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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.
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.

Western Museum of Mining & Industry
225 North Gate Blvd
Colorado springs, Colorado 80921
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