Fall Farm Fun: Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita

Every year we see wonderful family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall fun for families.

These are some of the best pumpkin patches in Kansas, and every year they seem to get even better.

Walters Pumpkin Patch, just north of El Dorado, KS

I’ve included contact information for each place and put them all on a handy map farther down on this page.

For more fall fun, check out the list of Trick or Treat, Halloween, and Fall Events for Families, Fall Festivals and Barn Sales and Flea Markets at Wichita on the Cheap! Oh, and hey – after you get your pumpkin you’ll need to carve it. Check out my roundup of free pumpkin carving stencils.

Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches near Wichita

Here’s a list of all the farms I know of within an hour or so of Wichita where you can pick pumpkins, have a hayride, see (and pet!) some farm animals close-up, or find your way through a maze of corn. (Do you know of a great family farm I’ve missed? Please let me know in the comments section!)

Klausmeyer Dairy Farm Tours and Pumpkin Patch

Location: 8135 S. 119 St. West, Clearwater, KS 67026 (316) 706-5391
Dates: Opens Saturday, September 15, 2018 To November 4, 2018
Times:  Open Wednesday and Friday nights by appointment only.  Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Klausmeyer Dairy Farm field trip many years ago!

Klausmeyer Farm offers dairy tours,  pumpkin patch, pig races, corn maze, paintball trailer, jumping pillow, gem mining, hay wagon ride & others. Special events, including grandparents weekend, “Hocus Pocus” film, and costume contest. Zombie Paintball and corn maze is also 7, and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Zombie Paintball and corn maze;  Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Regular price for Pumpkin Patch is $7, and free for 2 and younger. Regular fee includes many activities. Some activities are an extra fee. Corn maze is $7. Combo of Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is $13. (updated) Bring cash if you can; there’s a $1 convenience fee if you’re paying with a card.

P and M Pumpkin Ranch

Location: 311 16th Ave, Moundridge, KS 67107, (620) 345-3103
Dates: September 21 to November 4, 2018
Times:  4-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Closed Mondays.
Cost: General admission is $7

P and M Pumpkin Ranch is a Western-themed pick-your-own pumpkin patch located northeast of Hutchinson, Kansas. Play, pick pumpkins, take family photos, reserve a campfire, and more. Opening day is September 21.  After that, open afternoon/evenings 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Closed Mondays. Last day of the season is November 4, 2018. General admission is $7 per person.

Bergmann Corn Maze

Bergmann Corn Maze just south of Haysville, KS

Location: 8401 S. Meridian Ave., Haysville, KS 67060, (316) 522-3475
Dates: Open September 29 to November 3, 2018
Hours: Open Fridays 6-10 p.m., Saturdays  10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays 1-6 p.m. Actually, you usually are permitted to stay after the gates close if you are already inside.
Cost: Varies. See below.

Bergmann Corn Maze is . Pumpkin patch, corn maze, inflatables, trike track, tunnels, playground, and more kids’ activities. Varied prices, depending on activities. For corn maze, $8 for ages 5 to 12,  $10 for older kids & adults, and free for 4 and younger.  Coupon available for corn maze.  Group discount for corn maze is $2 off each individual with group of at least 15.  For other activities,  fee is $8, and free for ages 2 and younger. Receive a $4 discount if you do corn maze and other activities. Some extra  activities, including pony rides and carnival games, are available for an additional fee. There is no outside gate admission, and it’s free to ride out to the field to pick pumpkins, which range in price from 50 cents for gourds and mini pumpkins to $8 for jack-o-lantern size.   Cash or check only; no credit cards. Concessions available.

Walters’ Pumpkin Patch

Playing in the hay bales at Walters Pumpkin Patch

Location: 10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, Burns, Kansas 66840, (316) 320-4150
Dates: September 15 to October 31.
Hours: Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Prices: Weekend admission is $13 and week day entry is $10.

Corn maze, pumpkin patch, 2 giant jumping pillows, play barn and kid-friendly farm play areas, pedal boats, picnic area and pavilion. Walters Pumpkin Patch   It includes many kid-friendly activities. Additional fees for some “Pay to Play” attractions like zipline, punkin chunkin (slingshot), and barrel train. Flashlight maze and Haunted Cannery attractions are charged separately.

Applejack Pumpkin Patch

Location: 10007 SW Indianola Rd, Augusta, KS 67010, (316) 733-8909
Dates: Opens last full weekend of September through October 31
Times: Open Tuesdays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission is $9. Pumpkins are extra. Military and seniors get half-price admission with ID.

Applejack Pumpkin Patch has a pumpkin patch, play area, petting zoo, hayride, corn maze, zip line, big slide, and more activities included in admission. Some activities available for an additional fee. No outside food, no checks accepted, no pets permitted.

Meadowlark Farm Pumpkin Patch and Pick-Your-Own Market

The sign above the store at Meadowlark Farm

Location: 11249 SW 160th St, Rose Hill, KS 67133,  (316) 518-8907
Dates: Open spring through fall
Times: Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays and noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; you just pay for the produce you pick or buy at the store

Meadowlark’s Pumpkin patch opens early October. Farm includes you-pick apples in the apple orchard.
Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, antique tractor ride to/from the patch ($3), free picnic area, farm animals to feed. They have a store with their farm-grown produce, seasonal goodies, and local treats. Pumpkins are sold by weight. Mini pumpkins are about $1 each if you pick them; about $1.25 each if purchased from the store. Pick your apples in apple orchard in fall July to November. Pay by pound. Free entry to the farm and pumpkin patch. Open Some weekends in October they’ll have music and special foods. Very friendly folks at Meadowlark! Homemade hard cider for purchase. (updated)

Kansas Maze at Gaeddert Farms

Location: 13209 E. 82nd Ave., Buhler, KS, (620) 543-3073
Dates: Open September 29 to October 27, 2018
Hours: Fridays 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Open weekdays by reservation only.
Cost: Tickets are $8 to $16, depending on type of ticket and activities included, or just $27 for a season pass.

Kansas Maze is more than a corn maze! They also have a pumpkin patch, jumping pillows, Bazooka ball, human foosball and other activities for both kids and adults.  Pumpkin Patch is open 2 p.m. to dusk Saturdays and Sundays. Credit cards OK for entry  fees, with minimum charge of $20. Cash or check required for pumpkins and food.

Marietta Farm

Playground at Marietta Farm

Location: 1600 E US Hwy 54 Andover, Kansas, KS 67002 (316) 227-1563
Dates: September 22 to October 31
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — or possibly 8 p.m. Open weekdays with a limited number of activities available and a reduced admission price.
Cost: Admission $9, and free for kids 2 and under.

Marrietta Farm has corn cannons, grass maze, train  rides, pumpkin sling shots, pumpkins for sale, and more.  Some activities require additional tickets.

Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch

Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch, northeast of Lindsborg, KS

Location: 11500 S. Hopkins Road, Assaria, KS 67416, (785) 667-4668
Dates: September 29 to October 31
Hours: Daily from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission is $7 per person and includes all activities; ages 6 and younger are $1 per year of age. Pumpkins are extra.
Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch has crop mazes, children’s play area and petting zoo, pumpkin patch, and horse-drawn hay rides on Saturdays and Sundays. Cash, check, or credit cards. Coupon (One coupon covers every person in your group.)

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch

Location: 372 E 70th, Newton, KS 67114, (620) 367-2721
Dates: September 29 to October 28
Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays  1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free admission and many activities are free; others cost only $1-$3 each.

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch has a pumpkin market, hayride out to the pumpkin patch, slingshot, sorghum maze, fun farm play area for kids with barrel swings, hill of tires, big slide, and more. You can pick your own pumpkin, right off the vine.  Snack shop/grill available at additional fee. No outside food or drinks. Pumpkins are extra, and range in price from $1 to $30. Open weekdays by appointment.

Not offered this year — Cox Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch We read a report that the owners are retiring; sad for us but good for them!! After all those years of work, they deserve it.

Related:

• Wichita Trick-or-Treat, Halloween, and Fall Events
• Wichita’s Haunted Attractions (scary stuff)