Things to Do in Waukesha & Milwaukee Counties: August 28-30, 2026Summer may be winding down, but Southeastern Wisconsin is not slowing down! From community festivals and farmers markets to live
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A County-by-County Guide by The Hupke Team
When fall rolls into Wisconsin, pumpkin farms become more than just weekend attractions—they’re community gathering spots where traditions are built. Whether you’re after hayrides, corn mazes, sunflower strolls, or the perfect pie pumpkin, here’s your ultimate 2025 guide to pumpkin farms across Southeastern Wisconsin.
Glacier Rock Farms – Lebanon
Address: N1255 Hoard Rd, Lebanon, WI
Dates/Hours: Weekends Sept 27 – Oct 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost/Admission: Priced by activity; group visits available
What’s Included / Highlights: Hayrides, pony rides, gem mining, pumpkin patch, animal interactions
Special Events: 🎃 Pumpkin Palooza (Oct 18–19) • 🎃 Kid-Friendly Trick-or-Treating (Oct 25–26)
Tietz Family Farms – Watertown
Address: W4500 County Rd CW, Watertown, WI
Dates/Hours: Saturdays & Sundays only, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through the end of October
Cost/Admission: Free entry; pumpkins and produce priced individually
What’s Included / Highlights: Market with pumpkins, gourds, squash, décor, and fresh popcorn
Waldvogel’s Farm – Juneau
Address: N7416 County Rd I, Juneau, WI
Dates/Hours: Tue–Thu 1 p.m.–6 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed Mondays
Cost/Admission: General admission typically required; pricing varies by activity
What’s Included / Highlights: Wisconsin’s largest pumpkin farm with 80+ attractions (train ride, gemstone mining, pumpkin launch, underground slides, barnyard animals)
Busy Barns Adventure Farm – Fort Atkinson
Address: W7675 US Hwy 12, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Dates/Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, Sept 13 – Oct 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost/Admission: ~$15 cash (~$15.60 card); under 2 free
What’s Included / Highlights: 40+ activities: petting farm, corn & sunflower fields, hayride to pumpkin patch, giant slides, lookout tower, obstacle/low-ropes elements, photo ops, treats
Jelli’s Market – Helenville
Address: N5648 S Farmington Rd, Helenville, WI 53137
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in the fall
Cost/Admission: Corn maze ~$6–$7 per person; U-pick pumpkins available
What’s Included / Highlights: 8-acre corn maze, weekend wagon rides, family-friendly activities; pumpkin-patch dates TBD
Ebert’s Greenhouse Village – Ixonia
Address: W1795 Fox Rd, Ixonia, WI 53036
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fall Festival: Weekends Oct 4–25 (last tractor ride 5 p.m.)
Cost/Admission: Free entry; pay-as-you-go activities (tractor rides to patch, trackless train, “Knight’s Quest” corn maze, pony rides, pumpkin painting)
What’s Included / Highlights: Pumpkins & décor, kids’ activities, hayrides, corn maze, bakery treats
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm – Kenosha
Address: 7150 18th St, Kenosha, WI 53144
Dates/Hours: Sept 13 – Nov 2 (see site for daily hours)
Cost/Admission: Weekdays $9 cash / $10 card; Weekends $15 cash / $17 card
What’s Included / Highlights: 70+ hand-painted pumpkin characters, nature trail, playground, The Towne, mini farm zoo; admission includes jump pad, 6-acre “Crazy” corn maze, petting zoo (feed extra), kids’ straw maze, hayrides, tire mountain, climbing wall of tires, tube play areas, wooden tractor play structure, sand play areas, basketball hoop
Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Farm – Franklin
Address: 6829 S 68th St, Franklin, WI
Dates/Hours: Sept 26 – Nov 2; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost/Admission: Free entry; pumpkins priced per size; activity fees apply
What’s Included / Highlights: Pick-your-own & pre-picked pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, pedal carts, pumpkin bowling, corn pit, mega jump pad, hayrides
Cedarburg Creek Farm – Cedarburg
Address: 649 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Dates/Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; season kicks off Sept 20
Cost/Admission: Free entry; free hay wagon rides; some activities ticketed
What’s Included / Highlights: Petting zoo, hay wagon rides, barrel train, kids’ straw bale maze, corn maze, bounce houses, fall flowers, gourds, straw, corn stalks, concessions (weekday activities may be limited)
Honey Creek Orchard – Cedarburg
Address: 8210 Pioneer Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Dates/Hours: Opens Sept 6; daily hours posted (typically closed Tuesdays)
Cost/Admission: Produce/amenities priced individually
What’s Included / Highlights: U-pick apples & pumpkins, western-town play area, farm animals, kids’ activities, hot apple cider donuts, seasonal produce
Appleland Farm – Fredonia
Address: 4177 Hwy 57, Fredonia, WI
Dates/Hours: Fall Festival Saturday, Sept 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost/Admission: Free entry; activities/produce priced individually
What’s Included / Highlights: U-pick & pre-picked apples, pumpkins with wagon rides to the patch, kids’ playground (tractor, sand tire pyramid, horse swings), picnic area, corn maze
Barthel Fruit Farm – Mequon
Address: 12246 N Farmdale Rd, Mequon, WI
Dates/Hours: Opening Day Sept 5; daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Pumpkins begin Sept 18; U-pick & pre-picked early October
Cost/Admission: Free admission & parking
What’s Included / Highlights: Apple picking, pumpkin patch, farm store, fall beer garden • Oktoberfest: Sept 20–21
Creekside Valley Farm – Mequon
Address: 13101 N Wauwatosa Rd, Mequon, WI
Dates/Hours: Opens Sat, Sept 20, 9 a.m.; open daily until 6:30 p.m.
Cost/Admission: Free entry; small fees for select activities
What’s Included / Highlights: Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, corn maze, animals, snack shack
Borzynski’s Farm – Mount Pleasant
Address: 11600 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, WI 53177
Dates/Hours: Opening weekend TBD
Cost/Admission: Activities are pay-as-you-go
What’s Included / Highlights: Interactive 8-acre corn maze (new theme each year) with 7 checkpoint stations, kiddie play area (ages 2–8), hayrides, pumpkin picking, giant corn box, make-your-own caramel apples, market treats & décor
Swan’s Pumpkin Farm – Franksville
Address: 5930 County Rd H, Franksville, WI
Dates/Hours: Weekends in September 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (expanded October hours typically follow)
Cost/Admission: Farm entry free; Adventures wristband $14 (barrel train, Witch Hollow, big green slide, pumpkin jump pillow, pedal carts, hayride). Single-attraction tickets available.
What’s Included / Highlights: Petting zoo, tractor hayrides, pedal carts, classic pumpkin-patch experience
Green Meadows Farm – East Troy
Address: 33603 High Dr (Hwy 20), East Troy, WI
Dates/Hours: Sept 23 – late Oct; Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost/Admission: ~$15.75 per person; seniors ~$14; under 2 free
What’s Included / Highlights: Pumpkin picking, petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, corn maze, Tire Mountain, corn pit
Basse’s Taste of Country – Colgate
Address: 3190 County Rd Q, Colgate, WI 53017
Dates/Hours: Sept 20 – Oct 31; weekdays 1:30–5:30 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Tuesdays
Cost/Admission: Weekdays ~$15; Sept weekends ~$17; Oct weekends ~$23; under 2 free
What’s Included / Highlights: 65+ attractions: 8-acre corn maze, pig races, hayrides, apple blasters, train rides, ropes course, Barncade, food vendors
The Stout Farm (Jim’s Pumpkin Farm) – Germantown
Address: W204 N12079 Goldendale Rd, Germantown, WI
Dates/Hours: TBD for 2025 (historically select weekend hours; check Facebook)
Cost/Admission: Typically free entry; pay for pumpkins & farm goods
What’s Included / Highlights: Pick-your-own pumpkins, occasional free hayrides, farm products
Grappling Gardens – Richfield
Address: 1800 County Rd CC, Richfield, WI 53027
Dates/Hours: Sept 19 – Nov 1; Fri 3–6 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; wagon rides Sundays
Cost/Admission: No admission; pay for pumpkins/activities
What’s Included / Highlights: Family-run patch with many pumpkin varieties, Sunday wagon rides, occasional special-event weekends
Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm – West Bend
Address: 2970 Mile View Rd, West Bend, WI 53095
Dates/Hours: Daily in fall; haunted cornfield evenings in October (weeknights to ~10 p.m.; weekends to midnight)
Cost/Admission: Daytime pumpkin patch free to enter; activity fees apply; haunted attractions ticketed separately
What’s Included / Highlights: Pick-your-own pumpkins with wagon rides, petting farm, thousands of pumpkins; haunted forest & cornfield at night
Homestead Animal Farm – Hartland
Address: W320 N9127 Beech Rd, Hartland, WI
Dates/Hours: Field trips by appointment
Cost/Admission: Group rates apply
What’s Included / Highlights: Barnyard animals, “I Spy” hayride, children’s exploration area, pumpkin patch, pre-picked pumpkins & décor
Rasmussen Farm Market – Hartland
Address: N55W31185 County Rd K, Hartland, WI
Dates/Hours: TBD (pumpkins “ready soon”)
Cost/Admission: Free entry; produce priced per item
What’s Included / Highlights: Low-key pick-your-own pumpkin patch (when open), market stand with pumpkins, squash, gourds, corn bundles, honey, and seasonal items
Lannon Sunflower Farm – Menomonee Falls/Lannon
Address: W204 N8525 Lannon Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI
Dates/Hours: TBD (pumpkins start mid-September)
Cost/Admission: Varies by activity
What’s Included / Highlights: U-pick sunflowers, pumpkins, raspberries (while supplies last), kids’ corn maze, wildflower gardens, 12-acre corn maze challenge, leashed pets welcome; check Facebook for hours/field status
Silver Spring Pumpkin Farm – Menomonee Falls
Address: N56W18884 Silver Spring Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI
Dates/Hours: Sept 20 – Oct 31; daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Cash only (ATM on site)
Cost/Admission: Free entry; pumpkins priced per size
What’s Included / Highlights: Pumpkins, gourds, squash, Indian corn, hay bales, corn stalks, kids’ tractors & wagons, chickens, great photo ops
Elegant Farmer – Mukwonago
Address: 1545 Main St, Mukwonago, WI
Dates/Hours: Autumn Harvest Fest weekends Sept 6 – Oct 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost/Admission: Free entry & parking; pony rides, hayrides, train rides (via East Troy Railroad), corn maze, and apple picking are fee-based
What’s Included / Highlights: “Smilin’ Barn” market, pumpkin patch, apples, corn maze, seasonal bakery, and deli treats
Schuett Farms – Mukwonago
Address: W299 S6370 State Rd 83, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Dates/Hours: Opens Sat, Sept 20 at 10 a.m.; season continues through fall (watch Facebook for updates)
Cost/Admission: Free entry; corn maze ~$10; weekend hayrides ~$6; under 2 free
What’s Included / Highlights: U-pick pumpkins (including giants 600+ lbs), corn cannon, pumpkin launching, giant 30-ft slide, pre-picked pumpkins available
Godsell Farm – Muskego
Address: S105 W15585 Loomis Dr, Muskego, WI
Dates/Hours: 2025 details coming soon (watch Facebook)
Cost/Admission: Varies by activity
What’s Included / Highlights: Family farm with seasonal pumpkins/activities; updates posted as season nears
Lindner’s Pumpkin Farm – New Berlin
Address: 19075 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI
Dates/Hours: Sept 13 – Nov 2; daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost/Admission: Free entry & parking; Petting Zoo/Backyard $7 Mon–Thu / $9 Fri–Sun; Pumpkin Express Barrel Train $2 per child; Pumpkin Bowling $2 per person
What’s Included / Highlights: Petting zoo, backyard play, barrel train, pumpkin bowling, plentiful pumpkins, and décor
Salentine Family Farm – New Berlin
Address: 17585 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146
Dates/Hours: TBD for 2025
Cost/Admission: TBD (typically farm-stand purchases)
What’s Included / Highlights: Family farm market with pumpkins, gourds, and seasonal produce; offerings may be limited pending 2025 updates
October Farms – Oconomowoc
Address: County Rd K, 1 mile west of Brown St/Highway P, Oconomowoc, WI
Dates/Hours: Saturdays in October 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays in October 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost/Admission: Free entry; activity-specific fees
What’s Included / Highlights: Family-owned pumpkin farm with retail sales, scarecrow building, pumpkin bowling, and classic fall fun
DaySpring – Pewaukee
Address: N14W29489 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI
Dates/Hours: Events Oct 5 & Oct 12 only
Cost/Admission: $10 per person age 13+; children 12 & under free (reservation required)
What’s Included / Highlights: Pick-your-own pumpkins, food, bounce houses, hayrides, treasure trail; timed entry by reservation
Cozy Nook Farm – Wales
Address: S11 W30780 Summit Ave, Wales, WI
Dates/Hours: Opens Sat, Sept 27; weekend hayrides 11 a.m.–4 p.m. • Cash only
Cost/Admission: Hayrides $5 adults; $3 children under 10
What’s Included / Highlights: Working dairy farm with a wide pumpkin selection, gourds, and fall décor
Tessman Farm – Waukesha
Address: S11 W28911 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI
Dates/Hours: TBD (watch Facebook for 2025 pumpkin season)
Cost/Admission: Free entry; pumpkins, décor, and farm goods priced per item
What’s Included / Highlights: Local family farm stand with pumpkins and seasonal décor
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