Programming · Pumpkin Patch Motorcar Hayrides
Inaugural event · October 2026
A spooky autumn ride across the Maumee River bridge. Three dates. A reserved seat. Children may come dressed as a favorite character.
Reserve a time
Saturday, October 24. Sunday, October 25. Saturday, October 31. $10 a person. Each hour holds 16 seats.
- Pick a date and a departure.
- Hold the seats. A confirmation email has your reference number.
- Pay at the Front St. ticket counter when you arrive. Cash or card. Not online.
When
Noon to 7 p.m.
Departures
On the hour, noon through 6
Each run
16 seats · about 45 minutes
How the afternoon works
This is not a walk-up ride. Cars leave on the hour from noon through 6 p.m. and are back at the platform by 7. Once an hour is full, that departure is closed.
The ticket counter is on Front St., at the south end of the Maumee River bridge crossing. Weather permitting. Bring a jacket. The motorcar is open to the weather. On the day of your ride, call (419) 878-2177 and choose option 2 to confirm we are running.
What to tell the children
One pumpkin
There is time for pictures at the pumpkin patch. Each child may take one pumpkin.
Costumes
A favorite character is welcome. Keep it family friendly, and keep capes and loose pieces clear of the car.
No bridge photo stop
The regular weekend ride stops in the middle of the bridge for a picture. This one does not. The timetable does not leave room for that stop.
This ride is not the Applebutter Fest shuttle. The regular Grand Rapids motorcar ride, walk-up and on its own fare, continues on other weekends through October 31. Those details stay on the motorcar rides page.
Built by our Youth Maintenance of Way crew pilot program. A membership is not required to reserve a seat.
Ready to pick a time?
$10 a person. Pay when you arrive. On the day of the ride, call (419) 878-2177, option 2, to confirm we are running. Other questions go to the contact page.