There’s not much that will bring all the fall feels like walking through an open field of orange and picking out the most perfect pumpkin to take home and carve — or decorate your porch with. Check out the list below for all the patches to go pumpkin picking in the Albuquerque area.
We’d like to thank Bosque School for sponsoring this Guide to Pumpkin Patches.
Bosque School is a college preparatory, independent school in Albuquerque serving grades 6–12, designed for families who value academic excellence, creativity, and community. With small class sizes and a challenging curriculum, Bosque School encourages students to think critically, take intellectual risks, and engage deeply in their learning.
Beyond academics, Bosque School is known for its emphasis on service learning, environmental stewardship, and empowering students to make a positive impact in their communities. Arts, athletics, and outdoor education are integral parts of the experience, helping students develop confidence, collaboration, and resilience.
Approximately 50% of Bosque School families receive need-based financial aid, ensuring that the school is accessible to a diverse community of learners. Bosque School balances a challenging education with a supportive environment where each student is seen, known, and valued.
If you’re looking for a school that combines academic challenge with creativity, innovation, and a supportive community, Bosque School may be the right fit for your family. Join them for their Fall Open House on Saturday, October 18. Visit their website to register today.
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Albuquerque
Big Jim Farms U-Pick
Location: 3521 Rio Grande Blvd, Albuquerque
Admission: Free. Pay for what you pick.
Hours: 8am-6pm daily
Big Jim’s offers a great way to not only pick your own pumpkins, but also your own green chile and sunflowers!
Surrounding Areas
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: 34 McCall Lane, Moriarty
Admission: Opening weekend – $19.99, Fridays – $21.99, Saturdays & Sundays – $24.99
Hours: Fridays from 12-6pm, Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-6pm | September 20 – October 26
Pick your own pumpkin from the field, try to find your way through the 16-acre corn maze, see the farm animals, race a pedal kart, launch a pumpkin, glide down their giant slide, mine for gemstones, shop, eat, and much, much more!
Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
Location: 3001 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho
Admission: adults – $11.99, Kids (3-17) – $9.99, Seniors and Military- $10.99
Hours: 9am-6pm | September 27-28, October 1-31
Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch is a family-friendly event open every day in October that features fall fun such as a 20’ X 40’ corn pit, harvest maze, tricycle track, playhouses, a roping arena, pumpkin bowling, duck races, mud pie kitchen, putt-putt golf, football toss, cornhole, basketball shoot, fall decor, and, of course, PUMPKINS! Each weekend the pumpkin patch will also have a petting zoo and a paintball target arena. Attendees can select their very own pumpkins to purchase from the on-site pumpkin patch with over hundreds of choices including specialty pumpkins and gourds, varying in size, color, and shape.
Wagner’s Farmland
Location: 5000 Corrales Rd, Corrales
Hours: 9am-5pm
Fall is on at Wagner’s Farm! How about some family-owned and operated fall fun? It includes a pumpkin patch, as well as apples and chile!
Have fun on all of your pumpkin patch adventures!
More Fall Fun
Looking for more fall fun? Make sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall in the Albuquerque area.
