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
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
- 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
