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

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!

Des Moines Area Pumpkin Patch Map

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, see 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 is open year-round: pies, cider, apples, slushies, and more
For more info, see the 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, see 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, see the 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

🎃 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 in 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: