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Visit A Bowie Pumpkin Patch Before It’s Too Late

For many families, this weekend is the last chance to visit a pumpkin patch in the Bowie-area. Do you have a favorite spot?

BOWIE, MD — Don’t miss out, this is the last full weekend to visit a Bowie-area pumpkin patch and buy your Halloween decorations. If your family still wants to drop by a local pumpkin patch in Bowie, we have a list of stands open in the area.

In many cases, coronavirus precautions have merely changed — not shut down — area pumpkin patches and their entertainment options. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Bowie, with an address, hours and website to check for more details.

Name: Doepkens' Farm
Address: 2567 Davidsonville Road Gambrills, MD 21054
Season Opening/Closing Dates: Not listed. Call ahead.
Attractions: Flower market, cats, pumpkin sales
Hours: Not listed. Call ahead.
Pricing: Not listed.
Phone: (410) 721-2739
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doepkens'%20Farm/325955287468723/

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Name: Queen Anne Farm
Address: 18102 Central Avenue Mitchellville, 20716
Season Opening/Closing Dates: Late September through October.
Attractions: Pumpkin picking, pumpkin house, hay rides, mums
Hours: Open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Must make an appointment here.
Pricing: Starts at $15 per car. This includes a parking pass and your first $10 worth of pumpkins.
Phone: (301) 249-2427
Website: https://www.queenannefarm.com/PumpkinPatch

Name: Montpelier Farms
Address: 1720 Crain Highway North Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Season Opening/Closing Dates: Sept. 19 through Nov. 8
Attractions: Pumpkin picking, corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, kids' play days
Hours: Vary by day. A full list is available here.
Pricing: $12 admission for anybody older than 2. Pumpkins 5 lbs and less are $3. Pumpkins that weigh more than 5 lbs cost $0.60-per-pound
Phone: (410) 320-0464
Website: http://www.montpelierfarms.com/5301.html

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