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Here’s a great list of pumpkin patch field trip activities and ideas that make planning school and fun family adventures easy. (First published September 26, 2015; this post is updated and republished to improve the content.)

This round-up of pumpkin patch field trip activities for kids includes information to help you find a “pumpkin patch near me,” how to choose a pumpkin, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin carving ideas, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin activities, pumpkin books for kids, and more! You might also enjoy our Fall Bucket List of autumn activities and crafts.

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Pumpkin Patch Guide

Go on a field trip to a pumpkin patch to celebrate the blessings of an abundant harvest this autumn. Children love going to the pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins and enjoy the fun.

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Types of Pumpkin Patches

There are several types of pumpkin patches. Some have other fun attractions like a hayride, train ride, corn maze , petting zoo, carousel, zip-line, bounce house, and more. Other pumpkin patches are simply for finding pumpkins.

You will find three main types of pumpkin patches: Pick your own, already harvested, and church lawns. No matter which you choose, they often have other attractions to keep the little ones happily entertained.

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How to Find a Pumpkin Patch Near You

Check your local newspaper or family resource guide for a nearby pumpkin patch. Another easy way to find a local pumpkin patch is to type “pumpkin patch near me” into the Google search bar.

Another good question is about the type of pumpkins they have available. Below are my tips for choosing the type of pumpkin you need. You may also want to ask if there will be food available or places to eat if you want to bring your own family picnic .

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How to Choose A Pumpkin

There are three main types of pumpkins: carving, gourds, and baking or pie pumpkins. The type of pumpkin you need will depend on what you will do with it.

You will want to ensure the pumpkin patch you visit has the type of pumpkin you want. Will you be carving, decorating, baking, or using pumpkins for the educational activities listed in the next section?

If you want to make homemade pumpkin puree , you will want to choose a small 8 to 10-inch sugar pumpkin. Sugar pumpkins are sweeter than other pumpkins and have been developed for eating. Look for a firm pumpkin with no soft spots or signs of any rot. A few more pumpkin recipe ideas are listed below.

If you are carving your pumpkins or decorating them in some way, look for a visually appealing pumpkin without any soft spots or signs of rot. Choose a pumpkin with a stem and ensure it sits how you want it to when placed on a flat surface.

You will also want to choose a color and shape that will work for the design you have in mind. Pumpkin carving ideas and no-carve decorating ideas can be found below.

Make sure to grab an extra pumpkin or two to try some fun pumpkin activities for kids listed in the next section!

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Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Activities

Once you pick out your pumpkins and get them back home or to the classroom, try these fun pumpkin activities for kids on the lists below.

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How to Carve or Decorate Pumpkins

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Pumpkin Recipes

If you can find some sugar pumpkins, try the fun pumpkin recipes below!

• How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree  – make your own pumpkin puree from scratch with these easy instructions!
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• Stay tuned for our gluten-free pumpkin pie recipe!

Fun and Educational Pumpkin Activities for Kids

Bring home an extra pumpkin or two for some of these fun activities. They are a great way to extend learning and continue the fun!

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Pumpkin Arts and Crafts for Kids

• Jack o’ Lantern Salt Painting 
• Glow in the Dark Halloween Pumpkin Sensory Bottle
• Harvest Pumpkin Watercolor Art Project  (photo below)

Look at this round-up of fall art projects for kids for more ideas. It includes several more ideas, including pumpkin crafts and fun Halloween art projects!

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Pumpkin Books for Kids

Reading books about pumpkins and patches is a fun way to extend learning and make it even more fun for the kids. Put these on the library list or purchase them using the affiliate links provided. Click on the book images below to learn more about each book.

Go on a Field Trip to a Pumpkin Patch

Use this pumpkin patch field trip activity guide to help you get ready for your trip to the pumpkin patch.

Going to a pumpkin patch is a classic fall activity for school trips and fun family adventures. Pumpkin patches are fun because they often have hayrides, a corn maze , and/or a petting zoo in addition to pumpkins.

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Cool article for pumpkin patches. You mentioned you should try to find out if the pumpkin patch has pumpkins you are looking for. It sounds important to research different types of pumpkins before hand so you have a better idea of what you should look for.

Yes, it is Taylor.

I think most pumpkin patches that are open to the public have carving pumpkins available. But if you are looking for pumpkins to bake with it is important to make sure the pumpkin patch has sugar pie pumpkins!

This is a really good idea. We have just concluded a month long unit study on Halloween and pumpkins today. As part of the unit study, I took the twins to a pumpkin patch and read stories about pumpkins as well. We even had our own version of a culinary bake off with pumpkins. And we did some math related to pumpkins too. I even had the children participate in some fun science experiments that revolved around pumpkins.

To wrap things up, I finished by allowing both kids to do some art with pumpkins. Next time I’m going to have them write a recount about their trip to a pumpkin patch. And make a mini fact file. The kids loved it. I made pumpkin soup and pie. We even tried making pumpkin crumble. It was lovely!

Wow, Leah! That sounds like you had an amazing time learning about pumpkins… Well done!

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Change is in the air, can you feel it? Get ready to explore these Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids! Explore pumpkin patches, fall leaves, apple orchards and more with these kid friendly fall virtual tours.

These fall virtual tours will bring to all over the earth to explore all the special opportunities this season shares with us.

Fall is such a fun time of year for raising kids! Many of us are located in places in the country where certain fruits and vegetables just don’t grow locally. One way to experience it is through a virtual field trip this fall! I wanted to put together this list of virtual family fall trips to add to your fall bucket list. Because sometimes, you just might live in a place where it’s possible to visit these amazing fall experiences. Plus you can use them as you explore our 100+ Fall Activities for Kids !

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Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trip for Kids

You can be every student’s favorite teacher by taking them to a pumpkin patch ! Virtual Field trips are a great way engage students in learning.  These interactive, editable Google Slides make it easy to have students use movable pieces, tour a pumpkin patch, learn about pumpkin parts and the pumpkin life cycle!

This makes for a great book companion with any pumpkin-themed book. Pumpkin lessons can be used in October or November since it’s pumpkin-themed. This is GREAT for virtual or in-person teaching.

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There are 32 Google Slides with editable text boxes, directions, movable parts, videos, and so much more!

• Packing A Suitcase for the Trip
• 1 Minute Take OFF Flight Video
• 14-minute  Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Video (Review pumpkin parts, the pumpkin life cycle ,  and take a Hayride Adventure)
• Sequencing Events, 4 Writing Prompts (digits, print primary lined, print intermediate lined options), Counting Objects (Up to 10), Labeling Parts, Calendar Song , and Comprehension Questions, Home Connection Project
• One extra slide for you to add anything you would like to the lesson. (videos or an assignment)
• Home Connection Optional Assignment for students to design a pumpkin face.
• Black and white ink-saving Writing Pages and Home Connection Page for in-person teaching.

Slide backgrounds CAN NOT be edited, just the text boxes and movable parts can be edited.

You can delete slides you don’t want to send to students, add your own directions or images to the sides of the slides to personalize.

Here are some ideas of what you can do with this  virtual field trip:

• Have a local store or parents donate small pumpkins for you to give the students after the virtual trip to decorate.
• Write about how to sell pumpkins.
• Cut a real pumpkin and have students label the parts on a chart.
• After learning about the life cycle, have students explain it to someone in a letter.
• Make some items like pumpkin pie or seeds for students to try.

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YOU DO NOT  need Google Classroom to use Google Slides. It will force a copy of it on your Google Drive. Students do not need to have Google Classroom to participate. They will need a Google account, which does  not have to be a Gmail account, but just an account with Google that gives them access to Google Drive.

Easily share through Google Classroom to collect information or share from your computer to Zoom or Meets. Students move images, add text, and moving parts to get plenty of writing and computer practice!

Your kids will love the field trip and beg for another!

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My most favorite field trip that we take as a class each year is to the pumpkin patch. There’s just nothing like Fall.  Grab a free printable to help your class trip!

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The kids just get the biggest kick out of getting to choose a pumpkin from the patch to bring home and we always learn so much about the fruits and vegetables that they grow on the farm. Since pumpkins are fruit, we also learn that cucumbers and tomatoes are fruits too since they have seeds. We also learn about corn and its different uses. We learn the differences between Indian corn, feed corn, and the corn we eat. It always blows me a way to learn how much corn is in so many products we use. Think toothpaste, diapers, shampoo, and more!

When we get back to school, it’s always so hard to transition back after a field trip. Parent volunteers leaving, the kids are hyper from having fun and riding the bus. Sometimes even having to get them to eat a sack lunch at the tables outside since we missed regular lunch. Let’s just say it makes it tough to get much of anything else productive done in the classroom for the rest of the day. I know we’ve all been there!

I’ve made up this printable to give the kids to work on after all of the craziness. It gets them practicing their writing and has them remembering back to all of the fun things that they saw earlier that day of the field trip. It’s very helpful to make that transition back into learning mode!

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St. Louis Area Pumpkin Patches Your Family Should Visit This Fall

School is back in session and the beautiful fall colors will soon begin to appear all around us. One of my favorite things about fall is taking my kids to the pumpkin patch. From hayrides, to corn mazes, to picking the perfect pumpkin, the St. Louis area has no shortage of amazing fall activities. Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order!

1. Pumpkinland - Thies Farm and Market (Maryland Heights, MO)

Located in St. Louis County in the city of Maryland Heights , Pumpkinland is a must visit for most St. Louis area natives. They have a giant play area with something for everyone. Families will enjoy a straw castle, gliders, swings, slides, tunnels, pirate ship, corn maze, and TONS of pumpkins to choose from. If you are looking for a unique pumpkin patch experience to take your kids, this is the place for you!

WHERE: 14101 Creve Coeur Airport Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63146

PHONE: 314-469-7559

WEBSITE: Pumpkinland - Thies Farm and Market

Photo Credit: Daniel's Farm and Greenhouse Facebook

2. daniel’s farm and greenhouse (st. peters, mo).

Located in St. Charles County in the city of St. Peters not far from Highway 70, Daniel’s Farm and Greenhouse offers their October Harvest. Families will enjoy a giant straw maze, petting zoo, unique fort maze, tube slides, pony swings, giant tire swings, corn boxes, a picnic area, and antique farm equipment included in admission. They also offer a pony express train, pony rides, and nerf zone for an additional fee. While you are there you can browse their selection of pumpkins, gourds, Amish jellies, fall bulbs, straw bales, corn stalks, mums and more in the greenhouse. With most activities under cover, this is a great place to visit rain or shine. 

WHERE: 352 Jungermann Rd., Saint Peters, MO 63376

PHONE: 636-441-5048

WEBSITE: Daniel’s Farm and Greenhouse

3. Eagle Fork Farms Pumpkin Patch (Moscow Mills, MO)

Located in Lincoln County in the city of Moscow Mills , Eagle Fork Farms Pumpkin Patch is the ultimate fall family destination! Visitors can wander through their giant, GPS precision cut corn maze, which offers a fun and unique design each year, or relax on the over mile long hay ride through the property. Other activities include a pedal raceway, apple cannon, pony rides, horse drawn wagon rides, gemstone mining, and so much more. This popular fall destination offers some of the most unique activities in the area. It is easy to get lost in the fun and spend all day here! 

WHERE: 65 Eagle Fork Ln., Moscow Mills, MO 63362

PHONE: 573-469-1624

WEBSITE: Eagle Fork Farms Pumpkin Patch

Photo Credit: Pumpkins Galore Facebook

4. pumpkins galore (moscow mills, mo).

Located in Warren County inside Wright City , Pumpkins Galore is a great place to spend the day with your family. Since I live close, my kids have taken many field trips here, and we usually visit every year as a family as well. We all love feeding the goats and my kids enjoy the barrel rides! They also offer a corn maze, pumpkin cannon, hay rides, a playground, corn boxes, horse drawn wagon rides, pony rides, straw maze, and tons of other things for the kids to do. On the weekends they usually have food vendors, including my favorite...funnel cake! They have a great selection of pumpkins and gourds for sale as well. We really enjoy our visits here and would highly recommend Pumpkins Galore for a fall visit. 

WHERE: 26415 South Stringtown Rd., Wright City, MO 63390

PHONE: 636-745-3927

WEBSITE: Pumpkins Galore

Photo Credit: Stuckmeyers Farm Facebook

5. stuckmeyers farm fun days (fenton, mo).

Located on the southside of St. Louis County in Fenton, Stuckmeyers Farm offers their Farm Fun Days every weekend in October. They offer free admission with fun family entertainment, pick your own pumpkins, farm animals on display, hayrides, pony rides, playground, corn maze, inflatables and more. Here you will find all of your favorite pumpkin patch activities! 

WHERE: 249 Schneider Dr., Fenton, MO 63026

PHONE: 636-349-1225

WEBSITE: Stuckmeyers Farm Fun Days

Photo Credit: Brookdale Farms Website

6. brookdale farms (eureka, mo).

Located in St. Louis County in the city of Eureka, Brookdale Farms is home to the largest corn maze in St. Louis. If you are looking to test your courage, the corn maze is transformed into a haunted attraction in the evenings, giving you a one-of-a-kind fall experience. They also offer a haunted hayride for the thrill seekers out there. For more family-friendly fall activities, you will find a petting zoo, barrel train, hayrides, playground, inflatables, corn box, pony rides, pumpkin slingshot, and of course a pumpkin patch. Brookdale Farms is definitely worth a visit!

WHERE: 8004 Twin River Rd., Eureka, MO 63025

PHONE: 636-938-1005

WEBSITE: Brookdale Farms

Photo Credit: Kris Clark

7. the summit all seasons market great pumpkin patch (kirkwood, mo).

Located in  St. Louis County  in the city of Kirkwood, The Summit All Seasons Market hosts an annual pumpkin patch and kids fun zone to celebrate the fall season. They offer fresh, local produce, a large variety of pumpkins and squash as well as fresh fruit butters, fresh pressed cider, and so much more! You will also find fall and Halloween home and lawn decor, and plenty of fun activities for the kids. You won't want to miss out on a fall visit to this local, award-winning market! 

The Great Pumpkin Patch and Kids Fun Zone typically opens around late September and closes at the end of October. Please call or visit their website for specific hours and days of operation.

WHERE:  150 E Argonne Dr., Kirkwood, MO 63122

PHONE:  314-984-9496

WEBSITE:   The Summit All Seasons Market  

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Ranked Idaho's Best Pumpkin Patch by Reader's Digest!

Choose from pumpkins we have picked or take a hayride to the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. Our huge pumpkin patch has thousands of pumpkins of every size, shape, and color. In fact, this year we have more than 55 premium varieties of pumpkins and gourds. From Jack-O-Lanterns to pie pumpkins to warted gourds, you are sure to find the one that strikes your fancy. Pick them right off the vine or choose from some that we have pre-picked for you .

Guide to Pumpkin Picking:

​ go: walk or take the hayride into the farmstead's pumpkin patch.   tip: if you're walking, grab a wagon to help haul your pumpkins out​.

SEARCH​:  Find your perfect pumpkins! Take some time to explore all the quality varieties of pumpkins we have to offer.   TIP: The Farmstead plants many varieties (many of our favorites listed below). We know that you'll find just what you're looking for!

PICK: Pick your pumpkin off the vine. Careful not to damage the stem! TIP: Find the joint where the stem turns to vine. Bending the vine at this weak spot is the best way to disconnect the stem from the vine.

HAUL: Bring your pumpkin to the Scale House near the exit to be weighed. Pay per pound at the Exit Booth. TIP: If you have a wagon, wheel it onto the scale and we will subtract its weight from the total!

Pumpkins available for purchase by the pound

Gourds available for purchase individually, straw bales available for purchase by the bale, pumpkin carts and wheelbarrows are available... use for pumpkins only.

Some of The Farmstead's Favorites...

This is a classic for Jack-O-Lanterns! It's great for carving since it has thin meat and more room inside.

These pumpkins are simply miniature versions of the common Aladdin pumpkins! They can last for months, especially if used indoors as decor.

These dual-toned pumpkins are great for decoration, but try roasted their seeds and you won't be sorry!

Just as you may have guessed, these small-to-medium sized pumpkins are amazing for pies!

This pumpkin is perfect with your fall decor, but can also be eaten!

These are white on the outside and orange inside. The are great for carving, but their fleshy meat is also good in pies!

These are pale green and provide a nice contrast when decorating. They are good for baking if you can cut through the tough skin.

Silvery-orange in color, these pumpkins go well in a group of decorations... And can also be used in pies!

These tiny pumpkins are great for kids... Try decorating them or even making them into soup bowls!

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30+ Awesome Pumpkin Patches in Southern California (Updated 2023)

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It’s pumpkin season.  Better yet, it’s pumpkin patch season!  Now’s the time to load up the kids and head out to one of  Southern California’s 30+ pumpkin patches  in the area!

Annually, my family ventures out to the Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Pumpkin Patch  in Orange, for a good time.  Field Trip Girl especially enjoys this pumpkin patch because of the face painting, tractor rides and carnival games.  The Irvine Park Railroad also does a great job at creating a classic pumpkin patch feeling, along with a few games and activities.  This season we also plan to visit Peltzers Farms in Temecula to go through their gigantic corn maze.  Field Trip Boy loves mazes!

Best Pumpkin Patches in Southern California

In preparation for the fall, I complied a list of 30+   Pumpkin Patches in Southern California.   I surveyed several my friends who live in the area to find out which pumpkin patches they like to visit with their families.  The majority of them said that they like to go to the old-fashioned, classic type pumpkin patches.  However, I’ve compiled a list of a variety of pumpkin patches that are sure to please everyone in the family!

If you know of a pumpkin patch in your area that you really like and should be added to this list, please send us an email!

Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles

Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival at Santa Anita , Arcadia

The Infield comes alive for the last two weekends in October with the Fall Fun Fest. Bring the whole family to experience Bounce Houses, Games, Pony Rides, and more! There’s something for just about everyone to enjoy. And just in time for the spooky season, grab yourself a pumpkin from the Santa Anita Pumpkin Patch.

Pasadena’s Pumpkin Patch , Pasadena

Pasadena Pumpkin patch has been in business for over 20 years.  They provide the best pumpkins of all shapes, colors, and sizes at the best prices.  They also have pony rides, jumbo bouncing slides, themed bounce houses, and a petting zoo.

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival , Calabasas

This festival takes place in October.  Admission includes Inflatables & Giant Slide, Live Bands & DJ Zone, Contests & Saturday Morning Costume Parade, Reptile, Bugs & Nature shows, Youth Halloween Carnival, Business Expo, Car Show and Exhibits.  Pumpkins, pumpkin treats and halloween decorations are an additional price.

Debbie and Jeff’s Pumpkin  Patch , Redondo Beach

This classic pumpkin patch has animals, a jumper and a slide.  The staff is also very friendly and helpful.

Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees , San Dimas

They offer pumpkins of all sizes and styles, various inflatable slides and bounce houses, games, a petting zoo and baby chicks.

Forneris Farms , Mission Hills

An annual pumpkin patch with gorgeous varieties of pumpkins grown and harvested by the local farmers.  Get lost in their 4 acre Super Farmer Corn Maze or take a narrated tracotor tour around the farm.

Santa Monica Farmers Market , Santa Monica

On the Wednesdays leading up to Halloween, pumpkins are added to the bounty along the 3rd Street Promenade.

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch , Culver City

Founded in 1987, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned and operated business that focuses on bringing the farm to the city and celebrating the magic of Halloween. Becky and David Campbell, drawing inspiration from their farm in Silverton, Oregon, originally opened the patch in Westwood when they realized how few opportunities there were for Los Angeles-area children to experience farm life at an urban pumpkin patch. Mr. Bones focused on creating a spooky, fun space for families wherein kids could learn more about nature and the environment while celebrating the more traditional side of Halloween.

The Mr. Bones student field trip package includes:

• Interactive talk on How Pumpkins Grow from a designated Mr. Bones staff member
• 1 baby pumpkin
• 1 Baby Spider OR Dancing Spider Bounce House
• 1 Petting Zoo
• Unlimited Straw Maze
• Unlimited time in the Pumpkin and Tipi Villages
• Unlimited time on Giant Rocking Horses

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Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch , Torrance

Hunting for that perfect, long stem, “chubby face” pumpkin?  Come to Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch, right in the middle of the city! With lots of straw bales, corn stalks, mountains of pumpkins, gourds, and more, they’re sure to give you a little of the “country” feeling.

Farm Lot 59 , Long Beach

Pumpkins are available for purchase starting in October.  Farm Lot 59 demonstrates a small-scale model of sustainable agriculture using current best practices with the 2016 USDA-funded high tunnel extension.  Their working to change the future of food by proving that vacant property can be transformed into a sustainable urban farm scape.

Pa’s Pumpkin Patch , Long Beach

Pa’s Pumpkin Patch offer a large variety of pumpkins to choose from, as well as haystacks, corn stalks and gourds.  They also have fresh cooked food which includes a snack bar for all your sweet treats, pony rides, a petting zoo and a variety of games and rides.  A fun place for the whole family, and a great getaway for school groups, scout groups, birthday parties and special events!

Tina’s Pumpkin Patch , Sherman Oaks

The pumpkin selection is great and there’s so much for the kids including pony rides, a petting zoo, and multiple bounce houses.

Tapia Bros. Farm , Encino

Tapia Bros. Farm is a family-owned and operated produce stand in the San Fernando Valley.  They grow and sell fresh seasonal produce.  During the fall, they have a terrific pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, petting zoo and pony rides.

Tahoe Scotty’s Pumpkin Patch , Pasadena

Home of the large stem pumpkins.

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Zoomar’s Petting Zoo , San Juan Capistrano

A small petting zoo in San Juan Capistrano with a cute little pumpkin patch for kids.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers.

The Pumpkin Corral at MainPlace Mall , Santa Ana (TBD)

Family-friendly event features a variety of attractions, including a petting zoo, inflatables, rollercoasters, slides, and more

Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees , Brea

The Pumpkin Patch , Placentia

This pumpkin patch has a ton of pumpkins and activities for the kids including jumpers, pony rides, a petting zoo, kids tractor ride, gold panning and more.

Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch , Irvine

The Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch’s activities include train rides, hay rides, panning for gold, a child-friendly haunted house, a hay maze, a moon bounce, pumpkin ring toss, carnival games, cookie decorating, John Deere tractor racers, face painting, picture stands, great food and a lot more.  The Pumpkin Patch also has thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes to choose from.

The Ecology Center , San Juan Capistrano

The Ecology Center offers a local, certified organic, family farm choice right in south Orange County.  They have a small, charming pumpkin patch open during the fall.

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Tours , Irvine

The Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch is open every day starting at the end of September through October.  Monday thru Friday, they have a continuous wagon ride, petting zoo, corn maze, sunflower field, U-Pick vegetable patch and acres of traditional pumpkins to choose from.  Every Saturday and Sunday in October, they also have games, ATV rides, face painting, the Pumpkin Cannon, food and interactive activities for kids.

The Pumpkin Patch Field Trip for groups is a completely self-guided tour.  The complete itinerary takes about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on group size.  The package experience includes:

• Wagon Ride :  Once everyone has been checked in and stickers put on, the first stop is the Wagon Ride!  The wagons run continuously every 10 minutes or so and takes you around our 30 acre farm to see all the pumpkins and crops growing.
• Petting Zoo :  When the wagon returns, the next stop is the Petting Zoo.  There are goats, sheep, even an alpaca or 2 to pet.  Make sure to supervise all children to take good care of the animal friends.  Hand sanitizing stations are available outside the cages.
• Corn Maze :  Right next to the zoo is the Corn Maze.  Enter the maze and try to find your way to the center and back out.  The maze is not too complicated for younger children but definitely makes you feel lost among the cornstalks!
• U-Pick Veggies :  After gathering your group out of the maze, head on over to the Vegetable Patch!  A friendly Patch helper will pass out bags and tell you all about the vegetables and how to pick them.  Each child can take home 4 of each kind of veggie – carrots, radishes, green onions, and cilantro.  Extra veggies can be picked and purchased for an additional price per pound (pay in the Market Stand)
• Pumpkin Patch :  Last stop but certainly not least is picking a pumpkin!  Walk on over the pumpkin patch to choose which pumpkin to take home.  Flat one, tall one, skinny one…bumpy one?  Orange, white, green?

Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm , Laguna Hills

What started with a pick-up load of pumpkins in 1978 has now grown into Orange County’s largest premier Harvest Festival. Since first opening their gates, Pumpkin City has been dedicated to celebrating the October Halloween season with wholesome family fun and entertainment—creating a charming farm atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Pumpkin City is one of the oldest pumpkin patches in California.  Annually, visitors are delighted to interact with dozens of cute barnyard animals in their petting zoo, ride a pony at the Pony Corral, sit back and watch a puppet show and take pictures with costumed characters.  In addition, enjoy a host of amusement rides, activities and game booths all while strolling through thousands of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.  Admission costs a few dollars.  Parking is free.  Rides costs a few dollars each.

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The Pumpkin Factory , Corona

Come experience the wonder of The Pumpkin Factory’s pumpkin patch in Corona with fantastic rides, slides, ponies, an ATV Train, petting zoos, games, food and more.  Share the excitement and anticipation as your child carefully selects just the right pumpkin, grown on their own family farm, for you to take home and carve together.

Riley’s Farm , Oak Glen

Whatever type of pumpkin you’re searching for, Riley’s Farm has them all!  The owners love to plant and try out new varieties every year, and make sure to keep all of their old favorites around.  Guests get to hike out to their pumpkin fields and pick out whatever pumpkins they like.

The Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Canyon , Redlands

Come experience the wonder of The Pumpkin Factory’s pumpkin patch at Live Oaky Canyon with fantastic rides, slides, ponies, petting zoos, games, food and more.  Share the excitement and anticipation as your child carefully selects just the right pumpkin, grown on their own family farm, for you to take home and carve together.

Check out their amazing corn maze!  Its corn-fusing with 2.5 acre of pathways that twist and turn challenging you for an average of 30 minutes.

Greenspot Farms , Mentone

Greenspot Farms’ Pumpkin Patch is bursting with colorful pumpkins of every different shape and size!  They have all sorts of pumpkins including Blue, Ghost, and Cinderella’s.  The entire farm is alive with the colors of the fall harvest.  Stock up on Gourds, Indian Corn, Stalks, and Straw Bales while visiting, to give your porch that Fall touch!

Cal Poly Ponoma’s Pumpkin Festival , Pomona 

Cal Polly Pomona’s Pumpkin Patch is known as one of the largest in California.  Over 40,000 Cal Poly grown pumpkins fill the huge patch.  Admission tickets are available online only this year.

Take a fun Tractor-Pulled Wagon Ride around the Maze and Pumpkin Field with a College of Ag tour guide to answer your questions.  Keep an eye out for our local wildlife, rabbits and squirels, and learn about the new Apiary class at Cal Poly Pomona.  The Kid’s Pumpkin Patch and Farm Kids Activity Zone have been expanded them with more Old-Time games and activities.  They’ve also added a mini Kids Corn Maze, perfect for the little ones!  After the festival, the pumpkin patch will be open through October 31.

Tom’s Farms , Corona

Join the fun at Tom’s Farms Pumpkin Patch with contests every weekend during the month of October.  They also have a petting zoo, tractor and train rides, an old time carousel, pony rides and more every weekend.

Peltzer Farms , Temecula

Peltzer Pumpkin Farm offers gold mining, pig races, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more to make picking out your favorite fall pumpkins a great family experience.

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Julian Autumn Jubliee at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures , San Ysabel (near Julian)

Fort Cross is a family owned and operated outdoor education center with a focus on hands-on activities.    Every weekend beginning in  September thru the end of October, they host the Julian Autumn Jubliee.  Admission includes entry into their U-Pick Veggie & Pumpkin Garden.

Carlsbad Stawberry Company Annual Pumpkin Patch , Carlsbad

The Carlsbad Strawberry Company is a family run grower of fruits and vegetables.   Now in its third generation, they have been farming in this area since 1948.  Their annual pumpkin patch opens in September.

Bates Nut Farm , Valley Center

Start an annual tradition!  Bring your class, group, family or organization to the pumpkin patch and enjoy over 8 acres of pumpkins, squash and gourds.  Visit the goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, miniature donkeys, llamas and other farm animals at the Farm Zoo.  Enjoy the straw maze and tractor hayride.  Bring a picnic, plan games, and enjoy the open space. Free admission, plus the cost paid parking on the weekends in October.

They also offer school tours during the month of October.  Learn how pumpkins are grown and cared for, their nutritional value, uses, and their squash cousins.

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch , Lakeside

The pumpkin patch runs every Tuesdays – Saturdays.  General admission for each child receives a water bottle, Jack Patch Pumpkin and participation in all of the farm’s activities.

The farm’s “How Pumpkins Grow” presentation is for reserved weekday morning groups only.  Please nquire regarding their field trip rates.  Groups must have at least 20 kids, 1 year and older, to qualify for the group rate.

Mr. Jack-O-Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch , La Jolla

Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch’s goal is to create an unparalleled family experience when visiting any one of their locations.  They have premium pumpkins, games, activities, and attractions, all of which will not break the bank!

They also welcome school field trips and will develop a plan that meets your group’s requirements.

Pumpkin Station , Del Mar, Mission Valley, National City, & El Cajon

Let the adventure begin at one of Pumpkin Station’s locations.  They have pumpkins, kiddie rides, giant slides, inflatable play centers, petting zoos, game zones, school tours and party packages.

Pumpkin Station Farms , Rancho Bernardo & Bonita

Enjoy the time-honored tradition of a real pumpkin farm.  Stroll through their living pumpkin patch, explore a real corn maze and take a hay ride through the Christmas Tree farm.   Educational school and group tours are also available at these locations.

Summer Past Farms , Flinn Springs

Wonder in the pumpkin patch during the week and pick your favorite pumpkin! Featuring their selection of field grown pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.  Fill your wheelbarrow with your favorite pumpkins.  Fun filled days for everyone.  Bring your cameras, family and friends. Snap a picture of the kids having fun in the “jumpy” on the grassy area.  There is something for all to enjoy!  Open  Wednesday  –  Sunday each week of October.

Fran’s Original Farm Stand , Escondido

They are scheduled to reopen on October 1 for their annual pumpkin patch.

Best Pumpkin Patches in Ventura & Surrounding Areas

McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins , Ventura

McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins knows how to create truly colossal pumpkins. The fifth-generation farmers churn out huge orange specimens every year, each ready to be carved or painted just in time for Halloween. And the farm rounds out a happy-Halloween experience with a hay bale maze, tractor-drawn hay rides, and visits to the farm animals.

Underwood Family Farms , Moorepark & Somas

Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival run every weekend during the fall season.  Weekend Festival admission includes tractor-drawn wagon ride, corn maze, corn stalk labyrinth, Pig Races, Animal Show, Pumpkin House, Pumpkin playhouse, live music and entertainment, access to Pick-Your-Own fields and Pumpkin Patch, Animal Center including Bee Barn, hay pyramids, Fun Hill, Kid’s Corral, Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show, Combine Slide and more!

Student Farm Tours are either a strawberry or a vegetable picking tour where everyone will pick either a 1lb basket of strawberries or a bag of assorted veggies to take home. Both tours feature a vintage tractor drawn wagon ride around the farm, a shaded picnic area to enjoy your snacks or sack lunch, a visit to our Farm Animal Center, and a farm activity coloring book for every child.  When in season, Farm Tours are $6 per person (children & parents). Teachers & Aides are FREE!  There is a minimum price for each tour based on 20 participants. Approx. 2 hours including picnic and Farm Animal Center.

The Painted Pony , Santa Paula

Groups of 20 or more are invited to come and pick pumpkins in October at The Painted Pony, an educational family farm in Santa Paula.  Their popular Pumpkin Picking Field Trip is full of Educational information and fun.  It is truly a hands on experience when you cut your own pumpkin off the vine.  Advanced reservations required.

Happy Fall Field Tripping!

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Mcbee, sc    -    est. 1916, 2020 virtual pumpkin field trip.

The year 2020 has brought a lot of changes to farms and schools!  We missed seeing everyone this past spring during strawberry season.  Therefore, with some school districts not allowing field trips due to the pandemic, McLeod Farms has decided to bring our farm to your classroom!

On this Virtual Pumpkin Field Trip, your students will be treated to story time featuring a story about how pumpkins are grown, a lesson on some farming methods we use at McLeod Farms, and a walkthrough of our pumpkin patch.

If you would like to purchase pumpkins for your classroom, we are offering special pricing to schools and teachers.  Click here or email us at [email protected] to receive more information.

Please enjoy our virtual field trip, and we hope to see you soon at our family farm!

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Find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, safe trick-or-treating, hayrides and other fall and halloween fun near you, search pumpkinpatchesandmore.org.

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in the St. Louis area of Missouri? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in the St. Louis area of Missouri, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know ! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page ! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page ! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking . Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe .

New ! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for September 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball !. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions . You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page .

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt . If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

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Boone County

• Four Oaks Farm - Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, you-pick sunflowers, pumpkins, corn cannon, 11805 E. Judy School Rd, Columbia, MO 65202. Phone: 573-808-3310. Email: [email protected] . Open: September Through October 31st, Friday's - 10-4 pm, Saturday's - 10-6 pm, Sunday's - 10-4 pm. We are a fourth generation family farm. The name Four Oaks Farm originates from the dairy farm developed by our ancestors in the 1980’s, Four Oaks Dairy. There are four large oaks trees on the property where we grew up as children playing, and now our children play there as well. We farm row crops, goats, and cattle. We have added sunflower, pumpkin, and ornamental corn fields, along with activities for all ages. Agriculture education is very dear to our family, and our goal is to partner and support other local businesses to continue to educate the community on the importance of agriculture sustainability. Activities Included in Admission: Corn pit, Petting zoo, Watch the goats in the goat playground, Pipe slides, Hay pyramid, Pumpkin bowling & tic tac toe Activities for additional fee once admission is paid: Cow train and Corn Cannon. Take a stroll through the sunflower fields!
• Lloyd's Family Farm - Strawberries, Cider, Corn Maze, Farmstand, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkins, Christmas Trees, 7015 East Route Y, Ashland, MO 65010. Phone: 573-808-1070. Email: [email protected] . Open: Hours and Dates vary depending on the season, and when produce is ready. Lloyd's Family Farm offers seasonal you-pick produce, such as: strawberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. Bring the family out for sunshine and strawberry picking, and then come back to find our plentiful harvest of produce in the fall. During the month of October, also plan for a day of fresh air fun for all! Hayrides, corn maze, farm animals and more! Finish the year off merrily with us, with a hayride to our beautiful Christmas trees, and select the perfect one for your season of celebration! Harvest your memories at Lloyd's Family Farm! You-pick strawberries, You-pick pumpkins, squash, gourds, fresh Christmas trees. Our Christmas trees are still in their growing stages, but we're currently offering pre-cut trees until they are ready to be harvested. Lloyd's Family Farm Facebook page.

Callaway County

• Fischer Farms Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, pumpkin patch-pick in the field 1905 Old Mokane Road, Jefferson City , MO 65101. Phone: 573-636-0450. Email: [email protected] . Open: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-6 pm Saturday & Sunday noon to 6 pm Opening Saturday September 30th. Directions: From Jefferson City, cross the Missouri River, Take Airport Exit (Hwy W) turn right, turn Right onto Hibernia, Turn Left on Mokane Road 1.5 miles to farm. Crops are usually available in September, October.Payment: Cash, Check. gourds, mini pumpkins, straw, mums, corn stalks, & misc items. , (Clydesdale horses, pigs, calf, turkey, chickens, horse etc.) hayrides, fresh produce (when in season), 40+ acre pumpkin patch, squash, gourds, straw, mums, & corn stalks. Click here for a link to our Facebook page .
• Shryocks Callaway Farms - corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms 2927 County Road 253, Columbia, MO 65202. Phone: 573-592-0191. Fax: 573-592-0191. Email: [email protected] . Open: Corn Maze Fridays 4 pm to 9 pm Saturdays 10 am to 9 pm Sundays 2 pm to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions . September 11 through early November. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. School group reservations are available Tuesday through Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm and require a minimum of 20 people. See our website for detailed information about the corn maze, hayrides and campfires. (UPDATED: September 12, 2017, JBS)

Cole County

• Longfellow's Garden Center - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, child-sized haybale maze, gift shop, restrooms, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info) 12007 Lookout Trail, Centertown, MO 65023. Phone: 573-584-9611. Fax: 573-584-9613. Email: [email protected] . Open: Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 5 pm; Sunday, from 11 am to 5 pm, October 1 to 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates . Directions: From Highway 50, 10 minutes west of Jefferson City, turn north onto Route U toward Centertown. Travel 1/2 mile to Lookout Trail, then turn left. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Pumpkin Quest is a scavenger hunt with fun fall activities and games. Clues guide you through the journey in the "Quest" for the best Halloween pumpkin. All participants pick out a pumpkin.

Crawford County

• Sunny Day Farms LLC - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, train rides, corn maze, Bounce house, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo 3297 Highway F, Cuba, MO 65453. Phone: 573-205-3398. Email: [email protected] . Open: Saturdays (only) from 11 am to 5 pm. Directions: Take Highway 44 to exit 203. Go north 3 miles and make right into our parking lot. 3297 Highway F Cuba Mo 65453. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.

Franklin County

• Pin Oak Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bonfires, Smores (for a fee), Fall festival, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, kettle corn, restrooms, Cell service cell phones work here, Inflatables or Bounce house, farm animals, group reservations 2431 Highway E, New Haven, MO 63068. Phone: (314) 974-3198. Email: [email protected] . Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm from September 29 to October 29. Click here for current open hours, days and dates . Directions: We're between Washington and Hermann Missouri off highway 100. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page . Make your way through our 5-acre corn maze, straw-bale maze for little adventurers, fall decorations for your home, home-made apple butter and other fall treats to take home, barbecue by local organizations, group bonfires (call in advance for reservations). Free Admission, Free Parking (UPDATED: October 07, 2023)

Gasconade County

• Hesemann Landscape and Supply - prepicked pumpkins and gourds, hay maze, petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, and more! 3500 Khune Rd., Owensville, MO 65066. Phone: 573-437-7332. Open: I have had NO update from them in 5 years and there is NOTHING on their website about pumpkins or hayrides, so CALL before you go.They are open year round, pretty much every day! They have beautiful, healthy plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, landscape supplies, landscaping designers, etc. which is their main business and then the fall and holiday is added on during the appropriate times! They do grow their own, corn, gourds, pumpkins etc. on their own rural farm in this area! They do have restrooms, and they do take credit cards. A visitor writes on October 10, 2008: "They are actually a landscaping and garden center but during fall they have prepicked pumpkins and gourds from their own patch, many varieties! They have corn stalks, Indian corn, beautiful mums, hay maze, petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, and more! They are a small family owned business in a small town and we are lucky to have them! My kids and many others look forward to going there every year! Very friendly people! They have Christmas trees during the holidays also! I think they deserve a listing here! We, as a family including a 5year old and a 9year old love it! My children have been going there as long as they were able to pick up a pumpkin, which used to be a very small pumpkin and is now becoming a quite large pumpkin of many shapes, varieties, and colors!!! Their pumpkin supply was effected by all the flooding in Missouri this year so they have a lower supply, but still a very nice selection with great pricing!"

Jefferson County

• Adventure Valley - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, Zombie paintball, haunted rides, Pumpkin Weigh-Off, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, ziplines, school tours, group reservations 5320 State Highway Mm, House Springs (st. Louis), MO 63051. Phone: (314) 366-1145. Email: [email protected] . Open: Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates . Directions: From Highway 270 and Highway 30 (Gravois Road ): West on Highway 30 for 13 miles to Highway MM at House Springs, left on Highway MM for 4 miles to Adventure Valley (on the right). From Highway 270 and Highway 21 (Tesson Ferry Road ): Southwest on Highway 21 for 13 miles to Highway MM, right on Highway MM for 1/4 mile to Adventure Valley (on the left). From Highway 270 and Highway 55: South on Highway 55 for 12 miles to Highway M, right on Highway M for 7.8 miles to Adventure Valley (on the left). Click here for a map and directions . Zombie Paintball Hayride and Corn Maze are open every Friday night and Saturday night in October, from 6 pm to 10 pm Ziplines are open by appointment - call (314) 366 to 1145, or go to AdventureValley;com to book;. We use natural organic practices, and are subject to the NOP small quantity exemption. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page . Pumpkins for sale and pumpkin slingshot available throughout October. (ADDED: October 05, 2018)
• Meert Tree Farm - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, wagon rides, 14560 Dry Fork Road, Festus, MO 63028. Phone: 636-931-3901. Email: [email protected] . Open: In October on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30. Click here for current open hours, days and dates . Directions: Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. 13 pumpkin varieties, 9 varieties of ornamental pumpkins, 3 white pumpkin varieties, 13 types of gourds, Free wagon ride to the pumpkin field. Free corn maze. Halloween Decorations Craft Fair Sat. Sept. 30, 2017. (UPDATED: September 12, 2017, JBS)
• St. John Catholic Church - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, Trick-or-treating event, 4614 Blue Springs Rd, Imperial, MO 63052. Phone: 314-853-4347. Email: [email protected] . Open: daily for selling starting October 13th and ending October 30th Daily hours are 4 am to 8 pm and Sunday hours are 9 am to 8 pm. Directions: The church is located at the intersection of Old highway 21 and New highway 21 in the Shady Valley section of Imperial. Click here for a map and directions. Children's events, craft times and story time around the campfire are just a few of the events planned; Weekend Bar-B-Ques, straw maze and pumpkin decorating will also take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Payment: Cash, Check. St. John Catholic Church 4614 Blue Sring Rd. Imperial, MO 63052.

Lincoln County

• Eagle Fork - corn maze, pumpkins, hay rides, school tours 65 Eagle Fork Lane, Moscow Mills, MO 63362. Phone: 636 -366-9825. Email: [email protected] . Open: after Labor Day until October 31st; 9 am to dusk, Most days, Weather Permitting . NIGHTIME EVENTS BY APPOINTMENT. Eagle Fork Country Gifts & Pumpkins began in 1989, when Charles & Laura Meyer decided to grow pumpkins and open a small shop in a old chicken house on Eagle Fork Farms. As the business has grown they have tried hard to maintain the small friendly atmosphere, reflective of the old settlement of Eagle Fork that once flourished here In the typical tradition of a small community business, Eagle Fork Country Gifts provides an outlet for locally handcrafted items. In the Fall they carry a wide selection of colorful Hardy Mums, Pumpkins, Cornstalks, Indian Corn, yard and house decorations. In addition, Brown Bag (Hill Design) cookie molds, and shortbread pans are featured, along with many other Fall decor gift items. Eagle Fork also carries a large selection of Melissa & Doug wooden toys, puzzles and games. A special feature at Eagle Fork are Hayride's! Reservations can be made for pre-school, K thru 3rd grade and organized groups who would like a fall hayride during weekdays. Click here for a link to our Facebook page . (UPDATED: September 12, 2017, JBS) A visitor writes on October 17, 2013: "This place was a bit boring for my kids. And the owner and staff are some of the most unfriendly I have ever been to. I called to inquire what events and activities they had going on for the fall of 2013 and Laura was the most unfriendly person. As if my business was a burden.. Not a problem, it will be the last time I visit the farm! " A visitor writes on October 28, 2008: "haven't been myself, going this weekend. Heard from a coworker that's it a nice place."

Maries County

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Miller County

• The Cave Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, child-sized haybale maze, cow train / barrel train rides, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, mini-golf, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations 123 Swinging Bridges Road, Brumley, MO 65017. Phone: (573) 369-3107. Email: [email protected] . Open: Saturday's and Sunday's only in October from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, only. Admission in 2020 is $6.00 per person. Extra cost is water balloons, paint balls, concession stand, snacks and drinks and the country store here local vendors are selling handmade goodies. AT THIS TIME WE ARE CASH ONLY! Come out and see us in October. (UPDATED: August 05, 2020)

Moniteau County

• Bloody Acres Haunted Forest - haunted trail, pumpkins, , restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), tours of the operation 58766 Airport Rd, California, MO 65018. Phone: (573) 680-4413. Email: [email protected] . Open: October on Friday and Sat Nights 8-11 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx . This is a Walk through Haunted Forest for adults and kids, approx a 10 min walk with scary creatures of all sorts. Admission is only $5 and there is a concession stand and restrooms available. you can also cook your own hot dogs on a stick around the campfire while you wait to take the tour, There is interactive TV displays playing scary movies as well! A visitor writes on October 21, 2014: "LOVE IT!!!"

Montgomery County

• Windhaven Ranch - No pesticides are used , pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, 49 Shelton Road, Bellflower, MO 63333. Phone: 573-929-3780. Email: [email protected] . Open: Call for appointment 573 pm to 929 am to 3780. Directions: Click here for a map and directions . We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only.

Phelps County

• Huffman's Flowers of the Field Garden Center - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, wagon rides, Bounce house, restrooms, school tours 18148 County Road 1000, Saint James, MO 65559. Phone: 573-265-7251. Fax: 573-265-7252. Email: [email protected] . Open: Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm and Sundays open 1 am to 5:30 pm; All month in October. Directions: In Saint James, Missouri, turn East off North Highway 68 on to Highway B at the Tourist Information Center. Continue on B highway about one mile to County Road 1000. Turn Right. We are on the right less than 1/3 mile. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Feel free to come and browse our garden gift shop or just sit and relax on one of our garden benches in our garden area. Stop in to find many unlisted sales through out the year, or get help with gardening questions or problems from experienced gardeners and Master gardeners.
• Mathis Farms Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours 23746 County Road 7630, Newburg, MO 65550. Phone: 573-578-3254. Alternate Phone: 573-308-7493. Email: [email protected] . Open: from 9 am to 5 pm on the following dates: October 1 to October 2, October 8 to October 9, October 15 to October 16, October 22 to October 23, October 29 to October 30. Directions: From Rolla Missouri take Highway 63 south to Edgar Springs, turn right onto Highway M, go six miles to Flat, at "Y" intersection stay on Highway M go 1/2 mile. From East Gate of Fort Leonard Wood take J Highway to M Highway go six miles to Mathis Farms. From I-44 take J Highway turn left onto M highway go six miles to Mathis Farms. Signs are well posted. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, only. We also make Molasses making. (UPDATED: September 12, 2017, JBS)
• Pete's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, cow train / barrel train rides, train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours 18385 South US highway 63, Rolla, MO 65401. Phone: (573)724-7383. Email: [email protected] . Open: Every Saturday and Sunday in October; Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm; Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm; Weekdays by appointment only. Directions: Pete'e Pumpkin Patch is right off Highway 63 South in Rolla, MO. If you zero your odometer at JC Penney or K-Mart in Rolla, we are 7.1 miles south. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Check. 120 foot gunny sack slide. Sheriff Pete's Jail House in Pumpkin Town. Able to accommodate corporate events. Special Events on some weekends. Click here for our Facebook page . (UPDATED: September 12, 2017, JBS) . (aka LedgeLand Acres Farm)

St. Charles County

• Aholt Farms Seasons Of Fun - permanently closed Augusta, MO 63332. UPDATE for 2021, Their Facebook page says they are permanently closed. I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for all the support in the past years and remind everyone that unfortunately we are NO longer in operation as a family farm destination.
• Centennial Farms -apple picking, corn maze, and a pumpkin fantasyland in the fall. 199 Jackson Street, Augusta, MO 63332. Phone: 636-228-4338. E-mail: [email protected] We grow a variety of sizes of Halloween pumpkins. Beginning the last weekend in September, or go out to the field and pick your own. More than 30 varieties of heirloom pumpkins and squash. Most of them can be cooked like butternut squash or just used as unusual decorations. The last weekend of September our farmstead turns into a “Pumpkin Fantasyland”. Walk into our farmstead and be surrounded by pumpkin characters and Halloween fun. We decorate with full size figures with pumpkin or gourd heads representing farm folks, storybook characters and some of your favorite TV characters. There is also a group of aliens with their crashed spaceship. A graveyard has some very humorous inscriptions, most of them borrowed from real cemeteries. The farm theme play area is geared to children three to ten and admission is free. There is a corn maze, play fort with slide, grain bin, straw tunnel and many photo opportunities. We grow 16 varieties of apples that ripen from mid August until late October. Most varieties are available for pick your own starting the first weekend in September. There will be hayrides to the orchard on weekends. We are open for picking 10 to 5 daily and 11 to 5 on Sunday. We usually have at least ten different varieties available in the market and sell them by the pound or in five pound bags.
• Dickherber Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fall festival, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations 7063 Highway N, O Fallon, MO 63368. Phone: (636) 474-1147. Email: [email protected] . Open: September 1 through November 10; Monday through Saturday, 9 am to Sunset; Sunday from 11 am to Sunset. Directions: Google maps doesn't always work. We are very easy to find. One mile west of the intersection of Highway K and Highway N. Two miles east of the intersection of Bryan road and Highway N. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Fireworks Display - We are the host site of the Delmar Gardens annual Forth of July fireworks celebration. It is usually the Sunday before the Forth of July. Dickherber Farms was founded in 1890 and is like visiting your gramma's farm with chickens, kittens, dogs, cattle, horses, mini donkeys, goats, and sheep. We have a great kids fort called Fort Dickherber where you can rest and they can play. We offer camp fires and hay rides by appointment. It is also a great place to take pictures for graduation, family and weddings. We are open all year!!!. (UPDATED: September 14, 2018).
• Hermans Farm Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fresh eggs, restrooms, school tours 3663 N. Highway 94, St. Charles, MO 63301. Phone: 636-925-9969. Email: [email protected] . Open: Daily, from 9 am to 7 pm, until October 31st. Directions: Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page .
• Lakeview Farm - closed 4040 Towers Rd, Saint Charles, MO 63304. UPDATE for 2021, Google says they are permanently closed. Click here for our Facebook page . (UPDATED: October 13, 2017)
• Valley Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train rides, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations 1125 Dietrich Rd, Foristell, MO 63348. Phone: 636-463-1205. Email: [email protected] . Open: 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays; Last weekend in September through Halloween. Click here for current open hours, days and dates . Directions: From I-70 take exit 203. Go North 1 mile and take a left on Dietrich Road Farm is 2 miles down Dietrich Road on left. From highway 61, take Dietrich Road for 3 miles, farm is on right. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Come check out our Panning For Gold.

St. Francois County

St. genevieve county.

• Bloomsdale Family Farm - pick your own pumpkins, fresh cut zinnias and sunflowers, corn maze, hayrides, 11803 Carron Road, Bloomsdale, MO 63627. Phone: 573-631-3767. Email: [email protected] . Open: 2021 is their first year; see their website. The mission of Bloomsdale Family Farm is to provide a full day of outdoor family fun for all ages. Plan a day outdoors with our family as you enjoy good music, good food, and a multitude of attractions for the enjoyment of all ages. Our attractions include such things as giant slide, mechanical rides, petting zoo, corn pit, multiple swings, wagon rides just to name a few. We look forward to seeing you at the farm! Directions: a short drive south of St. Louis on I-55. Check out our website for our calendar of events. Keep in mind that 2021 is our grand opening and our website will become active late spring 2021. Bloomsdale Family Farm facebook page .

St. Louis County

• Brookdale Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, zombie paintball, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties 8004 Twin Rivers Rd, Eureka, MO 63025. Phone: 636-938-1005. Email: [email protected] . Open: Monday thru Friday by reservation for field trips or other groups; Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm; September 12 Thru November 15. Brookdale farms facebook page . Directions: Highway 44 to Highway 109 south Left on Highway W Left on Twin Rivers Road Farm entrance is on the left. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. See a news story about the maze here.
• Bunker Farms at Golfport - corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours 1 Golfport Drive, St Louis, MO 63146. Phone: 314-878-4653. Alternate Phone: 314-878-4654. Fax: 314-878-4654. Email: [email protected] . Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me . . Directions: when looking up direction map links make sure "Golfport" is typed as one word. Click here for a map and directions . t. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.
• Rombach Farm - permanently closed, the farm was sold Chesterfield, MO 63005. . UPDATE for 2022, A visitor tells me they are permanently closed.
• Stuckmeyer Farm's - Corn maze, U-pick pumpkins, Already picked pumpkins, farm animals, pony rides, bouncy castles, Hwy 141, Fenton, MO 63026. Phone: 636-349-1225. Open: Every weekend in October (school tours during the week, call for reservations); Halloween events on weekends 9-5. Directions: located just south of St. Louis, between Fenton and Arnold at the intersection of Highway 141 and Highway 21. There is a corn maze, farm animals, face painting, play area, tractor hay rides, barrel train rides, pony rides, apple butter, u-pick pumpkins or some already for you, country store, Free Admission, Farm Animals on display, Hayrides, Pony Rides, Fort Spooky, Corn Maze, Inflatable Farm Train, Inflatable Slide, Inflatable Haunted House and more... (Pony Rides, Inflatable Farm Train and Inflatable Slide only on weekends); Food: Hot Dogs, Kettle Corn, Handmade Carmel Apples and more... (only on weekends). A visitor writes on October 12, 2009: "I have been taking my children since they were little, now I'm taking my grandchildren."
• Summit Produce - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use , pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, Fall festival, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info) 150 East Argonne Drive Kirkwood, Mo 63122-4308, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Phone: (314) 984-9496. Email: [email protected] . Open: Everyday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 5. Click here for current open hours, days and dates . Directions: Click here for a map and directions . We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page . Please note the Kirkwood Farmers Market is run by the City of Kirkwood's Special Business District. This submission is by Summit Produce, a long time vendor there. Events for the market may differ from individual events by Summit Produce who provides the pumpkin patch, tree lot, and the Christmas store. It also house a nursery and most of the produce offered. Events are held every season. (ADDED: August 21, 2018)
• Thies Farm and Greenhouses - Uses integrated pest management practices , pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, Fall festival, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, ziplines, farm animals, birthday parties, group reservations 4215 North Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO 63108. Phone: (314) 429-5506. Email: [email protected] . Open: March 1 to December 24 on Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and Sundays 10 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page . (UPDATED: June 07, 2017)

Warren County

• Pumpkins Galore - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours 26415 S. Stringtown, Wright City, MO 63390. Phone: 636-745-3927. Email: [email protected] . Directions: Click here for a map and directions . Crops are usually available in September. Open: 9 am to 6 pm everyday. Last weekend in September till October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check. Apple butter, peach butter, garden relish, salsa and other jellies. kettle corn, live music and chainsaw carving on the weekends.
• Thierbach Orchards & Berry Farm - Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo 85 Town Branch Road, Marthasville, MO 63357. Phone: 636-433-2299.Alternate phone: 636-433-2757. Directions: Our berry patch is located just off Hwy 47 at Marthasville across from the Ag Center. Our store, Thierbach's Market, is four miles north of Marthasville on Hwy 47. The apple orchard is on the same farm as the market Click here for a map to our farm . Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Please call for dates and times. Our market is open daily July-October. Monday through Saturday 9-6, 11-6 on Sundays. You can pick apples weekends in September and early October. Please call for specific ripening and picking details. Payment: Cash, Check. Our garden produce is available at the market.

Washington County

• Red Roof Farm - permanently closed 12414 Webster Road, Caledonia, MO 63631. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Google says they are permanently closed.

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages .

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use

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Fall Field Trips

Looking for an authentic farm field trip? Carrigan Farm hosts field trips in September and October for pick-your-own apples and pumpkins.

Conducted every September since 1975, our tractor-drawn hayrides are the authentic pick-your-own experience!

In September, we offer apple picking. The apple trees are on dwarf rootstock, meaning they are short, so no ladders are needed for picking. A hayride takes groups to and from the apple orchard and includes a half peck back of apples.

In October, we offer pumpkin picking. Take a tractor-drawn hayride to the pumpkin patch itself and pick a pumpkin right off the vine! The field trip takes a hayride to and from the pumpkin patch and includes a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch!

To schedule a school field trip, please contact us. Include your preferred date/ time, # of students, and contact information in the email. Also, don’t forget to ask about supplemental videos for your field trip!

Here Are The 9 Absolute Best Pumpkin Patches In Idaho To Enjoy In 2024

Discover the best pumpkin patches in Idaho, each offering unique activities and experiences for a perfect fall family outing.

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One of my favorite ways to celebrate fall is at a pumpkin patch. Fortunately, here in Idaho, there are pumpkin patches all around the state that are perfect for a day trip with the entire family. Plus, some of the best pumpkin patches in Idaho not only feature pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, but they also host a myriad of activities from corn mazes to hay rides. In no particular order, here are just a few of the absolute best pumpkin patches in Idaho to enjoy in 2024.

1. Prairie Home Farm, Coeur d’Alene

Prairie Home Farm is one of the best pumpkin patches near Coeur d’Alene . This 100-year-old, 5-acre farm is where you can visit farm animals, enjoy family photo ops, and hunt for the perfect pumpkin. I recommend you also visit Lil Punkin Pie Co. while you are there. Here, you can try a farm-fresh fruit pie.

2. Lowe Family Farmstead, Kuna

Lowe Family Farmstead is one of the most popular fall destinations in Treasure Valley . Not only can you find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch but you can also become lost in the massive corn maze, go on a hay ride, grab treats from the candy cannon, visit the u-pick flower field, and so much more.

3. The Berry Ranch, Nampa

The Berry Ranch is a pick-your-own farm where you can search for pumpkins to take home with you. Located in Nampa, The Berry Ranch is family owned and offers fresh produce throughout the entire year. In addition to picking pumpkins, give yourself plenty of time to also pick tomatoes and sweet corn.

4. Shindig Farms, Nampa

You will never be bored at Shindig Farms on ID-54 and Scism Road. This pumpkin patch near me has something for everyone from straw mazes and slides to ziplines and jumping pads. Give yourself plenty of time to explore the pumpkin patch where you can even learn some fun facts about pumpkins and their growing process.

5. Kovick Kountry Farm, New Plymouth

Located in the small town of New Plymouth in Payette County you will find Kovick Kountry Farm , one of the best fall destinations in the area. At this farm, you will enjoy favorite fall activities like a kid’s zipline, corn box, and straw slide. Pumpkins are available by the pound and you can purchase corn stalks, straw bales, and other crafts as well.

6. Swore Farms, Pocatello

Swore Farms in Pocatello has been owned by the Swore family for more than 20 years. This is a popular place in southeastern Idaho for a fall day trip as you’ll find thousands of pumpkins to choose from — it’s definitely going to be a tough decision. There are tractor wagon rides and a corn maze that you certainly won’t want to miss as well.

7. U-Pick Red Barn, Idaho Falls

If you want to get into the fall spirit, U-Pick Red Barn is the place to go. Located in Idaho Falls, this pumpkin patch has something for everyone from pumpkin cannons and slides into corn pits to a straw maze and delicious food. Take either a train, tractor, or wagon hay ride, and then head into the massive pumpkin patch to find a large (or small!) pumpkin to take home with you.

8. Burley Straw Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Burley

Whether you are young or young at heart, you will find something to love at the Burley Straw Maze and Pumpkin Patch . You can get lost in the 8-foot walls of the straw maze or even put on a brave face and visit when it is haunted. You’ll certainly feel in the fall spirit after you have taken a wagon hayride to the pumpkin patch where you’ll find more than 20 different varieties of pumpkins.

9. Tubbs Berry Farm, Twin Falls

The entire family will love a visit to Tubbs Berry Farm in Twin Falls . Not only can you pick pumpkins right from the field, but you can visit the petting zoo, jump on the bounce pad, go on a hay ride, shoot the apple blaster, and get lost in the massive straw bale maze. And … this is just the beginning of things to do.

What are your favorite pumpkin patches in Idaho? Did we leave any off of the list? Let us know in the comments. If you plan to turn your day trip to the best pumpkin patch in Idaho into an overnight fall getaway, make sure you book a stay in a local hotel or one of the coziest vacation rentals in the state !

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This Idaho Nature Center Makes For The Perfect Outdoor Day Trip

Some of my favorite day trips are those where I’m surrounded by the natural world. While there are incredible outdoor destinations all around Idaho, there is one that makes for a fantastic day outside — the Palouse Nature Center. Located on Rodeo Drive in Moscow, this 26.2-acre nature center is the perfect place to explore. Home to many features such as nature trails and a learning nursery, this destination is ideal for individuals of all ages. It’s the perfect day trip destination in Idaho.

The Palouse Nature Center is located in the heart of the Palouse in Moscow. This nature center is lesser known but home to incredible features to get you outside and learning.

The Palouse Nature Center got its start just over 20 years ago. In 2004, a 7.6-acre historic farm on Rodeo Drive was purchased with the intent of expanding the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute headquarters. Since then, additional acreage has been bought to create the space we know and love today.

When visiting, bring your hiking shoes as you’ll want to spend plenty of time exploring the nature trails. These trails, as well as other areas of the nature center, are open from dawn to dusk seven days a week.

You’ll also want to stop at the John Crock Learning Nursery. In this nursery, you’ll find native plants that will be used in restoration projects all across the region. There are also plants for sale if desired.

As you explore this northern Idaho nature center, you’ll also notice various sustainability projects including a straw bale bike pavilion, a water catchment system, and two living roofs. Even the parking lot is unique as it’s made of a GeoWeb system, which is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pavement.

I particularly am drawn to the Artist Studio. Here, individuals can reserve the space by the hour or even long term. This is a quiet space where you can work, reflect, or just admire the area's beauty as it overlooks the Nature Center.

Fun fact: This building features a living roof and was built using timber framing. This is a method where heavy timbers are milled and designed to fit within one another. They are held by a hardwood peg.

If you time your visit to the Palouse Nature Center in Moscow just right, you can also participate in one of the many events hosted at this outdoor destination.

The Palouse Nature Center is more than just a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s an outdoor day trip where you can find tranquility, natural beauty, and education.

Have you visited the Palouse Nature Center in Moscow? What are some of your favorite outdoor spaces in Idaho? Are there any day trips in Idaho that you love? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

For more information on this outdoor destination, visit the Palouse Nature Center's website.

If this is your first time visiting Moscow , I recommend you stay for a while. There is so much to do and see in this college town that one day is not enough. If you need a place to stay during your visit, consider a vacation rental .

The Incredible Farm In Idaho Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Berries

There are many things I love about summer but at the top of the list is all of the produce that is in season. While I love shopping at local farmers’ markets for many of my fresh produce needs, there is nothing quite like visiting a farm and picking my own. The Berry Ranch in Nampa is a locally-owned farm where you can pick buckets and buckets of berries in the summer months. It’s a fabulous day trip destination .

Welcome to the Berry Ranch. Located in Nampa, this farm grows and sells fruits and vegetables all summer long.

When you visit, you’ll notice this is a real, working farm. You’ll see farm equipment and livestock as you walk around. This is the perfect place to get out of the city.

During your visit, check out the Store-In-A-Barn. This unique store is where you can purchase pre-picked fruits and vegetables, honey, meats, and more.

But if you want a true farm experience, head into the field and pick your own berries.

When the berries are in season, you can pick baskets and baskets of berries. Strawberry picking is my personal favorite and these berries are typically ripe from the end of May to mid-June.

Keep in mind that the pick-your-own berries start approximately one week after the season begins and only last for two to three weeks depending on the weather. Don’t delay!

You can also pick Rocky Mountain Blueberries. These berries are typically ready to be picked in the middle of June.

Raspberries are another personal favorite of mine and are usually ready around the middle of June. There is also a fall crop that typically starts in early August.

Don’t forget about thornless blackberries. The picking season for these berries typically begins at the end of July.

No matter what type of berries you choose, you’ll need to bring your own containers and all pickers must be at least three years old. Cash or check only. There is a fee per person that must be paid before you head into the field but will be credited toward the cost of berries that you pick.

The Berry Ranch makes for a delightful day trip for the family. There’s something perfectly sweet about time with family and buckets and buckets of berries.

For more information, including current picking seasons, visit the Berry Ranch website and the Berry Ranch Facebook page.

What are your favorite berries to pick in the summer months? Do you enjoy picking your own berries or do you like to purchase berries pre-picked? Let us know in the comments.

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