Pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, apple cider, fall festivals and all the autumn fun you can handle!
There are few things that say fall in St. Louis quite like loading up the family, throwing on some flannel, grabbing a pumpkin and spending the day at a local farm.
Fortunately, we have no shortage of places to do exactly that.
Whether your family is looking for a giant pumpkin festival with rides and corn mazes, a traditional farm where you can pick a pumpkin right off the vine, or a smaller local patch where you can get in, grab a pumpkin and get home before the kids start arguing in the back seat, there are plenty of options around the St. Louis area.
I’ve put together this guide to some of the best 2026 pumpkin patches, harvest festivals and fall farm experiences around St. Louis and the surrounding area.
As always, check with each farm before heading out. Fall schedules, admission prices, activities and pumpkin availability can change because of weather, crop conditions and other circumstances.
🎃 Brookdale Farms — Eureka, MO
📍 8004 Twin Rivers Road, Eureka, MO
If you want the full fall-festival experience, Brookdale Farms is one of the big ones.
The Brookdale Farms Fall Festival runs September 11 through November 8, 2026, with different themed weekends throughout the season.
Families can explore the massive corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch, take a wagon ride, visit the petting zoo, ride the barrel train, play lawn games and more.
There are also special events throughout the season, including car shows, an American Artisan Weekend, Roots of America Weekend and a Halloween Weekend.
Pumpkin picking is an additional cost, while general admission includes many of the other activities.
2026 Fall Festival: September 11–November 8
Admission: Generally $12 Wednesday–Thursday and $15–$17 Friday–Sunday depending on the current ticket listing
Best for: Families looking for an all-day fall adventure
🌽 Daniel’s Farm & Greenhouse — St. Peters, MO
📍 352 Jungermann Road, St. Peters, MO
This is a great option for families who don’t want to drive halfway across Missouri to get their fall fix.
Daniel’s Farm hosts its annual fall event with a giant straw maze, petting zoo, fort maze, tube slides, pony swings, giant tire swings, corn boxes and more.
One particularly nice feature is that several of the activities are undercover, making Daniel’s a good option when Missouri decides to throw a little rain into your pumpkin-picking plans.
The 2026 fall season runs September 19 through November 1.
Dates: September 19–November 1
Admission: $12 per person age 2+
Extras: Pony Express Train and Nerf Zone are additional
Best for: Younger kids and families wanting lots of activities without leaving St. Charles County
🎃 Thies Farm — St. Louis & St. Charles
📍 Multiple locations
Thies Farm has been part of the St. Louis-area fall tradition for years, and its Pumpkinland returns for 2026.
Pumpkinland opened October 1, and the farm also offers seasonal picking opportunities, including apples and flowers at its North Hanley location.
This is a good choice if you want something that feels like a traditional local farm experience without necessarily committing to an entire day at a giant fall festival.
Pumpkinland: Opens October 1, 2026
Locations: North Hanley, St. Charles and other Thies Farm locations
Best for: Traditional pumpkin-patch fans and families with younger kids
🍎 Eckert’s — Belleville, Millstadt & Grafton
Eckert’s is one of those fall destinations that can turn pumpkin picking into an entire autumn day.
Depending on the location and date, visitors can enjoy pumpkin picking, wagon rides, apple picking, seasonal food and other farm activities.
The Belleville farm is especially convenient for St. Louis families looking to make the short trip across the river.
And let’s be honest: pumpkin picking followed by apple cider and a trip through the farm market is a pretty solid fall afternoon.
Locations: Belleville, Millstadt and Grafton
Best for: Pumpkin picking + apples + food + classic farm atmosphere
🎃 Stuckmeyer’s Farm Market — Fenton, MO
📍 249 Schneider Drive, Fenton, MO
Stuckmeyer’s is a smaller, more traditional option compared with some of the giant fall attractions.
Their fall season includes a pumpkin patch and Halloween Farm Fun Days, along with kid-friendly activities, seasonal decorations and the farm market.
If you’re looking for a local family tradition without turning pumpkin picking into a six-hour expedition, Stuckmeyer’s is worth checking out.
Location: Fenton
Best for: A smaller, traditional family pumpkin-patch experience
🎃 Relleke Pumpkin Patch — Pontoon Beach, IL
📍 473 Sand Prairie Road, Pontoon Beach, IL
Crossing the river opens up quite a few additional fall options, and Relleke is one of them.
Relleke’s Pumpkin Patch combines pumpkin picking with a larger Fall Celebration featuring activities such as hayrides, farm animals, a jungle maze, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin chucker, inflatables and even camel and pony rides.
Admission and parking are generally free, with individual activities available for an additional cost.
Location: Pontoon Beach, Illinois
Best for: Families looking for lots of activities without a large admission fee
🍎 Braeutigam Orchards — Belleville, IL
📍 2795 Turkey Hill Lane, Belleville, IL
If your idea of fall involves pumpkins, apples and apple cider, Braeutigam Orchards is worth a trip.
Pumpkin picking begins in the fall, and families can take wagon rides out to the pumpkin fields. The farm is also known for its apple cider, cider slushies and bakery treats.
And sometimes the best pumpkin patch is the one where Dad can sneak an apple cider donut while everyone else is looking for the perfect pumpkin.
🎃 Rooster’s Farm Pumpkin Patch — Jonesburg, MO
📍 30903 Honey Locust Road, Jonesburg, MO
Rooster’s is a great option for families willing to head west of St. Louis.
Admission includes a surprisingly long list of activities, including a 20-foot double pipe slide, hayride, corn maze, bounce house, barrel cars, dried corn area, duck races, grain-cart basketball, petting farm and photo backdrops.
They also have live music on weekends, food, pumpkins, gourds, mums and a general store.
2026 season: Open daily during the fall season
Admission: $8 per person; children 2 and under free
Best for: Families who want lots of activities included with admission
🎃 Centennial Farms Pumpkin Fantasyland — Augusta, MO
📍 199 Century Farm Lane, Augusta, MO
Centennial Farms offers something a little different.
Instead of simply walking through a field looking for pumpkins, families can visit their Pumpkin Fantasyland, filled with decorated pumpkin characters and Halloween-themed displays.
The 2026 season runs September 12 through October 25, with weekend hours.
Dates: September 12–October 25
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person
Best for: Younger kids and families looking for Halloween-themed photo opportunities
Centennial Farms Pumpkin Fantasyland
🎃 Bloomsdale Fun Farm — Bloomsdale, MO
📍 11803 Carron Road, Bloomsdale, MO
The Missouri Pumpkin Fest at Bloomsdale Fun Farm is another big fall destination.
You’ll find a U-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, flower fields, photo opportunities, mechanical rides, trackless train, jumping pillow, giant slide, apple cannons and mini golf.
There is also live music and food and drink options.
2026 season: Weekends beginning September 26
Best for: Families wanting a full festival experience
🌾 Rowe Crop Farm — Caledonia, MO
📍 10766 Webster Road, Caledonia, MO
Here’s one for families looking for a little more of a traditional farm experience.
Rowe Crop Farm grows approximately eight acres of pumpkins with more than 50 varieties.
You can pick your own pumpkins directly from the field or visit the pumpkin barn for pre-picked pumpkins.
2026 season: September 12–October 25
Best for: Families who really want to pick a pumpkin from the field
🎃 Rinkel Pumpkin Farm — Glen Carbon, IL
📍 2760 Old Troy Road, Glen Carbon, IL
Rinkel is a smaller family-owned pumpkin farm in the Metro East.
Admission includes a corn and straw maze, petting zoo and play area, and there are plenty of pumpkins, gourds, mums and fall decorations to choose from.
And if you’re like me and consider apple cider slushies an important part of the pumpkin-patch experience, they’ve got those too.
Best for: A smaller, family-friendly fall outing
🎃 Webster Hills Pumpkin Patch — Webster Groves, MO
📍 1333 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, MO
Want to keep things closer to the city?
Webster Hills offers a convenient pumpkin-patch option right in Webster Groves.
The 2026 season runs October 3–31, and proceeds from the pumpkin sales help support ministry and missions.
Dates: October 3–31
Best for: Families looking for a convenient local pumpkin patch
🎃 Chalily’s Pumpkin Patch — Wildwood, MO
📍 18944 St. Albans Road, Wildwood, MO
Chalily’s is another newer option on the west side of the metro area.
The 2026 pumpkin season runs September 26 through November 1, with the patch open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates: September 26–November 1
Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission: $11 online / $13 at the door
Chalily’s Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Swamp
🌽 DeMange Farms — St. Jacob, IL
📍 1205 Cypress Road, St. Jacob, IL
If you don’t mind heading into the Metro East, DeMange Farms combines a pumpkin patch with a corn maze, hayride, corn pit and bounce houses.
They also offer an after-dark admission option for families looking for something a little different.
2026 season: September 19–October 31
Best for: Families looking for a traditional farm festival with a little nighttime fun
🎃 Heritage Farm & Fruit Trees — Godfrey, IL
📍 1821 Winter Lane, Godfrey, IL
Heritage Farm is another good choice for the families who prefer a more traditional U-pick experience.
The farm offers apples and pumpkins, with dozens of pumpkin varieties available during the fall season.
It’s a little farther from St. Louis, but makes for a nice fall day trip when you want to get out of the city.
🏴☠️ Pirates & Pumpkins at St. Louis Union Station
📍 St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station — St. Louis, MO
Looking for a pumpkin patch experience that doesn’t actually involve a farm? Pirates & Pumpkins at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station puts a Halloween twist on one of St. Louis’ coolest family attractions.
Throughout October, the Aquarium transforms into a glowing Halloween adventure featuring hand-carved pumpkins, giant pumpkin sculptures, pirate-themed decorations and festive fall displays throughout the aquatic habitats.
Kids can search for pirate crews, pose for Halloween photos and explore the Aquarium while surrounded by all kinds of underwater creatures. It’s a fun combination of sea life, Halloween and pirate shenanigans that feels a little different from your typical fall festival.
New this season, select evenings also feature a dedicated trick-or-treat experience, with candy stations located throughout the Aquarium for little buccaneers.
Dates: Throughout October
Location: St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Best for: Families looking for a unique indoor Halloween experience that combines pumpkins, pirates and aquatic adventures
If your kids aren’t particularly interested in tromping through a muddy pumpkin field, this might be the perfect fall alternative!
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
🍎 More Pumpkin Patches & Fall Farms Worth Checking Out
There are a LOT of other farms in the broader St. Louis region that participate in pumpkin season. A few more worth putting on your radar include:
- Eagle Fork Farms — Moscow Mills, MO
- Dickherber Farms — Dardenne Prairie, MO
- Pumpkins Galore — Wright City, MO
- Thierbach Orchards & Berry Farm — Marthasville, MO
- Pin Oak Farms — New Haven, MO
- Meert Tree Farm — Festus, MO
- Pierce Century Farm — Hillsboro, MO
- Heartland Farms — Bourbon, MO
- Crest Creek Farm — Bonne Terre, MO
- 3 Girls and a Tractor — Marthasville, MO
- Boonie’s Farm — Worden, IL
- Pumpkin Blossom Hill — Red Bud, IL
- Mills Apple Farm — Marine, IL
There are enough options around the region that you could practically make a different pumpkin-patch trip every weekend in October.
🎃 So… Which Pumpkin Patch Is Best?
Honestly, I don’t think there is one answer.
Some places are better for little kids. Some are better for giant corn mazes. Some are better if you’re looking for a traditional pumpkin field. Some are basically an entire fall amusement park.
And sometimes the best pumpkin patch is simply the one that doesn’t require listening to your kids argue for 45 minutes in the car.
My quick picks:
🎃 Best Big Fall Adventure: Eagle Fork Farms
🌽 Best Corn Maze: Brookdale Farms
👶 Best for Younger Kids: Daniel’s Farm
🍎 Best Apples + Pumpkins: Eckert’s
🚜 Best Traditional Farm Feel: Rowe Crop Farm
💰 Best Smaller/Low-Cost Options: Relleke or Stuckmeyer’s
👻 Best Halloween Atmosphere: Centennial Farms
🎶 Best Weekend Festival Feel: Bloomsdale Fun Farm
🎃 Best West County Option: Chalily’s
🌾 Best Out-of-Town Farm Adventure: Rooster’s Farm
🍂 Don’t Forget the Cider!
Pumpkin picking is only one part of fall.
This is the season for apple cider, cider donuts, mums, hayrides, corn mazes, caramel apples, fall festivals, Halloween events and taking approximately 900 pictures of your kids sitting on a hay bale.
So grab the family, find a farm, pick out a pumpkin and enjoy a little Missouri autumn while it lasts.
Know of a great pumpkin patch or harvest festival that I missed? Let me know! I’ll keep updating this guide throughout the season.
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