Anonymous wrote:Not the OP and also not American. For us, Pumpkin Patch is a brand of local kids clothing. We don't do Halloween where I'm from. I might have asked exactly the same question as OP. Obviously I know how pumpkins grow (and have grown them myself) but the whole cultural/seasonal/activity element was an anathema to me.

I think it's so sad that this forum is now frequented by such a lot of uptight bitches that a simple question can generate such snarkiness.

Some of you might be interested to know that DC is actually quite an international town. With real live foreigners. Some in Embassies, some in international institutions and some just here. We might not be all that up with American traditions. I laughed when someone asked me the other day how we celebrate Thanksgiving at home. As if the whole world has adopted an American holiday. I would not expect you to know about my traditions. But I would hope that a genuine interest in yours elicited a genuine response instead of smug, insular vitriol.

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Except that I am American and find some of the PPs horrifyingly rude.

www.homestead-farm.net

OP, if you haven't been chased off by all the snark and are still with us, here is a link to a farm with a pumpkin patch. We took our 19-month-old over the weekend and had a great time. It was probably easier having my husband with me, but I totally could have done it by myself, so don't let that hold you back. We took his wagon, but you can also use one of the farm's wheelbarrows.

This farm also has a market and an apple orchard where you can pick your own apples. Things aren't very spread out, which is good for toddlers. You can ride on a big wagon pulled by a tractor out to the pumpkin patch (field) and get your pumpkin(s) there, or you can choose from pre-picked pumpkins.

www.homestead-farm.net/?

Enjoy!

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Not the OP and also not American. For us, Pumpkin Patch is a brand of local kids clothing. We don't do Halloween where I'm from. I might have asked exactly the same question as OP. Obviously I know how pumpkins grow (and have grown them myself) but the whole cultural/seasonal/activity element was an anathema to me.

I think it's so sad that this forum is now frequented by such a lot of uptight bitches that a simple question can generate such snarkiness.

Some of you might be interested to know that DC is actually quite an international town. With real live foreigners. Some in Embassies, some in international institutions and some just here. We might not be all that up with American traditions. I laughed when someone asked me the other day how we celebrate Thanksgiving at home. As if the whole world has adopted an American holiday. I would not expect you to know about my traditions. But I would hope that a genuine interest in yours elicited a genuine response instead of smug, insular vitriol.

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Anonymous wrote:I guess I will jus wait for a few years then. Thanks everyone for your time.

Don't let these obnoxious PPs scare you. Take your child, even to Cox Farms. My 14 month old loved it. It's very American to do.

This, OP. It is a VERY appropriate activity for your 19-month-old--s/he will have a great time and you will get some great pictures. I'm sitting here at my desk right now looking at last year's picture of my then 16-month-old sitting on a pumpkin and smiling.

Most places have a "pumpkin fesitval" or some kind of fair (usually with an entrance fee) that includes a lot of activities like corn/straw mazes, face painting, pony rides, music, farm animals, etc that might not be worth it for just a 19-month-old. But most also just have a plain old pumpkin patch that you can go to which is just a field with vines and pumpkins. Your child can walk around and look at the pumpkins and try to pick them up. Even if s/he is a runner, the ground is bumpy and you probably will not have a hard time keeping up. They will probably have a wagon for you to put your pumpkin so you don't have to carry it.

Where are you? In Maryland, there is Butler's Orchard in Germantown (we were there this weekend--so hot, but still fun!) and Homestead Farms in Poolesville. I'm sure others can chime in about Virginia orchards, or others in Maryland.

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Anonymous wrote:I guess I will jus wait for a few years then. Thanks everyone for your time.

Don't let these obnoxious PPs scare you. Take your child, even to Cox Farms. My 14 month old loved it. It's very American to do.

Obnoxious for expecting a parent to be able to do a fun activity alone with their one child? I'm sorry, the world is not that overwhelming that one woman can't handle one child at a pumpkin patch for crying out loud.

Just get a pumpkin from the store and let your kid finger paint it.

Anonymous wrote:I guess I will jus wait for a few years then. Thanks everyone for your time.

Don't let these obnoxious PPs scare you. Take your child, even to Cox Farms. My 14 month old loved it. It's very American to do.

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Anonymous wrote:NO SINGLE PARENTS ALLOWED

Seriously it's a place you get a pumpkin. Why on earth would your marital status factor into this at all?

Maybe OP was wondering if it was the type of activity that's best with two adults.

I cannot think of any activity, except maybe a highly traumatic doctors appointment, where you would need two adults for one child.

Ah, the innocence. You've clearly never met my child.

Lol! I was thinking the same thing!

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Anonymous wrote:NO SINGLE PARENTS ALLOWED

Seriously it's a place you get a pumpkin. Why on earth would your marital status factor into this at all?

Maybe OP was wondering if it was the type of activity that's best with two adults.

I cannot think of any activity, except maybe a highly traumatic doctors appointment, where you would need two adults for one child.

Ah, the innocence. You've clearly never met my child.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NO SINGLE PARENTS ALLOWED

Seriously it's a place you get a pumpkin. Why on earth would your marital status factor into this at all?

Maybe OP was wondering if it was the type of activity that's best with two adults.

I cannot think of any activity, except maybe a highly traumatic doctors appointment, where you would need two adults for one child.

This thread is hilarious.
OP, where are you from?

I am not a single parent but did take my kids to a pumpkin patch when they were younger without DH. It definitely doesn't require 2 parents to attend. I honestly didn't even really notice the parent make up of the other people there. I guess some kids were with one parent and some with 2 parents.