Door County Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Halloween Fun
Looking for a Door County pumpkin patch where your family can pick pumpkins straight from the field? How about hayrides, corn mazes, horse-drawn wagon rides or a Halloween attraction that will not terrify younger children?
Door County has pick-your-own patches, several excellent fall farm experiences and a handful of special Halloween events. Here is where to find the best pumpkin picking and fall fun in 2026.
The two best verified pick-your-own pumpkin patches in Door County are:
Red Barn Corn Maze near Forestville, where visitors can walk into a three-acre pumpkin patch and pick their own pumpkins.
Door County Wildwood Market near Sister Bay, which offers pick-your-own pumpkins, decorative gourds, seasonal flowers and other fall activities.
Red Barn is the better choice when you want a full pumpkin-patch outing with a large corn maze, hayrides, animals and games. Wildwood Market is a convenient option for families staying in Northern Door County.
Door County Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fun
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Before you go: Harvest conditions, weather and staffing can change hours and pumpkin availability. Use the official link in each marker to confirm same-day details. Map locations are based on published street addresses.
Red Barn Corn Maze: Complete pumpkin-patch
Located at 7125 County Road J near Forestville, Red Barn Corn Maze is the closest thing Door County has to a full-scale fall farm attraction.
Families may walk into the three-acre patch and pick pumpkins directly from the field or choose from pre-picked pumpkins and gourds near the entrance. Pumpkin availability naturally becomes more limited later in October, so visit earlier in the season if pumpkin picking is your priority.
Red Barn opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, September 19. Regular hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
The 2026 experience includes:
A nine-acre “Path to Liberty” corn maze
Pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins
Hayrides
A barrel train
Farm animals
A hay mountain
Lawn games
Apple slingshot tickets
Fresh-pressed apple cider
Concessions and a gift shop
General admission is listed at $10 for 2026, with children ages 2 and younger admitted free. Pumpkins are sold separately by weight. Check the official Red Barn pricing page before visiting in case weather or field conditions affect operations.
Is Red Barn good for younger children?
Yes. The daytime attraction is designed as family fall fun rather than a scary experience. The interconnected corn-maze trails allow families to explore as much or as little of the maze as they want.
Small children may especially enjoy the barrel train, animals, hay mountain and games, even if they are not ready to tackle the entire maze.
Door County Wildwood Market: Pick-your-own pumpkins in Northern Door
Door County Wildwood Market is a small family farm and seasonal market at 2208 Wildwood Road, just north of Sister Bay.
During pumpkin season, the market offers an assortment of pre-picked pumpkins and decorative gourds along with the opportunity to pick pumpkins from the patch. Families may also be able to pick seasonal flowers and take pictures among the farm’s fall sunflowers.
Wildwood Market also traditionally offers a family corn maze during September and October. Because picking conditions and operating hours are seasonal, confirm availability before making a special trip.
This is the most convenient pick-your-own choice for families staying near Sister Bay, Ellison Bay, Ephraim or the northern end of the peninsula.
Where to find hayrides and wagon rides
Hayrides at Red Barn Corn Maze
Hayrides are included with regular daytime admission at Red Barn. Combined with pumpkin picking and the corn maze, this is the best all-in-one choice for families seeking the traditional pumpkin-patch experience.
Horse-drawn wagon rides at Door County Horsemanship
Door County Horsemanship offers reservable 30-minute horse-drawn wagon rides through the countryside near Sturgeon Bay.
The experience is open to ages 3 and older, and the wagon accommodates up to six passengers. The listed 2026 price is $25 per person, plus a $25 hitch fee shared among the group. Reservations are required.
This is not a pumpkin-patch hayride, but it is a memorable fall addition—especially for families with younger children who would enjoy meeting the horses.
More Door County corn mazes
Door County Corn Maze at DENN
The Door County Corn Maze at DENN is located at 2050 County Road DK, south of Sturgeon Bay.
Rather than operating as a simple walk-through maze, DENN designs its cornfield as an interactive experience with games and challenges inside. The maze traditionally operates during September and October.
DENN’s website confirms that the corn maze returns each fall, but the complete 2026 operating calendar had not yet been posted when this guide was updated. Check the official page for final dates, hours, admission and activity details.
Wildwood Market Corn Maze
Wildwood Market’s seasonal corn maze is another good choice for younger children and families staying in Northern Door County. Pair it with pick-your-own pumpkins and a stop at the farm market.
Kid-friendly haunted attractions and Halloween events
Door County’s Halloween offerings range from a lighter early-evening maze to genuinely scary nighttime cornfields. Match the attraction to your child’s comfort level rather than assuming every corn maze or haunted trail is designed for little kids.
Red Barn’s kid-friendly haunted hour
Red Barn will hold its 2026 haunted maze on Friday, October 30.
The schedule separates the experience into two levels:
Kid-friendly light experience: 6–7 p.m.
Full dark experience: 7–10 p.m.
Admission is listed at $15 and includes a haunted hayride, haunted corn maze and UV black-light elements.
The 6–7 p.m. session is the best traditional haunted-attraction option for families with younger children. Red Barn describes this as its kid-friendly hour, although parents of especially sensitive children may still want to contact the farm before attending.
A Grimm Haunted Cornfield Trail at Geitner Homestead
Geitner Homestead Equine Campground will present “A Grimm Haunted Cornfield Trail” on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The Brothers Grimm-themed attraction takes place outdoors in the cornfield after dark. Tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
Geitner does not identify this as a little-kid attraction. Based on its nighttime format and haunted theme, it is better treated as an option for older children, teens and adults who enjoy real scares. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes.
Jack O’Lantern Days and the Fish Creek Haunted Trail
Families seeking a mix of friendly Halloween activities and mild scares should consider Jack O’Lantern Days in Fish Creek.
The free festival returns Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Highlights include:
A costume parade
Children’s carnival games
Town-wide trick-or-treating
Costume contests
Family Halloween activities
The returning Fish Creek Haunted Trail
Now in its third year, the Haunted Trail is a roughly one-eighth-mile walk through the trails and bridges of Fish Creek Park at dusk. It offers families a spooky outdoor experience without committing to a full-scale haunted cornfield.
The trail is in Fish Creek Park—not Peninsula State Park. Parents should still use their judgment with especially sensitive younger children.
Farm markets selling pumpkins
Not every good pumpkin stop lets visitors pick from the field. These markets are useful when you want locally grown pumpkins without paying admission to a larger attraction.
Schartner’s Farm Market
Schartner’s Farm Market at 6476 Highway 42 in Egg Harbor sells home-grown produce, including pumpkins, squash and other fall crops.
The family-run market is also known for apples, maple syrup and freshly baked pies. It is a convenient stop when traveling between Sturgeon Bay and Northern Door, but it should be considered a farm-market pumpkin stop rather than a verified pick-your-own patch.
Other seasonal roadside stands
Pumpkins may also appear at Door County orchards, roadside stands and produce markets throughout September and October. Availability can change quickly, particularly after busy fall weekends, so call ahead if pumpkins are the main reason for your visit.
Egg Harbor Pumpkin Patch Festival
Despite the name, Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival is a community festival rather than a pick-your-own farm.
The free festival returns Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. in downtown Egg Harbor.
Activities include:
Live music
Carnival rides
Arts and crafts vendors
Face painting
Pumpkin and scarecrow displays
A magician
Children’s games
Raffles
Food and refreshments
It is one of Door County’s biggest fall weekends, so expect heavy traffic and limited parking in the village. Arrive early or use an event shuttle if the organizers announce one for 2026.
Which Door County fall attraction should you choose?
For the complete pumpkin-patch experience: Choose Red Barn Corn Maze. It combines pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, a large corn maze, animals and games.
For pumpkin picking in Northern Door: Choose Door County Wildwood Market near Sister Bay.
For a kid-friendly haunted experience: Attend Red Barn’s 6–7 p.m. haunted hour on October 30.
For older children or teens who want bigger scares: Consider Geitner Homestead’s Haunted Cornfield Trail.
For a horse-drawn wagon ride: Make a reservation with Door County Horsemanship.
For a family festival: Visit Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival or Fish Creek’s Jack O’Lantern Days.
For an interactive corn maze: Check the fall schedule at DENN.
For pumpkins without a full farm attraction: Stop at Schartner’s Farm Market.
Where to stay for a Door County fall weekend
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Families can browse our complete collection of Door County family-friendly stays.
Our Pick: Homestead Suites in Fish Creek offers a central base for combining Jack O’Lantern Days with Peninsula State Park and other Northern Door activities.
The Landing Resort in Egg Harbor works especially well for Pumpkin Patch Festival weekend.
Bridgeport Waterfront Resort in Sturgeon Bay provides a convenient base for DENN, Door County Horsemanship and Southern Door attractions.
Families staying farther north can also explore our collections of Egg Harbor and Sister Bay stays and Fish Creek and Ephraim stays.
Confirm current room amenities, seasonal availability and property policies directly before booking.
Tips for visiting a Door County pumpkin patch
Go earlier in the season for the best pumpkin selection. Pick-your-own fields can become sparse by late October.
Confirm hours the day you visit. Rain, mud, harvest conditions and staffing can alter farm schedules.
Bring sturdy shoes. Cornfields and pumpkin patches may remain wet and muddy long after rain ends.
Carry a flashlight for nighttime attractions. Do not depend entirely on a phone battery.
Ask about scare levels. A haunted maze that delights one 8-year-old may overwhelm another.
Allow extra driving time during festival weekends. Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival is particularly busy.
Do not confuse festivals with farms. Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival and Fish Creek’s Jack O’Lantern Days are community celebrations, not pick-your-own pumpkin patches.
Frequently asked questions
Are there pick-your-own pumpkin patches in Door County?
Yes. Red Barn Corn Maze near Forestville and Door County Wildwood Market near Sister Bay both advertise pick-your-own pumpkins.
Which Door County pumpkin patch has hayrides?
Red Barn Corn Maze includes hayrides with regular daytime admission. Door County Horsemanship separately offers reservable horse-drawn wagon rides for ages 3 and older.
Are there Door County haunted attractions for children?
Red Barn’s 6–7 p.m. kid-friendly haunted hour is the best traditional haunted-attraction option for families with younger children.
Jack O’Lantern Days offers daytime family activities along with the Fish Creek Haunted Trail at dusk. Geitner Homestead’s after-dark haunted cornfield should be considered a scarier option for older or braver children.
Does the Egg Harbor Pumpkin Patch Festival have a pumpkin patch?
No. It is a downtown community festival with pumpkin displays, carnival rides, vendors, entertainment and children’s activities—not a pick-your-own farm.
When does pumpkin season begin in Door County?
Most pumpkin and corn-maze activities begin in mid-to-late September and continue through October. Red Barn opens September 19 in 2026.
Can you visit Red Barn only to buy pumpkins?
Yes. Visitors may stop for pumpkins without purchasing general admission. Red Barn offers both pre-picked pumpkins and pumpkins that visitors can pick from the field.
Door County has two pick-your-own patches, several excellent fall farm experiences and a handful of special Halloween events. Here is where to find the best pumpkin picking and fall fun in 2026.