Pumpkin Picking Patches Around Northfield

NORTHFIELD, MN — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a favorite fall practice full of enjoyable activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to support the local farms who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is pretty safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Below are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Northfield area to visit in 2021:

• Autumn Acres Farm
• Barten Pumpkins
• Northwoods Orchard
• Schiltgen Farms
• The Little Green Wagon
• Tweite’s Pumpkin Patch
• Wagner Bros Orchards