Pumpkin picking day trips from Traverse City

5 pumpkin patches are within about 110 miles of downtown Traverse City in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 28 miles away. Near Traverse City the season usually runs late September through October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known pumpkin patches near Traverse City

• Nugent Orchards
  Benzonia · Orchard
  Season: Saturdays & Sundays September-October
  About 28 miles from downtown Traverse City
• Fruit Ridge Hayrides
  Kent City · U-pick farm
  Season: Sep-Oct
  About 109 miles from downtown Traverse City
• Calvin Lutz Farms
  Kaleva · Farm stand
  Season: May-December
  About 36 miles from downtown Traverse City
• O'Farrell Farms
  West Branch · Farm stand
  Season: May-November
  About 78 miles from downtown Traverse City
• Heritage Farms Market
  Fremont · Farm store
  Season: Jun-Oct
  About 88 miles from downtown Traverse City

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go pumpkin picking near Traverse City?

FarmScout lists 5 pumpkin patches within about 110 miles of downtown Traverse City. Well-known ones include Nugent Orchards in Benzonia, Fruit Ridge Hayrides in Kent City, Calvin Lutz Farms in Kaleva.

When is pumpkin picking season near Traverse City?

Near Traverse City, the season usually runs late September through October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Traverse City?

The closest pumpkin patch in FarmScout is about 28 miles from downtown Traverse City in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

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