Best Eagan Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

EAGAN, MN — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a treasured fall ritual full of enjoyable activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farms who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for young kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Eagan area to visit in 2021:

• Anoka County Farms
• Barten Pumpkins
• Dehn’s Pumpkins
• Knapton’s - Raspberries Pumpkins & Orchard
• Lendt’s Pumpkin Farm
• Pinehaven Farm
• Schiltgen Farms
• Wagner Bros Orchards
• Waldoch Farm & Garden Center