Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patch · Rio Rancho · New Mexico
The Galloping Goat sets up its pumpkin patch on Rio Rancho's civic plaza from late September through Halloween, with a giant corn pit standing in for a maze, duck races, mini golf, and even axe throwing between rounds of pumpkin picking. It is the closest full pumpkin-patch outing to Albuquerque, ten minutes over the river from the city.
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Plan your visit
Open Sept 26-27, then daily Oct 1-31, 2026
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 15–October 19
Color builds from October 7 · mostly bare by November 9
Sampled at Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch’s own coordinates and elevation (1718 m) rather than a regional average.
New Mexico is sampled at 51 weather points, then moved 5 days earlier so the model agrees with 2 published peak dates from krqe.com. New Mexico is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
The color window runs about 19 days, holding until around October 26. Against New Mexico overall, that is 4 days earlier. It sits at 5,636 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
It sits inside Albuquerque, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of New Mexico, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Oct 31. Open Sept 26-27, then daily Oct 1-31, 2026. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 15–October 19 (best estimate October 17). Color starts around October 7 and is mostly bare by November 9.
- How do I get to Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch?
- Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch is in Rio Rancho. The closest city is Albuquerque, about 16 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of New Mexico's fall lineup.
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