Quick question - where do people actually go for pumpkin patches? Are they mostly just instagram traps or is there one that's actually good with kids? Looking for something to do this month with my 5yo and 8yo.
Most pumpkin patches around here are overpriced Instagram nonsense but if you've got a little kid, honestly? They won't know the difference. They just want to run around and pick a pumpkin. Any patch works.
Some of them are definitely traps but honestly with a 5yo just go for the one with activities. Hayrides, animals, whatever. The pumpkin is secondary - they'll remember playing more than the actual pumpkin.
honestly any pumpkin patch is fun when they're 5. the novelty is the whole thing. save the "good" patches for when they're older and can actually appreciate it
lol @ instagram traps. so accurate. but also 5yos are easily impressed so even a mediocre one will be a win
What area are you in? That matters a lot. Some places have actual farms with hayrides and activities, others are literally just pumpkins in a lot. The farm ones are worth it with a 5yo.
Pro tip: go on a weekday morning if you can. Weekends are absolute chaos at the popular ones. Your 5yo will actually enjoy picking a pumpkin instead of losing their mind at crowds.
there's one about 20 mins north that actually has farm animals and a corn maze, not just overpriced pumpkins and photo ops. way better with younger kids
most are pretty instagram-trappy but honestly my 5yo doesn't care, he just wants to run around and pick a pumpkin. don't overthink it
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Hit up your local farms market - they usually have the real deal patches that aren't trying to sell you $30 gourds. Way more low-key and your kid will actually have fun instead of you stressing about Instagram photos.