Pumpkin-Picking Patches Close To Wauwatosa

WAUWATOSA, WI — October is quickly coming to an end, and time is almost up to get the best pumpkin at a local patch for Halloween.

Many Wauwatosa families enjoy an annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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 farms near Wauwatosa to visit in 2021:

• Carlson's Family Farm
• Emsley Farm
• Simon's Sunny Side Produce
• Retzlaff's Pumpkin Farm
• Rasmussen Farm Market