Kiowa, Colorado
A new season. A new reason to gather.
Fall Festival is open now · Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM – 6 PM, plus Fall Break on October 15 & 16
Bunny Trails & Cow TailsMarch 20, 21 & 27, 2027Spring, summer, fall and Christmas
What’s in season
Four separate seasons on the same piece of prairie, each with its own dates. We are closed in between.
Open nowFall FestivalTen years of golden Colorado afternoons.WhenSeptember 19 – October 31, 2026HoursSaturdays & Sundays, 10 AM – 6 PM, plus Fall Break on October 15 & 16Corn mazePumpkin fieldHay wagon rideApple cannonEvery ticket includes a free Patch Perk — see this season’s scheduleSee the season
Opens Nov 27Christmas at The PatchOur first-ever Christmas, with lights, skating, Santa and more.WhenNovember 27 – December 27, 2026HoursFridays 4 – 11 PM · Saturdays & Sundays noon – 11 PMIce skatingChristmas lightsSanta & Mrs ClausSeasonal foodSee the season
March 2027Bunny Trails & Cow TailsThree days of Easter fun on the farm.WhenMarch 20, 21 & 27, 2027Hours10 AM – 4 PMEaster egg huntsEaster Bunny photosFarm Friends barnyardSee the season
June 2027Summer NightsSummer was made for nights like this.WhenJune 5 – July 31, 2027HoursSaturdays, 5 – 10 PMCountry line dancingGlow gamesFoam cannonIce skating in JulySee the season
Favorites across the seasons
There’s something to come back for in every season
Some attractions return whenever our gates are open, while others change with the seasons.
Down the road from Kiowa
How this place came to be
Our story is yours to share
Meet the Smiths
Kansas natives turned proud Coloradans, the Smith family created The Patch from a love of farm life, family, and making memories together.
Meet the boss
Meet Walter, the steer behind the story
Named after Kathy’s Grandpa Walter, who believed a day outdoors with your family beats anything you could buy.
Kiowa, Colorado
110 acres of family fun, open to everybody
Four seasons on the same piece of Colorado prairie — the corn goes in, the lights go up, the eggs get hidden, and the music starts at five.
Our partners
Growing Together
Before you drive out
The questions we get most
Still stuck? Ring the farm on (720) 446-6001. A real person picks up — though in our busy seasons an answering service may take it, and we will get straight back to you.
Do we need to buy tickets in advance?
Yes. Every ticket carries a waiver that has to be signed, so tickets are bought online whether you do it at home or on your phone at the gate. Doing it before you set off means you walk straight in.
What is included with admission at The Patch?
Nearly everything. One admission covers ice skating, including skate rental, on our synthetic rink — open in every season, not just winter. It also covers the corn mazes, the hay wagon ride, the barrel train, the jumping pillows, the giant slide, the low ropes course, straw mountain, the corn cribs, mini golf, games, photo opportunities and the Farm Friends barnyard.
The only things that cost extra are the ones you use or take home: paintball ammo, apple cannon apples, pumpkins, cow cuddling with Merida, Euro Bungy, and food.
Where is The Patch and how far is it from Denver?
The Patch is at 7400 SH-86, Kiowa, Colorado 80117 — a short country drive south-east of Denver and north-east of Colorado Springs, roughly an hour from either.
Parking is free, on pasture grass at the south end of the property.
Is The Patch open year-round?
No. The Patch opens for four separate seasonal events throughout the year, and we are closed between seasons.
Fall Festival runs September 19 to October 31, 2026, Saturdays and Sundays plus October 15 and 16. Christmas at The Patch runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 27 to December 27, 2026, closed on Christmas Day. Bunny Trails & Cow Tails is March 20, 21 and 27, 2027. Summer Nights is Saturdays from June 5 to July 31, 2027.
So there is a reason to come back through the year, but always check the season you are planning for.
Can we pick pumpkins?
Yes — picking is part of the day during the Fall Festival. Because of the range of pumpkins we grow, taking one home is a small additional charge, priced by size on your way out.
Is anything at The Patch scary or haunted?
No. There are no haunted attractions, no jump scares and no actors chasing anybody. The Patch is built for families with young children and for grandparents, and everything here is meant to be enjoyed by both on the same afternoon.
Don’t take our word for it
Hear from the families who come back
Fall FestivalSeptember 19 – October 31, 2026