Really? Thunderstorms in October in North Dakota? Papa has closed the gate on his pumpkin patch for the day, Friday, Oct. 11. We’ve had rain overnight, and puddles are everywhere. With more rain in the forecast, we won’t be able to pump the water out of the parking lot and high-traffic areas until it stops….
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10 Days Left in Papa’s Pumpkin Season
Can you believe it? We have 10 days left in our 2013 pumpkin patch season! Tonight might be a great night to visit Papa’s. Thursdays are Family Night at Papa’s which means we have all of the regular free activities at Papa’s, and on top of that, from 5-7 pm we also have the extra…
So Sad! Papa’s Is Closed Sunday, Oct. 6
It’s one of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make all season. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and Papa’s parking lot and much of the pumpkin patch are flooded. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch has to be closed today, Sunday, Oct. 6. We’re digging out the 20+ sump pumps from the 2011 flood and…
Papa’s Is Closed Saturday, Oct. 5
Some things don’t mix well. Oil and water. Ice cream and garlic. Pumpkins and snow! Because of this, Papa’s is closed Saturday, Oct. 5. The winter reminder we’ve had in the past 24 hours isn’t so bad for pumpkins; it’s the moisture that came with it. The ground is saturated from above-normal precip and there’s…
Here Comes the Sun!
In the battle between partly sunny and partly cloudy, the sun is winning at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch! We are forecast for mid 60s and sunshine…a perfect way to celebrate the season. Papa’s is open 12-7 pm today. From 12-5, you’ll find several extra activities like the zip lines, sling shots, Special O Trebuchet, Engineers Pumpkin…
Sept. 30 — Midcontinent Day at Papa’s
If you need a great reason to visit or return to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, give Monday, Sept. 30 another look. Here’s three good reasons: Several public schools have a staff development day and so there is no school for students. Midcontinent is hosting a FREE admission day at Papa’s. That means Midcontinent is covering your…
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