Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other
Halloween activities in Northwestern Missouri? Scroll down this page and you will see the
all of those in Northwestern 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!
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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.
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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
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Updates for November 2024
Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches! Most close either at Halloween or a week later! 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.
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
Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county
Click on Resources above, if you need a county map
Andrew County
Atchison County
- Lesher Pumpkin Patch
- pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze,
prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm
animals, birthday parties, school tours
11519 State highway F, Westboro, MO 64498. Phone: 660-623-4012.
Email:
[email protected].
Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website and Facebook pages are gone or outdated - 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.See
our website for current hours. Directions: North of Tarkio,
Missouri 7 miles on highway 59, then west on route B 3 miles, then 1
1/2 miles on highway F. Crops are usually available in October. Payment: Cash, Check. We
grow a variety of fruits and vegetables including asparagus, sweet
corn tomatoes, and strawberries.
Buchanan County
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Schweizer Orchard - pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn
maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides,
Pick-your-own apples, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school
tours
5455 S.E. State Route FF, St. Joseph, MO 64507. Phone:
816-232-3999. Directions: I-29 exit 44. East on 169 Hwy approx 1 mile
to FF. South (right) on FF for 1/2 mile. Orchard is located on the
left side of the road. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August,
September, October, November. Open: Normally we open full time
starting the last of June. Monday thru Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pm and
Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm Strawberries typically last week of May and first
two weeks of June, Opening for the season end of June for peaches.
Blackberries July. Apples starting in August. Pumpkins in September.
Mazes usually last week in August. Pumpkin patch opening in
September. Train and hayrides only on Saturday and Sunday (weather
permitting) starting last week of September. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page.
Clinton County
-
Jingle Bell Trees and Pumpkins
- pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick
in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
kiddie (mini) corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, gift shop,
face painting
Rural Lathrop, Missouri 7821 SE 240th Street,
Lathrop, MO 64465. Phone: (816) 740-3732. Alternate Phone: (816) 803-4223. Email:
[email protected]. Open:
Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm, October,
Directions: I-35 to exit ramp 40, Lathrop-Polo exit; South 2
miles on Powell Road across from Trex Mart; first left on 240th
Street - 3rd driveway on the right.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Conestoga Wagon for photos, new gift shop, pumpkin painting, a
real tree and pumpkin farm and space to run around, small corn
field to run through, no cover fee, treats, many kinds of
pumpkins and squash and decorative corn, playyard for young
children. (UPDATED: September 26, 2015) Many
varieties of pumpkins available, gourds, decorative corn; sizes
vary. (UPDATED: November 14, 2021 JBS) (UPDATED: September 26, 2015
- TTL Farms - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
407 North Ridge, Turney, MO 64493. Phone: 816-592-0349.
Alternate Phone: 816-664-2010. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Through September 15 Thursday, 2014.
Directions: Interstate 35, Lathrop/Polo exit, Highway 116 West, A
Highway North, H Highway East, North Ridge Road North for 1/2 a
mile. Payment: Cash, Check. We sell wholesale pumpkins for $.15
cents per lbs. We can deliver anywhere in the Kansas City/ St.
Joseph area if you buy 300$ or more in pumpkins. We have pumpkins
from volleyball to big beach ball size. We have small pumpkins that
are great for kids and also Phat Jacks. Phat Jacks are a big pumpkin
with a large stem that looks great. Call or email if you are
interested. This is a summer project for my children. .
Grundy County
- Watkins Pumpkins - pumpkins winter
squash tomatoes in season
376 hwy c, Spickard, MO 64679. Phone: 660-485-6128. Email us at:
[email protected]. Open: for
pumpkins from September 25 thru October 25; tomatoes June 10
thru Sept; squash July thru October. Pick your own or choose from what
is already harvested.
Harrison County
Holt County
Livingston County
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Papa Charlie's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn
maze, train rides, petting zoo, longhorn cattle, straw castles,
concessions, birthday parties
8554 Liv 511, Chillicothe, MO
64601. Phone: 660-646-4037. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website/Facebook page says they are closed indefinitely October 2 to 31, daily from 10
am to 6 pm. Directions:
See their website for directions. Payment: Cash,
only.. This is an AMAZING pumpkin patch with rides etc.
Nodaway County
- Dot Family Farms - 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, we also
have pie pumpkins, birthday parties, school tours
25371 State
Highway 46, Maryville, MO 64468. Phone: 660-562-9977. Email:
[email protected]. Open: From September 29 to
October 28, 2012; every Saturday and
Sunday from noon to 5. Directions: Located 2 miles
west of business 71 and 46 highway Planted between the Maryville
Country Club and the airport - 25371 State highway 46.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Jack-o-lantern and pie pumpkins, gourds, giants, straw bales,
indian corn, fall festival decorations, call to reserve your
wedding decorations or birthday parties.
Click here for our Facebook page.
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