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12 Enchanting Farms & Pumpkin Patches to Pick Pumpkins 2024

Pile of Pumpkins - Lansing

Fall Means Pumpkin Picking Time and We Are Ready For It!

Pumpkin picking at a pumpkin patch is a right of passage into the fall season in Michigan. It’s our way of telling ourselves, “It’s ok – the weather getting colder is fun, remember?”

Kids love to pick out the perfect pumpkin, especially if they have a certain shape in mind for their jack-o’-lantern. Plus who doesn’t love getting out in the fresh air and walking through a sea of orange?

Pumpkin Patch Kids - Rudd
Kids with their pumpkins at a local pumpkin patch

Pumpkin picking in Lansing is a fun family tradition that is on many people’s fall bucket list. Each location on our list below has its own unique charm, giving you the option of choosing the experience that’s right for your family. Some are big, some are small, some offer u pick, and some have taken them off the vine for you.

If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to visit a new one each year to spice things up!

Bonus: Many of these pumpkin patches offer fun activities like corn mazes, cider, donuts, a wide selection of gourds, and much more.

Boy with wheelbarrow in pumpkin patch - Kaschyk

The Big List of Pumpkin Patches in the Greater Lansing Area

Note: Pumpkin picking usually ends at the end of October. Some may go into November, so be sure to check the locations for details about their pumpkin picking season.

Uncle Johns Cider Mill - Trieweiler

Uncle John’s Cider Mill

8614 N US 127
St. Johns, MI 48879

If you’ve made the trip out to Uncle John’s in St. Johns, then you know why it’s first on our list. It’s way more than just a pumpkin patch; it’s a whole fall wonderland.

Uncle John’s offers a large pumpkin patch with a variety of sizes and also pumpkins that have already been picked that you can grab and take.

One of the most popular attractions at Uncle John’s is the gigantic jumping pillow that is made for leaping into the air.

Besides pumpkins and jumping, you’ll have the best day ever checking out the cider mill, corn maze, train, wagon rides, sunflower patches, 5K farm trail, gemstone mining, bakery, gift shop, tap room, and cider yard with live music, food trucks, bonfires, yard games.

Type of Pumpkins: U-Pick and Pre-Picked

Uncle John's Cider Mill Pumpkin Patch - Eklund
Kids pumpkin picking at Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns, MI

Reese Farms

14633 Wood Rd
Lansing, MI 48906

This family-owned fourth generation farm in north Lansing is known for its sweet corn, but they also offer beautiful pumpkins in the fall.

Reese Farms is a self-serve pumpkin patch. The pumpkin wagons are available for your selection in the South driveway. Reese Farm offers pumpkins in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Bring cash!

Also for sale are corn stalk bundles, fresh vegetables, and fresh sweet corn when available.

Type of Pumpkins: Pre-picked

Green Gourds - Lansing
Green-colored gourds at a Lansing area pumpkin patch

Clearview Orchards

1051 Barry Rd
Haslett, MI 48840

While Clearview Orchards is known for its gorgeous apple orchard, this quiet orchard in Haslett also grows pumpkins. Head out to the pumpkin patch starting in September and grab the best one.

While you’re there, don’t forget to stock up on all sorts of fresh goods at their stand like honey, eggs, squash, gourds, and peaches while in season. Walk out to the apple orchard and pick away at the extensive selection of apples.

Be sure to bring cash.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

Crane's Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins waiting to be picked from a local pumpkin patch

Shawhaven Farm

1826 Rolfe Rd
Mason, MI 48854

With free tractor rides out to the pumpkin patch and so much to do at the farm, Shawhaven makes a great choice for your fall bucket list.

Plan a whole day to this family-owned working farm in Mason. See farm animals close up, play games, and walk around the farm.

The pumpkin patch is open October 5 – 27, 2024.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

Pumpkins in a Patch
Pumpkins on the vine at a local pumpkin patch

Peacock Road Family Farm

11854 Peacock Rd
Laingsburg, MI 48848

“Fall Fun on the Farm” is their motto and boy do they live up to that! You won’t be bored at all on your fall adventure to the farm. There are activities galore including seeing farm animals, train rides, fun games, and so much more.

Take a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect one.

Peacock Road Family Farm is open every day of the week except Monday. Make sure to check which activities and events are happening on the day you plan to go.

Saturday and Sunday come with a slew of fun adventures: pony rides, pig races, mazes, apple slingshot, hay mound, barnyard basketball, and more! General Admission rates apply. The fall also brings lots of fun weekend events at Peacock Road Family Farm.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

Peacock Road Tree Farm Pumpkin Weight Guessing - Eklund
Checking out pumpkins at Peacock Road Family Farm in Laingsburg, MI

Andy T’s Farm

3131 S US-27
St. Johns, MI 48879

Andy T’s is most famous for the sweet corn and has grown to be one of Michigan’s largest farm markets. Besides the delectable corn, Andy T’s also runs a pumpkin patch in the fall. They’re open daily from 8 AM – 7 PM during pumpkin season to offer great pumpkin picking.

If you’re not out picking a pumpkin, check out the expansive greenhouse or the scratch bakery that churns out amazing pies, breads, pumpkin rolls, cookies, and donuts.

Andy T’s is known to attend lots of local farmers markets, so be sure to check out their delicious produce during the summer and fall months.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

Andy T's Farm Market Pumpkin Selection
Pumpkins at Andy T’s in St. Johns, MI

Brimley’s Pumpkin Farm

294 S Every Rd
Mason, MI 48854

You won’t want to miss this small, family-owned organic pumpkin farm featuring a “low-key, no frills” experience. Make sure to bring cash and exact change. This is a self-serve operation.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick

Brimley's Pumpkin Farm - Lansing
The quaint pumpkin patch at Brimley’s Pumpkin Farm in Mason, MI

Fawcett Farms

6909 N Latson Rd
Howell, MI 48855

A family-owned farm offering a variety of pumpkins including pie and heirloom pumpkins, corn and corn stalks, gourds, hay bales, and hay stacks.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

Fawcett Farms - Howell
The pumpkin patch at Fawcett Farms in Howell, MI

Barkham Creek Farms

181 Haslett Rd
Haslett, MI 48848

Donuts, cider, pumpkin patch, and a sweet family-owned farm. What more could we want during this dreamy season?

A small corn maze is located on site, offering the perfect activity after you’ve picked out the best pumpkin and had cider and fresh donuts.

Open Thursday – Sunday between now and Halloween.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

Pumpkin Picking - Kaschyk
Kids picking out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween in the Lansing, MI area

Felzke Farms

5501 W Herbison Rd
DeWitt, MI 48820

Farm fresh seasonal produce including watermelon, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, plus fresh made donuts (so good!), cider, maple syrup, honey, jam, and mums!

NOTE: Bring cash or your checkbook.

Type of Pumpkins: Pre-Picked

Wyrick’s Orchard

5600 E Parks Rd
St. Johns, MI 48879

If you are looking for a quiet pumpkin patch without all the hubbub, Wyrick’s Orchard is for you. Tucked away from the city amongst stunning fall-colored trees, this apple orchard and pumpkin patch is hidden gem.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

 Pumpkin Picking at Heidi's
Pumpkin picking at a local farm

Schell Family Farm

10055 Dexter-Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169

A first-generation family farm that established in 2019, Schell Family Farm offers not only pumpkins, but also apples, sunflowers and wildflowers, syrup, wagon rides, seasonal produce, and special events.

Type of Pumpkins: U Pick and Pre-Picked

Boy in wheelbarrow at the pumpkin patch - GRK
Kids selecting the perfect pumpkins for Halloween

Know of a Pumpkin Patch We Missed?

Where is your family headed to pick pumpkins?

If you have a beloved place we haven’t listed, let us know so we can add it to our fall bucket lists.

Happy Pumpkin Picking, Lansing!

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