Where Can You Go Pumpkin Patching in Missouri? (2024's Version)

Happy Early Halloween, you guys! I don't know about you, but I am STOKED that summertime is starting to end.I know a lot of the kids out there aren't as stoked, but hey. That's why I'm getting a bunch of information together for you guys regarding where you and the family can go and have some Spooky Season Pumpkin Patch fun. Some of it may be old news to you (the ones that were open last year are open this year, I know), but I'll make sure to add a few new ones for you to check out.

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So yeah, maybe you have to go back to school, but... you can have a blast on the weekends!

1. Big Bear Pumpkin Patch.

This one is rarin' to go, they open the weekend of September 28th. They're over on Eckles Road (think Dresden), and they do have an admission cost that's cash only, but it's not super pricey.

We will still have the corn maze, hay ride, zip line, bounce house, large slide that goes into corn pit x 2, sound garden, rubber duck race, lawn games, and more!

They're also pet friendly, so as long as you keep him on a leash, your dog can join in the fun, too! Plus.....they have some of the biggest mums for sale I've ever seen. Bonus! Plus, if you have a group that might want to have a small concessions bake sale out there (FFA, PTO, FBLA), you should talk to them. They've got days open in October! Speaking of schools, they do accept field trips and special groups, but you got to let 'em know ASAP if you want to book one. Those fill up quick.

Big Bear Pumpkin Patch

2. Fisher Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze.

This one is in Jefferson City. They open at 4:00 p.m. on September 27th. It's $8 admission, but kids two and under get in for free, and they have a ton to do. Plus, they have private parties you can schedule.]

Their number is 573-694-7670.

3. Pixie Pumpkin Patch.

This one's up in Knob Noster. They're opening up on the morning of October 5th. They have events throughout the year too, like an Easter Egg Hunt and a special events for Whiteman Air Force Base. In fact, this year they're even opening a new event space called the Freedom Barn at Spirit Lake. They're now taking reservations!

Pixie Pumpkin Patch

But it sounds like fun! Pumpkins, hayrides, animals, beautiful flowers for sale, food, bounce pad, playgrounds, and a pumpkin cannon.

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4. The Pumpkin Patch at Buckeye Acres.

This one is just a few miles north of Warrensburg. They're also open all year, because they sell produce and farm fresh foods, stuff like that. They just had a big event where they said goodbye to fall with Donuts! But obviously the pumpkin patch part is pretty seasonal. But they also take field trips and groups and birthday parties and all that good stuff, too. So maybe you can pop by, take a look around at stuff and walk away with some fresh veggies. And, as of right now, they've already got mums!

5. Callaway Farms.

This one's down in the Columbia area. The corn maze opens on September 13th, and it looks cool as all get out. They've got plenty of snacks and merch, something called a Jumping Pillow, and the most interesting of all... the Gumball Coaster.

The most popular attraction inside is the three-story gumball coaster which occupies the front wall and rafters of the barn. Visitors watch in amazement as their gumball travels up to the peak of the barn and then down a series of tracks and gadgets to reach the bottom. It is definitely one–of–a-kind and a must see!

I mean... that sounds awesome. The maze itself is called Shyrock's Corn Maze, so if you're searching and see that, you're on the right track.

6. The Patch by Rupe Family Farms.

YES, VIRGINIA, THIS IS THE OLD PRAIRIE'S END, BACK OPEN WITH NEW OWNERS! I mean, it was great before, but the new owners have really spruced up the place! Corn maze. Corn pit. Farm animals. Hayrides. Giant slide. And I do mean giant.

Rebehka Cramer

Farm to table food options. What else do you want?! THEY'RE OPEN NOW. It's only 12 bucks to get in, and did I mention they're open now?

7. MK Farms and Pumpkin Patch.

For a little bit of a drive to Callao Missouri, you can enjoy a lot from MK Farms. This one sounds IDEAL if you have a group of little ones together. I'm looking at you, Grandma and Grandpa. They've got a corn maze, sure. But also a corn pit, slide, barrel rides, ping pong, hayrides, photo ops, gaga ball game, cornhole, ride on toys, coloring stations, teeter totters, a sandbox, bounce houses, and... a PETTING ZOO. It's $8 admission for an armband for anybody over the age of three (babies and toddlers are free), and all that stuff is included in your admission price.

MK Farms Pumpkin Patch

8. Papa Charlie's Pumpkin Patch.

This one is in Chillicothe.. They say they're ten miles west of Chillicothe on Highway 190, take gravel road 511, and then you go one mile north. Might be one for the GPS. They've got a Pumpkin Chunkin Cannon, hay rides, bouncy houses, pedal tractor races, a straw castle, petting zoo, train rides, corn mazes, a playhouse for kids, and they have mums and pumpkins for sale as well as souvenirs. It is a cost to get in, $15 each (cash only), but kids two and under get in free. Now, as of today (September 10th, 2024), they haven't updated their social media site for this year. So they MIGHT be closed, but I doubt it.

Well, there you have it! Did we miss any pumpkin patches or corn mazes we should point out? Let us know in the comments if we missed any!

Pumpkinly yours,

Behka

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