Every year we see wonderful family-owned farms in Wichita or the surrounding area that offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall fun for families. 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. I’ve included contact information for each place and put them all on a handy map!
Hey, after you get your pumpkin you’ll need to carve it. Check out my roundup of free pumpkin carving stencils.
Do you know of a great family farm I’ve missed? Please let me know in the comments section!
Cox Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
6059 South Seneca, Wichita, KS 67217, (316) 524-8062
Open September 23 – October 30, 2017
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, straw maze, petting zoo, playground, hayride to the pumpkin patch. Music, food trucks/concessions and other vendors on weekends. Admission is $8; pumpkins are extra. GROUPON! Open on weekdays by appointment; otherwise open on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. to dusk, with an additional Wednesday Family Fun Nights and Friday night openings for the corn maze only. Half-price admission on opening weekend!
Bergmann Corn Maze
8401 S. Meridian Ave., Haysville, KS 67060, (316) 522-3475
Opens Saturday, September 30 through Sunday, October 29, 2017
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, inflatables, trike track, tunnels, playground, and more kids activities. From $8 to $14 for attractions and corn maze. Coupon available if you want corn maze only. Some 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 $7 for jack-o-lantern size. Open Friday evenings 6-10 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays 1-6 p.m. Cash or check only; no credit cards. Concessions available.
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm Tours and Pumpkin Patch
8135 S. 119 St. West, Clearwater, KS 67026 (316) 706-5391
Opens Saturday, September 16, 2017. This is fun! Milking demo, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pig races, hay wagon rides, feed the livestock, sand pile, playground, and more. Open Monday through Friday by appointment only and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Regular price of $7 includes a pumpkin and the entire experience, but if you mention Wichita on the Cheap you’ll get a 50-cent discount. Bring cash if you can; there’s a $1 convenience fee if you’re paying with a card.
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm field trip many years ago!
Applejack Pumpkin Patch
10007 SW Indianola Rd, Augusta, KS 67010, (316) 733-8909
Opens last full weekend of September through October 31
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. Admission is $9. Pumpkins are extra. Military and seniors get half-price admission with ID. No outside food, no checks accepted. Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.
The sign above the store at Meadowlark Farm
Meadowlark Farm Pumpkin Patch and Pick-Your-Own Market
11249 SW 160th St, Rose Hill, KS 67133, (316) 518-8907
Pumpkin patch opens October 1, 2017
Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, giant slingshot ($5), antique tractor ride to/from the patch ($3), free picnic area, pumpkin carving station, farm animals to feed. They have a store with their farm-grown produce, seasonal goodies, and local treats. Pumpkins are sold by weight at 40 cents per lb. if you pick them, or 50 cents per lb. if you purchase them from the store. Mini pumpkins are $1 each if you pick them; $1.25 each if purchased from the store. Free admission to the farm and pumpkin patch. Group discounts may be available. (Call and ask.) Open Wednesdays through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays and noon to 5 p.m. Some weekends in October they’ll have music and special foods. Very friendly folks at Meadowlark!
Walters’ Pumpkin Patch
10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, Burns, Kansas 66840, (316) 320-4150
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, 2 giant jumping pillows, play barn and kid-friendly farm play areas, pedal boats, picnic area and pavilion. Weekend admission is $12 ($9 on weekdays) and includes many kid-friendly activities. Additional fees for some “Pay to Play” attractions like the zipline, punkin chunkin (slingshot), and barrel train. Flashlight maze and Haunted Cannery attractions are charged separately. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Coupon
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch
372 E 70th, Newton, KS 67114, (620) 367-2721
September 23 through October 29, 2017
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. Free admission and many activities are free; others cost only $1-$3 each. 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; Friday and Sunday afternoons 1-6 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kansas Maze at Gaeddert Farms
13209 E. 82nd Ave., Buhler, KS, (620) 543-3073
Open September 23 through October 28, 2017
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, BIG jumping pillows, new Bazooka Ball, and more activities for both kids and adults. Admission to the corn maze is $9.50, $7.50 for kids ages 4-10, and includes general admission, or pay $2 general admission and buy ticket packages for PlayLand. Some activities are included with general admission. Open weekdays by reservation only; Fridays 6-10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 2 p.m. to dusk. Bring cash or checks; no smoking, no outside food or drink. Concessions available. Coupon
Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch
11500 S. Hopkins Road, Assaria, KS 67416, (785) 667-4668
Crop mazes, children’s play area and petting zoo, pumpkin patch, and horse-drawn hay rides on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $7 per person and includes all activities; ages 6 and younger are $1 per year of age. Pumpkins are extra. Cash, check, or credit cards. Coupon (One coupon covers every person in your group.) Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more fall fun, check out the list of Fall Festivals at Wichita on the Cheap!
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Hi, I have a family group of 5 adults and one, two year old. Can you suggest the best pumpkin patch to go to that would keep everyone entertained?
Thank you so much?
Another reader asked this just recently! I haven’t been to them all, so I’ve asked on Facebook. That said, I did read that Bergmann had more activities for the older kids. (And if anyone responds on Facebook, you’ll see the answers here.)
I was wondering if you had any suggestions as to which farm and corn maze might have more things for teens and young adults. thanks!
It’s interesting that you asked this, Pam! I haven’t been to all of them, of course, but just yesterday I saw a woman comment that Bergmann had the most activities for her teen and adult children. Hope that’s helpful!
Do you have a list for the fall craft and festivals, especially the towns outside of Wichita. The Eagle usually has one but always miss it and most are in Wichita.
Yes! I have list of fall festivals – many of which include craft shows – and I should have a list of fall craft fairs soon. For now, here’s the link to Fall Festivals near Wichita.
Hi I saw that last year there was a coupon for Apple jacks pumpkin patch for a family of four $12 is there anything like that this year. Thank you again this site is awesome .
http://www.themeadowlarkfarm.com/
Nice. Thank you, Kim!
Hi, Do we have a page for halloween trick or treat events and haunted houses yet?
Hi, Cindy. Yes, I’m working on updating last year’s, but haven’t gotten it finished yet. Here’s the URL where it will be. https://wichitaonthecheap.com/wichita-trick-treating-halloween-events/
This is not pumpkin related but “fall” related. I have lived in Wichita all my life and just heard there is an apple orchard in Newton. It’s called Entz Ordard they have a facebook page. I took my boys there this past weekend. They had so much fun picking apples. You can eat as many as you want to try while you are picking. And, just buy the ones you want to keep … most apple varieties run $1.25/lb. We took home a whole basket for $7. For an hour of entertainment for a family of 4 … that’s Wichita on the Cheap.
I LOVE this! Yes, picking apples can be such a fun family thing to do, and it’s something that is great for kids (and adults!) to experience. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this with us, Penny. I hadn’t heard of Entz Orchard before either, but I’ll check them out!