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Ann's Greenhouses

📍 780 Sheep Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Free admission

A family-owned garden center and greenhouse, not a pumpkin patch. Pumpkins available for retail purchase in fall, but no u-pick or field experience. Hours and seasonal pumpkin availability require calling ahead.

Ann's Greenhouses in Fairbanks, AK

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Pumpkin shoppingGreenhouse browsingGarden advicePlant shopping

Pumpkins sold at retail prices; contact for current pricing

Free to walk in. Your spend here is whatever you choose — pumpkins, food, and any paid activities. That makes it a low-risk stop if you are not sure how long the kids will last.

Our take

Ann’s Greenhouses is a family-owned garden center and greenhouse operating in Fairbanks since 1966. It is not a pumpkin patch or seasonal attraction — it is a year-round plant and gardening business that stocks pumpkins as a fall retail item.

If you are looking for a pumpkin to buy and take home, and you live in or are visiting Fairbanks, this is a straightforward option. If you are looking for a farm experience, hayrides, activities, or the spectacle of a pumpkin patch, this is not the right destination.

What to expect

This is a retail garden center. You enter, browse the pumpkin display (assuming they have inventory in the fall), and purchase what you like. No field picking, no activities, no admission. The staff provides gardening expertise and can advise on varieties, but the core transaction is shopping.

Pumpkin availability is unpredictable

Interior Alaska’s growing season is short and harsh, and pumpkin production varies year to year depending on weather. The record notes that quality and selection depend on Alaska’s “unpredictable growing season.” That is honest shorthand for: do not assume they will have a full range of pumpkins, or the size and color you want.

Call (907) 479-6921 before you visit to confirm they have pumpkins in stock and what the current selection looks like. Waiting five minutes on the phone beats driving to Fairbanks and finding the pumpkin display picked over or unavailable.

Hours and 2026 pricing are not confirmed

Operating hours and fall pricing are not published online. Contact the business directly to confirm both before visiting. Fairbanks interior weather in October can be bracing, so combine this stop with other activities in the area rather than making it a standalone trip.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Fall season (roughly September through October, dates not confirmed). The business operates year-round as a garden center, but pumpkins are a seasonal item. Hours are not published online. Call (907) 479-6921 to confirm fall hours and pumpkin availability before visiting.

How long to budget

45 minutes to 1.5 hours for greenhouse browsing and pumpkin selection.

Crowds

As a year-round garden center, crowd levels depend on the season and day of the week. Fall demand for pumpkins is not documented, so contact the business to ask about peak times.

What to bring

  • A vehicle to transport whatever pumpkins you select. This is not a place to arrive expecting dozens of options; you are browsing a retail inventory.

How to spend less here

  • No admission fee. Pumpkins are sold at retail prices; contact the business for current pricing.
  • Fairbanks growing conditions are unpredictable, so pumpkin availability and quality vary year to year. Call ahead to confirm they have inventory and the selection meets your needs.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Fairbanks locals looking for quality pumpkins without a farm visit
  • Gardening enthusiasts who want expert plant advice from the staff
  • Anyone who prefers shopping for pre-harvested pumpkins over field picking

Skip it if

You want a u-pick experience or a farm atmosphere. This is a retail garden center, not an agricultural attraction.

Common questions

Is Ann's Greenhouses a pumpkin patch?

No. It is a family-owned garden center and greenhouse operating since 1966. Pumpkins are available for retail purchase in fall, but this is not a u-pick farm or a seasonal attraction.

When are pumpkins available and how much do they cost?

Pumpkins are a fall seasonal item. Hours and pricing are not published online. Call (907) 479-6921 to confirm availability and current prices before visiting.

What is Ann's Greenhouses primarily known for?

As a garden center and greenhouse specializing in flowers and vegetables for the Fairbanks region. The staff provides gardening expertise and horticultural advice.

Does Ann's Greenhouses offer u-pick pumpkins?

No. Customers select pre-harvested pumpkins from the retail display. There is no field picking.

When is Ann's Greenhouses open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Year-round (pumpkins available fall season). Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does Ann's Greenhouses cost?

Admission is free. Pumpkins sold at retail prices; contact for current pricing

Where is Ann's Greenhouses?

780 Sheep Creek Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is one of 5 patches we track in Anchorage/Mat-Su Region.

How Ann's Greenhouses compares in Anchorage/Mat-Su Region

We track 5 patches in Anchorage/Mat-Su Region, 1 of which are free to walk into. Entry here costs nothing, which puts it in the minority even in a region with several free options.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 3 of the 5 patches we track in Anchorage/Mat-Su Region had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

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Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openYear-round (pumpkins available fall season)
HoursNot published
AdmissionFree
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
RegionAnchorage/Mat-Su Region

Sources

annsgreenhouses.wordpress.com

Checked August 2026.