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!
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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)
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
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