Ultimate Pumpkin Picking Guide in Missouri
There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are taking on their brilliant autumn coats. It’s fall in the Show Me State, and folks are ready to head out to their favorite pumpkin patch. But why choose one patch over another? Although there are many fine pumpkin patches in the state, some offer an enhanced autumn experience—and that’s what we like. So, here are our favorite places for pumpkin picking in Missouri.
Thies Farm and Greenhouses, St. Louis, MO
Perhaps the premier place for pumpkin picking in the St. Louis metro, Pumpkinland at Thies Farm and Greenhouses is much more than a place to pluck autumn decor. Visitors will enjoy the corn maze, a petting zoo, wagon rides and other fun family activities.
Perryville Pumpkin Farm, Perryville, MO
Folks looking for some fall fun in Southeastern Missouri are certain to find it at Perryville Pumpkin Farm. With offerings like a corn maze, as well as pumpkin bowling, farm mini golf, cow milking and goat feeding, the farm has plenty more to offer than just pumpkin picking.
Lloyd's Family Farm, Ashland, MO
Columbia-area folks who love to celebrate the fall season need head no farther than Ashland. Lloyd’s Family Farm packs plenty of autumn punch for the whole family. Head out on a weekend to get all the gourds and pick all the pumpkins you’ll need to make your autumn awesome.
Sullivan Farms, Florissant, MO
With its convenient Florissant location, Sullivan Farms has been one of the most popular pumpkin patches in the St. Louis area for more than a quarter of a century. They not only have plenty of pumpkins—as well as squash and gourds—Sullivan Farms also has a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides and a straw castle maze on hand.
Beggs Family Farm, Sikeston, MO
For families in extreme Southeast Missouri, Beggs Family Farm, near Sikeston, is the place to go for a fall spirit fix. With everything from a corn maze to wagon rides, farm animals to delicious food, you could spend a day at Beggs Family Farm and almost forget about picking your pumpkins.
Pickin’ Patch Farm, Marionville, MO
Pickin’ Patch Farm is the place to be in the Ozarks region when fall rolls around. In autumn, this small family farm turns into a regional fall destination. On the farm, you’ll find pick-your-own pumpkins, hay rides, and even a professional photographer for fall family portraits.
Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch, Kearney, MO
With more than a hundred acres of pumpkin patches, 30 acres dedicated to fun family games and activities, and another 30 acres of corn carved into a challenging maze, you would have to try really hard not to have a good time at Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch. It’s one of the best ways to celebrate autumn in the Kansas City area.
Pete’s Pumpkin Patch, Rolla, MO
In the Rolla area, Pete’s Pumpkin Patch is the place to go to feed your need for autumnal agritainment. Besides pumpkin picking, you’ll find plenty of other things to do at Pete’s Pumpkin Patch, like a train, a corn pit, a hay tower, food, wagon rides and a gift shop.
Pumpkins Galore & Red Barn Tree Farm, Wright City, MO
For more than three decades, folks in search of a fantastic pumpkin farm have headed out to Pumpkins Galore near Wright City. In addition to being a real working farm with more than 100 acres of pumpkins, Pumpkins Galore offers visitors all sorts of additional incentives from “punkin chuckin” to live music, hay rides, bon fires and a petting zoo.
Key Insights at a Glance
- Thies Farm and Greenhouses in St. Louis offers a variety of family activities in addition to pumpkin picking.
- Perryville Pumpkin Farm in Southeastern Missouri has a corn maze, pumpkin bowling, and other fun activities.
- Lloyd's Family Farm in Ashland provides a festive fall experience with pumpkin picking and other activities.
- Sullivan Farms in Florissant has been a popular pumpkin patch in the St. Louis area for over 25 years, offering a petting zoo and more.
- Beggs Family Farm near Sikeston in extreme Southeast Missouri has a variety of fall activities in addition to pumpkin picking.
- Pickin' Patch Farm in Marionville in the Ozarks region offers pumpkin picking, hay rides, and family portraits.
- Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch in Kearney near Kansas City has over 100 acres of pumpkin patches and fun family activities.
- Pete's Pumpkin Patch in Rolla offers pumpkin picking, a train, hay rides, and more for autumn entertainment.
- Pumpkins Galore & Red Barn Tree Farm near Wright City has been a popular pumpkin farm for over 30 years, offering various activities and events.
