Anderson Farms

Our take

Anderson Farms is one of the larger pumpkin-season operations in the Denver area, anchored by a 30-acre corn maze and offering the full roster of fall-festival activities under what appears to be a single-admission model. The farm’s appeal is its scale: families can spend half a day just navigating the maze, then rotate through hayrides, a petting zoo, playground attractions, and a pumpkin patch without needing to pay entry fees for each activity.

Why the Gaps Matter

The farm is verified to operate Sept 23–Oct 31, 2026, which is a solid eight-week window. However, the ticketing website exists (tickets.andersonfarms.com) but specific pricing is not spelled out in public-facing summaries we can access. That’s unusual for a paid attraction and worth flagging: it may mean pricing varies by age, group size, or date, or it may simply mean the farm prefers phone inquiries to set expectations. Either way, calling ahead is not optional.

Similarly, daily hours are not published in the sources available. “Open Sept 23–Oct 31” tells you nothing about whether Wednesday at 11 a.m. is feasible or whether the farm closes at 5 p.m. or 9 p.m. Colorado weather can also shift rapidly, so knowing operating hours in advance helps with layering and timing around peak sun or temperature swings.

What Works Here

A 30-acre corn maze is genuinely substantial. For families who enjoy maze-solving and view it as the main event (rather than a 15-minute amusement), the size matters—there’s real navigation involved, and even experienced maze-runners will spend 45 minutes to an hour on it. Combining that with hayrides, farm animals, and playground attractions means families with a mix of ages (toddlers to older kids) can split up and reunite without anyone feeling shortchanged.

The late-September opening (Sept 23 vs. many Colorado farms that wait until late October) catches early-season seekers and means there’s often a better chance of pleasant weather and shorter lines in that first week. Late September in the Denver area still carries afternoon warmth—upper 60s to low 70s—so layering is the real strategy: a t-shirt you can shed at midday, a fleece or light jacket for evening, and long pants to protect against any sun exposure.

Key Unknowns to Resolve Before Visiting

Exact pricing and age cutoffs: Contact (303) 828-5210 or check andersonfarms.com directly.

Operating hours by day: Weekdays and weekends likely differ. Call ahead or check the website.

What’s included in admission: The record indicates “multiple fall attractions packaged in single admission,” but confirms whether all activities are truly bundled, whether pumpkins are included or sold separately, and whether any add-on activities (face painting, photos, extra activities) carry separate fees.

Pumpkin pricing: If buying a pumpkin is separate from admission, understanding the per-pound or per-pumpkin cost helps with budgeting.

Crowd and Timing Strategy

Colorado’s fall harvest season is compressed—schools are in session, the season is short, and weather can deteriorate quickly by late October. That compression means weekends, especially mid-October through Halloween, will be busy. If you have flexibility, Tuesday–Thursday visits in late September or early October will almost certainly feel less congested. The farm’s later opening date (Sept 23 vs. many competitors starting earlier) may mean lighter crowds in that first couple of weeks.

Arrive with a plan: if the maze is your priority, hit it early in your visit when you’re fresh. If you’re with multiple age groups, identify which attractions each person wants to experience, because even with “everything included,” the farm’s physical layout may mean some attractions have lines or limited capacity.