St. Louis Area Pumpkin Patches

The best pumpkin patches near St. Louis are very different from each other, and the season is short. Some are a field and a hayride. Others have a corn maze, pig races, and enough rides to eat up your whole afternoon. A few charge everyone at the gate, adults included. Others are free to walk in and only charge for pumpkins.

This guide covers pumpkin patches within about 45 minutes of St. Louis, plus bonus fall outings. For each one you’ll find the hours, what there is to do, what it costs, and which ages will have the best time. Most patches wrap up around Halloween, so if you’ve been putting this off, this weekend is a good one.

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Quick picks

• Best for toddlers and preschoolers: Sullivan Farms (free, easy, open until 8 pm) and Daniel’s Farm and Greenhouses (small-kid play area, mostly covered)
• Best for elementary-aged kids: Eckert’s Millstadt Farm and Brookdale Farms
• Best on a budget: Meert Tree Farm (free wagon ride and corn maze, you just pay for pumpkins)
• Best free-admission farm with a lot to do: Pumpkins Galore
• Best rainy day option: Daniel’s Farm and Greenhouses, where most activities are undercover
• Best for a full day with food: Eckert’s Belleville Farm, which has a country restaurant and a custard shop on site
• Best late season: Brookdale Farms, open through November 8

Pumpkin patches with paid admission

These are the patches where you buy a ticket and spend a few hours. They have the most to do, and the admission price covers most of it.

Eckert’s Belleville Farm

All ages · About $7 field pass on weekends · Picking Tue to Sun

• Best ages: All ages. Toddlers can ride the wagon and pet the animals, and older kids can work through the carnival rides.
• Cost: A field access pass runs about $7 on weekends. Pumpkins are about 79 cents per pound.
• Hours: Pumpkin picking is Tuesday through Sunday. The Fall Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through October. The country restaurant is open 8 am to 8 pm daily.
• What to do: Wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin, apple picking, petting animals, pony rides, carnival rides, live music, and cider donuts. The orchard loop trail is open every day. For food, there is a country restaurant, bakery, deli, and Mr. E’s Donut and Custard Shop on site.
• Heads up: Weekends are when the Fall Festival is running, so that’s when you get the most to do. Buy your field access tickets online before you go.
• Address: 951 S. Green Mt. Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
• Website: eckerts.com

Eckert’s Millstadt Farm

Ages 4 to 12 · About $17 admission on weekends · Sun, Wed, Thu 9 to 6, Fri and Sat 9 to 10

• Best ages: 4 to 12. This is the one for kids who have outgrown a simple hayride and want something to climb, slide, and launch.
• Cost: Farm admission is about $17 on weekends. Pumpkins are about 99 cents per pound.
• Hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 6 pm. Friday and Saturday 9 am to 10 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
• What to do: Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, petting farm, 70-foot underground slide, Fort Eckert playground, pony rides, apple cannon, parakeet encounter, combine slide, and live shows. On weekends there is also the Jack-O-Lobber pumpkin cannon show and pig races. Concessions are open Friday through Sunday.
• Heads up: It’s the priciest of the Eckert’s locations, and it’s worth it if you plan to stay a few hours. Bonfire sites can be reserved for groups of up to 25.
• Address: 2719 Eckert Orchard Lane, Millstadt, IL 62260
• Website: eckerts.com

Brookdale Farms

Ages 3 to 12 · $12 to $17 admission · Wed to Sun from 10 am, through Nov 8

• Best ages: 3 to 12. The corn maze and ropes course are great for bigger kids, while little ones will be busy with the petting zoo, barrel train, and corn box.
• Cost: Wednesday and Thursday admission is $12 online or $15 at the gate. Friday through Sunday is $15 online or $17 at the gate. Tickets are for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins are priced by size.
• Hours: The season runs September 11 through November 8, 2026. Open Wednesday through Sunday, opening at 10 am. Pumpkins are sold at the office on Monday and Tuesday.
• What to do: 17-acre corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, wagon rides, petting zoo, barrel train rides, inflatables (weather permitting), corn box, low-ropes course, playground, straw maze, pumpkin truck slides, and giant lawn games. Pumpkin slingshots and the pumpkin cannon cost extra.
• Heads up: Every weekend has a theme. Upcoming ones: American Artisan Weekend (October 17 and 18), Roots of America with a vintage tractor show (October 24 and 25), and Halloween Weekend (October 31 and November 1), when kids in costume get free admission on Saturday. The last weekend, November 6 through 8, is Grandparents Weekend, and grandparents get in free with the purchase of a kid ticket.
• Address: 8004 Twin Rivers Rd., Eureka, MO 63025
• Website: brookdalefarms.com

Thies Farm & Market

Ages 2 to 9 · $10.50 kids, $7 adults · Tue to Sun 9 to 5, through Oct 31

• Best ages: 2 to 9. It’s a compact, playground-style setup that works well for kids who want to run from thing to thing.
• Cost: $10.50 for ages 3 to 14 and $7 for ages 15 and up. Pumpkins are priced by size.
• Hours: Pumpkinland is open October 1 through 31, Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Mondays.
• What to do: Pumpkinland has a straw castle, gliders, swings, a slide, tunnels, a pirate ship, and a corn maze. You can pick a pumpkin from the field or choose a pre-cut one in the market. Food trucks are on site on weekends only.
• Heads up: Weekdays tend to be calmer, but the food trucks only show up on weekends.
• Address: 14101 Creve Coeur Airport Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63146
• Phone: 314-469-7559
• Website: thiesfarmandmarket.com/pumpkinland

Daniel’s Farm and Greenhouses

Ages 1 to 8 · $12 per person · Mon to Fri 9 to 6, Sat 9 to 5, Sun 10 to 5

• Best ages: 1 to 8. The slides, swings, and corn boxes are right for toddlers through early elementary.
• Cost: $12 per person for ages 2 and up, adults included. Walk-ins are welcome and no reservation is needed. Pumpkins are priced individually. Extras are the Pony Express train ($5), the Nerf Zone on Saturday and Sunday ($6), and weekend pony rides in October ($10).
• Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. October Fun ran October 1 through November 2 last year, so confirm this year’s end date before you go.
• What to do: Giant straw maze, petting zoo, fort maze, tube slides, pony swings, giant tire swings, corn boxes, a picnic area, and antique farm equipment. You can also shop pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, and thousands of mums without paying admission.
• Heads up: Most activities are undercover, so a drizzly day won’t ruin the trip. Admission adds up for a bigger family, so skip the gate if you only want pumpkins and mums.
• Address: 352 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376
• Phone: 636-441-5048
• Website: danielsfarmandgreenhouse.com

Kirkwood Great Pumpkin Patch and Kids Fall Fun Zone

Ages 2 to 10 · Free to shop, $6 Fun Zone · Open daily 9 to 6 (Fri to 8, Sat from 8)

• Best ages: 2 to 10.
• Cost: It’s free to shop the Fall Farm Market and pumpkin patch. Fall Fun Zone admission is $6 for ages 2 to 10 on weekdays (everyone else is free) and $6 for ages 2 and up on Saturday and Sunday. Season passes are $18, or 2 for $35, for all ages. Weekday groups of 10 or more get discounts.
• Hours: Open every day, September 25 through October 31. Monday through Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Friday 9 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 6 pm, Sunday 9 am to 6 pm. The Kids Zone opens at 9 am.
• What to do: Pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, fall decorations, and fresh produce in the market. The Fun Zone has huge triple slides, a haunted tunnel, the Summit Express stationary train, a million kernel corn pool, the double-level Fort Summit, a rock wall, swings, ride-on tractors, and a “Needle in the Haystack” goodie bag game. Water balloon blasting (from $2) and gem mining (from $7) cost extra. On weekends there are brats and hot dogs on the grill from 10 am to 4 pm, plus face painting.
• Heads up: This is a market-style patch, so there’s no field to pick from, no corn maze, and no wagon ride. It’s an easy stop in town, with downtown Kirkwood’s shops and restaurants within walking distance. Pumpkin painting to benefit Make-A-Wish runs on October 17, 18, 24 and 25. Downtown Kirkwood also hosts a free Night Market on Argonne on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 8 pm.
• Address: The Summit All Seasons Market at the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market, 150 E. Argonne Dr., Kirkwood, MO 63122
• Phone: 314-984-9496
• Website: thesummitkirkwood.com

Free pumpkin patches near St. Louis

These farms don’t charge at the gate. You pay for pumpkins and any extras like rides and snacks, which makes them easy on the budget.

Pumpkins Galore

Ages 1 to 10 · Free admission · Daily 9 to 6, through about Oct 31

• Best ages: 1 to 10. There’s enough variety that a toddler and a fourth grader can both stay busy.
• Cost: Free admission. Pumpkins are priced individually.
• Hours: 9 am to 6 pm daily. The 2026 season opened September 19 and runs through about October 31.
• What to do: Punkin Chuckin’ pumpkin cannon, build-your-own scarecrow, corn maze, live bands, kettle corn, funnel cakes, and the largest sandbox in Warren County. On weekdays you’ll also find a wooden cow to milk, grain boxes, a straw maze, a Halloween bounce house, pedal tractors, a giant swing set, and a petting zoo. Weekends add horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, John Deere Express rides, face painting, and food.
• Heads up: It’s about 40 minutes west of the city, so make a day of it. Horse-drawn wagon rides and pony rides are weekend only.
• Address: 26415 S. Stringtown Rd., Wright City, MO 63390
• Phone: 636-745-3927
• Website: pumpkinsgalore.com

Stuckmeyer’s Farm

Ages 1 to 8 · Free admission · Mon to Fri 9 to 6, Sat 9 to 5, Sun 10 to 4

• Best ages: 1 to 8. Fort Spooky is made for little kids.
• Cost: Free admission. Pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins are priced by size and weight. Pony rides and the inflatables are extra.
• Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Halloween Farm Fun Days run every weekend through October 31.
• What to do: Hayrides, farm animals, Fort Spooky (a playground with tunnels, a small corn maze, and a new rainbow play area), a corn maze, inflatable farm train, inflatable slide, and inflatable haunted house. Weekend snacks include hot dogs, kettle corn, and caramel apples.
• Heads up: On weekdays, Fort Spooky, hayrides, and pumpkin picking are still open, but the pony rides, inflatables, and food are weekend only.
• Address: 249 Schneider Dr., Fenton, MO 63026
• Phone: 636-349-1225
• Website: stuckmeyers.com

Sullivan Farms

Ages 1 to 6 · Free admission · Daily 10 to 8

• Best ages: 1 to 6. It’s an easy in-and-out stop that works well for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Cost: Free admission. Pumpkins are priced individually and are already picked. The hayride and straw castle maze are free. The Thomas barrel train and the bounce house are about $4 each, and weekend pony rides are about $7.
• Hours: Daily, 10 am to 8 pm.
• What to do: Free hayride, free straw castle maze, pumpkins, gourds, and squash, fresh-baked pumpkin and banana nut breads, and butter popcorn and cupcakes on weekends. Pony rides run Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm in October. You can book a birthday party tent for $75 an hour.
• Heads up: The pumpkins are pre-picked, so there’s no field to wander. The late closing time makes it a good after-school or after-work stop.
• Address: 16704 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63034
• Phone: 314-271-3900
• Website: sullivanfarms-stl.com

Relleke Pumpkin Patch

Ages 3 to 10 · Free admission, activity tickets from $1 · Daily 10 to 6, festival Sat and Sun

• Best ages: 3 to 10.
• Cost: Free admission. Pumpkins are priced by size and weight. Activities need tickets, which start at $1 each.
• Hours: 10 am to 6 pm. Pumpkin sales began September 21 and the weekend festival runs through October 31.
• What to do: Wagon rides through the patch, Pumpkin Chucker, pumpkin painting, Spin-the-Pumpkin ride, games, and food.
• Heads up: Tickets add up quickly if your kids want to do everything, so decide on a ticket budget before you go. Check the farm’s Facebook or Instagram for the weekend lineup.
• Address: 519 Sand Prairie Rd., Pontoon Beach, IL 62040
• Phone: 618-797-6858
• Website: rellekepumpkinpatch.com

Simple pick-and-go patches

These are the shorter outings. Pick a pumpkin, take a wagon ride, and you’re done in an hour.

Meert Tree Farm

Ages 1 to 10 · Free wagon ride and corn maze · Wed to Sun 9 to 4:30, closes Oct 25

• Best ages: 1 to 10.
• Cost: Free wagon ride and free corn maze. Pumpkins are 75 cents per pound. Straw bales are $9, corn stalks are $4.50, and three ears of decorative corn are $2.25.
• Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. The last wagon ride goes out at 4 pm. The pumpkin patch closes the last Sunday in October, which is October 25 this year.
• What to do: Free wagon ride out to the patch, free corn maze, and your pick of pumpkins and gourds.
• Heads up: This one closes sooner than the others, so go this weekend if you want to make it.
• Address: 14560 Dry Fork Rd., Festus, MO 63028
• Phone: 636-931-3901
• Website: meerttreefarm.net

Braeutigam Orchards

Ages 1 to 8 · Free wagon rides · Mon to Fri 8 to 6, Sat 8 to 5, Sun 9 to 5

• Best ages: 1 to 8. It’s low-key and quick.
• Cost: Free wagon rides to the field. You pay for pumpkins by size and weight.
• Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday 9 am to 5 pm.
• What to do: Free wagon ride to the pumpkin field, then cider, cider doughnuts, and cider slushies at the farm.
• Heads up: There aren’t many attractions here. Go for the pumpkins and doughnuts, not for a full day out. Hours were taken from a local listing, so call ahead to confirm.
• Address: 2795 Turkey Hill Ln., Belleville, IL 62221
• Phone: 618-233-4059
• Website: braeutigamorchards.com

Eckert’s Grafton Farm

All ages · About $7 field pass on weekends · Tue to Sun 9 to 5

• Best ages: All ages. It’s a calm, scenic stop on the Mississippi River bluffs.
• Cost: A field access pass runs about $7 on weekends. Pumpkins are about 79 cents per pound.
• Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.
• What to do: Pick your own pumpkins and apples, visit the Kids’ Corral, and browse the country market for pies, jams, apple butter, and cider. Concessions are open Saturday and Sunday.
• Heads up: It’s right at the 45 minute mark, so it works best if you’re already heading up the river road.
• Address: 20995 Eckert Orchard Rd., Grafton, IL 62037
• Website: eckerts.com

Bonus fall outings

Great Godfrey Maze

Ages 5 and up · $6 to $8 maze admission · Fri 6 to 10, Sat 11 to 10, Sun 12 to 6

• Best ages: 5 and up for the maze. Younger kids can stick to the corn crib and cow train.
• Cost: Maze admission is $8 for ages 12 and up, $6 for ages 6 to 11, and free for ages 5 and under. The cow train, hay wagon, and jumping pillow are $3 each. The corn crib is free for ages 10 and under.
• Hours: Friday 6 pm to 10 pm, Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm, through the beginning of November.
• What to do: A seven-acre corn maze, cow train, hay wagon, jumping pillow, corn crib, and a full concession stand. The upcoming Kid Fest is October 24, 11 am to 5 pm.
• Heads up: Everyone needs a flashlight for the maze, and you can buy one there for $3. A separate haunted maze runs after dark and isn’t recommended for kids under 10.
• Address: 1401 Stamper Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035
• Phone: 618-466-1483
• Website: godfreyil.org

Jack’s Lighted Trail at Eckert’s Belleville Farm

Ages 4 and up · Advance tickets required · Evenings, dates vary

• Best ages: 4 and up. It’s a great option for families with a kid who’s past the daytime hayride phase, though bedtime may take a hit.
• Hours: Evenings. Dates and times vary, and advance tickets are required.
• What to do: A half-mile walking trail through the orchard and fields, lit up with thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin sculptures, and light displays. Adults can grab a hard cider at the Spook-Easy Bar.
• Address: 951 S. Green Mt. Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
• Website: eckerts.com/jacks-lighted-trail

Before you go

• Check the weather and the farm’s Facebook page the morning of. Several of these farms note that hours and activities depend on the weather.
• Weekdays are quieter, but you may miss things. Pony rides, pig races, inflatables, and food trucks are often weekend only.
• Wear boots or shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Pumpkin fields get messy after rain.
• Bring a wagon for hauling pumpkins, and for hauling tired toddlers.
• Bring wipes. Pumpkins are sticky, and so are cider doughnuts.
• Pick a ticket budget for farms where rides and games are sold separately.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best pumpkin patch near St. Louis for toddlers?

Sullivan Farms in Florissant and Daniel’s Farm and Greenhouses in St. Peters are the easiest for little ones. Sullivan has a free hayride and straw maze, and Daniel’s has slides, swings, and corn boxes that are mostly undercover. Kirkwood Kids Fall Fun Zone is small and easy-ish to navigate and keep an eye on multiple kids at once.

Which St. Louis pumpkin patches are free?

Pumpkins Galore, Stuckmeyer’s Farm, Sullivan Farms, Relleke Pumpkin Patch, Meert Tree Farm, and Braeutigam Orchards do not charge admission. You pay for pumpkins, and sometimes for rides or activities.

Which pumpkin patch is open the latest in the season?

Brookdale Farms in Eureka is open through November 8, 2026. The Great Godfrey Maze in Godfrey, Illinois is open through the beginning of November. Meert Tree Farm closes earliest, on October 25.

Which pumpkin patch is best on a rainy day?

Daniel’s Farm and Greenhouses has most of its activities undercover, so it’s the best bet when the forecast is iffy.

Which pumpkin patch has the most to do?

Eckert’s Millstadt Farm and Brookdale Farms have the most attractions, including corn mazes, petting zoos, and rides. Plan to stay a few hours at either one.

Hours, prices, and activities change with the weather and the season. Always check the farm’s website or Facebook page before you head out.