Where to Find the Perfect Pumpkin Patch
Grabbing a pumpkin at the grocery store or another convenient spot is easy. But for an authentic experience, why not head to a pumpkin farm and search the rows for the perfect pumpkin (or two!) for your front porch?
Picking your prospective jack-o’-lantern is arguably one of the best fall activities in SW Michigan, and we want to make your search easier.
We’ve rounded up 20 farms near Kalamazoo to find that perfect pumpkin. Pack up the car and head out for this favorite fall family activity.
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Pumpkin Picking Tips
Before heading out to your favorite pumpkin patch, some things to consider:
1 – Bring Cash. Many pumpkin farms are cash only and/or have self-pay boxes. Having small bills on hand is a big help.
2 – Patches are Weather Dependent. Call and/or check Facebook before visiting a pumpkin patch; they often close temporarily due to rain.
3 – Pumpkins are Dirty. Have garbage bags or old towels in the car to transport your future jack-o-lanterns home. Hand wipes for family members are helpful too.
Pumpkin Patches Near Kalamazoo
A-Mazing Acres
What You'll Find: A-Mazing Acres sells a variety of pumpkins at the Pumpkin Barn.
Pumpkin varieties: Grey Ghost, Cinderella, Fairytale, Jarrahdale, Autumn Buckskin, and, of course — the famous KnuckleHead Pumpkin (Mr. Warty) and Red Warty Thing.
The farm also offers a huge selection of family activities and a corn maze.
Pumpkin varieties: Grey Ghost, Cinderella, Fairytale, Jarrahdale, Autumn Buckskin, and, of course — the famous KnuckleHead Pumpkin (Mr. Warty) and Red Warty Thing.
The farm also offers a huge selection of family activities and a corn maze.
Fall Activities at A-Mazing Acres
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Bakers Acres Pumpkins
What You'll Find: 77+ varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds.
Family owned and operated business for 30+ years and 3 generations.
Wholesale and retail sales.
Family owned and operated business for 30+ years and 3 generations.
Wholesale and retail sales.
Fall Activities at Bakers Acres Pumpkins
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Baumgardner Farms
What You'll Find: Pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn and corn stalks.
Fall Activities at Baumgardner Farms
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Bosserd Family Farm
What You'll Find: Find pumpkins at Bosserd Family Farm plus seasonal activities (corn maze, zipline and more) and a farm stand with flowers and produce.
Hours
Daily 9 AM - 6 PM
Hours
Daily 9 AM - 6 PM
Fall Activities at Bosserd Family Farm
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Bumbleberry Acres
What You'll Find: U-pick pumpkins and wildflowers, wagon rides, farm animals, playground, corn maze and barrel train ride.
Fall Activities at Bumbleberry Acres
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Cotant's Farm Market
What You'll Find: Pick your own pumpkin from the patch or find one in the market. Also, visit for Upick apples, corn maze, and cider and donuts.
Fall Activities at Cotant's Farm Market
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze
What You'll Find: Find U-Pick apples, pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, and cow train rides.
Be sure to visit their cousins at Crane's Pie Pantry, Restaurant & Winery across the street. Their pies alone are worth the stop!
Be sure to visit their cousins at Crane's Pie Pantry, Restaurant & Winery across the street. Their pies alone are worth the stop!
Fall Activities at Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Gale Acres Farm
What You'll Find: Pumpkins, squash, corn stalks, flowers and a vintage barn with decorations for the home.
2025 Season: September 20 - October 31.
2025 Season: September 20 - October 31.
Fall Activities at Gale Acres Farm
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Gull Meadow Farms
What You'll Find: U-Pick pumpkin patch, pre-picked pumpkins, squash, gourds, corn, corn stalks and hay bales for fall decor.
Fall Activities at Gull Meadow Farms
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Harvest Moon Acres
What You'll Find: Pumpkins, gourds, fall decor, corn maze, outdoor “fun zone,” petting zoo, hayrides, market, cider, and donuts.
Fall Activities at Harvest Moon Acres
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch
Husted's Market
What You'll Find: U-pick apples, cider, homemade donuts and pies, caramel apples, produce, pumpkins, and weekend hayrides.
Fall Activities at Husted's Market
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Jollay Orchards
What You'll Find: U-Pick apples, pumpkins, cider, hayride, market, corn maze, playground, and children’s activities.
Cash only.
Cash only.
Fall Activities at Jollay Orchards
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Little Pistol Farms
What You'll Find: Little Pistol Farms is a family-owned farm in Oshtemo Township, MI. It cultivates over 50 varieties of seasonal produce on 29 acres.
U-pick pumpkins and fall activities start Friday, September 19.
Hours: Fridays from 4–7 PM, Saturdays & Sundays from 10 AM–6 PM, through Halloween or while pumpkins last.
U-pick pumpkins and fall activities start Friday, September 19.
Hours: Fridays from 4–7 PM, Saturdays & Sundays from 10 AM–6 PM, through Halloween or while pumpkins last.
Fall Activities at Little Pistol Farms
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Overhiser Orchards
What You'll Find: Visit the pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin, gourd, or other fall décor. U-Pick apples, cider, petting zoo, corn maze, and wagon rides.
Fall Activities at Overhiser Orchards
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Donuts, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Prairie Acres Farm
What You'll Find: Pumpkins in many varieties available at the farm stand. Bring cash for the box or scan the QR code to pay with your phone.
Fall Activities at Prairie Acres Farm
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Russell Farms
What You'll Find: Family-owned farm offering pumpkins, mums and other seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Fall Activities at Russell Farms
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Schultz Fruitridge Farms
What You'll Find: U-Pick apples, pumpkins, squash, wagon rides, cider, donuts, and market.
Fall Activities at Schultz Fruitridge Farms
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Donuts, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Soil Friends
What You'll Find: Welcome to the Soil Friends Pumpkin Patch—where we have so many pumpkins, it might just take you a few laps to find the perfect one!
🎃 Whether you like them big, small, round, or lumpy, we’ve got acres of pumpkins waiting for you to make the tough decision.
🎃 Whether you like them big, small, round, or lumpy, we’ve got acres of pumpkins waiting for you to make the tough decision.
Fall Activities at Soil Friends
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Sprague's Family Fun Farm
What You'll Find: Enjoy a hayride before going out to the field to pick your perfect pumpkin.
Pumpkins from September - late October (call to confirm).
Pumpkins from September - late October (call to confirm).
Fall Activities at Sprague's Family Fun Farm
Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
Pumpkin Patch, Apple Orchard
ZEMR Family Farm
What You'll Find: Find your perfect carving pumpkin or decorative pumpkins here, from small to massive in size.
Plus, gourds in funky shapes and sizes.
Plus, gourds in funky shapes and sizes.
Fall Activities at ZEMR Family Farm
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
NEW Pumpkin Patch: Little Pistol Farms
When Gene the Pumpkin Man’s farm closed, Kalamazoo families lost a fall favorite. Little Pistol Farms is stepping in with fields of pumpkins, fresh produce, and simple, affordable fall fun.
Pick from over 20 pumpkin varieties, snap photos with their giant pumpkins, and browse the farmstand for homegrown goodies.
Fall fun kicks off Friday, September 19, 2025!
Pick pumpkins and enjoy the farm every weekend, running through Halloween or while pumpkins last.
| Fridays: 4 PM to 7 PM |
| Saturdays and Sundays 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Little Pistol Farms 2335 S Vankal St Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
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Local Pumpkin-Themed Events
These local events feature fall’s favorite fruit! Here are some options for decorating, carving or making pumpkin crafts this fall in Southwest Michigan:
DIY Succulent Pumpkin Workshop (Sep 23)
Join Do Something Co. for DIY fun at Water Street Coffee in Portage.
Can’t make it in September? Don’t worry: there’s a second workshop on October 6.
Pumpkin Fest (Oct 11)
Hosted by Mattawan Business Association, this year’s Pumpkin Fest’s theme is Disney Villains:
Fiddle Leaf’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest (Oct 25)
Experience cider, chili, pumpkin carving, and prizes at Fiddle Leaf during their third annual contest:
Giant Pumpkin Drop & Candy Cannon (Nov 1)
Gull Meadow Farms’ annual pumpkin drop takes place at the end of its fall season on November 1:
Where is your favorite spot for pumpkin picking?
Leave us a comment with your go-to spot for that favorite fall fruit!
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