Best Pumpkin Picking Farms Around Mendota Heights

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — Going to a pumpkin patch 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 cherished fall practice full of exciting activities.

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

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms near Mendota Heights 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