. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily from 10 am till 5 pm, May 1st to October 31; other times by appointment. Directions: From Brainerd, Mn drive south on Business Highway 371. Turn left on County Road 21, drive 1/2 mile. from Little Falls take highway 371 north, exit to business highway 371, drive two mile north, take a right at county road 21, drive 1/2 mile. our fire number is 9925, west side of the road, white house, white fence. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Boys-N-Berries Facebook page. They say they have a beautiful and wide selection of pumpkins, gourds, and squash. Not to forget straw bales, corn stalks, flowering mums, and more. (UPDATED: August 29, 2021. JBS)
• Double T Acres - pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, mums, gourds and ornamental corn
  1822 Co Rd 29, Lake Shore, MN 56468. Phone: 218-568-5268. Email: [email protected]. Open: see their website or facebook page. They also offer fresh prepicked asparagus, strawberries, sunflowers and other flowers for sale. Their Pumpkins, mums, gourds and ornamental corn are available in early Fall. The blueberry picking season ends in late August.They often still have fresh picked strawberries from their greenhouse available thru the pumpkin season. Call them to place an order, usually ready in a day or two. Pumpkin season will begin around mid-September. Pie cherries (aka, tart or sour cherries) are in July typically. Double T Acres facebook page.  (ADDED: August 31, 2023, JBS)

Kanabec County

Mille Lacs County

Morrison County

• Triple S Strawberry Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, already-picked produce, farm animals
  7408 Imperial Road, Royalton, MN 56373. Phone: 320-584-8159. Email: [email protected]. Open: weekends on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. Directions: 3 miles north of Royalton High School or take County Road 34 east from Highway 10 for 3 miles, turn right onto County Road 27, travel 2 1/4 miles to the farm. Watch for signs. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June 24 to July 12 Pumpkins: late September through October. Payment: Cash, Check.

Pine County

• Andersons Rock Creek Relics Corn Maze - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting
  54433 Forest Boulevard, Rush City, MN 55069. Phone: 612-600-8760. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 26 and 27, October 3 and 4, October 10 and 11, October 17 and 18, 2025; Saturday and Sunday, from 12 pm to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: August 31, 2015)
• Kenzie CornMaze - UPDATE: October 08, 2018: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
  39891 Dove Road, Hinckley, MN 55037.
• Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, we also have pie pumpkins, corn box, kiddie corn maze, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties, inflatables/bounce house
  13650 Government Rd, Pine City, MN 55063. Phone: 320-591-0007. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekends beginning the last Saturday in September thru the last weekend in October; Fridays 3 pm to dusk, Saturdays 11 am to 6 pm, Sundays 11 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Just 3 miles from the Hwy 35 Pine City Exit #169. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, ApplePay, AndroidPay. Click here for our Facebook page. Acres of pick your own pumpkins. Admission is FREE. We have fresh picked Apples, squash and fall decorations too! Kids corn pit and kiddie corn maze. Many photo opportunities for the family - bring your camera. The ONLY pyo crops offered are Pumpkins. (UPDATED: December 02, 2022)
• Stoney Brook Farms Inc. - pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, Fall festival, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, face painting
  989 115th Avenue Ne, Foley, MN 56329. Phone: (320) 333-7736. Alternate Phone: (320) 248-6193. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 15th through October 29th from 11 am to 6 pm Friday to Sunday. Directions: Just West of Iray's Auction on Highway 95. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards. Come try your skills in the maze, chuck some pumpkins, play in the corn pit, pick your own pumpkins in the patch and many other fall activities to enjoy for your family and friends!! They have a nine acre corn maze and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, along with a Ferris wheel, a carousel and a food truck. Pumpkins of all sizes will be three for $15.00 (2020 price) . (UPDATED: October 10, 2020 JBS) (ADDED: September 16, 2017)

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Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

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Here's the quick list to related farms for PYO, Honey, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.:

• Local pick your own farms for apples, strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, etcr
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Road trip and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Pick Your Own fruits and vegetable farms
• Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
• Local fruit and vegetable festivals
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Easter egg hunts
• Local honey finder
• Locally raised Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Environmental information and resources
• Consumer fraud and scams information
• Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
• Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
• Horse Rides And More
• Winery Tours And Tastings
• Farm Bed And Breakfasts
• Wholesale Food Sources 
• Pumpkin patches (THIS website, you're already here)
• Corn mazes