Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Southeast North Dakota? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Southeast North Dakota, 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 April 2024

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

Barnes County

Cass County

  • Dakota Carriage Company Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, haunted house, snacks and refreshment stand, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    7414 40th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102. Phone: 701-347-4069. Alternate Phone: 701-282-9392. Email: [email protected]. Open: Our 2009 Pumpkin Patch will be open September 26th through Saturday, October 31st Open to the Public: Saturdays from 11:00 to 5:00 Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 Private Campfire sites are available on Saturdays and Sundays at the Pumpkin Patch for birthday parties and small/large groups to reserve; Little Pumpkin Days Open to Assisted Living, Daycares and Schools: 9 am to 3 pm Tuesday, September 22nd - Friday, September 25th Tuesday, September 29th - Friday, October 2nd Tuesday, October 6th - Friday, October 9th *Reservations for Little Pumpkin Days are required; Please call. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: To get to the farm coming from Fargo take I29 north to exit 69 (county road 20) take a left on to county road 20 go 3 miles to stop sign continue on county road 20 1/2 mile first driveway to the south. There are orange signs to guide you in. or go to website and enter your address and print out a map. Click here for a map and directions. The Only All Inclusive Pumpkin Patch Gate Admission (includes a pumpkin): $7;00 dollars, ages 2 thru 100 under 2 free Farm Visit (without a pumpkin): $5 dollars, ages 2 thru 100 under 2 free. Payment: Cash, Check. The Area's Only All Inclusive Pumpkin Patch Dakota Carriage Company invites you to join us for fall fun at it's annual Pumpkin Patch. You will find hundreds of pumpkins to choose from, cornstalks, straw bales, gourds and more. The many activities are free with your paid gate admission to the Pumpkin Patch. Activities include: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Petting Zoo, Bale Maze, Corn Maze, Barrel Train Rides, Miniature Golf, Cow Milking, Spook House, Giant Back Yard Games, Pony Rides - available Sundays from 1 pm to 2 pm, And More.
  • Rheault Farm - pumpkins, carriage rides, pony rides
    2902 25th Street South, Fargo, ND. Phone: (701) 241-8160. Open: Fall festival is September 19 - 20, 2009, September 26-27, 2009, Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 12:00 noon - 5 pm. FREE ADMISSION to Park! Small charge for games and rides. Tickets are $.25 each. Fun Fall Activities Every Weekend!! Create your own Fall Crafts; Kids Games and Activities. Bring your camera and take holiday photos on site. Purchase a pumpkin from the Pumpking Patch (over 2,500 pumpkins to choose from). Find your way through the Straw Bale Maze. Inflatable Games. Concessions SPECIAL DATES: September 19-20 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 4-H Farm Animals Barrel Train Rides (Sunday Only) La Ditzy the Clown 12 pm to 5 pm only September 23-24 Barrel Train Rides Pony Rides Each weekend guests could purchase pumpkins from our Pumpkin Patch filled with locally grown pumpkins of all sizes and shapes. Concessions include Hot Dogs, Brats, Chips, Pulled Beef Sandwiches, Candy and Pepsi. Admission to the park is free. Tickets will be available on site for games, rides and special events.
  • Rudy Spooks - corn maze, events at your location (call for info)
    16149 54th Street Southeast, Kindred, ND 58051. Phone: 701-428-9188. Open: Every weekend in October; Saturday from 12 pm to 6 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm; visit our website for more information. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 3 and 1/2 miles west of Kindred, North Dakota on Highway 46. Look for the signs. 16149 54th Street Southeast Kindred, North Dakota 58051. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Barn Dances held regularly as well. check out our website for dates and times.
  • The Childrens Museums Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch
    1201 28th Avenue N, Fargo, ND 58102. Phone 701-232-6102. Pick piles of perfectly priced pumpkins. Celebrate harvest art, decorate your pumpkin, and check out the fresh new fun and familiar favorites inside the museum. (UPDATED: July 11, 2016, JBS)

Dickey County

  • Potters Way - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, we also have pie pumpkins, wagon rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    8643 106th Avenue Se, Oakes, ND 58474. Phone: 701-742-2831. Email: [email protected]. Open: September - October (4 weekends only) Friday: 1 pm to 7 pm Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm Sunday: 1 pm to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page.

Foster County

Griggs County

La Moure County

Ransom County

Richland County

  • Red Barn & Berry Farm - No pesticides are used, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
    16305 57th Street SE, Kindred, ND 58051. Phone: 701-388-3589. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours of operation for Fresh Produce and U - pick Raspberries. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. It is always a good idea to call first before coming to the farm. We are working on remodeling our barn for future events. Stay tuned.

Sargent County

  • Potter's Way - pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides
    8643 106th Ave SE, Oakes, ND 58474. Phone 701-742-2831. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: .

Steele County

Stutsman County

Traill County


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