Pumpkin Patches In Apple Valley: Your Guide To Fall Family Fun

Fall is here, and a trip to the pumpkin patch is the perfect way to celebrate. From picking out pumpkins and wandering corn mazes to sipping hot cider, these local spots in and around Apple Valley offer a little something for everyone. It’s a chance to enjoy the crisp air, make memories and dive headfirst into the season.

Here’s a look at some favorite pumpkin patches in the Apple Valley area. Many of these spots do require tickets or reservations, so make sure to confirm details before heading out.

Brand Farms

Address: 18605 Biscayne Avenue West, Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 206-9457
Details: Farmington’s Brand Farms offers a full lineup of fall fun, from pick-your-own apples and pumpkins to hayrides, bounce pads and a towering straw mountain. Families can explore the pumpkin patch on weekends through October (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), with pumpkins priced by size, along with fall activities. While you're there, enjoy seasonal treats at the farm store, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Crazy Legs Farm & Pumpkins

Address: 19151 Biscayne Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 247-4477
Details: Open daily; hours vary by day (see website for details). Seasonal activities range from a sprawling corn maze and bright sunflower field to family favorites like the corn pit and giant slides. On weekends, visitors can enjoy wagon rides out to the $5 pick-your-own pumpkin patch, along with extras such as food trucks, a barrel train and the always-popular pumpkin cannon.

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Applewood Orchard

Address: 22702 Hamburg Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: (612) 468-3396
Details: Applewood Orchard is open daily (see website for hours) for pumpkin and apple picking. Highlights include a free hedge maze, corn pit, play set and weekend hayrides. Admission-based attractions like the corn maze, sunflower field and jumping pillow add to the fun.

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Nelson's Apple Farm

Address: 3010 Douglas Avenue, Webster, MN 55088
Phone: (952) 461-3355
Details: Nelson’s Apple Farm is open weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through the last weekend in October. The farm offers pick-your-own pumpkins and apples each fall, with tractor wagon rides, a gift store and seasonal activities for families. It also features a self-service stand with pre-picked apples.

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Peter's Pumpkins & Carmen's Corn

Address: 12860 Old Brick Yard Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: (952) 906-0247
Details: Open daily, with hours running 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. U-Pick pumpkins and fresh produce at the roadside stand are available daily, with weekend-only apple picking, hayrides and a corn maze. Sweet extras like croffles and roasted sweet corn round out the experience.

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Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest

Address: 8251 Old Highway 169 Boulevard, Jordan, MN 55352
Phone: (952) 492-2785
Details: Voted one of the best apple orchards in the Midwest, Ferguson’s invites families to pick pumpkins and apples, attempt the giant corn maze and enjoy wagon rides, apple cannons and more at Apple Blossom Park. The Country Store, Harvest Bistro and Hard Cider Bar are free to enter, with fresh bakery treats, gifts and the orchard’s signature caramel apples available daily. Open weekends 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m; tickets available for purchase online.

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Happy pumpkin picking — here’s to crisp days, colorful fields and fall memories close to home!