If you’re looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors and the beauty of fall, then head to Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch!
Location: 14447 Highway 10, Glyndon, MN
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. through October 26th, and October 16th & 17th 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $7/person gate fee, kids age one and under are free. Horse Drawn Ride $4/person, and Barrel Car Rides $2/person
Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch has been an area fall destination for 22 years, making visits an annual tradition for many guests. Besides pumpkins, the patch offers many exciting attractions including games, a petting zoo, horse drawn rides, barrel rides, and so much more!
Here are some of the exciting offerings at Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch!
Things to Do at Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
Horse Drawn Ride
During this wagon ride, a team of Percheron Horses pulls guests through the Not-So-Scary Haunted Forest. Every child aboard the ride was so excited to point out the decorations in the forest – it was a lot of fun!
The cost of the wagon ride is $4 per rider.
Old McDonald’s Barrel Cars
Young children will especially love a tour around the pumpkin patch on the barrel cars. Each car had an adorable animal design inspired by Old McDonald.
This added experience is $2 per rider.
Animal Barn
Animal lovers will appreciate the barn at Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch. Here, you may encounter goats, donkeys, pot belly pigs, sheep, alpacas, chickens, and the most adorable cow named Milo.
There is a feed vending machine available, so be sure to bring some quarters!
Photo Opportunities
So many great photo opportunities are available at Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch. Whether you’re looking for a rustic wagon or vintage pickup truck backdrop, or maybe just shots of your kiddos enjoying the patch – there’s no shortage of great photo spots to help you capture your memories of the day.
Games
There are tons of games to provide kids with endless entertainment at Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch, including the following:
• Duck Races: See who can pump water the fastest and get their duck to the finish line!
• Lil Tykes Trike Track: This is a great location for little ones to practice their pedaling.
• Pedal Cars: Do you have a need for speed? Then race against family and friends in the pedal cars!
• Corn Pit: The perfect place to encourage sensory play. Kids can bury and dig in the corn with various shovels and rakes.
• Lil’ Monsters Game Area: This area is full of various games for little ones including cornhole, horseshoes, and ladder toss.
Straw Maze
The Straw Maze at Buffalo River Pumpkin patch is perfect for kiddos to burn energy. Whether they’re navigating the maze, climbing the hay bales, or zipping down the slides – this attraction is sure to be a hit with the kids.
Cowboy Camp
At the Cowboy Camp, little ones can step back in time as they reenact their very own cowboy adventures! Here, you’ll find a cowboy encampment with a real campfire to warm you up on chilly days. Kiddos can also try their hand at roping, or ride on the stationary ponies. Cowboy hats are provided for a great photo op!
Papa Bob’s Village
Papa Bob’s Village is a walkthrough attraction showcasing scarecrows reenacting scenes from pioneer times. While strolling through, be sure to do the Scarecrow Challenge and find all the miniature scarecrows hiding in the village.
Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest is another walk-through attraction in the woods just past the pumpkin patch. As you follow the path, see how many popular characters you can recognize! Some of our favorites were Bluey, Olaf, and the Disney Princesses. Be sure to snap a photo of your kiddo next to their favorite character!
Pumpkin Alley
Looking for ideas on how to decorate your pumpkins this year? Then head over to Pumpkin Alley where you’ll find pumpkins decorated in a variety of themes.
Pumpkin Patch
Speaking of pumpkins, Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch has a variety of pumpkins and gourds for sale to suit your cooking, carving, and decorating needs! Wagons are available onsite to help transport your haul to your vehicle.
Amenities
If you need a break to refuel, then head to Buffalo River’s General Store. There, you’ll find an assortment of drinks and small snacks at a reasonable price. Drinks options include soda, Kool-Aid, cider, coffee, and hot chocolate. For snacks, you can pick up chips, crackers, muffins, cheese sticks, cookies, and candy.
There are plenty of picnic tables located near the concessions which are perfect for taking a break in between activities.
The General Store also sells some great Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch goods and apparel to commemorate your visit.
Special Events
If you’re looking for an event space, Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch is available to book for private parties, field trips, and birthday parties. Check out their website for more information!
Visiting Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch has become a fall family tradition for us. They are always bringing new things to the patch, which keeps it fresh and exciting. But my favorite thing to do is revisit familiar locations and photo ops to compare how the kids have grown over the years. This is why a visit to Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch is a must-do each year!
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