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Pumpkin Patches, Fall Fests & More!

September 22, 2016
Are you looking for some fun places to get you into the "fall" spirit? I have compiled a list of some Minnesota Pumpkin Patches.  Please make sure you check their websites or call before visiting in case they are no longer open due to availability of their produce or a change due to weather etc. 

Afton Apple Orchards: 14421 So. 90th St. Hastings, MN, 55033, 651-436-8385
What's fall without a trip to the pumpkin patch? Come on out to our pumpkin patch for a hayride and enjoy the breathtaking autumn colors of the scenic St. Croix Valley! Stay for a piping hot cup of fresh apple cider, coffee or hot chocolate. Sit at the picnic tables and watch your children play on the playground or pet the animals in our petting farm, hayrides and corn maze available as well. Click here for more information.

Anoka County Farms:  
125 Bunker Lake Blvd., 
 
Ham Lake, MN., 
 
763-427-0000
   
 Pumpkins, farm babies petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin painting, jumping castle, and refreshments. Anoka County Farms will be open from September 24 - October 31, 2016.  Our regular hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 3 pm to Sunset, Friday 12 pm to Sunset, Saturday & Sunday 10 am to Sunset. 

Applewood Orchards: 22702 Hamburg Ave., Lakeville, MN., 952-985-5425
We have the Minnesota apples, Honeycrisp, Zestar & SweeTango and many other varieties of apples on dwarf trees. We also have fall raspberries, pumpkins and a corn maze. We will open this year on Labor Day weekend. There is no admission fee. Hayrides are continuous on fall weekends only. Click here for more information.

Axdahl's Garden Farm & Greenhouse: Roadside Stand & Greenhouse, 7452 Manning Ave., Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-439-3134
 Push a wheelbarrow or pull a wagon with the kids down a woodsy trail to one of the Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patches, hay rides, a petting zoo and a corn maze as well. 

Berry Hill Farm: 6510 185th Ave NW., Anoka, MN 55303, 763-753-5891
Wagon Rides,Field Maze, Pumpkins, Tommy's Zoo,Hot Dogs, Pony Rides, Indian Corn, Squash & Gourds,School Tours, and much more. Open weekends of October (Saturday and Sunday only).

Castle Rock Orchard3671 250th St. W. Farmington, MN 55024, 651-463-7387
Many varieties of apples and a pumpkin patch that is already picked and in the pumpkin patch.

Eveland Family Farm: 2575 Andover Blvd, Andover, Minnesota 55304, 763-755-5123
Hay Rides, Farm Tours, Fall Pumpkins, Animals and More! 
Fun for the whole family! Start with a self-guided tour around the farm and meet the animals. We have donkeys, miniature horses, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, pot bellied pigs, and more! After meeting the animals, take a hay ride into the country. Relax in our picnic pavilion and pick out your Halloween pumpkins and fall decorations. Bring your kids through the kiddie corn maze! We are open every fall starting on September 24 daily until Halloween. 

Lendt's Pumpkin Patch: 6903 Wyoming Trail Wyoming, MN 55092, 651-462-1516
Pick your own pumpkins (any size) in our 40+ acre fields. Pre-picked pumpkins at various prices. WE ALSO HAVE: Prizewinner pumpkins, Pie Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash, Indian Corn, Hay/Straw bales, Cornstalk and Sorghum Bundles, Painted Pumpkins, Mums and more.
We offer hayrides by reservation 7 days a week. We have garden sized carts to carry your pumpkins, Free onsite parking, a corn pit and a huge amusement area for the kids.

Minnetonka Orchards  
6530 County Road 26, 
 
Minnetrista, 
 
763-
  
 
479-6530
Open weekends only starting Labor Day week-end. 
  Admission: $7.00 per person & 3 and under free,Kids 12 and under receive one ticket each for a free face painting and an apple express cart ride. Other activities include: unlimited hay rides, kids play area, petting barn, live music, corn maze when ready, hay mountain & walking trails. A full day of fun for the entire family! 

Packer Family Farms: 16029 Round Lake Blvd. Andover, MN 55304,763-427-7207
During our fall festival we sell pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, mini pumpkins, large and small gourds, corn bundles, large and mini straw bales, honey, mums, and of course firewood. We do also offer fall decorating and delivery service for residential and business clients. During our fall festival we charge no admission, parking, or any kind of hidden fees. Simply come and purchase our low priced pumpkins and fall decorations and receive unlimited free fall fun. During our fall festival we offer a straw bale pyramid with slide, pumpkin bowling, haunted garage, pedal tractors, photo opportunities, and much more, all for free! 

Pinhaven Farm: 28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092
Pumpkin Cannon, Mini Train Ride for Kids, Trike Track, Weekend Concessions, Pumpkin Eating, Dragon Show  (weekends only), Get lost in our New Fun Mazes, Becky's Sweets & Treats Shop, Come see "Spookley the Square Pumpkin"
Trolley Hay Ride to the Pumpkin Patch, Expanded Children's Play Area, Many Photo Opportunities. Many fun events and special visitors and a Halloween party for the kids on October 29-30.

Sever's Corn Maze and Fall Festival: 1100 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee, MN 55379, 952.974.5000
For the 2016 season we will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 9th thru October 30th. Attractions include: an obstacle course, Corn maze, corn pit, petting zoo, extreme corn pit, pig races, zip lines, Kiddie train, magic shows, gourd walk, music entertainment, a Spider Web and so much more! 

Shafer Corn Maze:
A 12 acre corn field made into a maze which contains 2 different corn mazes to fit all ages. Also featured is a farm animal petting zoo, rope maze, straw bale jump, obstacle course, corn bag toss, pre-picked pumpkin pile and more. Refreshments available as well
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Twin Cities Corn Maze & Harvest Festival & Maze: 8001 109th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, 952-992-9326
This year’s corn maze celebrates the Minnesota Viking’s Inaugural season at U.S. Bank Stadium. Come and experience the maze for yourself as you wind your way through Minnesota’s largest maze and explore the larger than life version of the new U.S. Bank – Minnesota Vikings stadium. We are also proud to donate a portion of every ticket sold to the Vikings Children’s Fund. Join us again this year and be a part of the maze that gives back to the local community. Fun for all! From a kid-sized maze to pumpkin slinging, everyone’s sure to have a great time at the festival! So bring the whole family for a fun day in the field. See you soon!
included in the ticket price: Corn Maze, Corn Pit, Straw Bale Maze, Kids play area, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Hayride
Purchase your tickets here. Open week-ends 9/24/2016 through 10/31/2016 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. They are also open on MEA October 20 & 21 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm



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