Sunday, Sept. 14 is right around the corner, so Papa and the family are busy getting ready to welcome you! 2014 marks our 32nd year as Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, and we are amazed at how excited everyone is about the season. Already, we have dozens of birthday parties scheduled; over 1,500 school and day care…
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Three Weeks and the Field Trips Begin!
There was a hint of fall in the air this morning, and Papa couldn’t help but think: three weeks from today — on Monday, Sept. 15 — we begin welcoming our first field trips of students and day care children for the 2014 season. Already, there are 25 groups scheduled from as far away as…
Thank You Will Have To Do
There is a wonderful saying that expresses our feelings best this evening after being one of the host sites for the Missouri Slope United Day of Caring. It goes like this: “Until we reside in a place where gratitude is better expressed, THANK YOU will have to do.” Today, 74 volunteers from the Bismarck-Mandan area…
The Countdown Begins: 35 Days Until Papa’s Opens!
Give Papa a few cooler mornings and evenings, and he starts to feel Fall, think Fall and get excited for Papa’s Pumpkin Patch! Just think: 35 days — 5 weeks from today — at noon — Papa’s will be open for the 2014 season. We’ve been visiting with our growers, and all of the crops…
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…
Remember Monday is Midcontinent Day
Hey gang! If your kids are off of school (many are) on Monday, Sept. 30 for a staff development day, remember Midcontinent is hosting a FREE day at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch from 12-7 pm! That’s right. Admission will be FREE on Monday. Midcontinent staff are volunteering at Papa’s and will greet you when you arrive and…
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