WOOT! WOOT! Papa’s Polar Patch Is Open Dec. 26!

That’s right. Papa’s Polar Patch is open Thursday, Dec. 26 from 12-5 pm! The forecast says high 20s or low 30s; it’s going to be an awesome day to dress for winter and get outside and play. Papa and his crew will have the warming house warm; the bonfire stoked; single and triple sleds ready…

It’s Take Your Breathe Away Weather!

OMGosh! Papa’s horses are sure glad they have heavy winter coats because it’s been more than brisk these last couple of days. It’s Take Your Breathe Away Weather! The good news is that opening day for Papa’s Polar Patch — Thursday, Dec. 26 — looks like it will be in the high teens and it…

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…

Decision Made: Papa’s Will Be Open Thru Sunday, Oct. 20!

At the family meeting tonight, the decision was made. Unanimous. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch will be open through Sunday, Oct. 20 from 12-7 pm! Now as fast as we say that we have a couple of caveats: It’s dependent on Mother Nature (boy have we learned that this season) and we will have limited “extras.” We…

Sigh. Papa’s Is Closed Friday, Oct. 11

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….

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…