Keepin’ Mrs. P Happy

Have you heard the phrase, “If momma ain’t happy, then nobody’s happy”? Well, it’s true at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch too, and this past weekend, it was clear what Papa needed to do. If he wanted to keep Mrs. P happy, he better fire up the Dixon lawnmower! You see, there isn’t another place at Papa’s…

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Opens Sept. 14!

Summer seems a ways off, but Papa can’t help himself. The family has set the dates for the 2014 season, and we will open Sunday, Sept. 14 at noon! Papa will plan to have the pumpkin patch open 12-7 pm daily through Saturday, Oct. 25. Already, he’s begun to look at locations for activities like…

A Robin’s Egg on May Day!

It has to be spring! Last evening as Papa walked across Mrs. P’s back yard, he spied a sure-fire sign of spring: there on the ground was a baby blue robin’s egg. It seems mighty early and even a bit chilly for little fellas and gals to be busting out, but sometimes nature knows better…

Have you got a set of jenga blocks?

February certainly isn’t pumpkin season but that doesn’t stop Papa from planning for 2014. Recently he started visiting elementary classes to learn from the students and share some interesting ideas about Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. What he could really use is about another 500 jenga blocks for his classroom visits. If you happen to have a…

We’re Ready for Fun Today, Friday, Dec. 27!

It seems odd to say it, but it already feels warm outside. Papa’s Polar Patch is ready and waiting for visitors, starting at 12 pm today, Friday, Dec. 27! We will be open from 12-5 pm. Many thanks to local media — KFYR TV, the Bismarck Tribune and KXMB TV. They visited Papa’s on opening…

WAHOO! Papa’s Gonna Have a Polar Patch!!

Papa said his polar patch was dependent on snow, and we’ve got enough to open Dec. 26 from 12-5 pm! It’s a short season so plan now to join us: Dec. 26 – Jan. 5. We will be open 12-5 pm daily, weather permitting. Between now and then, keep your fingers cross for temperatures to…