Pumpkin Patch near Albuquerque NM: Autumn Fun for the Family

 The long hot summer is finally over, and autumn is here! If you love the fall season and the great outdoors, a family trip to a pumpkin patch near Albuquerque NM might just be your next big adventure.

Pumpkin picking has become a very popular fall activity for families of all ages. And as social distancing measures remain in place because of the COVID pandemic, most pumpkin patches will be open this year since it's an outdoor excursion; social distancing is easier outside, and nice autumn breezes keep the air flowing.

Don't limit yourselves to only visiting a pumpkin patch near Albuquerque NM, there are quite a few local attractions that offer more in the surrounding areas.  Stock up on hand sanitizer, gather the jackets, and load the kids in the Subaru.

The Rio Grande Community Farm in Albuquerque offers an 8-acre field with a 3.8-mile corn maize, games, pumpkin painting, and more. The maze is an annual fundraiser for this non-profit farm.

Another beautiful autumn attraction is waiting for you at Wagner's Farmland Experience in Corrales. Go for a hayride; visit the petting zoo, choose a few specimens from the pumpkin patch near Albuquerque NM, and get lost in their corn maze. There are also pony rides, face painting, farm animals and more!

McCall's Pumpkin Patch has a ton of things to do and is less than an hour's drive from Albuquerque. The Pumpkin Jump and Pumpkin Slingshots keep the pumpkin theme going, but there's a Cow Train, Hay Tunnel, Duck Races and other activities to keep everyone busy having fun. In addition, McCall's Haunted Farm awaits those brave enough to enter the haunted barn and cornfield!

Pumpkin patch near Albuquerque NM: Other Options

If you get tired of the pumpkin patch near Albuquerque NM, cross over to Valencia County and drive to Costanza Apple Orchard in Belen. No worries about spending too much on gas when you're driving a Subaru! At Costanza's you can pick 10 different varieties of apples from over 1000 apple trees, along with pears and peaches. While you're there, purchase some delicious honey made by the bees in the hives at Costanza's.

Up until early November, you can still enjoy the Downtown Grower's Market or browse the vendors' products online, order directly from them, and drive your Subaru Forester over for farm-to-car pickup.

On October 24, 2020, the Inaugural Green Chile Country Jamboree, will be coming to Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque. This is a drive-in, open-air concert that features Chevel Shepherd, who is New Mexico's winner of The Voice in 2018. Also featuring the country duo The Swon Brothers, and more. Pack up your Subaru Ascent with your family or friends, and whatever supplies you need (don't forget your masks!) because there's lots of room for tailgating. Come enjoy yourself at this COVID safe event!

No matter what type of fun you plan for this fall, from pumpkin patches to farmer's markets, you'll get there safely when you drive a Subaru. Stop by and take a look at all the new models at Fiesta Subaru today!