OPP - Oddities Pumpkin Patch

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OPP - Oddities Pumpkin Patch Muskegon's premier Pumpkin stand. Jack-o'-lanterns are out, the oddities are in!!

History lesson Tuesday coming at ya...Have you ever wondered how carving pumpkins started? I did. So I started to resear...
10/14/2026

History lesson Tuesday coming at ya...

Have you ever wondered how carving pumpkins started? I did. So I started to research...why do we carve pumpkins?

What started out carving gholish faces onto turnips and beets has become our now known tradition of carving pumpkins.

Stingy Jack was an Irish myth. He was a trickster that was denied to be allowed into heaven and he** after death; therefore, his spirit was only allowed to roam earth. The devil sent Stingy Jack on his way with only a piece of burning coal. Stingy Jack then put it inside a carved out turnip.

Just like the punishment, the towns people wanted to ward off the evil, families would carve out the faces into turnips and beets. Place the coal inside and leave them on the window sils or on the outdoor steps. This was not only to protect them from Stingy Jacks soul, but other wandering spirits as well.

As the Irish immigrated to North America, they found that pumpkins are much larger and easier to hallow out.

Thanks to the Irish Immigrants, we don't have to carve out beets! Instead we get pumpkin seeds that turn into a yummy snack.

How's that for a fun history lesson?

Don't forget....guess the weight of the pumpkin. Link provided to put your guesses on that post!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EuiLTpEfA/

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

Contest time has arrived...GUESS THE WEIGHT!!The weight of what you asked, our most talked about pumpkin!So, we saw this...
10/13/2026

Contest time has arrived...GUESS THE WEIGHT!!

The weight of what you asked, our most talked about pumpkin!

So, we saw this pumpkin and thought, what cool thing could we do with it? We didn't want to just sell it! So we've left it in the patch to create conversation and interest.

You will have until Monday, October 19th by 9:00pm to put in your guesses. I have a regular 12oz can for reference. Feel free to stop and see it for yourself, BUT, there is no trying to lift!
You're only allowed to use your eyeballs.

What do you win, you ask? That pumpkin! But if it is not one you're interested in, you can trade it for value towards other pumpkins!

Please put ALL guesses on THIS post, this is where we will be keeping track! Any guesses on any other post will not count.

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

SUPER SUNDAY SALE has returned. Today, October 11th, we have mum's for $3 off! While your here, pick up some pumpkins fo...
10/11/2026

SUPER SUNDAY SALE has returned.

Today, October 11th, we have mum's for $3 off!

While your here, pick up some pumpkins for the family. Don't forget to add cornstalks to your display as well (psssttt... We have those to 😉)

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

Jacks awake...✔️Pumpkins restocked...✔️Mum's adored...✔️Pumpkin guards ready to greet you...✔️Cornstalks still available...
10/10/2026

Jacks awake...✔️
Pumpkins restocked...✔️
Mum's adored...✔️
Pumpkin guards ready to greet you...✔️
Cornstalks still available....✔️
OPP ready for you...✔️
Customers using our carts to find the perfect selection...LOADING.....

We cannot wait to see you today on ANOTHER PERFECT FALL DAY 😍 Who's stopping out today?

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

How many of you are just loving this fall weather? It has been nothing short of the "perfect" fall when you think about ...
10/09/2026

How many of you are just loving this fall weather? It has been nothing short of the "perfect" fall when you think about the temperature, smell, colors... everything!!!

I feel like our the falls in the past have really held onto summer, but not this year. We are in FULL FALL EEFECT 🍂🍁

We want to know, what is your favorite fall activity? Where do you go to really enjoy Michigan's most picturesque season? Is this your favorite season, if not, which one is?

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

What's for Supper Ideas continues....We love a good stuffed squash! Here is one way we love to make it. Now, please omit...
10/08/2026

What's for Supper Ideas continues....

We love a good stuffed squash! Here is one way we love to make it. Now, please omit what you don't want and add anything that might bump up the flavor to your tastings.

Ingredients
For Squash:
🦇 3 acorn squash
🦇 olive oil
🦇 salt and pepper
Stuffing:
🦇1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
Feel free to use ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey
🦇 2 cups chopped mushrooms
🦇 1 cup diced yellow onion
🦇 1 cup diced apple - about 1 small apple
🦇 1 cup of carrots
🦇 1 cup chopped celery - about 2 celery stalks
🦇 2 garlic cloves - minced
🦇 1 Tbsp fresh sage leaves minced - or 1 tsp dried sage
🦇 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves minced - or 1 tsp dried rosemary
🦇 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves minced - or 1 tsp dried thyme
🦇 1 tsp salt
🦇 ½ tsp ground black pepper
🦇 ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese - divided
🦇 ⅓ cup dried cranberries - or raisins

Bake the Squash:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice a piece of the bottom and top off from the three acorn squash. Then slice each one in half. This will allow it to sit on the baking sheet. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
3. Brush the inner flesh with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place each squash flesh side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until you can poke the skin with the fork.
4. Once squash is baked, remove from oven and let cool enough to handle. Scoop a small amount of the inside flesh out. Chop the squash pieces small and add it to a plate.
5. Remove the casings from 1 lb of sausage (or other meat if using) and add it to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the ground sausage until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Make the stuffing:
1. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to the frying pan and cook onions until translucent, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the 2 cups chopped mushrooms, 1 cup diced apple, 1 cup of diced carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until vegetables soften.
3. Add back in the cooked meat, half of the parmesan cheese and ⅓ cup of cranberries, and 1 cup of chopped acorn squash that was scooped out after baking. Mix everything together. Remove from heat.

Assemble Stuffed Squash:
1. Divide the filling into the acorn squash pieces. Sprinkle the last half of the parmesan cheese on top of each.
2. Place in the oven and bake another 2-5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove and let cool for a few minutes then serve immediately.

There are 6 servings in this recipe.

Try it, add your own spin and let us know if it's a keeper or a one and done! We have this as a keeper.

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

Tuesday is a good day to have a history lesson.OPP - Oddities Pumpkin Patch was started based off of the place to come f...
10/06/2026

Tuesday is a good day to have a history lesson.

OPP - Oddities Pumpkin Patch was started based off of the place to come find all of the odd pumpkins. The uglier the better! Weird pumpkin skins, shapes, colors, textures, stems, size or overall look is what we've always gravitated to. Yes, we do like a nice traditional pumpkin with a perfect carving face, but the odd ones speak to us.

Over the past three years, we have really enjoyed learning about new odd varieties. Bringing those odd ones to the patch and watching all of you enjoy them as well!

We hear many times, "you have the coolest looking pumpkins!" We promise, it doesn't get old hearing that, lol.

Out of all the pumpkins you've seen over the years, which ones do you love? Or stood out?

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

Whooo, you guys blew us away this past weekend! We met so many new people and seen familiar faces from years past! My he...
10/06/2026

Whooo, you guys blew us away this past weekend! We met so many new people and seen familiar faces from years past!

My heart was exploding as I was resetting and moving pumpkins and mums around. So, THANK YOU ❤️

As we continue throughout the season, we wanted to share some OPP reminders:

🦇 If we are home, we're more than happy to come greet you. But, we are completely self serve! (Accepting Cash app/Venmo/Cash)
🦇 We are open sun up until sun down every day, rain or shine
🦇 We try our best to pull any pumpkin that has gone bad.
🦇 Our pumpkin guards love to say hello very loudly, a lot.
🦇 We have two carts to use for you to load up all your pumpkins
🦇 Parking is on the right when you pull into the driveway

Again, we are so thankful for each one of you that visits or recommends us. We are always trying to find new varieties and offer affordable adorable pumpkins for the family.

THANK YOU 🙂

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

Let's talk pumpkins. Specifically about one of our newest varieties, Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkin. When I first saw these, ...
10/04/2026

Let's talk pumpkins. Specifically about one of our newest varieties, Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkin.

When I first saw these, the texture, almost cantalope like, caught my eye. The ribbing, feel and color followed. Seeing the shapes I knew we needed to add it. What I didn't know, is this is not a new variety. It's been around for a while and Google sure did let me know more about why it was a MUST for our patch.

🦇 This is an heirloom from 1893
🦇 Considered one of the best tasting and smoothest pumpkins for pie baking
🦇That color mixed with the webbing makes it look silver in the sun and just glisten
🦇 Average size is about 6-8 pounds; however we do have some smaller and larger options too!
🦇 Works great in stews, chili, pies (of course), and pasta sauces
🦇 Feel free to roast, steam or bake. When you roast it, it gives it a smokey taste (one of the main reasons I wanted to try it!) Steaming will keep it a nice pumpkin sweet rich flavor

Sorry, I love to spread the knowledge we've gained! Hope you aren't too bored and enjoy some fun facts as well!

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

JACK. IS. BACK.He's awaken from his sleeping slumber. Ready to greet all you ghostly loving gouls as you browse around h...
10/03/2026

JACK. IS. BACK.

He's awaken from his sleeping slumber. Ready to greet all you ghostly loving gouls as you browse around his patch.

His favorite pastime is trying to scare you silly, BUT don't be scared too much, he's only having fun and to prepare you for the real day!

Stop by and say hi to Jack. He has missed you ever so much.

Open all day, everyday!

Located on Laketon, east of Brooks at 4056.

See you at the patch! 🎃🦇

Address

4056 E Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI
49442

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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