It’s fall (in Madison), y’all!
That means it’s time to deck out your digs with pumpkins, gourds and fall-flavored treats. Hit the highway or cruise the back roads to get the family to a pumpkin patch. Many offer hayrides and pick-your-own. At some of the spots, you can energize with an apple cider donut to make it through a corn maze or haunted forest. And, don’t forget those beautiful fall colors – a perfect backdrop for snapping some photo memories.
Here are 7 farms and orchards with pumpkin patches and plenty of fall family fun.
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1. EPLEGAARDEN – FITCHBURG
When They're Open: Tuesday through Sunday
What You'll Find: Selv Plukk (U-pick) fresh apples and pumpkins. Plus, fresh cider, caramel apples, apple cider donuts and tons of Norwegian influence.
2. ENCHANTED VALLEY ACRES – CROSS PLAINS
When They're Open: Saturdays and Sundays in September/Fridays through Sundays in October
What You'll Find: Two giant slides, wagon rides, eight acres of corn mazes, pumpkins (of course) and many more activities.
3. SCHUSTER'S FARM – DEERFIELD
When They're Open: Daily through October
What You'll Find: An eight-acre corn maze, 14+ acres of pumpkins, barnyard animals and playspace for kids. At night, reserve a bonfire space or visit the Haunted Forest.
4. TREINEN FARM – LODI
When They're Open: Wednesday – Sunday, through November 6
What You'll Find: Award-winning corn maze, named one of the best in the nation. There’s also a smaller maze for younger kids. Plus, outdoor play areas, hiking trails, goats and plenty of pumpkins.
5. ANDERSON’S PLEASANT PATCH PUMPKINS – COTTAGE GROVE
When They're Open: Saturdays and Sundays through October
What You'll Find: An enjoyable country experience with wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkin, haunted house and a hiking trail – all free to use. (Please note there is no bathroom available on site).
6. SUTTER’S RIDGE FARM – MOUNT HOREB
When They're Open: Thursday-Sunday in through October
What You'll Find: Pumpkin patch and an apple orchard with sweet treats like caramel apples and apple cider donuts. Activity area for all ages and a six-acre corn maze.
7. BUSY BARNS ADVENTURE FARM – FORT ATKINSON
When They're Open: Saturdays and Sundays through October
What You'll Find: Over 40 activities including petting farm with baby animals, corn maze, sunflower field, hayrides and visits to the pumpkin patch.
