Mendota Pumpkin Patch Guide: Where To Enjoy The Rest Of Fall

MENDOTA, MN — 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 via the National Weather Service for the Twin Cities metro area below:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches not far from Mendota and Mendota Heights:

Applewood Orchard, Inc.

• 22702 Hamburg Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
• Spreadable fruit, pick your own pumpkins and apples
• Open 9 a.m to 6 p.m. every day, except Mondays when they are closed.
• (952) 985-5425

Afton Apple Orchard

• 14421 So. 90th Street, Hastings, MN 55033
• Pick your own pumpkins, apples, and more.
• (651) 436-8385

Peter’s Pumpkins

• 12860 Old Brick Yard Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379
• Pick your own pumpkins any day during the month of October. Corn maze.
• Free hayrides, face painting on weekends.
• Hours: weekdays 11-6:30 p.m.
• Weekends 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• (952) 906-0247

Sever's Pumpkins

• 3121 150th Street West Shakopee, MN 55379
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more
• (952) 270-MAZE (6293)

Country Sun Farm

• 11211 60th St. N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
• Pumpkins Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Self-guided tour
• Pre-picked pumpkin store is open weekdays 9 a.m to 7 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• (651) 439-4156

Country Sun Farm

• 11211 60th St. N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
• Pumpkins Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Self-guided tour
• Pre-picked pumpkin store is open weekdays 9 a.m to 7 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• (651) 439-4156

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

Also read: 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Minnesota

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.