Carolyn's Pumpkin Patch 2024

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The sound of live music greeted our family as we walked toward the entrance of Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch on opening weekend. The warm welcome by the staff and the smell of the famous pumpkin donuts informed us that we were about to have a great day. My four-year-old skipped quickly ahead, immediately drawn in by the activities, and my two-year-old ran to keep up. 

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What first caught our kids’ eye was the petting zoo. They loved feeding so many interesting animals such as the highland cow, donkey, sheep, goats, and pigs. We then made our way to the old-fashioned carousel, visited Zack the Singing Tractor, and jumped on the inflatables. My oldest was brave enough to try the Mega Slide on a snow tube and loved the high-speed adventure. My youngest was so interested in the Corney Corral, a huge corn kernel pit, and could have stayed there for hours scooping and filling buckets. The layout of Carolyn’s is very inviting as each attraction is only a short walking distance away from the next. 

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Opening in 1991, Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch is one of Kansas City’s most beloved pumpkin patch experiences for more than three decades. They have dedicated nearly 20 acres of land to family farm fun with attractions such as a hayride into the fields to pick the perfect pumpkin, delicious concessions like their homemade kettle corn and apple slushes, a railroad train, gigantic slides, jumping pillows, carnival games, and pumpkin photo opportunities galore. 

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Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch (formerly known as Carolyn’s Country Cousins) is located in Liberty, MO and open five days a week until Halloween. It is closed on Tuesdays, and only open for field trips on Wednesdays. The patch is most festive on the weekends with full concessions available, live entertainment, Uncle Lester’s Pig Races, and pumpkin cannon shows. However, going on the weekdays offers a relaxing visit without the crowds. You will not be disappointed whenever you choose to go! This outing is a fantastic option for the whole family as there truly is something for every age. 

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As we were exiting the patch, my oldest said, “We got to do one hundred fun things at this place!” Our visit to the patch was thoroughly enjoyed and many family memories were made. This will be a fall tradition for our family for years to come! 

What to know about Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch 2024: 

Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch is open from September 21st - October 31st. The farm is open five days a week- Thursday through Monday. Save $3 per admission when you purchase your tickets online in advance. For more information on hours, events, and activities, visit https://carolynspumpkinpatch.com/.  

Every admission this year includes a train ride, a spin on the carousel, the petting barn, a wagon ride to the pumpkin field, and dozens of other activities.  

Bring money to feed the animals in the petting zoo, and purchase pumpkins, souvenirs from the gift shop, pumpkin donuts, and other delicious concessions. No outside food or drink is allowed. 

On the weekends enjoy live entertainment, pig races, and pumpkin cannon shows! 

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Our Pumpkin Patch Tips: 

• Come dressed for the weather. It is often chilly in the morning or later in the day, but it can warm up around noon. 
• Wear comfy shoes for playing on the farm. Tennis shoes or farm boots work best. 
• You can easily spend a half day to a full day playing at Carolyn’s. 
• Restrooms are located outside the carousel building. Porta potties are located throughout the farm. 
• Remember sunglasses and sunscreen. 
• Take photos of the many family memories! 
• Come rested. Plan your visit around nap times. 

What can you expect at Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch? 

• An amazing petting zoo 
• Hayrides to an authentic pumpkin patch 
• Two giant jumping pillows (one for little kids and one for big kids) 
• Pumpkin jumping pad 
• Barnyard mini golf 
• A giant slide! Kids sit in snow tubes and slide to the bottom. 
• Little Bud’s Railroad Train 
• Corn kernel pit 
• Play areas like the Bubble Barn, playgrounds, forts, and barnyard carnival games. 
• Pedal karts 
• An old-fashioned carousel 
• Lots of fall photo ops 
• Amazing food! Note that food availability varies by day. Baked goods are available daily, but many lunch options are on weekends only. Check food items in advance: https://carolynspumpkinpatch.com/shopping-and-food/  

Allie Cole, a Kansas City native, lives in Lenexa with her husband and two girls. She enjoys exploring Kansas City, and as her daughter puts it, she loves doing a hundred fun things every place she goes!