Where is the closest pumpkin patch to South Denver this fall?
The closest big option is Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in Littleton, where the corn maze runs Fridays through Sundays until November 1, 2026 and the pumpkin patch opens October 16 to 18. Inside Denver, Four Mile Historic Park holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival on October 17 and 18. For a full farm day, Lone Creek Farms in Franktown and Colorado Pumpkin Patch in Monument are open through the end of October.
Finding a good pumpkin patch Denver families can reach without losing a whole Saturday is easier from the south side of town than most people expect. From Washington Park, Englewood or Centennial you can be in a corn maze in under half an hour, or at a full farm festival with hayrides and slides in about 40 minutes. This guide covers the South Denver options that are confirmed running in 2026, with dates, hours, ticket prices, parking notes and who each one suits best.
Every date and price below comes from each venue’s own website, checked in mid October 2026. Farms change hours for weather and sell out on peak weekends, so look at the venue site the morning you go.
Which Pumpkin Patches Near South Denver Are Still Open This Year?
By the middle of October some of the season is already behind us. The Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms ran October 9 to 11, and the Harvest Festival at the Littleton Museum was October 10. That still leaves plenty to do through Halloween weekend. Here is what is open, closest first for most South Denver drivers.
Four Mile Historic Park Pumpkin Harvest Festival (Denver)
The closest pick of the season sits at Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest Street, just off Cherry Creek near Glendale. The Pumpkin Harvest Festival runs Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for youth ages 3 to 17, with member prices of $20 and $15. Children 2 and under are free. The festival includes a pumpkin patch with an accessible patch area, a carving and painting station, crafts, tours of the Four Mile House Museum, blacksmithing and beekeeping demonstrations, a sensory station, food trucks and a fall marketplace. The park’s page does not cover parking, so call 720 865 0800 if you need details before you go.
This one suits families who want a short drive, a bit of Colorado history and a calm afternoon rather than a full farm day.
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (Littleton)
Chatfield Farms sits at 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton, near Chatfield State Park. The corn maze is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the site closing at 6 p.m.
The pumpkin patch itself opens for one weekend: Friday through Sunday, October 16 to 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with patch entry closing at 5:30 p.m. You need a corn maze or general admission ticket to get into the patch. Pumpkins cost $2 to $15 depending on size and variety, and the farm takes only credit or debit cards.
Corn maze tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors 65 and over and $14 for children ages 3 to 15. Members pay $20, $18 and $12. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are sold online only, for a set date and entry time, and none are sold at the gate. Parking is free, but there is no separate drop off area for rideshare.
There is also a Mini Maze for children 10 and under, which makes Chatfield a good choice for toddlers and early grade schoolers. Kids under 16 need an adult with them.
Lone Creek Farms Fall Festival (Franktown)
Lone Creek Farms is at 3879 North State Highway 83 in Franktown, about 8 miles south of Parker at Castle Oaks Drive. The 2026 Fall Festival runs Thursday through Sunday until November 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. A nighttime light show is included with admission on Friday and Saturday nights.
General admission is $27.95 for ages 4 and up, $25.95 for military and seniors, and free for children 3 and under. Thursday tickets are $23.95, though the paid add on attractions such as the escape room, paintball, trampoline bungee and apple cannon are closed on Thursdays. A season pass is $55.95. You can buy online or at the booth, and no reservation is needed.
One driving note from the farm’s own directions page: you can only enter from the southbound side of Highway 83, because left turns into the farm are not allowed. If you come down Parker Road from the north, you are already in the right lane.
Lone Creek suits older kids and mixed age groups who want a long day and evening entertainment.
Gilly’s Pumpkin Patch (Castle Rock)
Gilly’s Pumpkin Patch is a small family patch at 1433 Lake Gulch Road in Castle Rock, on one of the town’s original homesteads from 1889. It is open Fridays and Saturdays only, from 9 a.m. until dark, and the 2026 season ends with the October 16 and 17 weekend.
Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family, and children 3 and under are free. Expect specialty pumpkins to pick, simple kids’ activities, fall treats, swings under the cottonwoods and plenty of room for family photos. This is the low key, low cost option, best for young kids and anyone who wants pictures without crowds.
Colorado Pumpkin Patch at Colorado Kids Ranch (Monument)
Colorado Pumpkin Patch sits at 2205 East Highway 105 in Monument, about 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs. The farm itself describes the drive as about 40 minutes from South Denver. The 2026 season runs through October 31. In October it is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Admission is $20 in mid season and $18 early and late in the season, with $2 off for seniors 65 and over, military and first responders. Children 3 and under are free with a parent. Pumpkins run $4 to $12. Pony rides and face painting cost $10 each on Fridays through Sundays.
Included with admission are three 100 foot roller slides plus a smaller kids’ slide, hayrides on antique tractors, jumping pillows, tube swings, a hay bale pyramid, a kids’ corn box, a petting area and a long list of farm games. The lot holds 325 vehicles on a first come basis, so the ranch asks visitors to carpool. Pets are not allowed, and cold, snowy or windy days can close the farm.
Mile High Farms Fall Festival (Bennett)
Mile High Farms is at 11 Cavanaugh Road in Bennett, east of Denver along Interstate 70. The 2026 Fall Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays through November 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets are $19 for adults ages 13 to 59, $14 for kids 4 to 12 and $16 for seniors 60 and over, military and first responders. Kids 3 and under are free. Admission covers two corn mazes, including a mini maze for kids, an antique tractor hayride to the patch, a play castle and bounce house, corn pits, farm animals, barrel cart rides, a Power Wheels course, duck races, combine slides and stage shows. Pumpkins are sold by the pound: 75 cents a pound up to 40 pounds and 50 cents a pound after that. Closed toe shoes are a good idea.
Anderson Farms Fall Festival (Erie)
Anderson Farms at 6728 County Road 3 1/4 in Erie is the longest drive on this list from South Denver, but it is also the biggest festival. It runs through October 31, 2026 and is closed on Tuesdays. Daytime hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and weekend hours vary by date.
The farm has a 25 acre corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch (the last wagon leaves at 5:30 p.m.), a barrel train, trike track, jump pads, a combine slide, a pumpkin cannon on weekends and a play yard for children under 48 inches tall.
Prices change by day and week. Through October 25, weekend tickets for ages 4 and up are $32 timed or $42 anytime, and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday tickets are $18 timed. During the Pumpkin Finale from October 26 to 30, weekday tickets drop to $13.50, and on October 31 tickets are $16 timed. Children 3 and under are free. The farm warns that when tickets sell out online, they are sold out at the door too. Its separate haunted attraction, Terror in the Corn, runs on many evenings and is not part of the family festival.
How Do These Pumpkin Patches Compare?
| Patch | City | Open in 2026 | Adult ticket | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Mile Historic Park | Denver | October 17 and 18 | $25 | History, short drive, all ages |
| Chatfield Farms | Littleton | Maze Fri to Sun through Nov 1; patch Oct 16 to 18 | $22 | Toddlers, corn maze fans |
| Lone Creek Farms | Franktown | Thu to Sun through Nov 1 | $27.95 | Older kids, evening light show |
| Gilly’s Pumpkin Patch | Castle Rock | Fri and Sat through Oct 17 | $5 ($20 per family) | Photos, young kids, low cost |
| Colorado Pumpkin Patch | Monument | Wed to Sun through Oct 31 | $18 to $20 | Slides, hayrides, little kids |
| Mile High Farms | Bennett | Sat and Sun through Nov 1 | $19 | Two mazes, hayride, animals |
| Anderson Farms | Erie | Daily except Tue through Oct 31 | $18 to $42 | The biggest festival day |
How Long Is the Drive From Washington Park, Englewood and Centennial?
These are driving times without traffic, worked out with OpenStreetMap routing from Washington Park, the Englewood Civic Center and central Centennial. Add time on fall weekends, when farm roads back up near the gates.
| Patch | From Washington Park | From Englewood | From Centennial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Mile Historic Park | About 10 minutes | About 15 minutes | About 20 minutes |
| Chatfield Farms | About 30 minutes | About 20 minutes | About 25 minutes |
| Gilly’s Pumpkin Patch | About 35 minutes | About 40 minutes | About 25 minutes |
| Lone Creek Farms | About 40 minutes | About 45 minutes | About 25 minutes |
| Mile High Farms | About 50 minutes | About 55 minutes | About 45 minutes |
| Colorado Pumpkin Patch | About 55 minutes | About 1 hour | About 40 minutes |
| Anderson Farms | About 1 hour | About 1 hour | About 1 hour 10 minutes |
The pattern is simple. If you live in Platt Park, Washington Park or Bonnie Brae, Four Mile and Chatfield are the easy wins. If you live in Centennial, Greenwood Village or Lone Tree, the Douglas County farms in Castle Rock and Franktown are closer than they look on a map.
Which Patch Is Best for Toddlers, Older Kids or a Date?
Toddlers and preschoolers. Chatfield Farms has a Mini Maze for children 10 and under and free entry for kids 2 and under. Gilly’s is small, quiet and cheap. Colorado Pumpkin Patch has a dedicated small slide and a kids’ corn box. Anderson Farms has a play yard just for children under 48 inches.
Grade schoolers and teens. Lone Creek Farms and Anderson Farms have the most to do, from big mazes to paid add ons like paintball and escape rooms. Mile High Farms gives you two mazes and a Power Wheels course for less money.
Adults and date night. Lone Creek’s Friday and Saturday light show and late hours make it the best evening pick. Colorado Kids Ranch also says its patch works well for dates. Chatfield’s maze is a pleasant walk with mountain views on a clear day.
Families on a budget. Gilly’s at $20 for the whole family is the best value. If you want a bigger farm, Anderson’s Pumpkin Finale weekdays from October 26 to 30 and the half price last day on October 31 bring the cost down a lot.
Tips for a Better Pumpkin Patch Day
- Buy timed tickets ahead. Chatfield sells online only, and Anderson says an online sell out means a door sell out.
- Bring a card. Chatfield takes only credit or debit cards for pumpkins.
- Go early on weekends. Colorado Pumpkin Patch has room for 325 cars, first come, first served.
- Check the weather. Colorado Pumpkin Patch can close for snow, sleet, wind or temperatures in the 30s, and Mile High Farms gives rain checks only in limited cases.
- Wear real shoes. Mazes and patches get muddy after a storm, and Mile High Farms recommends closed toe shoes.
- Leave the dog home. Colorado Pumpkin Patch does not allow pets, and most farm festivals have similar rules.
Want more ideas for the season? Our guide to fall things to do in South Denver covers haunted events, fall colors and holiday markets, and our list of free things to do in South Denver has plenty of no cost weekend plans. If you are thinking about a move south of the city, see the best family neighborhoods in Centennial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival still happening in 2026?
The 2026 Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms already took place on October 9 to 11. The corn maze stays open Fridays through Sundays until November 1, and the pumpkin patch opens again October 16 to 18 with a corn maze ticket.
What is the cheapest pumpkin patch near South Denver?
Gilly’s Pumpkin Patch in Castle Rock charges $5 per person or $20 per family, with kids 3 and under free. Its last weekend in 2026 is October 16 and 17, open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until dark.
Is there a pumpkin patch inside the city of Denver?
Yes. Four Mile Historic Park at 715 South Forest Street holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival on October 17 and 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a pumpkin patch, carving and painting, crafts and museum tours.
Which pumpkin patches near Denver are open on Halloween?
Anderson Farms in Erie is open October 31 with tickets at half the peak price, and Colorado Pumpkin Patch in Monument is open that Saturday too. Lone Creek Farms, Mile High Farms and the Chatfield Farms corn maze stay open through November 1.
Do I need tickets in advance?
At Chatfield Farms, yes: tickets are sold online only for a set date and time. Anderson Farms sells timed tickets and warns that an online sell out means no tickets at the door. Lone Creek Farms sells at the booth too and needs no reservation.
