Popular Pumpkin Patches Close To Franklin

FRANKLIN, WI — Heading out 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 favorite fall tradition full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field 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 patches in the Franklin area 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