Experience Fall on Maui at the Pumpkin Patch
Just because the weather doesn’t change much during the fall months on Maui that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the fall season when October comes around. In between picking out the perfect costume for Halloween, decorating your home, and loading up on candy for the trick-or-treaters, don’t overlook the fun of picking out the perfect pumpkins for carving.
Every year around the beginning of October, the Kula Country Farms Pumpkin Patch offers one of the best ways to get in the fall spirit on Maui and one of the best things to do in Upcountry Maui. At the ‘Patch’, as we call it, you can browse through hundreds of pumpkins and gourds while experiencing a more agricultural side of Maui at Kula Country Farms.
Out of all of the fun things to do on Maui, going to the Patch every October might be the annual event my wife looks forward to the most. Keep reading to see what all of the hype is about.
Kula Country Farms’ Maui Pumpkin Patch
A visit to Kula Country Farms in October is always a memorable family experience. From the farm, you can appreciate stunning, expansive views of the island as you stroll the grounds with your loved ones. The brilliant blue hues of the landscape stand in contrast to the hundreds of bright orange pumpkins and yellow sunflowers.
Kula Country Farms offers a wide range of pumpkins to suit all needs, including mini pumpkins, giant pumpkins and all sizes in between. In addition to traditional orange pumpkins that are perfect for carving the ultimate jack o’lantern, you can find yellow, green and even pink pumpkins.
While smooth, round pumpkins are always a popular choice for Halloween, the Maui Pumpkin Patch in Kula Country Farms also has flat and bumpy varieties. Carving kits are also available for your convenience.
Whether you select a giant pumpkin or a few smaller pumpkins, you can easily haul your selections in a wagon as you navigate through the farm. Because only a limited number of wagons are available, however, visitors are encouraged to bring their own.
Other Fall Festivities at Kula Country Farms
For many people, decorating their home and yard for the holiday and baking fall dishes are almost as much fun as the actual holiday. The store at Kula Country Farms will be open during the Maui Pumpkin Patch’s hours of operation.
At the store, you can find squashes, sunflowers and decorative gourds that are perfect for the season. Fall flowers, a candy booth, holiday gifts, fresh strawberries and potted plants are also available.
The Kula Community
Kula is a beautiful rural area in Upcountry Maui on the slopes of Haleakala. There are a wide variety of funs things to do here including visiting Poli Poli State Park, enjoying a meal at Kula Lodge, or just driving through the beautiful roads.
The homes in Kula are typically on large acreage and many offer incredible bi-coastal views. See a few of the homes currently for sale below.
Discover More Than Pumpkins at Kula Country Farms
In addition to shopping for goodies for you and your home, the kids can stroll through the children’s garden. They can also spend time with a variety of farm animals. While visitors are not allowed to feed the animals, they can pet them with care. Have your camera ready as you explore the farm. There are prime photo opportunities around every turn.
A limited number of picnic tables and a tented area are also available for you to enjoy an outdoor meal with your family. Beverages and snacks are available at both the farm stand and the patch. Additional food options are available if you visit the Pumpkin Patch in Kula Country Farms on the weekend in October.
The Kula Country Fall Market
On October 19, the Kula Country Fall Market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 pm. The market brings together local small businesses and artisans who share their goods in an open-air environment. The regular community market also runs every third Saturday of the month throughout the year.
Planning Your Visit to the Maui Pumpkin Patch
To make the most of your visit to the farm, take a moment to plan your visit. The Pumpkin Patch in Kula Country Farms is easy to reach with a convenient location in Kula just off the highway. The address is 6240 Kula Highway. Entry is free for children ages three and under. For older children and adults, the cost is $5.
The festivities in 2024 run from September 29 through October 30. Only the farm stand is open on October 31. The farm is open from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. daily in October. Weekends are busy at the Pumpkin Patch in Kula Country Farms. For a more relaxed visit, the slowest time at the farm is during the morning on weekdays.
Restrooms are available onsite, and parking is available at the farm just beyond the farm stand. Banners mark the parking area just off the highway. Wagons are available for use at no cost. Guests are advised to wear closed-toe shoes that are easy to walk in.
Go Enjoy Kula Country Farms
This family-owned farm boasts an impressive history spanning four generations. Situated on Haleakala’s western slope, the farm is the place to go for fresh produce and goodies on Maui. Bread and other treats are baked daily. The fresh juices, jams and honeys sold in the store are also sourced on the farm.
In addition to its Pumpkin Patch and fall festivities, Kula Country Farms grows crops throughout the year. It is well-known for its strawberries and blueberries, which visitors can pick by hand. Additional goods are flowers, herbs, onions, zucchini, cucumber and asparagus. Go check out the beautiful Kula area on Maui, its not to be missed
