Colorado pumpkin and porch guides

Which pumpkin patches are worth the drive, what a porch display actually takes, and how to keep one standing through a Front Range October. Written by the people who build them.

Pumpkin patches

Which patches around Denver, Boulder and Longmont are worth the drive, and what you will pay to park once you get there.

Pumpkin patches

Corn Mazes and Fall Farms Near Boulder and Denver

Planning a corn maze near Denver this fall? We cover four well known Front Range farms, what to expect, and tips on parking, crowds and dogs from local pros.

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Pumpkin patches

Pumpkin Patches in Longmont and the North Metro

We put together an honest guide to pumpkin patch options near Longmont, covering Erie and Broomfield, plus crowds, parking and the best day to visit this fall.

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Dog Friendly Pumpkin Patches Around Denver

Bringing the dog along? Here's what to know about leash rules, parking, and crowds at a few well established pumpkin patches near Denver, plus what to pack.

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Pumpkin Patches Near Boulder and Longmont

Longtime farms around Erie, Longmont and Broomfield run a real pumpkin patch near Boulder each fall, with mazes, hayrides and mud depending on the week.

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Pumpkin Patches Near Denver: A 2026 Guide

Here's what Anderson Farms, Rock Creek Farm, Chatfield Farms and Miller Farms offer, so you can pick the right pumpkin patch near Denver this fall.

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Porch styling

How a porch display is actually put together: quantities, color mixes, steps, planters and what reads well from the street.

Porch styling

Styling Pumpkins on Steps, Railings and Planters

A few simple rules make pumpkins on porch steps look styled instead of dumped: odd groupings, size ladders, and off-center placement for railings and planters.

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Porch styling

How Many Pumpkins Does a Front Porch Need?

Porch width and steps decide how many pumpkins your porch needs. We break down counts by size and package, from a small stoop to a full wraparound.

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Pumpkin care

Keeping pumpkins alive on a Front Range porch: wind, hail, hard frosts, squirrels and how long a display really lasts.

Pumpkin care

How to Keep Squirrels Off Pumpkins on Your Porch

Squirrels chew, magpies peck, and Front Range porches take a beating each fall. Here's what actually helps keep squirrels off pumpkins, and what's just a myth.

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Pumpkin care

How Long Do Pumpkins Last on a Colorado Porch?

Sun, dry air and hard frosts all shorten porch life here, so here's how long pumpkins last outside and simple ways to stretch that window this fall.

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Colorado fall

When the season turns on the northern Front Range, what the weather does to an outdoor display, and where to take the family.

Colorado fall

Denver Pumpkin Festival and Fall Harvest Event Guide

Planning a denver pumpkin festival trip this fall? Here is what to expect at the Front Range's best known corn mazes and harvest farms, plus how to check current hours.

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Colorado fall

When Is Pumpkin Season in Colorado?

Front Range farms start opening in early September, and pumpkin patch season colorado runs through October 31, before the first hard frost changes things.

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Not going to get to the patch this year?

We bring the pumpkins to your address and arrange them on your steps, across Boulder County and the Denver metro. You do not need to be home. Season runs mid August to 31 October.