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Find a Fun Des Moines Pumpkin Patch: A Guide to Area Pumpkin Patches

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Pumpkin patches are about more than just the pumpkins. Visiting a Des Moines pumpkin patch can turn into an annual tradition that’s fun for the entire family! 

So, whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin or want to spend a day and make it a fun pumpkin-picking experience, we’ve got the list for you! Below is our map, followed by a list of pumpkin patches near Des Moines. You’re sure to find a great one (or two or three) close by!

Map of Des Moines Area Pumpkin Patches

Looking for Des Moines Apple Orchards? See our list of orchards here!

Find a Pumpkin Patch Near Des Moines

Howell’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch, Cumming

3145 Howell Ct, Cumming, IA 50061

  • U Pick pumpkin patch
  • Wagon rides, corn maze, jumping pillow, corn bin, and more
  • Ice cream, snacks, and drinks
  • Country gift shop open year-round
  • Sunflowers, Mums, gourds, corn stalks, dried flowers, and more
  • Open mid-September through the end of October

For more info, go to Howell’s Pumpkin Patch website and Facebook page

Iowa Orchard, Urbandale

9875 Meredith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

  • Pumpkin patch (on the lawn)
  • Family Fun Zone, weekends only, late Sept. – late Oct.
    • Tractor rides, jumping pillow, corn box, and more
  • Farm Market open year-round: pies, cider, apples, slushies, and more

For more info, go here: Iowa Orchard website & Facebook page

Pumpkinville and Corn Maze, Mitchellville

618 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169

  • Pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, and more
  • Big and small corn maze (the big maze is also a scavenger hunt)
  • Straw jump, sack races, and granary 

For more info, go to the Pumpkinville & Cornmaze website & Facebook page

Upstream Gardens and Orchard, Altoona

5987 NE 88th St, Altoona, IA 50009

  • You-pick & pre-picked pricing
  • Honey is available all year
  • Lots of other produce!

For more info, go here: Upstream Gardens website

Wills Family Orchard, Adel

33130 Panther Creek Rd, Adel, IA 50003

  • 5-acre U-pick pumpkin patch
  • Weekend Apple & Pumpkin Fests (mid-Sept through late October)
    • Wagon rides, corn pool, duck races, barnyard animals
  • Farm store with homemade goodies

For more info, see the Wills Family Orchard website & Facebook page

The Pumpkin Ranch, Winterset

2425 Hiatt Apple Rd, Winterset, IA 50273

  • 10-acre “mega” corn maze (with games/scavenger hunt)
  • Tractor rides to the pumpkin patch
  • Hayrack rides, horseback rides, jump pillow, zip lines
  • Concessions, coffee, kettle corn, and more 
  • Open weekends (Friday, Sat. & Sun.), mid-Sept through October

For more info, go to The Pumpkin Ranch website & Facebook page

Center Grove Orchard, Cambridge

32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046

  • U-pick or pre-picked pumpkins
  • Wagon rides, jumping pillow, farm animals, corn pool, and many more activities
  • Coffee shop, bakery, & cafe
  • The Country Store has apples, honey, coffee, salsa, & more

For more info, see the Center Grove Orchard website & Facebook page

Frey’s Pumpkin Patch, Madrid

14198 NW 158th Madrid, IA 50156

  • Pumpkins, gourds, & squash

For more info, go to Frey’s Pumpkin Patch Facebook page

Black’s Heritage Farm, Ames

26156 530th Ave, Ames, IA 50010

  • You pick or pre-picked pumpkins
  • Hayrack or trolley ride to the pumpkin patch
  • Jump house & play area
  • Eggs and produce for sale

For more info, see the Black’s Heritage Farm website & Facebook page

Harvest Barn Marketplace, Osceola

2721 US-34, Osceola, IA 50213

  • Pre-picked pumpkins (and gourds)
  • Corn pool, a hay bale maze, feed sack slide, farm animals, and more
  • Concessions open on the weekends
  • The store has snacks, beverages, and homemade fudge
  • Open mid-Sept. through October

For more info, go to the Harvest Barn Marketplace website & Facebook page

Visit a Des Moines Pumpkin Patch Today!

Maybe you want a quiet stroll through the patch on your search for the perfect pumpkin. Or perhaps you want to make a day of it with corn mazes, hayrack rides, and food! Whatever you’re looking for in a pumpkin patch, the Des Moines area can deliver. It’s easy to find a pumpkin patch near you, no matter where you are in Des Moines!

Recycle your pumpkins!

When it’s all over, don’t throw your pumpkin away! Over a billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills each year. Here are some ideas to “recycle” your pumpkin:

  • Roast the seeds and eat them!
  • You can use uncarved pumpkins in soups, pies, and bread
  • Smash it! And then compost it for your garden (break it up, and bury it!)
  • Leave it out as food for the wildlife
  • Some areas allow pumpkins in yard waste/compost bags

For more ideas, check out our article on What to Do With Pumpkins After Halloween

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