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October 2026

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Miners Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 am4:00 pm

Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long!

Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October!

Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. New this year: Spooky Stories in the Stamp Mill! Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician to up-close animal encounters and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss!

It’s fall-filled fun you’ll want to come back for again and again. See you there!

Miners Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 am4:00 pm

Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long!

Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October!

Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. New this year: Spooky Stories in the Stamp Mill!

Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician to up-close animal encounters and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss!

It’s fall-filled fun you’ll want to come back for again and again. See you there! 

Lecture Series - Jim Crompton, "Dig, Baby, Dig: A Prediction About the Mine of the Future"

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
4:00 pm5:00 pm

A non-technical discussion of mining in the future for critical minerals. What will we mine? And where, who, and how? Featuring some potential challenges they may face.

Homeschool Day - Mapping & Surveying

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
1:00 pm2:30 pm

Each monthly session will feature a different STEM or Colorado History topic where we explore in the classroom, in
the museum and throughout the historic Museum Campus.
Registration preferred, class size is limited.
We do require that a supervising adult be present, but you may work together with other Homeschool families to coordinate supervision. Students of outlying ages/abilities may receive other age-appropriate activities. For further inquires, please speak with our Education Coordinator at education@wmmi.org.

Miners Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 am4:00 pm

Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long!

Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October!

Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. New this year: Spooky Stories in the Stamp Mill!

Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician to up-close animal encounters and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss!

It’s fall-filled fun you’ll want to come back for again and again. See you there! 

Miners Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 am4:00 pm

Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long!

Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October!

Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. New this year: Spooky Stories in the Stamp Mill!

Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician to up-close animal encounters and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss!

It’s fall-filled fun you’ll want to come back for again and again. See you there! 

Miners Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 31, 2026
9:00 am4:00 pm

Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long!

Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October!

Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. New this year: Spooky Stories in the Stamp Mill!

Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician to up-close animal encounters and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss!

It’s fall-filled fun you’ll want to come back for again and again. See you there! 

  • Ryan B.

    Showed up for STEM event and left a fan. This museum is not like any other mining museum i had been to. I working blacksmith and stamp mill was a pleasant touch. Flourscent Blacklight Mineral room is also a winner. Its an affordable and educational experience that is worth the value.

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Colorado springs, Colorado 80921
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