Pumpkin season has arrived in Des Moines! Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin or looking for fun fall activities, there are plenty of local pumpkin patches in Des Moines that offer something for everyone. Families can enjoy hayrack rides, corn mazes, apple cider, and all the festive traditions that make autumn special. Plan a day at a pumpkin patch near Des Moines and create memories that will last all season long!
Want to pick apples? Check out our guide to where to pick apples, here.
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No time for driving to a pumpkin patch? Find a variety of pumpkins for carving and decorating at Farmboy Market, Valley West Mall parking lot. Everything from pumpkins and gourds to cornstalks and mums is sourced from their farm in Runnells.
Pumpkin Patches in Des Moines and Central Iowa
Berry Patch Farm
Where: 62785 280th Street, Nevada
When: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Features:
- U-pick pumpkins, apples, and raspberries
- Baked goods
Center Grove Orchard
Where: 32835 610th Avenue, Cambridge
When: Daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open Weekends Only through September 15. Open Daily (except Tuesdays) starting September 17.
Admission: $19.95 and up for ages 3+
Features:
- Hayrides
- Train rides
- Jumping pillows
- Corn maze
- Pumpkins and apples
- And much more!
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Howell’s Pumpkin Patch
Where: 3145 Howell Court, Cumming
When: September 7 – November 2 open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $18 and up for ages 2+
Features:
- Old-fashioned wagon ride
- Pumpkin patch
- Corn maze
- Corn Indy pedal go-carts
- Corn and Pumpkin Cannon
- Kiddy Korral with friendly farm animals
- Duck races
- Bonfires
- Cafe and gift shop with homemade goodies
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Iowa Orchard
Where: 9875 Meredith Drive, Urbandale
Pumpkin patch open: Tuesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. late September through Halloween
Family Fun Zone on weekends from mid-September through October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $5/person; no charge for ages 2 and under
Farm Fun Zone includes:
- Hay bale slide
- Corn box
- Tire obstacle course
- Face painting
- Badminton
- Horseshoe toss
Pumpkinville & Cornmaze
Where: 618 Center Ave S, Mitchellville
When: Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Features:
- Straw train
- Tug-a-pumpkin
- Corn granary
- Straw jump
- Big and mini corn maze (there is a fee to do the mazes)
Storybook Orchard
Where: 12832 Royal Orchard Dr., Story City
When: Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Features:
- U-pick pumpkins starting in October
Upstream Gardens & Orchard
When: 5987 NE 88th Street, Altoona
Where: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday- Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Features:
- Natural growing practices
- Pumpkins
- U-pick apples and already picked
- Raspberries
- Pumpkin patch, pick in the field
- Pumpkin patch – already gathered from the field
- Honey from hives on the farm
- Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises)
Wilson’s Orchard
Where: 3201 15th Ave. Cumming IA 50061
Features:
- Play barn with corn pit, swings, and more
- Pumpkins and apples
- Farmers Market and baked goods
Wills Family Orchard
Where: 33130 Panther Creek Road, Adel
When: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2025 Apple & Pumpkin Fest Weekends – Saturdays 9 am – 6 pm; Sundays Noon – 6 pm., starting September 13 thru October 26.
Admission: $7 and up for ages 2+
Features:
- U-pick pumpkins
- Corn maze
- Wagon rides
- Barnyard
- Apple picking
- A shop full of delicious treats
Find more ideas for family-friendly fall activities around Des Moines.
