From bountiful pumpkin patches and winding corn mazes to hayrides, harvest festivals and seasonal events, Colorado comes alive with fall fun. Grab your favorite people, breathe in the crisp autumn air, choose your jack-o’-lantern-to-be, and make the most of the season.
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A quick note: We did our best to include as many pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other fall happenings as we could, but we recognize that this list may not be complete. In addition, please check each venue’s website for the most up-to-date information.
BENNETT
Mile High Farms: Navigate two corn mazes spanning 11 acres, meet animals at the petting zoo, ride an antique tractor-drawn hayride, pick pumpkins and enjoy barrel cart rides, corn pits, a playground, live entertainment and concessions. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, from Oct. 3-25. Cost: $14 for kids ages 4-12; $19 for adults ages 13-59; $16 for seniors, military and first responders; free for kids 3 and under. Pumpkins, corn stalks and straw bales available for purchase. 11 Cavanaugh Road, Bennett, 720-383-8227; milehighfarms.com
BROOMFIELD
U-Pick-Em Pumpkins and Corn Maze at Rock Creek Farm: Explore 50-plus acres of pumpkins, get lost in the large Winnie the Pooh-themed corn maze and let the kids loose in the hay maze, corn pit, jumping pillow and more. Hours: Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31. Cost: $10-$12, free for kids 3 and under. Pumpkins available for purchase. 2005 S. 112th St., Broomfield; 303-465-9565; rockcreekfarm.com
CAÑON CITY
Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: This year’s corn maze has a Mario Brothers theme. Also enjoy horse bouncers, duck racing, hayrides, a hay slide, the pumpkin patch and other activities. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1. Cost: $17 per person; free for kids 5 and under; $15 for military and first responders in September; $42 season pass. 1649 Poplar Ave., Cañon City, 719-821-9133; dianaspumpkinpatch.com
COLORADO SPRINGS
Long Neck Pumpkin Farm: Family-friendly activities abound, from corn boxes and bowling to pedal cars and duck races. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri.-Sun., Sept. 26-Oct. 31, five time slots available. Cost: $18 online, $22 at the gate, free for kids 23 months and under. Pumpkins available for purchase. 7595 California Drive, Colorado Springs, 719-551-0525; longneckpumpkinfarm.com
Miners’ Pumpkin Patch: Celebrate fall while also helping out the nonprofit Western Museum of Mining and Industry during its primary fundraiser of the year. Activities include pumpkin picking, lawn games, hayrides, sack races, animal encounters, corn bins, a kids’ hay maze, historic machinery demonstrations, gold panning, barrel train rides and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday in October. Cost: $13 in advance, $15 at the door, free for kids 3 and under. Pumpkins available for purchase. Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-488-0880; wmmi.org
DENVER
Harvest Hoot at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus: Don your costume, then head to the Children’s Museum for a variety of fall activities, including Monster Carnival games, crafts, creature meet-and-greets and a climb through the Adventure Forest. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23-25. Cost: Activities included with museum admission ($17.75-$19.75), free for members. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, 303-433-7444; mychildsmuseum.org
Glow at the Gardens: This beloved annual tradition at the Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street includes hand-carved pumpkins, live performers and lights. Hours: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15-18 and Oct. 21-24. Cost: $29-$37 for nonmembers; $27-$34 for members; free for kids 2 and under. Buy timed-entry tickets online in advance. 1007 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500; botanicgardens.org
Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park: Spend the day sampling apple cider churros, exploring historic demonstrations, meeting local makers and picking out the perfect pumpkin. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17-18. Cost: $20-$47 per person. fourmilepark.org
Spirits & Spirits at Four Mile Historic Park: Step into Victorian nightlife with spirit tastings, drag performances, ghost stories, historic mourning demonstrations and a glowing stroll through Bright Nights. Hours: 7-11 p.m. on Oct. 24. Cost: $85. 715 S. Forest St., Denver; 720-865-0800. fourmilepark.org
ELLICOTT
Fall Fest at Wishing Star Farm: Check out the petting zoo, barrel train, jumping pillow, tire swings, corn bins, horseshoes, duck races and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays for the general public; groups, field trips by reservation, and special events Tuesdays through Fridays, Sept. 26-Oct. 31. Cost: $14 online, $15 at the gate for those aged 3-62; $12 for 62 and up; free for kids under 36 months. Discounts available for groups and families. Season passes available. Pumpkins and add-on activities available for purchase. 24024 Highway 94, Ellicott, 719-244-7252; wishingstarfarm.com
ERIE
Fall Festival at Anderson Farms: Spend the day exploring this 25-acre corn maze, admiring the adorable farm animals, playing yard games, riding the barrel train, trying the low ropes course and more. Take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your favorite, and check the calendar for the lineup of live entertainment. Hours: Varies depending on the day (check website) from Sept. 23-Oct. 31. Cost: $13.50-$50, free for 4 and under. Pumpkins available for purchase; andersonfarms.com
Terror in the Corn at Anderson Farms: Walk through a twisted cornfield and into the abandoned town of Raven’s Gulch on this terrifying mile-long journey. Hours: 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 25-Oct. 31. Cost: $43-$50 for timed-entry general admission; $63-$70 for quick passes; $150 for platinum pass; admission to Fall Festival is included. 6728 County Road 3¼, Erie, 303-828-5210; andersonfarms.com and terrorinthecorn.com.
ESTES PARK
Pumpkins & Pilsners Festival: Help raise funds for the nonprofit Estes Park Education Foundation, which supports the students, teachers and staff of the Estes Park School District, at this one-day gathering. Enjoy local craft beer, kids’ games, pony rides, food trucks, live music and more. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 10. Cost: Free admission. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park; epeducationfoundation.org/pumkins-and-pilsners
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FRUITA
Moon Farm Pumpkin Patch: Find the perfect pumpkin, then enjoy the petting zoo, straw maze, and hayrides. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Sept. 25-Oct. 31. Cost: $8 suggested donation per person, age 4 and up. Pumpkins available for purchase. 1360 18½ Road, Fruita, 970-812-6703; moonfarm.net
GRAND JUNCTION
Studt Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: Meander through the corn mazes, explore the guinea pig village, relax around the fire pit, navigate the obstacle course and catch a ride on the bucking cow train — plus so much more. Hours: Varies depending on the day (check website) from Sept. 30-Oct. 31. Cost: $22.85-$33.24 per person; $76-$100 season passes; free for kids 2 and under; group rates available; $10 family day on Thursdays. Additional fees for some activities. Pumpkins available for purchase. 21½ and 1½ Road, Grand Junction, 970-305-9006; studtfarms.com
LAFAYETTE
Cottonwood Farms: Grab a red wagon and head out into the pumpkin patch to pick your perfect orange orb. Also enjoy the corn maze, kids’ maze, vintage farm equipment and farm animals. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Sept. 23-Oct. 31. Cost: $10.50 admission, plus $5 wagon rides; admission and wagon rides are free for kids 5 and under and seniors 65 and up. Pumpkins, winter squash and decor available for purchase. 10600 Isabelle Road, Lafayette, 720-890-4766; cottonwoodfarms.com
LASALLE
Fall Festival at Fritzler Farm Park: Explore the corn maze, race the pedal go-karts, check out the antique farm equipment, play yard games, and enjoy lots of other activities. Hours: Vary depending on the day (check website) from Sept. 19-Nov. 1. Cost: $15.95-$50.95. Additional fees for some activities. Pumpkins available for purchase; fritzlerfarmpark.com
Scream Acres at Fritzler Farm Park: Try to keep your cool as you navigate this haunted corn maze, then enjoy live music, the beer garden and other spooky attractions. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays from Sept. 25-Oct. 31. Cost: $24.95-$68.95. Tickets include access to some Fall Festival attractions. 20861 County Road 33, LaSalle, 970-737-2129; fritzlermaze.com and fritzlerscreamacres.com
LITTLETON
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms: Head to the Chatfield Farms location of the Denver Botanic Gardens to enjoy a 10-acre pumpkin patch, corn maze, local craft and artisan booths, bingo, live entertainment, wagon rides, food trucks, antique tractors, carnival games, inflatable slides, photo booths and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9-11. Timed entry tickets must be purchased online in advance. Cost: $14-$22 for nonmembers; $12-$20 for members; free for kids 2 and under. Additional fees for some activities. Pumpkins available for purchase; botanicgardens.org/events/public-events/pumpkin-festival
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms: Chatfield Farms also has an 8-acre corn maze that this year celebrates Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Weave your way through Centennial State symbols like columbines and bighorn sheep. A mini corn maze is also available for kids 10 and under. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 18-Nov. 1. Cost: $14-$22 for nonmembers; $12-$20 for members; free for kids 2 and under. Timed entry tickets; must purchase online in advance. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, 720-865-3500; botanicgardens.org
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns at Hudson Gardens: Usher in the spooky season with your family while exploring thousands of illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins. Also enjoy live entertainment, s’mores and photo ops. Hours: Select nights Sept. 18 through Nov. 2. Cost: $24.99-$29.99. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 720-802-0006; magicofthejackolanterns.com
LONGMONT
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch: Choose from the wide assortment of organic pumpkins, squash and gourds, then explore the hay maze and patch playground. On weekends, you can also enjoy additional activities like the dragon roller coaster, animal train ride, kiddie haunted house and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Sept. 17 to Nov. 1. Carnival on Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3-Nov. 1. Cost: Free admission; $15 wristbands for kids for unlimited access to select weekday activities; fees for à la carte Carnival activities. 9059 Ute Highway/CO 66, Longmont, 303-684-0087; rockymtnpumpkinranch.com
MONUMENT
Colorado Pumpkin Patch at Colorado Kids Ranch: Get outside and enjoy the fall weather on this 40-acre farm, which has a cow train, yard games, slides, duck races, antique restored tractors and lots more. Hours: Varies depending on the day (check website) from Sept. 16 through Oct. 31. Cost: $16-$20 per person; $45 season pass; free for kids 3 and under. Additional fees for some activities. Pumpkins available for purchase. 2205 E. Highway 105, Monument; coloradopumpkinpatch.net
PLATTEVILLE
Fall Harvest Festival at Miller Farms: Harvest your own veggies, explore the corn maze, munch on a picnic lunch, marvel at the antique tractors and climb the hay pyramid, among other activities. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Labor Day through mid-November. Cost: Free admission, $10-$18 per person for hayride into the 180-acre field; free for kids 4 and under. Group rates and homeschool days available. Veggies and pumpkins available for purchase. 13912 CR 19, Platteville, 970-785-6133; millerfarms.net
THORNTON
Maize in the City: Explore the 20-acre corn maze, plus a small mini maze for littles. Also enjoy games, slides, photo ops, bouncers, wagon rides, pony rides, face paint and more. Hours: Vary depending on the day (check website) from Sept. 19-Oct. 31; Cost: Free admission; fees for à la carte activities. 10451 McKay Road, Thornton; maizeinthecity.com
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