Boonie's Farm | Worden, IL
Boonie's Farm will boast its own pumpkin patch, a 2-acre corn maze, lawn games, farm animals, bounce pillow, a giant slide and more during its Fall Festival, which starts Sept. 23. Boonie's Farm is located at 8863 Dustman Rd., Worden, IL. Call 618-888-2422.
Centennial Farms | Augusta
Every year, Centennial Farms transforms the famed harbinger of autumn into scenes, sculptures, storybook characters and even aliens for its annual Pumpkin Fantasyland beginning the last weekend of September. The farm is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $5 (free for ages 2 and under). Centennial Farms is located at 199 Jackson St., Augusta, MO. Call 636-228-4338.
Dickherber Farms | Dardenne Prairie
Dickherber Farms, located on a busy stretch of Hwy. N near O'Fallon, is a popular fall destination for St. Charles County families. The farm has plenty of pumpkins from which to pick, as well as farm animals and a corn maze, for an additional fee. Follow Dickherber Farms on Facebook for updates about the 2023 season. Dickherber Farms is located at 7063 Hwy. N, Dardenne Prairie, MO. Call 636-474-1147.
Eagle Fork Farms | Moscow Mills
After you've procured the perfect pumpkin for your front porch, enjoy hayrides and pony rides, try your hand at gemstone mining, navigate the corn maze and blast pumpkins from the farm's pumpkin cannon. Eagle Fork Farms is located at 65 Eagle Fork Lane, Moscow Mills, MO. Eagle Fork is scheduled to open for the season Sept. 8. Call 314-626-4211 for more information and follow Eagle Fork Farms on Facebook for updates about 2023 activities.
Eckert's | Belleville, Grafton and Millstadt, IL
Eckert's offers pick-your-own pumpkins and apples at its Belleville, Grafton and Millstadt farms. The Millstadt Fun Farm, which opens for the season Sept. 9, has become a favorite as it has the most family activities, including a pumpkin cannon, haunted hayrides, bonfires, a corn maze and lots of animals. Note that activities and admission vary by date. Some activities carry an additional fee, and reservations are required for bonfires. Pumpkin picking is typically available beginning in early October; visit Eckert's Crop Update for details. On weekends Belleville offers a few rides for children, a petting zoo and pony rides. Admission is free, but some activities require an additional fee. The Grafton farm offers kids' activities, including farm animals and miniature golf. Tickets are required for rides, but admission is free. See the website for specific hours for each location. Eckert's Belleville is at 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL. Eckert's Grafton is at 20995 Eckert Orchard Rd., Grafton, IL. Eckert's Millstadt is at 2719 Eckert Orchard Lane, Millstadt, IL. Call 800-745-0513 for information on any of the Eckert's farm locations.
Heritage Farm & Fruit Trees | Godfrey, IL
In addition to dozens of different pumpkin varieties, Heritage Farm & Fruit Trees also offers kids' pedal cars, pumpkin smashing, pumpkin putt-putt and other activities. Heritage Farm & Fruit Trees is located at 1821 Winter Lane, Godfrey, IL. Follow Heritage Farm on Facebook for upcoming fall events. Call 314-583-8140 for more information.
Stuckmeyer's | Fenton
Pick your own pumpkin, go for a hayride, visit the corn maze and play in Fort Spooky during Halloween Farm Fun Days at Stuckmeyer's, which run on weekends Sept. 27-Oct. 31. Fort Spooky features slides, tunnels and a corn maze. You can also see farm animals and shop for fall items like mums and cornstalks. Check the website for pricing. Note that some attractions, including Fort Spooky, the corn maze, hayrides and pumpkin picking, are also available on weekdays. Stuckmeyer's is located at 249 Schneider Dr., Fenton, MO. Call 636-349-1225.
Pin Oak Farms | New Haven
Pick pumpkins right off the vine at Pin Oak Farms, then explore the 5-acre corn maze, visit farm animals and more. Pin Oak Farms is located at 2431 Highway E, New Haven, MO. Call 314-974-3198.
Meert Tree Farm | Festus
While this Festus-based farm is a popular destination for Christmas trees during the holiday season, in the fall Meert also offers a pumpkin patch, a free corn maze, wagon rides and activities. Meert is open for fall activities Wednesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sept. 27- Oct. 29. Meert Tree Farm is located at 14560 Dry Fork Rd., Festus, MO. Call 636-931-3901.
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Daniel's Farm and Greenhouse | St. Peters
After shopping for pumpkins, navigate a spooky straw maze, visit the petting zoo, dig in corn boxes, ride a tire swing and more. Admission is $8 per person; additional fees apply for some activities. Fall fun activities are offered Oct. 1-Oct. 31. Daniel's Farm and Greenhouse is located at 352 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO. Call 636-441-5048.
Herman's Farm Orchard | St. Charles
Beginning Oct. 1, visitors can cut their own pumpkins straight from the vine from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The farm also offers hayrides and a castle playground. Herman's Farm Orchard is located at 3663 Hwy. 94, St. Charles, MO. Appointments are required for picking. Call 636-925-9969.
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