Top Pumpkin Patches In The Northfield-Area For 2020

NORTHFIELD, MN — The coronavirus has upended and changed nearly every aspect of modern life in 2020 and those changes have also crept into our favorite fall activities like going to the pumpkin patch.

Due to the pandemic, many of the pumpkin patches near Northfield have to adjust their hours, activities, and methods of operation for the fall.

That being said, you can still visit an area pumpkin patch provided you take all the necessary precautions and double-check the hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches, including whether you need to make a reservation.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Northfield.

Barten Pumpkins

• 5716 280th St W, New Prague, MN 56071
• Open each day during daylight hours.
• (612) 227-0033

Marshalls Farm Market

• 9100 Eden Prairie Rd #2308, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
• (952) 217-9573
• Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day

Whistling Well Farm

• 8973 St Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN 55033
• Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day
• Features pick your own apples and pumpkins
• (651) 998-0301

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

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.