Howell's Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patch · Cumming · Iowa
A greenhouse and pumpkin patch about 25 minutes south of Des Moines, where a paid 'Fall Fun' admission covers a wagon ride to the patch, a corn maze and a Kiddie Korral play area with a giant slide, pedal tractors and a corn box. The site is still showing last year's September-6 opening, so 2026 dates aren't set.
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Plan your visit
Daily admission; September and October hours are 10am to 6pm
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 18–October 22
Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 11
Sampled at Howell's Pumpkin Patch’s own coordinates and elevation (306 m) rather than a regional average.
Iowa is sampled at 30 weather points, then moved 2 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Howell's Pumpkin Patch
You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 29. That is about 1 day later than Iowa as a whole. The elevation is 1,004 ft, which pulls the turn earlier.
You will find it at Cumming, IA, in Iowa.
Howell's Pumpkin Patch on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Howell's Pumpkin Patch open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 12 – Nov 1. Daily admission; September and October hours are 10am to 6pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Howell's Pumpkin Patch peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 18–October 22 (best estimate October 20). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 11.
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