Best Franklin Area Pumpkin Patches

FRANKLIN, WI — Fall is right around the corner, and that means Franklin-area pumpkin patches are getting ready for the seasonal festivities.

Mid-September can be a great time to pick up pumpkins before the October rush. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer free hayrides, corn mazes and games for kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is relatively safe, but mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms near Franklin to visit in 2021:

• Carlson's Family Farm
• Creuziger's Land of the Giants Pumpkin Farm
• Emsley Farm
• Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm
• Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
• Richardson Farms
• Simon's Sunny Side Produce
• Thompson Strawberry Farm