Fall in Colorado means crisp air, golden leaves, and plenty of pumpkin patch adventures. Whether you want to pick your own pumpkin from the vine, wander through corn mazes, enjoy hayrides, or take in glowing jack o’ lantern displays, there are lots of options near Littleton and across the Front Range. Many of these festivals don’t kick off until October, so it’s smart to plan ahead.
🍂 Featured Farms and Fall Events
Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival — Littleton, CO
What You’ll Find: A 10-acre pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, live music, carnival games, face painting, photo booths, and an antique tractor exhibit. Each child’s admission includes 20 carnival tickets. “Pumpkin daycare” service available to hold your pumpkin while you enjoy activities. Credit card required for pumpkin purchases.
📍 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128
🌐 botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/pumpkin-festival
🕑 Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Adults $20 | Children (3–15) $12 | Children under 2 free | Members/Seniors/Students/Military $18
Rock Creek Farm — Broomfield, CO
What You’ll Find: U-Pick pumpkins, several corn mazes, a hay bale maze, farm animals, and family-friendly fall activities.
📍 2005 S. 112th St, Broomfield, CO 80020
🌐 rockcreekfarm.com
🕑 Open daily 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, September 27 through October 31, 2025
🎟️ About $10 per person (ages 4 and up), younger children free
Jack Lantern’s Corn Maze — Fort Collins, CO
What You’ll Find: A traditional pumpkin patch with pumpkins for sale, a corn maze, and seasonal fall fun on weekends in October.
📍 2318 S. County Road 5, Fort Collins, CO 80525
🌐 nococornmaze.com
🕑 Fridays through Sundays, October 4 to October 27, 2025
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns — Littleton, CO
What You’ll Find: A glowing trail of thousands of hand-carved pumpkins arranged into incredible displays like pirate ships, mythical creatures, and light tunnels. A nighttime spectacle rather than a farm, perfect for photos.
📍 Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
🌐 magicofthejackolanterns.com
🕑 Select nights from mid-September through early November. Tickets required and often sell out.
Anderson Farms — Erie, CO
What You’ll Find: One of Colorado’s largest pumpkin patches with more than 70 varieties, wagon rides, a giant corn maze, and family activities.
📍 6728 County Road 3 1/4, Erie, CO 80516
🌐 andersonfarms.com
Miller Farms — Platteville, CO
What You’ll Find: The Fall Harvest Festival includes tractor rides, U-Pick pumpkins and vegetables, a corn maze, bounce houses, and farm animals.
📍 13912 County Road 19, Platteville, CO 80651
🌐 millerfarms.net
Cottonwood Farms — Lafayette, CO
What You’ll Find: A smaller family-owned farm with pumpkins, a straw bale maze, wagon rides, and farm animals. Great for younger kids.
📍 10600 Isabelle Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
🌐 cottonwoodfarms.com
Fritzler Farm Park — La Salle, CO
What You’ll Find: A pumpkin patch, a giant corn maze, fall games, food, and haunted attractions after dark known as “Scream Acres.”
📍 20861 County Road 33, La Salle, CO 80645
🌐 fritzlerfarmpark.com
Munson Farms — Boulder, CO
What You’ll Find: A Boulder tradition with a pumpkin patch, free corn maze, and plenty of farm-fresh produce.
📍 75th and Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
🌐 munsonfarms.com
Ya Ya Farm and Orchard — Longmont, CO
What You’ll Find: A historic apple orchard with U-Pick apples, cider donuts, farm animals, and pumpkins in season.
📍 6914 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503
🌐 yayafarmandorchard.com
Garden Sweet Farm — Fort Collins, CO
What You’ll Find: A smaller organic farm offering pumpkins, gourds, flowers, and locally made products.
📍 719 W. Willox Ln, Fort Collins, CO 80524
🌐 gardensweet.com
Something From the Farm — Fort Collins, CO
What You’ll Find: A cozy pumpkin patch with hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, and fall snacks like cider and jams.
📍 Near Fort Collins, CO
🌐 somethingfromthefarm.com
Hergenreder Farms — Longmont, CO
What You’ll Find: A smaller family-run farm with pumpkins, a seasonal farm stand, and photo opportunities.
📍 13332 County Rd 5, Longmont, CO 80504
🌐 facebook.com/HergenrederFarms
🍁 Tips Before You Go
- Most pumpkin patches and festivals open in late September or October, so check hours before heading out.
- Bring cash or confirm ticketing online in advance.
- Wear layers and closed-toe shoes for muddy or chilly conditions.
- Evening events like Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns are popular, so plan parking and tickets early.
If you’re looking to buy a place of your own to grow your own pumpkin patch, please give us a call at 303-210-6156.