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On the search for the best jack-o-lantern? Here’s our guide the areas best pumpkin patches.
Through October 26
Anderson’s Pleasant Patch Pumpkins
Pick a pumpkin and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer on the one-mile hiking trail.
Location: 2313 Koshkonong Rd., Cottage Grove
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Contact: (608) 219-0860 or www.pleasantpatchpumpkins.com
Through October 26
Eugster’s Farm Market
Enjoy the petting farm and pumpkin picking during the day, but when night falls, stop by the screaming silo that will knock your socks off!
Location: 3865 Hwy 138, Stoughton
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Cost: $6.50; ages 2 and under, free
Contact: (608) 873-3822 or www.eugsters.com
Through October 31
Eplegaarden
Go on an adventure with Harold Potterson, cousin of the infamous Harry Potter, complete with stops at the sorting hat, magical castle, enchanted forest, black tunnel and many more!
Location: 2227 Fitchburg Rd., Fitchburg
Time: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Price unavailable
Contact: (608) 845-5966 or www.eplegaarden.com
Through October 31
Hermanson Pumpkin Patch
Sort through dozens of pumpkins to find the perfect one to carve your masterpiece.
Location: 127 County Rd. N, Edgerton
Time: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Contact: (608) 884-8759
Through October 31
Hinchley’s Dairy Farm
After you pick the perfect pumpkin, stay around for a spooky hayride.
Location: 2844 Hwy 73, Cambridge
Time: Friday and Saturday, 8-10 p.m.
Cost: $8
Contact: (608) 764-5090 or www.dairyfarmtours.com
Through October 31
Mayr Family Farm
Participate in pumpkin picking, wagon rides and a petting zoo by day, and then try your hand at the haunted corn maze from 7 to 10 at night. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Location: 3680 Egre Rd., DeForest
Time: Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $9
Contact: (608) 577-7813 or www.mayrfamilyfarm.com
Through October 31
Schuster’s Playtime Farm
In partnership with Gilda’s Club Madison, Schuster’s presents their annual nine-acre corn maze, shaped like a lady with a bold statement, “CANCER SHUCKS.” Patrons can also enjoy hayrides and pet barnyard animals.
Location: Hwy 12 and 18, Deerfield
Time: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Young fun package, $6.50 (includes hayride, barnyard area and small corn maze); Adventure package, $9.50 (includes hayride, barnyard area and all the corn mazes)
Contact: (608) 764-8488 or www.schustersplaytimefarm.com
Through October 31
Skelly’s Farm Market
After 11 years of impressive corn mazes, this year’s “Get Lost in a Good Book” choose-your-own-adventure maze boasts two miles of paths and will take you on a fun-filled adventure with three bears searching for their home.
Location: 2713 Hayner Rd., Janesville
Time: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: Wagon ride and maze, $7.50; ages 3 under, free
Contact: (608) 757-1200 or www.skellysfarmmarket.com
Through October 31
Spirit Hill Farm
Complete with a haunted barn, corn maze, mini golf course and activity area, you won’t hear the words “I’m bored” uttered once.
Location: 7339 S. State Rd. 140, Clinton
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Contact: (608) 449-0538 or www.spirithillfarmpumpkinland.com
Through November 9
Treinen Farm
Take the challenge of finding your way out of this 15-acre corn maze in the shape of a dragonfly — the largest corn maze in Wisconsin! Afterwards, visit the pumpkin patch, old chicken house snack bar, petting zoo, pumpkin slingshot, tractor tire playground and more!
Location: Hwy 60, Lodi
Time: Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5p.m.
Cost: Adults, $8; children age 6-11, $6; ages 5 and under, free
Contact: (608) 592-3481 or www.treinenfarm.com
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