2025 Northwest-central Kansas Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Northwest-central Kansas? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Northwest-central Kansas, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for April 2025

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches!  Most close either at Halloween or a week later! The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Ellis County

• Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  1001 West 15th, Ellis, KS 67637. Phone: (785) 726-2490. Email: [email protected]. Directions: I-70 to Ellis, Exit 145. Turn West at downtown stoplight. Turn South at 110th Avenue We are on the left, past the creek. Open: Saturdays 11 am to 5 pm, Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm, Weekday tours by appointment only, call (785) 726 to 2490. U-Pick Pumpkins: Generally the last weekend in September to end of October; Schedule: September 20th to November 1st. Payment: Cash, Check. Please contact us for updated information and other seasonal events. More information and photos can be found at Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch and Hand Poured Country Candles.
• Pa's Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkin patch, haunted maze
  976 250th Ave, Hays, KS. Phone: (785)-639-3041. Open: Starting near the end of September, Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 11-6 Prices: $7 Admission Fee Pie Pumpkins- $3 Pumpkins- $.50/lbLoad up the whole family and head two miles south of Hays to enjoy an afternoon of pumpkins, alpacas, and navigating a corn maze. Children will love sitting on the hay-rack ride through the rows of pumpkins while they try and find the perfect choice for jack-o-lantern carving. For people looking to be scared during the Halloween season, the corn maze at Pa's Pumpkin Patch will be haunted October 26 - 27 from when the sun goes down to 11 pm. Pa's Pumpkin Patch facebook page. Tickets for the haunted maze can be purchased on-site. Admission is free for all ages to Pa's Pumpkin Patch and day maze, There is a fee for the haunted maze. (ADDED: September 14, 2022, JBS) 

Graham County

Norton County

Osborne County

Phillips County

• Hunter's Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, trike track, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  1323 East Highway 9, Kirwin, KS 67644. Phone: 785-533-1448. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2024: They are closed until the 2025  season due to hail damage next years hours should be; Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm; closed on weekdays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check. Hunter's Pumpkin Farm is all about good old-fashioned fun for the whole family. Whether your on your way to the pumpkin patch to find that perfect jack-o-lantern, purchasing some yummy homemade breads, checking out the animals, or hanging out watching the kids run and play, we're certain you will see why this is a fun pumpkin patch for many. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 17, 2024, JBS) (ADDED: August 17, 2016)

Rooks County

Russell County

• Granny Mae's Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins and gourds, picked or ready to pick
  3871 198th St, Dorrance, KS 67634. Phone: 785-483-9667. Email: [email protected]. Open: weekends in October; Saturdays 10 am to 6 and Sundays 1 pm to 5. Directions: Take I-70 to the Dorrance exit (#199), South (follow signs) - 3 miles South, 2 miles West, 1/2 mile North. Granny Mae's offers an old-fashioned fall festival atmosphere with bonfires, marshmallow roasts, and live music. Choose your favorite pumpkin directly from the vine or wander through the woods where hundreds of pumpkins are tucked among scarecrows and straw bales. See the Gift Shoppe in the Harvest Barn to see our selection of scarecrows, candles, potpourri and other fall accents. Enjoy a cup of hot cider and roasted peanuts by the fire while the kids enjoy a scavenger hunt in our five-acre corn maze. Outhouse, picnic tables, group meeting area, firepit, Cider house & concessions, gift barn with crafts etc, kiddie games, kiddie barrel ride, haunted forest, pumpkin patch, Hay bale park for kids, corn maze with prizes, old fashioned candy store, firepit with roasted nuts.(UPDATED: August 20, 2021)
  A visitor writes on October 02, 2014: "Stumbled across this little gem on our way across Kansas. What a wonderful surprise. Was expecting "just a pumpkin patch" only to discover so much more! Definitely worth the trip! Will be making this a yearly destination."
  A visitor writes on October 22, 2009: "Simply can't say enough. Breathtaking. Thought pumpkin patches were only for people with children. We have no children but went and spent the day walking around and setting by the fire. Lovely gift shop, Neat old time candy store. Try the hot cider! Incredible! "
  A visitor writes on October 01, 2009: "I visited Granny Mae's with my family last weekend for the first time. Was so amazed to see such an incredible place tucked away in Rural Russell County. The people there so warm and welcoming. The sights, sounds, and wonderful smells are incredible. So much for to enjoy. It was like stepping back in time to a more peaceful time. "
  A visitor writes on September 30, 2009: "Absolutely the neatest place I have ever taken my family to. Very warm and welcoming and we spent the entire day. Felt like we were in Branson! Musicians were terrific. So much for the kids to see and do. They hand roast peanuts by the fire and offer them free. Kids love the haunted forest! Love it! Love it! Love it! I can't say enough. Wholeheartedly recommend it! "
  A visitor writes on September 08, 2008: "Awesome. Step back into the old days, relax around the fire and make smores. I can't say enough about this place. It just puts you in the mood. The best in Ellis County."
  (Note: they're actually in Russell County..)

Smith County

Trego County

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

Find Related Information and Resources Here!

Here's the quick list to related farms for PYO, Honey, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.:

You may find these websites useful!

• Local pick your own farms for apples, strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, etcr
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Road tripping and camping tips, tricks and How-to's
• Fun Factory Tours
• Venues for you event: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Festivals: Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horses: rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes