Most people think that the only time they should visit a pumpkin patch is during the fall. When it comes time for Jack o’ Lanterns and fall colors. If this is the way you have always thought of it, we encourage you to take another look at your local patch. Many pumpkin patches offer all types of things to do during every season of the year. They have winter activities and snow carriage rides through lavish decorations during the winter months and more activities than you can imagine during their “summertime fun at the patch” festivities.
Savor the Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin planting season is the month of May. They are then ready to harvest in October, which makes them the perfect holiday delight. What you may not consider is that throughout the year, children and adults can take an interest in learning about agriculture at their local pumpkin patch.
Fun Experiences For Summer at a Pumpkin Patch
Who doesn’t love spending time on the farm? The summer is the best time of all. It is before the crops come in, so you may miss out on sampling fresh ears of corn, pumpkin pie, and other things. However, this does not take away from all you can learn.
For instance, watermelon is a crop that comes in around mid-summer. What kid doesn’t love eating and spitting watermelon seeds to see how far they can project it? Hayrides to look at the newest animals on the farm is also a great way to spend a little while. Kids can enjoy certain activities that may include discovering the tallest tree, planting a new tree, a picnic, explore the three different layers of soil, pick their own blueberries, and so much more.
In some cases, a pumpkin patch could have a water area set up with sprinklers or a swimming pool for their guests to cool off in. With any luck at all pool speakers will be there to keep the drier adults happy while their kids are splashing away.
Getting Back to Basics
Once upon a time, we all knew someone who grew their own garden or had an interest in planting and cultivating the land. They are the ancestors that shaped the world we live in today. By visiting a pumpkin patch during the “off” seasons, you can learn a lot about the “basic” way of living life.
If your local pumpkin patch does not offer visits during off-season months, we hope that you will ask them to consider it. Even if they do not make it an all-season-long event, there are still many things that can be seen and shared on the farm. We promise, your kids will have an experience they will not soon forget. You may as well when you see that they begin to embrace the idea of getting dirty and planting their own little garden.