Enter - the Pumpkin Patch at Desert Ridge. It's readily accessible, located outside of the AMC in the Desert Ridge plaza. Tons of parking, surrounded by shopping and restaurants - it's a great way to get some cute photos, and select a pumpkin or two for carving.
They have various areas setup and staged for that perfect photo op, and a huge variety of shapes and sizes of pumpkins, with both traditional orange and more contemporary white varieties available. On certain days they have other activities available, like face painting and balloon animals, making it an even more enjoyable experience for the little ones.
I went to the third annual Pumpkin Patch in 2021, when my son was just a few weeks old, and to the fourth annual Pumpkin Patch this year. It opens mid-October and runs until the end of the month, and is completely free to access. If you wish to purchase a pumpkin, pricing varies based on weight, but they accept cash and card.
If you're looking for a perfect group activity, we've successfully done that too - inviting other parents with littles to come, get some pictures and hang out for a while, and then go to a nearby restaurant for beverages and appetizers - it has worked out really well, and we hope to continue that as a little tradition.
Highlights
- Centrally located
- Free to access
- Lots of available parking
Final Verdict
- If you're looking for a Pumpkin Patch close to town without a lot of walking - this is your spot
- Able to get adorable photo ops without much effort, and can get some shopping or dinner in right before/after
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