Richfield-Area Pumpkin Patches: Where To Go This Fall

RICHFIELD, MN — It's freezing cold outside, but Minnesotans can still enjoy classic fall activities like going to Richfield-area pumpkin patches.

A visit to the pumpkin patch in 2020 is different from years prior, owing to the pandemic but you can still enjoy the outdoors at several area pumpkin patches. Like local businesses and venues across the country, pumpkin patches have had to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation.

So if you’re planning a visit, remember to take the required precautions, check local health guidelines, hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches. And don’t forget to check if you need to make a reservation.

You can also check out the weekend weather forecast via the National Weather Service for Richfield below to plan your visit:

Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a slight chance of freezing drizzle between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Richfield:

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.