Venetucci Farm Pumpkin Fest 2026: Dates, Hours, Prices, and Themed Weekends

One of Colorado Springs' best fall traditions is back this week, and it's celebrating a milestone. Venetucci Farm Pumpkin Fest opens October 1 for its 90th anniversary season, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October 29. If your family makes an annual trip out to the farm, here's everything you need to plan it — including the three themed weekends worth circling on the calendar.

The 90th Anniversary Season

Venetucci Farm has been a Colorado Springs institution for nine decades, and the Pumpkin Fest is its signature fall event. The farm is located south of the city at 5210 S. US-85-87, and the fall season draws families from across the Pikes Peak region. This year's 90th anniversary season doesn't appear to add major new attractions beyond the expanded themed weekends, but the milestone is worth acknowledging for a farm that's been part of the community for that long.

Admission is $5 per person, with children six and under free. Pumpkins are a flat $10 regardless of size — that's genuinely one of the more family-friendly pricing structures you'll find at a Colorado pumpkin farm, especially if you're eyeing the big ones.

What's at the Farm Each Weekend

Every open day — Friday through Sunday — the farm offers a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a scarecrow trail, games, concessions, and designated fall photo areas. It's a solid afternoon for families with kids of most ages, and the layout is manageable enough that you don't need to spend the full day to feel like you've seen everything.

Saturdays and Sundays add two extras: a craft fair in the barn and live farm animals. For younger kids, the farm animals are often the highlight, and the craft fair gives adults something to browse while the kids are occupied. If a weekday schedule is flexible, a Friday visit tends to be less crowded than Saturday.

The Themed Weekends

Three weekends stand out and are worth planning around if your family has specific interests.

October 10–11: Great Pumpkin Weekend

This is the Charlie Brown-themed weekend, with a reading nook dedicated to the classic special, a pumpkin beer option for adults, and a guess-the-weight contest. It's one of the more popular weekends and falls on a Saturday that also has FamilyFest happening across town — something to factor into your planning if you're thinking about both.

October 17–18: Scarecrows and Flannel

The mid-October weekend leans into the classic fall aesthetic. Scarecrow displays and the flannel-friendly weather make this one appeal to families who want the quintessential harvest-season feel. The Rocky Mountain Front Range tends to show its best fall colors in this window, making the farm's setting particularly photogenic.

October 30–31: Costume Party and Pup-Kin Fest

The Halloween weekend is the most family-oriented of the three themed events, with trick-or-treating for kids and dogs alike. If your family has a dog and is looking for a Halloween activity that includes your pet, this is a genuinely rare find. The costume contest element makes it worth dressing the whole family up for — kids and dogs included.

Planning Tips

The farm runs through October 29, which means the final weekend of October is the Costume Party weekend on October 30–31 — technically one day past the posted season end date of October 29. Parents should verify the October 31 hours directly with the farm at venetuccifarm.org before making plans.

Parking and logistics tend to be manageable, but Saturday afternoons during themed weekends can bring larger crowds. If you want a quieter experience, aim for a Friday or early Saturday morning. The season runs for five full weekends, so there's no need to rush — but if a specific themed weekend is on your list, mark it early since October fills up fast for Colorado Springs families.