My family was gathering for a photo under the towering KC Pumpkin Patch sign, and I was doing that awkward mom scan—looking for someone kind enough to snap our family picture. Before I even had to ask, a cheerful employee offered, “Can I take a photo for you?” A chorus of “Cheese!” rang out as we squinted in the sunlight, officially kicking off our 2025 pumpkin patch season.
Walking through the stone pillars, we were immediately greeted by a sea of orange and white gourds—stacked into two towering pumpkin trees, built into a pumpkin house, and surrounding a wagon “driven” by friendly skeletons.
Our girls’ attention was instantly stolen by the giant T-Rex at the entrance to the courtyard. “WOW!” they mouthed as they ran over in amazement. My five-year-old made a beeline for the pumpkin slide, laughing at the two giant skeletons posed as if terrified. From there, the girls darted from one attraction to the next, bubbling with excitement. At Adventure Castle, they played princess and queen. At Slide Mountain, my five-year-old bravely zoomed down on her mat, while my three-year-old happily set up shop in the sandpit—making pretend pies and soups for my husband and me. I loved the shaded benches nearby—a little parenting win while they played.
Not far from there was the Mega Slide—pure bliss for my slide-loving five-year-old. She and her younger sister rode the tube down together: one begging to go again, the other declaring, “Once is enough.” My three-year-old much preferred the KC Tree Houses and Bunny Village, where she cooed over the bunnies and miniature cows.
All of these activities are included with admission, but there are also optional add-ons. Teens gathered around the Apple Cannon and paintball range, trying to hit trucks and targets. Other extras included the Buried Alive Haunt and the Mining Sluice.
By then, we’d worked up an appetite. First stop: apple cider donuts. My girls grinned with sugar-dusted lips, savoring the must-have fall treat. Since KC Pumpkin Co. is connected to KC Wine Co., I treated myself to the Spiked Cider Slush—cool, sweet, and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. It was divine. Their full food menu (think hearty meals as well as kettle corn and more donuts) makes it an easy lunch or dinner stop, with plenty of shaded seating.
Before we left, we picked out our pumpkins—rows of them neatly planted, in every size imaginable. Wheelbarrows made hauling them a breeze. Along the way, we found more photo ops, carnival games, and reasons to linger. It was hard to say goodbye!
KC Parent Pro Tips for Visiting KC Pumpkin Patch
- Wear tennis shoes. You’ll cover a lot of ground, and while the paths are accessible, some areas are dirt and uneven.
- Bring the stroller. A paved loop goes around the entire property, making it very stroller-friendly.
- Restrooms are plentiful. Find them in the entrance barn, the central white barn, and via port-a-potties around the grounds.
- Save pumpkin picking for last. Explore freely before loading up on pumpkins.
- Don’t skip the snacks. Apple cider donuts and kettle corn are irresistible, and the adult beverages (from KC Wine Co.) are excellent.
- Plan at least two hours. You’ll want time to enjoy it all.
- Bring quarters. Animal feed machines are a guaranteed kid-pleaser.