Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Attractions in Des Moines, IA
Covers Des Moines, Ames, Boone, Indianola and the surrounding countryside. Howell's Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch in Cumming has a pumpkin cannon, corn mazes and wagon rides, Pumpkinville & Cornmaze is east of town in Mitchellville, and Iowa Orchard in Urbandale is known for its cider and pies. In Boone, the Pumpkin Express train rides out to a pumpkin patch. For scares, try The Slaughterhouse, Sleepy Hollow's Haunted Scream Park or Linn's Haunted House.
Center Grove Orchard
Cambridge, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: August 29 - November 8 (Fall season); Pumpkin Fest October 1 - November 6; Pumpkin Nights October 2-24 (select Fridays & Saturdays, 9am-9pm)
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Dan-D Farms
Knoxville, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: Weekends through October
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DeMoss Pumpkin Farm
Ames, IA · Pumpkin Patch
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Deal's Orchard
Jefferson, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: End of August through early November; Apple Acres open daily through November 1 (weather permitting)
Admission: Apple Acres: $12.95 online / $14.95 gate (general admission), $6.95 online / $7.95 gate (ages 65+), free for ages 2 and under. Apple Barn and pumpkin patch are free admission.
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Future Nightmares
Des Moines, IA · Haunted House
Season: This October
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Gustafson Family Pumpkin Patch
Boone, IA · Pumpkin Patch
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Haunted Woods
Carlisle, IA · Haunted House
Season: October 2, 2026 - November 1, 2026, Friday through Sunday (closed Thursday 10/15/26, reopens Friday 10/16/26)
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Howell's Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch
Cumming, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: September 12 - November 1, 2026 for fall activities
Admission: $18 per person age 2 and older (plus tax at gate), or $14 pre-purchased online (plus fees). Seniors 65+: $12 plus tax. Military: $12 plus tax (ID required). Free admission for shopping only in designated Farm Market & Gift Shop area and pumpkin/mum selection.
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Iowa Orchard and Pie Bakery
Urbandale, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: Late September through Halloween for pumpkin patch and most activities. Family Fun Zone open late September through last weekend of October. U-pick apples early September through mid-October.
Admission: Pumpkin Patch: no fee to enter, pumpkins $0.50/LB. Family Fun Zone: $5 per person, infants free. School Tours: $5 per person.
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Linn's Haunted House
Des Moines, IA · Haunted House
Season: October 2-31, 2026. Specific dates: Oct 2-3, Oct 9-10, Oct 16-18, Oct 22-25, Oct 29-31
Admission: $25 per person (first 2 weekends $5 off admission). Tickets available at the door only. Cash preferred, but cards are accepted.
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Pierce's Pumpkin Patch
Chariton, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: Open EVERY DAY 8am-6pm during October; closes early November
Admission: No Admission or Patching Fee
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Pumpkin Express (Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad)
Boone, IA · Fall Festival
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Pumpkinville & Cornmaze
Mitchellville, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: August - October
Admission: Free general admission; corn maze tickets $10 per person (ages 6+), $1 per person (ages 3-5), free (ages 0-2) for large maze; $1 per person (ages 3+), free (ages 0-2) for mini maze; campfires $40-$70 for 2-5 hours (reservations required)
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Rose Farm
Norwalk, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: April 30 - December 13
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Sleepy Hollow's Haunted Scream Park
Pleasant Hill, IA · Haunted House
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The Docks Haunted House
Des Moines, IA · Haunted House
Season: October 9th through 31st, Friday through Saturday, 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Admission: $25 General Admission | $45 FAST PASS
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The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction
Des Moines, IA · Haunted House
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Upstream Gardens & Orchard
Altoona, IA · Pumpkin Patch
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Wills Family Orchard
Adel, IA · Pumpkin Patch
Season: 2026: September 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27; October 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25 (Saturdays 9am–6pm, Sundays Noon–6pm). Pumpkin patch not open until weekend of September 19th.
Admission: Activity Pass $12 per person plus tax (children 2 and under free); U-pick pumpkins $0.55/pound; U-pick apples pricing not stated
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Wilson's Ciderhouse (Des Moines)
Cumming, IA · Fall Festival
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