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Our Fall Favorites

October 1, 2023

Fall is officially here! We've gathered up a few of our local favorite fall activities to share with you. 

Hankins Farms - Johnstown, CO

Hankins Farms is a local, family-owned farm that comes to life in the fall. Not only can you pick the perfect pumpkin, but you and your family can explore the themed corn mazes, fun scavenger hunts, peddle car races, and more! Hankins Farms is open every weekend in October, starting Saturday, October 5th. 

Location:
26745 Weld County Rd 17
Johnstown, CO 80534
Driving South on County Rd 17: 1.25 miles South of US Highway 34
Driving North on County Rd 17: 3/4 mile North of County Rd 54 (402)

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Pumpkin Fest - Fort Lupton, CO

Held at the historic Fort Lancaster, the South Platte Valley Historic Park, Pumpkinfest offers one of the only haunted hayrides in the region. Kids of all ages enjoy roasting marshmallows at the fire pit, petting zoo, tours of the historic grounds – schoolhouse, trappers cabin, and homestead house – along with trick or treating in the fort, coffee, and cocoa cart, food trucks, churros, and kettle corn. The highlight is a long and creepy Haunted Hayride through dark woods…don't miss it on October 19th!

Location:
South Platte Valley Historic Park
2001 Historic Pkwy
Fort Lupton, CO

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Fritzler Farm Park - La Salle

Opened in 2000 by the Fritzler Family, Fritzler Farm Park is Colorado's original corn maze and fall destination. With endless activities including rides, paintball shooting ranges, and a beer garden, people of all ages can get into the fall spirit. Make sure to stay for the fireworks shows on select Friday nights to finish off the night! Gates are open September 15th through October 27th (Weekends ONLY)!

Location:
20861 Co Rd. 33
La Salle, CO 80645

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Anderson Patchwork Pumpkins

Family-owned and operated in Ault, directly off Highway 14, this amazing farm not only offers great prices, but a fine selection of all types of gourds. You'll want to stop by the hay bale castle, adorned with pumpkins, to take photos with the whole family! 

Location:
15415 Highway 14
Ault, CO 80610

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The Bartels Pumpkin Patch

The family-owned Bartels Farm is located in Northern Fort Collins, just two miles north of the Mountain Vista Dr exit. They have been serving the community, bringing family and friends together, for the past 23 years with their pumpkin patch. The U-Pick vegetable garden is now fully open every day from 10 to 6, through October 31st. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash and picked up after. The Farm requires no admission or parking fee! 

Location:
3424 E Douglas Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80524

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