Top Fall Activity: Pumpkin Patches
‘Tis the Season for Apple Orchards and Pumpkins!
Visiting a local farm or apple orchard isn’t only about bringing home produce – it’s about being outside surrounded by the beauty of the autumn and making family memories.
Most pumpkin patches cater to families with fun fall activities which are always a hit with the kids.
Picking a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, conquering a corn maze, going on a hayride, eating apple cider donuts are just some of the things we look forward to during the months of September and October.
My kids love picking the family pumpkin to carve for Halloween.
The goal is to find just the right broad, round face with plenty of room to design features even more (complicated) awesome than the year before.
Of course, the carver has the final say in what the design will be.
Pumpkin Patch Directory
You are sure to find the best pumpkin patch near you at one of these West Michigan farms. Happy picking!
Pumpkin Patches - Stanton Area
2985 N. Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888
About the Pumpkin Patch at Anderson & Girls Orchards
Anderson & Girls offers wagon rides to their pumpkin patch in September and October.
Once you're in the patch, hunt around to find the best color, shape and size for your jack-o'-lantern or harvest decorations.
Pumpkins are reasonably priced by weight.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Apple Valley Farm
Head out to the pumpkin patch and find pumpkins of different shapes, sizes and colors.
Apple Valley Fun Farm has Magic Lantern and Connecticut Field pumpkins.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Bethke Farms
With fields of pumpkins in the Grand Haven area, families come from all over West Michigan to take a picture of their children as they find the perfect Halloween pumpkin and pick it right off the vine.
With little pumpkins as small as an orange, and beautiful large pumpkins, you are sure to find the pumpkin that is just right for your Halloween Jack-O-Lantern.
10 AM to 7 PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday
4 PM to 7 PM Monday – Thursday self service only
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Blok Orchard
Find pumpkins in all different shapes, sizes and colors in the u-pick pumpkin patch.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Cotants Farm Market
Choose the best pumpkins right from the acres-and-acres pumpkin patch.
For those that don't want to pick their own pumpkin, they also carry all varieties of our pumpkins and gourds right in our Farm Market.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Cranes Orchards
If you'd like to pick pumpkins (ready starting in late September) head down to the pumpkin patch.
Grab a wagon for the big ones - and pick your favorite pumpkins.
You may also pick from the pumpkin barn display near the u-pick check-in area. Pay for pumpkins at the U-Pick barn.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Deep Roots Produce
They offer a wide variety of pumpkins and offer U-Pick and We-Pick Pumpkin options.
U-pick opening dates will be announced on Facebook.
October 29: Trunk or Treat Event
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Pumpkin Patches - Alpine Township Area
3025 6 Mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
About the Pumpkin Patch at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
Don't forget about the pumpkins! U-pick pumpkins are also available at Ed Dunneback & Girls.
Pre-picked pumpkins are also available if you don't want to trek out to the pumpkin patch.
Find a standard orange pumpkin -- or a more unusual pumpkin.
You will definitely want to come for the Pumpkin Smash and Bash event every fall.
PRO TIP: Arrive early, have lunch, grab pumpkins, stay for the smash and bash in order to get a good viewing spot!
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Fruit Ridge Hayrides
Choose the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, then weigh it in the barn to see if you can set a new record for the largest pumpkin! Also, take advantage of the beautiful scenery for some photo ops.
Huge pumpkins are available from mid-September through October. Availability is dependent on weather conditions.
Pumpkins and squash are available pre-picked or u-pick.
You will find bright orange pumpkins of every size in the patch. Average size is 20 - 45 lbs!
U-Pick open September 25th - October 31st, 2021, Fri - Sun only.
Monday - Thursday for groups by reservation only.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Gull Meadow Farms
Gull Meadow sells pumpkins in a variety of sizes.
You can head out to the fields for U-Pick, or snag your future jack-o-lantern on your way out at the Pumpkin Corral, near the market.
U-Pick Pumpkin Patch opens up at the end of September.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Heidi's Farmstand and Bakery
Pumpkin Patch opens on Septembe 24, 2021.
Hunt for the best ever pumpkins in the 5-acre u-pick pumpkin patch.
If picking your own isn't your thing, there are dozens of already picked pumpkins available as well.
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Pumpkin Patches - Northern Michigan Area
1858 S Maple Island Rd, Fremont, MI 49412
About the Pumpkin Patch at Heritage Farms Market
Find the best pumpkin in the u-pick pumpkin patch.
Photo ops available throughout the patch so bring your camera!
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
Pick your own pumpkin in the pumpkin patch
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Moelker Orchards
Head on out to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin, no matter what shape, color or size.
And there's no need to carry around all the pumpkins and gourds you choose - wheelbarrows and wagons are available to help.
The pumpkin patch is open October 1 - 31, Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Don't miss the free pumpkin cleaning on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Pumpkin Patches - Grand Rapids Area
5032 Peach Ridge Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
About the Pumpkin Patch at Morse Brothers Farm
Watch their FB page for opening day.
They sell already-picked pumpkins and gourds in our yard, all shapes and sizes for your yard decor, painting, carving, and DIY crafting! They also offer a U-Pick patch behind our barn to use if you wish to experience the "Pumpkin Patch" feel.
Please pay with CASH or CHECK.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Olin Farms
Find your perfect pumpkin in one of the two pumpkin patches.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Paulson's Pumpkin Patch
Get a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds at great prices - along with other produce in the market.
Fee hay rides to the pumpkin patch on Sunday afternoons.
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Pumpkin Patches - Lansing Area
11854 Peacock Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848
About the Pumpkin Patch at Peacock Road Family Farm
U-pick pumpkin patch is filled with pumpkins and gourds of all different shapes and sizes.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Post Family Farm
Looking for your perfect orange pumpkin or a small knobbly one? Look no further than Post Family Farms.
The huge u-pick pumpkin patches have every type, color, shape and size of pumpkins and gourds. They are all reasonably priced by size.
Don't want to pick your own? You can also get pumpkins and gourds by the main entrance.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Red Barn Market
Red Barn Market has a big field filled with pumpkins for you to pick from.
Wagons are available for your use.
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Schwallier’s Country Basket
Head to Schwallier’s Country Basket to find the perfect pumpkins for your jack-o-lanterns and home decorations.
Pick your own out of the patch or choose one that's already picked.
Schwallier’s also has fall decorations, mums, Indian Corn, and straw bales available to purchase.
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Pumpkin Patches - Lansing Area
1826 Rolfe Rd., Mason, MI 48854
About the Pumpkin Patch at Shawhaven Farm & Shawhaven Haunted Farm
U-pick pumpkin patch open in October
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About the Pumpkin Patch at Steffens Orchard Market
The pumpkin patch is filled with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, just waiting for you to find and pick.
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Pumpkin Patches - Walker Area
24: Wells Orchards
8993 Kenowa Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
About the Pumpkin Patch at Wells Orchards
The u-pick pumpkin patch opens in October. Wander the patch while you search for the perfect size, shape and color.
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Heidi’s Farmstand
11999 Cascade Road, Lowell MI 49334
616-897-6707
What You’ll Find: The farm market, bakery, pumpkin patch, and corn maze are open every day (except Sunday) and have extended hours for the month of October (Heidi’s is open until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays). Come enjoy a stroll through the corn maze, a colorful hayride, or just pet the calf in the petting farm. In the farm market, you will find a complete selection of all the great fall crops in Michigan – apples, cider, squash, strawberries, and other produce.
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find a pumpkin patch near me & find u pick apples near me
We picked Honey Crisp apples at Sietsma’s on Saturday, September 10 and they are some of the best apples we have EVER had!! I don’t know how long they are in season but they are wonderful. Although they don’t have all the rides/entertainment for kids, they deliver on flavor for cider and doughnuts. If you want quality, go here!!!
where is Sietsma’s
Are there any organic u-pick farms for Apple picking?
Any place I can get gourds?
Aside from Farmer’s Markets, I know that Koetsier’s and Schwallier’s both carry gourds in their stores. I can’t speak for the other places, however. And they are not u-pick gourds.
-Betsy
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Kids can not wait until its cow train riding time!
Grange Fruit Farm, new u- pick near Rockford and Sparta (13 mile and Grange). Will have apples and pumpkins