Best Pumpkin Patches in Colorado Springs
Best Pumpkin Patches in Colorado Springs (2026 Guide)
The pumpkin spice is popping, the aspens have gone gold, and everyone is wearing sweaters way too early because they just can’t wait. Colorado does fall right, and a day at the pumpkin patch is the most wholesome way to kick it off: wagons, hay bales, hot cocoa, and a pumpkin roughly the size of your toddler.
Below is the lineup for 2026, starting with a side-by-side, then the details on each patch. Dates and prices change, so check each patch’s website or Facebook page before you load the wagon.
2026 Pumpkin Patches at a Glance
| Patch | Where | 2026 Dates | Hours | Tickets | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miners’ Pumpkin Patch | Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs | Saturdays in October | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | $13 online $15 at the door |
Pumpkin catapult, gold panning, steam shovel demos |
| Longneck Pumpkin Farm | Northeast Colorado Springs | Fri–Sun, Sept. 26–Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | $18 online $22 at the gate (over 2) |
Farm slides, duck races, corn bins |
| Venetucci Pumpkin Fest | South of Colorado Springs | Oct. 2–31 | Fri 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat–Sun 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. |
$8 (over 3) |
You-pick flowers, craft fair, farm animals |
| Wishing Star Farm | Ellicott (eastern El Paso County) | Sat–Sun, Sept. 26–Oct. 31 | Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
$15 online $16 at the gate (over 3) |
Barrel train, animals, prairie views |
| Pop’s Pumpkin Patch NEW: Haunted Hay Ride | Penrose | Weekends, Sept. 26–Nov. 1 | Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
$14 Haunted hay ride $15 |
Haunted night hay ride, laser tag, tube slide, baby goats |
| Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze | Cañon City | Sept. 19–Nov. 1 (weather permitting) | Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
$17 (over 5) |
Big corn maze, heirloom pumpkins |
Miners’ Pumpkin Patch: Western Museum of Mining & Industry
The Miners’ Pumpkin Patch is held every Saturday in October at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry in Colorado Springs, and it’s where you can pan for gold and watch a pumpkin catapult in the same afternoon.
Spend the day on a tractor-pulled hayride around the museum grounds, panning for gold, meeting animals and playing giant lawn games like checkers, Jenga and cornhole. The museum runs demonstrations of its vintage cider press (with samples), its steam shovel and other machinery, so construction-loving kids won’t want to leave. There’s a farm stand, food trucks and plenty of photo ops with antique equipment and Rocky Mountain views. New for 2026: Spooky Stories in the Stamp Mill, and each weekend brings something different, from a magician to guest appearances.
Where: 225 N. Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921 · 719-488-0880
2026 dates: Every Saturday in October (Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31)
Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tickets: $13 online or $15 at the door. Online sales close the night before each event. Pumpkins are sold separately.
Buy tickets: minerspumpkinpatch.com
Longneck Pumpkin Farm: Northeast Colorado Springs
Longneck Pumpkin Farm sits on the edge of the northeast subdivisions off Woodmen Road, so you can pick a pumpkin without leaving the city, and it’s open Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31.
The patch is big, and so are many of the pumpkins. Beyond picking, there’s a hayride around the back of the property, weekend duck races, farm animals to visit (no petting zoo, since big crowds stress the animals), yard games, corn bins, farm slides, pedal cars and tractor swings. A little craft shop and a grill (hot cocoa!) round it out. Admission lasts as long as you want, so you can try everything.
2026 dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26–Oct. 31
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets: $18 online or $22 at the gate for everyone over 2
Pumpkins: $7 each
Buy tickets: longneckpumpkinfarm.com
Venetucci Pumpkin Fest: South of Colorado Springs
Venetucci Pumpkin Fest is the local classic, open Oct. 2–31: the Venetucci name has meant pumpkins in Colorado Springs for generations, and it’s hard to find a local who hasn’t visited on a field trip or with family. Today, Gather Mountain Blooms, the flower farmers at Venetucci Farm, runs the festival.
Admission includes a hay ride, games, concessions and fall photo areas. On weekends, there’s a craft fair in the barn and farm animals to meet. Pick-your-own flowers (sunflowers, zinnias and marigolds) are sold separately, so you can build a bouquet to go with your pumpkin. Wagons are limited, so bring your own wagon, stroller or backpack for hauling pumpkins.
2026 dates: Oct. 2–31
Hours: Fridays 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tickets: $8 for everyone over 3. Buy in advance for a specific date and time.
Pumpkins: $10 each
Buy tickets: venetuccifarm.org/pumpkins
Wishing Star Farm: Ellicott
Wishing Star Farm, at Highway 94 and Ellicott Highway in eastern El Paso County, offers an old-fashioned farm day with prairie views and a long list of activities, open Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, 2026.
Admission covers a lot: animals to meet, a barrel train ride, hay rides, hay slide, corn bins, swings, yard games and more. The duck races are the crowd favorite (there’s nothing like a duck forgetting its purpose mid-race). Food trucks rotate through, so check their Facebook page for the schedule, and bring a little cash for treats and extras like pony rides.
Where: 24024 State Highway 94, Ellicott, CO 80808 · (719) 244-7252
2026 dates: Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26–Oct. 31 (Fall Fest Pumpkin Patch)
Hours: Saturdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tickets: $15 online or $16 at the gate for everyone over 3
Book online: wishingstarfarm.com
Pop’s Pumpkin Patch: Penrose
Pop’s Pumpkin Patch in Penrose is a family-owned patch with a spooky forest, a tube slide, a maze and, new this year, a haunted hay ride after dark and laser tag. It’s now in its third season, and its website is fresh at popspumpkin.com.
By day, a tractor ride carries you through the spooky forest to the patch to pick your pumpkin. Back at the barn, there’s plenty to do: climb the hay bales and ride the big tube slide, wander the maze, jump in the corn pit, or play bowling, cornhole and tic-tac-toe. You can meet the baby goats, roast s’mores around the fire pits with cider or hot chocolate, and snack on fresh-made donuts and freeze-dried candy. Photo ops are everywhere.
New in 2026: Pop’s Haunted Hay Ride NEW
As the sun goes down, the same spooky forest trail turns into a haunted hay ride where, in Pop’s words, the woods come alive. Pop’s puts it this way: “Do you have what it takes to face the forest after dark?” Expect creepy characters and fall-night thrills, with a fire pit and s’mores to settle your nerves afterward. Since the daytime trail is the family-friendly version, think about your youngest guests before you book the night ride.
The haunted hay ride is $15, by reservation only, and starts at 7:30 p.m. Wagon space is limited, and Pop’s expects night rides to sell out fast, so reserve in advance. Book at popspumpkin.com.
Where: 1940 13th St., Penrose, CO (barn entrance at 13th and T St.)
2026 dates: Weekends, Sept. 26–Nov. 1
Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tickets: $14 per person
Haunted hay ride: $15, reservation only, 7:30 p.m.
More: popspumpkin.com and the Pop’s Facebook page for weather and day-of updates
Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: Cañon City
Diana’s in Cañon City, minutes from the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, is the pick for corn maze people, with one of the only big corn mazes in southern Colorado and a long season that starts Sept. 19.
The maze is included with admission and doubles as a game: this year’s theme is a Super Mario Galaxy–inspired world, where you find game stations, complete challenges and collect Power Stars along the way. Also included: a corn bin, hay slide, duck races, bouncers and a hay ride. The U-pick field has a wide mix of heirloom pumpkins and gourds, plus decorating supplies, and there’s a grill and snack barn for fuel.
Where: 1649 Poplar Ave., Cañon City, CO 81212 · (719) 821-9133
2026 dates: Sept. 19–Nov. 1, weather permitting; weekday visits by appointment
Hours: Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (last admission 8 p.m.); Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (last admission 5 p.m)
Tickets: $17 for everyone over 5
More: dianaspumpkinpatch.com
Frequently Asked Questions
When are pumpkin patches open near Colorado Springs in 2026?
Most run weekends from late September through October. Longneck Pumpkin Farm runs Fridays through Sundays, Sept. 26 to Oct. 31. Wishing Star Farm in Ellicott is open Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26 to Oct. 31. Pop’s Pumpkin Patch in Penrose is open Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26 to Nov. 1. Diana’s Pumpkin Patch in Cañon City runs Sept. 19 to Nov. 1. Venetucci Pumpkin Fest runs Oct. 2 to 31, and Miners’ Pumpkin Patch is held every Saturday in October at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry.
How much do pumpkin patch tickets cost near Colorado Springs in 2026?
Tickets run from $8 to $22 per person. Venetucci is $8 for ages 4 and up, Miners’ is $13 online or $15 at the door, Pop’s is $14, Wishing Star is $15 online or $16 at the gate for ages 4 and up, Diana’s is $17 for ages 6 and up, and Longneck is $18 online or $22 at the gate for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins cost $7 at Longneck and $10 at Venetucci, and are sold separately at Miners’.
Which pumpkin patch near Colorado Springs has a haunted hay ride?
Pop’s Pumpkin Patch in Penrose added a haunted hay ride in 2026. It runs at night at 7:30 p.m. through the farm’s spooky forest, costs $15, is by reservation only, and has limited wagon space.
Which pumpkin patches near Colorado Springs have a corn maze?
Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze in Cañon City has a full corn maze, and Pop’s Pumpkin Patch in Penrose has a maze alongside its tube slide and corn pit.
Can I visit a pumpkin patch on Halloween 2026?
Yes. Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, and Miners’, Longneck, Venetucci, Wishing Star Farm, Pop’s, and Diana’s are all open that day. Check each patch’s site for final hours.
Do I need to buy pumpkin patch tickets in advance?
Buying online saves money at Miners’ ($13 online vs. $15 at the door), Wishing Star Farm ($15 vs. $16), and Longneck ($18 vs. $22). Venetucci asks guests to buy tickets in advance for a specific date and time, and Pop’s haunted hay ride is reservation-only.
Pumpkin Patch Tips
- Check Facebook the morning of. Weather can change hours, especially at Pop’s and Diana’s.
- Buy online when you can. It’s cheaper at Miners’, Longneck, and Wishing Star.
- Bring a wagon and some cash. Wagons are limited at some patches and snack stands, and extras don’t always take cards.
- Dress for the altitude and the hour. Fall days start warm, but Colorado evenings drop fast, especially for night rides and the late-day maze.
- Book night experiences early. Pop’s haunted hay ride has limited space.
Looking for more fall fun? Check out our guide to fall events in Colorado Springs. Sweaters, cider, wagons, and a camera, and you’re set. See you in the pumpkins!
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