Autumn is finally here which means pumpkins, corn mazes, and falling leaves. Here is a guide to the Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Harvest Festivals that are right around the corner from homes in Littleton CO. Be sure to check the attraction websites before you go as prices and hours are subject to change.
Chatfield Corn Maze – 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO
The Denver Botanical Gardens offers a corn maze, mini maze, hay rides, jumping pillow, and pony rides. For more of a thrill take your chances at the After Dark Corn Maze and Dead Zone Haunted Attraction. This one of the most popular corn mazes in the state and it is right in the backyard of many Littleton homes. (www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/corn-maze)
Jared’s Pumpkin Patch – 10500 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO
On September 24, 2016 join in on the 11th annual Giant Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-off at Jared’s nursery in Littleton. It is expected to be bigger and better than ever, with a crowd anticipated to exceed an attendance of 6000 people. (https://www.jaredsgarden.com/events.html)
Harvest Festival – 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO
Come one, come all, to the annual Harvest Festival on October 8, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Littleton Museum. On the 1860s farm pick out your Halloween pumpkin and then enjoy hayrides, and other fun activities. There is no cost to get into the museum; however, some activities and refreshments require tickets which can be purchased the day of the event. Cash or check only. Homes in Littleton have the luxury of being conveniently located next to this fun festival. (https://www.littletongov.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/9794/1128)
Or visit one of these attractions just a short drive from your home in Littleton, Colorado…
Crazed Corn Field Maze & Colorado Pumpkin Patch – 104th Ave & Riverdale Rd, Thornton, CO
A 20+ acre corn maze that offers fun for the whole family because this maze is not haunted. The corn maze takes a minimum of 40 minutes to complete. Inside the maze there is a smart phone trivia game or a check point game to play. Young children can play in the corn kernal sandbox or take a pony ride. Select a pumpkin to take home and carve as well! (www.maizeinthecity.com)
Haunted Field of Screams – 10270 Riverdale Rd, Thornton, CO
For an evening of hair raising screams and heart pounding thrills try the Haunted Field of Screams, Dead Man’s Night Maze, or Zombie Paintball Massacre. They only offer spooky attractions so it is probably better for older kids or teenagers. Get your fright on until 10pm or midnight on the weekends. (www.hauntedfieldofscreams.com)
Anderson Farms – 6728 County Road 3-1/4, Erie, CO
Home of Colorado’s Longest-Running Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Get lost in the 30 acre corn maze! Search through all three sections to find the checkpoints or wander aimlessly. The maze is open day and night and is never haunted. You can also take a hayride out to their pumpkin patch and select from 70 different varieties. Watch as pumpkins are smashed during one of the pumpkin launches on the weekends or take a ride on the Barnyard 500 Pedal Karts. (www.andersonfarms.com)
Rock Creek Farms – 2005 S 112th St, Broomfield, CO
100 acres of U-Pick-Em pumpkin fields for you to explore and find the perfect pumpkins. Try our hay bale maze or get lost in the winding paths of over six miles of Corn Mazes. Visit with our pigs, goats, ponies, donkeys, chickens and other farm animals. Enjoy our selection of fall festive treats and decorations such as gourds, indian corn, caramel apples, baked goods, straw bales and more. (www.rockcreekfarm.com)
Isabelle Farms – 1640 West Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO
Come out to the Farm to select the orange pumpkin of your choice or pick-up some fresh apples. There is a straw bail for kids and a narrated tractor pulled hayride. Lots of local food and goodies to choose from. (www.isabellefarm.com)
Flat Acres Farm – 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker, CO
Come out between September 24, 2016 through Halloween to enjoy their annual Fall Festival and Maze. Visit the pumpkin patch to pick-out the perfect carving pumpkin or pick-up fall decorations such as corn stalks, straw bales, and gourds. They offer a plethora of activities for the whole family including the Giant Hay Bale Maze, Duck Races, Giant Jenga, Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, and Giant Jump Pillow to just name a few. For those of you who want to be scared, enter the shack and survive over a half mile trek through the ghoulish cornfield and terrifying woods at the Reapers Hollow and Dead End Motel. Or try their newsest attraction, The Last Light in which you enjoy a ride through the field while shooting live Zombies! (www.flatacresfarm.com)
Fall is a great time to look at homes for sale because their is generally less competition and many sellers are just ready to sell before the snow starts falling. If you are interested in looking at Homes in Littleton, call our Gold Compass Real Estate team at 303-325-5690.
