AN AUTUMN TRADITION IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS
OCTOBER 15-30, 2022
M-F: 12 PM - 7 PM • Sa & Su: 11AM - 7PM
What people are saying about the Pumpkin Patch!
"Such a fun family event! 👍👍 - Ronald P.
"A nice event, had a plenty of great pumpkins, a petting zoo, food truck, and a few games. A nice casual fall outing for the family." - Ryan F.
"Great, well contained, urban pumpkin patch! Small enough to keep track of the kids, with fun simple games and activities for all. Don't need all day to experience a bit of fall weather and Halloween fun." - Linda B.
"What an absolute blast this was! Such a lovely pumpkin patch right here in south Minneapolis and there are so many unique pumpkins and gourds. The kids loved the scavenger hunt and goodie bag, along with the hay bail trail to run along. Sensory tables filled with corn and a slide for the little ones." - Bridget V.
"Quality pumpkins, great variety of decorative gourds. Fun scavenger hunt and sensory table for the kids! Worth the stop!" - Anne P.
"It is so nice not to have to drive all the way out to the suburbs to get pumpkins and do autumn activities 🙂 Plus the pumpkins are reasonably priced." - Elizabeth P.
PARTY AT THE PATCH
Saturday, October 22
11 AM - 7 pm
You're invited to our second annual Party at the Patch on Saturday, October 22!
This day will be full of fun and FREE events for children and adults including a petting zoo, music play for children, and more.
The Sizzlin' Wagon food truck will return after a hugely successful, and enjoyable, time last year.
A fire truck from the Minneapolis Fire Department will stop by again this year for children to explore; since this is an active duty truck and crew we are unable to know exactly when they will be on site.
Also returning, Alissa J Photography offers family photo mini-sessions for $60.
This has been one of our most popular offerings at the Pumpkin Patch so sign up soon!
New this year, teachers from local music school, Songs with Sarah, will offer a music play session full of songs and movements perfect for children to explore and enjoy.
The Kenwood Symphony Orchestra will close our Party at the Patch with a free concert featuring works by Sergei Prokofiev, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Gao Hong.
PARTY AT THE PATCH
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM • Food from The Sizzlin' Wagon & Refreshments
11:00 AM - 5 PM• Little Blue's Travelling Zoo Petting Zoo
4:15 PM • Music Play with Songs with Sarah
5:00 PM • Mass
7:30 PM • Kenwood Symphony Orchestra Concert
More listings will be added as we get closer to the party!
Are you looking for a family-friendly way to spend an afternoon enjoying Autumn in Minneapolis without driving half an hour or more to get to a farm?
Come buy your pumpkins for this autumn from our selection of over 2000 pumpkins and enjoy food trucks on the weekends, lawn games, crafts, and more with your neighbors and the surrounding community at the Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch!
We will have events for all ages from infants to adults so bring your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and that person you bumped into at the grocery store last week!
TRUNK OR TREAT & FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Sunday, October 30
4 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for the final day of the OLP Pumpkin Patch at our first-ever "Trunk-or-treat" and Family Movie Night on Sunday, October 30.
Members of our community will decorate their vehicles and park them in the OLP parking lot from 4-6 pm.
You and your family are invited to wear your Halloween costumes and "trunk-or-treat" for candy and other goodies.
Then bring your blankets up to the Pumpkin Patch (front yard off at the corner of 11th Ave S and E 54th St) and enjoy a showing of the Halloween classic, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," as the sun goes down at 6:45.
OLP 8th grade students and their families will host many trunks for your littles and free-will donations will be accepted to help fund their annual eighth-grade trip to Washington DC.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Our Lady of Peace School will host their annual Scholastic Book Fair in Pates Hall during the Pumpkin Patch October 25-30.
Click the button below to preview books from the fair, setup your e-wallet, or shop online!
WHAT'S AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH
PUMPKINS
Over 2,000 pumpkins will be available for you to pick the absolutely perfect pumpkin for your fall decorations!
FAMILY PHOTO MINI-SESSIONS
One of the most popular events at the pumpkin patch, Alissa J Photography returns for family photo mini-sessions. Sessions cost $75 for 5-10 photos.
AUTUMN SCAVENGER HUNT
Your children will love searching for autumn themed items in our pumpkin patch!
FAQ
You have questions? We have answers!
Where do your pumpkins come from?
We get our pumpkins from Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers. Their farming location is in New Mexico which provides an environment to produce great pumpkins and consistent quality.
What is the price range of the pumpkins?
Pumpkins are priced based on their diameter. The pumpkins are measured by our volunteers at the time of sale.
Price range for this year's pumpkins coming soon.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, credit card, and Venmo.
Who do the sales benefit?
Our pumpkin patch sales helps to defer the cost of Sacrament preparation and religious education, both for children who are enrolled in our PreK-8 school and those who are members of our parish community.