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Fall is calling — and Grand Junction is ready to answer. Spend the season embracing crisp air, golden colors, and the joy of tradition. Navigate corn mazes, visit playful barnyard friends, relax on a hayride, and attend a wicked pumpkin carving event with a Food Network famous Halloween carver!
Classic Fall Adventures
Peachfork Orchards & Vineyard:
Wednesday – Monday 12:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies
While the Palisade Peach season has wrapped up for the season, apple picking is in full swing. Wander through rows of Jonathan, Gala, Fuji, and Pink Lady apple orchards at Peachfork Orchards & Vineyard and pick the reddest, crispest apples you can find. Enjoy the sweet crunch from your harvest and fill a basket to take some home!
Studt Farms:
September 27 – October 30, 2025. Tuesdays – Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $16 on weekdays (Tuesday - Wednesday), $10 on Thursday, and $23 on weekends (Friday - Sunday), Children 2 and under are free.
Ranked as one of the best pumpkin patches in the country by Fox, Studt Farms is a favorite fall experience in Grand Junction for both locals and guests. Beyond the expected classics like a giant pumpkin patch and horse-drawn hayrides, Studt Farms is a playground packed with an abundance of autumn adventures. Hop in and race in the straw bale track on pedal cars, cheer for your favorite pig at the daily races, or test your direction in the corn maze or your aim with the corn cannons. Walk through the bird aviary, where colorful native and exotic birds are on display to view in a natural environment. Don’t forget the petting zoo where furry friends are looking to be loved on. There's more! They also have pony rides, three giant inground bouncy pumpkin inflatables, kiddie horse swings, obstacle course, hay mountain slides, face painting, and an animal barrel train for the kiddos. We are not done yet! Kiddos can be a prospector and pan for gemstones and ride a mechanical bull (age 5+). This is a must do fall adventure!
Moon Farm:
September 27 – October 31, 2025, Open Every Day, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Admission is a $7 suggested donation per person ages four and older 
Moon Farm is another fall favorite and has been around for over 50 years. What started as a family playhouse project has expanded to include over 30 exhibits from a gingerbread house and a Spanish castle to a Viking ship and even a house that’s shaped like a shoe! While the exhibits are open most of the year (April – October), Moon Farm also creates new fall activities and attractions to keep things fresh and engaging. If you’re looking for a good scare, weave your way through the haunted straw maze, cautiously walk the haunted castle or sneak around the creepy clown house. For those just looking to enjoy a beautiful Grand Junction fall day, Moon Farm also provides hayrides and a pumpkin patch where you can pick your own jack-o-lantern.
Autumn Events
Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated
October 23 - 25, 2025, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Cost: $20 for adults 18 years and older, $10 for children 6-17 years old & seniors 65+, children five years old and under are FREE
As one of the premier pumpkin carving and lighting events, Harvest Illuminated hosts some of the most renowned food artists and carvers in the country – one of whom continues to compete as a contestant on Food Network’s “Outrageous Pumpkins” – the famous, Willy Tuz. Join in on the fun as this Grand Junction local and professional sculptor takes pumpkin carving to the next level. This event includes live carving demonstrations followed by an auction for the jack-o-lantern masterpiece that is carved before your eyes. The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens shines bright with illuminated gardens giving new life to the beauty of the botanicals that decorate this space. Plan to join and leave with new carving techniques or just capture some great photos of a real-life tv star creating works of art that will blow your mind!
Downtown Spooktacular
October 25, 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Cost: FREE
There’s nothing like seeing how excited the kiddos get when planning their Halloween costume, let alone an actual night of trick or treating. Downtown Grand Junction doubles the fun with the annual Downtown Trick or Treat Spooktacular, where bushels of candy are handed out and little ones beam in their disguises. Main Street is closed off from traffic so kiddos can safely run around filling up their bags while enjoying the live performances that are arranged for this spooky celebration. Create lasting memories your kids will talk about long after the last piece of candy is gone. Arrive a little early and treat yourselves to dinner before the festivities begin!
With so many seasonal events happening right now, it’s the perfect time to grab your flannel, gather your family and dive into fall fun while surrounded by the breathtaking views and vibrant colors in the Grand Junction area.
Grand Junction always has an abundance of events, concerts, and festivals throughout the year, so join us for these exciting activities as well!
Check out the Official Grand Junction Adventure Guide for more fall activities, including the best spots to see fall foliage around Grand Junction—found on pages 13 and 30!