7 pumpkins to visit around the Twin Cities this fall



A boy picking up a pumpkin from the ground on a farm.Photo by Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images.

Picking the perfect pumpkin is a fall staple, and there are plenty of farms around the Twin Cities to visit this year.

Here are seven farms open now for U-pick pumpkins and other fun family activities.

Of note: Check prices online before you go. Some attractions are not included in the ticket price.

Anoka County Farms in Lake Ham

What do they have: Weekends hay rides, farm animals, pumpkin bowling, corn pits and State Fair-inspired food trucks.Price: $5, cash only.

Crazy Legs Farm in Farmington

What do they have: Over 70 types of pumpkins, corn maze, pumpkin cannon and vine. The farm does not make wine, but guests can join in the fall harvest on some weekends.Price: Free entrance.

Degler Farm in Chanhassen

What do they have: Hay rides, corn maze, bonus corn maze for kids, giant slides and pumpkin cannon.Price: Free entry, with separately priced activities.

Dehn’s Pumpkin Patch in Dayton

What do they have: Corn maze, hay rides, bounce houses and concessions on site. Price: Entry to the pumpkin market is free; other rides range from $3 to $12.

Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming

What do they have: Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, barnyard games, kid-sized zip lines and nine dinosaur sculptures for photo ops. Price: $13-$19 at the door, depending on the day. From 2 years free.

Pine apple orchard in the white bear lake

What do they have: Wagon rides, apple picking, corn maze, a bakery and live music on the weekends. Price: Free.

Waldoch Farm in the Lino lakes

What do they have: Corn maze, farm animals, garden center, on-site concessions, ropes course and more family activities. Price: $15-$18, depending on the day. Online ticket sales only.

Yes and: The Minnesota Zoo is popular Spectacular Jack-O-Lanternwith more than 5,000 carved pumpkins, it is now on display.

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Melinda Jimenez

Melinda Jimenez