When the air turns crisp in Missouri, farms across the state open their gates for the best kind of weekend fun. Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and petting zoos give families a reason to spend the whole day outside instead of just an hour.
Some of these spots have grown into mini amusement parks with slides, corn cannons, and live music, while others keep things simple with pick-your-own pumpkins and friendly farm animals. Whether you want a challenging maze, a slingshot for launching gourds, or just a wagon ride to the perfect pumpkin, there is a farm on this list that fits the day you have in mind.
Here are nine Missouri farms where a Saturday can easily stretch from morning to dark.
1. Exeter Corn Maze, Exeter, MO
What started as a small corn maze has grown into a full-blown fall destination in the southwest corner of the state. Today the farm mixes pumpkins, sunflowers, an apple orchard, and mums with rides, slides, and plenty of snacks.
Families come for the corn maze but end up staying for the barn swings, fire pits, and hay rides. There are haunted attractions too, with both scary and family-friendly options depending on how brave your group is feeling.
The weekend hours run long here, which is part of the appeal. Saturdays stay open until 10:30 PM and Sundays until 8:30 PM, so you can start with pumpkin picking in the daylight and end the night by a fire pit.
You will find it at 20946 FR 1057 in Exeter, with free parking on-site. Between the food options, the orchard, and the sheer number of things to do, it earns its reputation as a family go-to that feels like a mini amusement park.
2. Shryocks Callaway Farms, Columbia, MO
The maze here is the star, and it is genuinely huge. Older kids and adults who like a real challenge will appreciate the size, though the little ones might tap out early and head for the other attractions.
Good news for the young crowd: there is a jumping pillow, hay bales to climb on, and basketball hoops to keep them busy. You can pick your own pumpkin straight from the field, or grab one from a pre-picked selection if you would rather skip the walk.
One nice touch is that they offer roasting sticks for marshmallows, which adds a little something extra to the visit. The maze itself comes with an elaborate map, so plan to spend a good chunk of time working your way through it.
Located at 2927 County Rd 253 near Columbia, the farm opens for fall weekends on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 9 PM and Sundays from noon to 6 PM. With so much to do, it is easy to lose track of an afternoon here.
3. Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch, Kearney, MO
Two traditional farmers, Tommy and Anna Christopher, launched this place looking for a simpler way to sell their pumpkins. It has since grown into one of the busiest fall farms in the Kansas City area, with more than 30 different attractions.
The lineup is impressive. A petting zoo, train and tractor rides, hill slides, playgrounds, a corn maze, apple blasting, a jumping pillow, and a carousel all share the grounds.
There are even carnival-style games like skee-ball, basketball, and football throwing, plus food to keep everyone fueled. A tractor ride carries you out to the pumpkin field, where you can pick your own before wandering back through the corn maze.
You will find the farm at 650 N Jefferson St in Kearney. It welcomes weekend guests Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and with this many activities packed in, it is built for a full day rather than a quick stop.
4. Brookdale Farms, Eureka, MO
Near Eureka, this farm wears a few hats throughout the year, hosting weddings and balloon shows, but come autumn it turns into a sprawling pumpkin playground. The variety of what is available makes it easy to fill hours without repeating an activity.
Think ropes course, giant game sets, cornhole, live music, hayrides, inflatables, playground, and swings, all alongside the pumpkin patch and corn maze. There is a pumpkin slingshot for launching gourds and a petting zoo for the animal lovers in the family.
A cute shop rounds out the visit with plenty of pumpkin options if you would rather buy than pick. The venue is also welcoming to all, with gender-neutral restrooms and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Located at 8004 Twin River Rd, it runs on a generous weekend schedule, with Friday and Saturday hours stretching all the way to midnight and Sunday open until 6 PM. That late window makes it a good pick if you want to enjoy the farm after the sun goes down.
5. Campbell’s Maze Daze & Pumpkin Patch, Clever, MO
Karaoke at a pumpkin patch might not be something you expected, but here it turns into a weekend highlight. The family-run farm leans into playful extras that set it apart from the usual maze-and-pumpkin routine.
The day can include hayrides, the corn maze, a bounce house, pumpkin painting, a choo choo train ride, a playground, and a corn pit. You can also pick your own from both the pumpkin patch and a sunflower patch.
For those wanting a little more of a thrill, there is a haunted corn maze in addition to the regular one. Bonfires add to the fall mood in the evening.
A little shop by the pumpkin patch sells butter, jams, and pickles, which makes for a nice souvenir to take home. You will find the farm at 177 Carob Rd in Clever, offering outdoor entertainment that keeps kids and grownups busy well into the day.
6. Rowe Crop Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Caledonia, MO
Corn cannons are one of the not-so-secret joys of this Caledonia farm, and shooting them ranks high on many visitors’ lists. The setting near the eastern Ozarks gives the whole place a laid-back country feel.
The fall season brings a corn maze, pumpkins, and sunflowers you can pick yourself. The maze even offers different difficulty levels, so you can work your way up as you get more confident with the twists and turns.
Beyond the maze, the farm mixes in rides, games, and animal encounters. You can race rubber duckies, feed goats and ducks, and generally lose track of time between activities.
The selection of pumpkins is strong and the prices are fair, which makes it easy to leave with exactly the gourd you came for. Find it at 10766 Webster Rd in Caledonia during its autumn season, roughly mid-September through late October.
7. Uptown Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Laclede, MO
Billed as Linn County’s premier u-pick pumpkin patch and corn maze, this farm keeps a relaxed weekend rhythm that is easy to settle into. Sundays in particular have a laid-back, spend-the-afternoon quality.
Live music plays most weekends, giving families a reason to linger while the kids run loose. And run loose they do, whether they are heading down the slide, getting lost in the maze, or covered in corn at the corn pit.
Pumpkin chunkin adds a fun launch-it element, and the goats are a genuine crowd-pleaser for younger visitors. Snacks are on hand to keep the day going, and prices stay reasonable.
The farm sits at 22225 Glade Rd in Laclede and runs on weekends, Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sundays from noon to 6 PM, during late September and October. It is the kind of stop where relaxing and playing happen at the same time.
8. Perryville Pumpkin Farm, Perryville, MO
Value is the calling card at this Perryville farm, where one admission price covers all of the kids’ games and activities, the corn maze, and a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch in the back. That bundled approach makes budgeting for a family outing simple.
The vibe here is relaxed and family-friendly, with an animal area to visit and plenty of ground to explore. Pumpkins come in every size you could want, so finding the right one for carving or the front porch is no trouble.
The setup leans toward younger kids and pumpkin picking rather than thrill rides, which suits families looking for a calmer day. Friendly staff and fair pricing help the whole visit go smoothly.
Located at 1410 Allen Landings Rd, the farm keeps daily hours from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, with free parking on-site. If you want an easy, all-inclusive fall day without a lot of fuss, this one fits the bill.
9. Red Barn Ranch, Harrisonville, MO
Forty-five varieties of pumpkins is a serious number, and Farmer Matt’s colorful lineup is a big draw at this Harrisonville farm. Whether you want classic orange or something unusual, the selection covers it.
You could honestly spend all day here. Between the nature trail, corn pit, multiple slides, animals, and the corn maze, there is a steady stream of things to keep everyone moving.
Feeding and petting the barn animals is a highlight, and so are the tractor rides, corn cannon, and swings. There is a cute country store on-site plus food to round out the visit, and the pricing stays reasonable.
The ranch also handles birthday parties, with a picnic area for pumpkin coloring and animal feed for the kids. Find it at 23111 S Jefferson Pkwy, open Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with free parking.
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