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3 pumpkin patches and corn mazes near Des Moines with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 3 towns. The earliest to open is Center Grove Orchard Fall on the Farm, on August 29. 3 of them have a corn maze.
Weekend orchard festival west of Des Moines with pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, a maze, hay wagon rides and fresh cider donuts.
Orchard farm between Des Moines and Ames with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, jumping pillows, a farm train, animals and themed fall weekends; picking is priced separately.
Big family farm south of Des Moines with pumpkin fields, a corn maze, wagon rides, goats, a playground and farm games.
Apple & Pumpkin Fest, Center Grove Orchard Fall on the Farm and Howell's Pumpkin Patch. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Center Grove Orchard Fall on the Farm on August 29, 2026.
Apple & Pumpkin Fest, Center Grove Orchard Fall on the Farm and Howell's Pumpkin Patch.
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