KC Pumpkin Patch Guide

Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch

Open from Sept. 21 -  Oct. 31--7 days a week, rain or shine!

Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch is Kansas City’s Original pumpkin patch, started in 1991 by Carolyn and Buddy Raasch. Recently named “Missouri’s #1 Pumpkin Patch,” by Reader’s Digest, there are dozens of family-fun attractions and activities, making it a “must-visit” fall destination for local families.

The farm includes approximately 60 acres planted in pumpkins, corn, and soybeans, plus another 20 acres set aside for pumpkin entertainment and farm fun.

Live entertainment on weekends is part of the fun at Carolyn's! Families enjoy the excitement of Uncle Lester’s Pig Races, live performances by local musicians, and photos with the Pumpkin Princess.

The highlight of a visit is the classic hayrack ride to 50+ acres of “you pick” pumpkins.

Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins

Open Sept. 21 - Oct 31: Monday – Thursday: Noon to 6 pm. Friday -Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm. Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm

Johnson Farms is a real farm in the country, but very close to your home. After a wagon ride out to the field, your children will race through the 40-acre pumpkin patch and will thrill at the sight of their perfect pumpkin or take pictures near the Giant Sunflower field.

When they come back to the playgrounds, they will love our Giant Tunnel Crawl, Corn Crib Challenge, Silo Play Yard, the Giant CORN PIT, two Rally Car Race Courses and NEW Barnyard Arcade with Skeeball, Basketball and Duck Races!

Most popular are our two Giant Jumping Pillows, open every day for kids age 3 -12. All play structures are included in every child’s admission ( age 3-12 years old.)

In addition on the weekends Farmer Tom’s Barrel Train is included for small kids 2 and up ( unless mom or dad can fit in the barrel) and runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. 

Most weekends with good weather you’ll also be welcomed to the farm by the aroma of our Barnyard Grill, where we grill sweet corn, and baked potatoes! All beef hot dogs and pulled chicken sandwiches and of course our Pumpkin Spice Donuts are freshly made all day, every day!

The farm animal corral with weekend pig races beginning at 11 am which run every two hours** is a short trip the Dinosaur Chomper and Pumpkin Cannon which also run just on weekends, (which is why the weekday admission is discounted).

This is a 140 acre working farm, so come dressed for outdoor fun and bring your fall appetite! 

Louisburg Cider Mill

Sept. 13 - Oct. 31. Monday – Thursday: 8am to 6pm | Weekday discounted ticket: $6, with the option to add-on a  jump pillow bracelet for $2 extra.Fridays & Saturdays: 8am to 10pm. Sundays: 9am to 6pm.

Attractions include:

• 10 acre corn maze
• Hay wagon rides
• Children’s play area
• Spider web climber
• Mount sunflower slide
• Farm animals
• Huge corn crib
• Tricycle track
• Live music
• Orchard trail
• Tire tower
• Learning barn
• Bee hive exhibit
• Giant swing set
• Low challenge elements
• Access to our 10 acre pumpkin patch (pumpkins sold separately)

Weston Orchard and Vineyard

Sept. 14 - Oct. 31. Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm.

Enjoy a u-pick pumpkin patch, u-pick apple orchard, hayrack rides, apple cannons, rat racers, bouncing pillow, low ropes course with zip line, kids corn maze, and more! If you play hard enough to work up an appetite, enjoy kettle corn and caramel apples to keep your energy up. (Apple cannons available on weekends only.) 

Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard has a variety of attractions for the whole family to enjoy. From hayrack rides to a pumpkin patch to zip-lining to eating at our in-house bakery, there is plenty of entertainment and quality-outdoor bonding to relish in. 

Our kids’ activities are targeted at kids ages 2-12 years, but all kids at heart can have hours of fun!  

• Bounce pillow
• Ball Toss 
• Rat Racers 
• Low-ropes course 
• Ziplines
• Spider web  
• Corn crib (Fall season only) 
• Hay mountain (Fall season only)  
• Corn maze (Fall season only) 
• Hayrack rides (Fall season only) 
• Apples: 7,000 trees on 15 acres, 12 varieties (Gala, Jonathan, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Empire, Evercrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Rome Beauty) Our dwarf trees make picking easy for all ages! - available August-November 
• Pumpkins: over 30 varieties on 3.5 acres - available in October 

Great Pumpkinfest at Worlds of Fun

Weekends Sept. 14 - Oct. 27:  

Head to Worlds of Fun for the ultimate fall festival - The Great Pumpkin Fest! This family-friendly event is all treats and no tricks and features special Halloween-themed activities for kids, plus PEANUTS-themed rides and attractions in Planet Snoopy! Also, don't miss out on all the fun throughout the park-like Dinosaurs Alive! and the family favorite Nordic Chaser. Note:  Planet Snoopy is not open on Friday nights and closes at 7 PM on Saturday nights.

Fall Harvest Days at Paradise Park

Fall Harvest Days:  Weekends Sept 28 through Oct 27 Outdoor fall activities for kids and families in Kansas City. Our fall Family-Friendly Attractions at Paradise Park include three options to choose from Family Friendly Daytime Hayrides & S'mores, a Petting Zoo, and Pony Rides. It's the best kind of old-fashioned harvest days fall fun for adults, kids, groups, and families! Everything about Paradise Park has a personal touch. We are family-owned and operated, and care about every detail of your experience. Our friendly staff will do everything they can to make sure you enjoy your hayride and s'mores. Our 15 acres of fun includes lots of beautiful landscaping you'll enjoy on your hayride, and you'll enjoy the large crackling campfire, which we build for you in a work of art crafted by a local metal artist! And our environment is wholesome and family-friendly for our daytime hayrides! We have youngsters and their families in mind as we create these outdoor fall activities and things to do in the fall with friends.

Fright Nights on weekends late Sept-Oct:  Kansas City Haunted House and Haunted Attractions at Paradise Park. Four options to choose from, Infection Laser Tag, Haunted Laser Tage Hayride, The Living Dead Haunted House and Escape the Living Dead Haunted Escape Rooms. Scares all the way through Halloween for Adults and Families!

Fall Fun at the Kansas City Zoo

Hoots and Howls at the Zoo:  Offered the first three weekends of October. Enjoy some spooky, not scary, activities and entertainment.  Hoots and Howls is packed with fun for all ages!  From 10 am to 3 pm you can cruise around on a pedal tractor, navigate a hay bale maze, sing along with our interactive DJ and take a ride on the Scare-o-cel. Plus, each weekend will feature special guests for photo opportunities!

• On Oct 5 & 6 Meet Princesses 10 am to 3 pm
• On Oct. 12 & 13  Meet characters from the Land of OZ  10 am to 3 pm
• On Oct. 19 & 20  Meet characters from a galaxy far far away 10 am to 3 pm

The animals are joining in the fun by smashing pumpkins at scheduled times throughout the day. 

Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too: On Saturday, October 19 join us for the seventh annual Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too! From 7 to 11 p.m. enjoy an evening of live music and sampling from a variety of local breweries and wineries. We will also have food trucks on-site to tame the roar in your belly! This event is 21 and over. Music, beer & wine samples and two full-size drink tickets are included with your ticket. This event is rain or shine and no refunds will be issued.

Boo at the Zoo: Saturday, Oct 26 and Sunday, Oct 27. We have treats to go along with our tricks. Children will trick-or-treat the Zoo while enjoying Halloween themed activities and entertainment. Skip, hop, crawl or waddle to trick or treat stations with the zooiest gooiest treats in town. Put on your favorite costume and join the Zoo animals for a trumpeting great day of not so spooky activities. The animals will also be smashing pumpkins at scheduled times throughout the day! FOTZ Members, join us an hour before the Zoo opens to the general public to exclusively trick or treat at the Zoo! FOTZ Member Exclusive Hours: Saturday, October 26 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.