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Thousands of pumpkins will be ripe for the picking from our pumpkin patch at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

picking up pumpkins at denver botanic gardens at chatfieldCome search for the perfect jack o' lantern or pumpkin pie gourd for all your Halloween and fall festivities! Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield will be filled with exciting children's activities and vendors selling handcrafted gifts. Explore the myriad of animals at the working farm, tour the historical ranch, and enjoy the carnival rides!

While at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, make it a full day of family fun and stop by the spectacular Corn Maze right next door.

Dates:
Oct. 11 & 12

Times:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day

Admission for members and nonmembers:
$5 Adult/Senior/Student with ID
$3 Child
$4 Member Adult
$2 Member Child
Children in costume admitted free (ages 3-12)
Admission to the Pumpkin Festival does not include the Corn Maze. Information about our Corn Maze.

Super Ticket during the Pumpkin Fest
New this year! Buy a Super Ticket and get admission to both the Pumpkin Festival and the Corn Maze.
$13 Adult/Senior/Student with ID
$7 Child
$12 Member Adult
$6 Member Child

Price of pumpkins determined by size. The average cost of a pumpkin is $6. Please bring your own wagon for your pumpkin purchase.

Teenagers and adults--be sure to visit our two new Haunted Houses. Tickets sold separately.  
More details and hours >> 

Map and directions to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

VENDORS:
Participate in our two-day Pumpkin Fest and connect with up to 25,000 people. Deadline to apply has been extended to August 15.
Food vendor application
Craft vendor application
Educational vendor application  

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Children's Secret Path

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Denver Botanic Gardens Kids CampsLooking for a fun way to entertain the kids? Check out a Family Guide at our Information Desk. Enjoy fun activities and kid-friendly information about our gardens and plants. Family Guides are free with admission.