Arvada Area Pumpkin Patch Guide: Where To Enjoy The Rest Of Fall

ARVADA, CO — With cooler weather fast approaching, the days to safely enjoy outdoor activities are dwindling. So don’t forego your chance to partake in our favorite fall activities, like going to the pumpkin patch.

While a visit to the pumpkin patch will surely look different in 2020 owing to the pandemic, you can still enjoy the outdoors at several area pumpkin patches. Many pumpkin patches, like local businesses across the country, have had to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation.

If you plan on visiting an area pumpkin patch, remember to take all the necessary precautions and double check local health guidelines, hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches, including whether you need to make a reservation.

You can also check out the weekend weather forecast for metro Denver to plan your visit:

• Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 83.
• Sunday - A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches in and around Arvada.

Arvada Community Garden U-Pick Pumpkin Patch

• Address: 9195 W 57th Ave., Arvada
• Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26 until sold out
• Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Pricing: By donation; donations also accepted for gourds, Indian cor, squash, mini pumpkins and corn stalks
• Website: arvadagardeners.org

Chatfield Farms

• Address: 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton
• Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: corn maze, mini maze, many different gardens
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
• Pricing: General admission tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for students and seniors. Children under age 12 get in free. Tickets will not be available on site and must be purchased here.
• Phone: 720-865-3500
• Website: botanicgardens.org/Chatfieldfarms

Maize in the City

• Address: 10451 McKay Rd., Thornton
• Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Corn field maze, mini maze, playground, sand art, face painting, petting zoo, barrel train, corn launcher, pony rides
• Hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; however mazes close at 6 p.m.
• Pricing: Pumpkin field admission is free; Corn maze is $12 for adults and $9 for children; the mini maze is $5 per child.
• Phone: 720-408-0006
• Website: maizeinthecity.com

Flat Acres Farm

• Address: 11321 Dransfeldt Rd., Parker
• Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Corn Maze, hay bale maze, duck races, giant Jenga, bouncy house, hay rides, petting zoo, climbing wall
• Hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
• Pricing: Fall Festival tickets are $15; $5 for seniors; Age 2 and under: Free
• Phone: 303-805-1038
• Website: flatacresfarm.com

Anderson Farms

• Address: 6728 County Road 3-1/4, Erie
• Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 25 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Pumpkin patch rides, 25-acre corn maze, pedal karts, farm animals, roller slides, rainbow maze, Fort A-Lota-Fun, combine slide
• Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Note: the farm's pumpkin patch closes at dusk)
• Pricing: Fall Festival tickets are $12; Kids under 3 get in free.
• Phone: 303-828-5210
• Website: andersonfarms.com

Munson Farms

• Address: 7355 Valmont Road, Boulder
• Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 15 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Hay rides, corn maze
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
• Pricing: Free admission
• Phone: 1-415-298-1500
• Website: Munsonfarms.com

Cottonwood Farms Pumpkin Patch

• Address: 10600 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette
• Season opening/closing dates: Open every day from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Corn and straw maze, wagon rides on weekends
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
• Pricing: $5 per person, kids under 5 and those over 65 get in free
• Phone: 720-890-4766
• Website: Cottonwoodfarms.com

7th Generation Farm

• Address: 1536 Courtesy Road, Louisville
• Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Hay Bale Maze, Big Bale Hay Mountain, farm animals, pumpkin painting, Tractor Hay Rides
• Hours: Friday - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed Sunday through Thursday
• Pricing: Free admission
• Phone: 1-720-841-3836
• Website: 7thgenerationfarm.com

Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Patch

• Address: 9059 Ute Hwy/CO 66
• Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 3 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Hay Maze, Animal Train Car Ride, Cornstalk Tunnel, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Dragon Roller Coaster, Tumble Bubbles, Paint a Pumpkin
• Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Pricing: Free admission; pay per activity
• Phone: 303-684-0087
• Website: www.rockymtnpumpkinranch.com.

The Bee Hugger

• Address: 12590 Ute Hwy, Longmont
• Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 5 to Oct. 31
• Attractions: Hayride, Haunted VW Bug Yard, sunflower field, animal feeding, miniature horse rides (approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
• Pricing: Free admission; some activities have a fee.
• Phone: 303-330-8277
• Website: The Bee Hugger Facebook page only

Note: Due to the pandemic, please double check the rules, regulations and hours for the pumpkin patch you plan on visiting.

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