The University News

Issue date: 10/26/09 Section: Culture

Media Credit: courtesy Google Images The Red Barn Farm in Weston, Mo. also sells fresh eggs and locally raised long horn ground beef.

This time of year, you can go to any grocery and find pumpkins. Grocers, however, don't have corn mazes or ponies.

But pumpkin patches do and also offer a whole lot more.

Get some fresh air and support local farmers. You will find more variety and better products when you go straight to the source. Hours are subject to change due to weather and special events, so please call first.



Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch is minutes from downtown in Liberty, Mo. Different weekend activities are planned thoughout the fall, including a dog show and a celebration for Dia de los Muertos on Nov. 1. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $8.

17607 N.E. 52nd St., Liberty, Mo. 64068, 816-781-9196



Louisburg Cider Mill in Louisburg, Kan. was named one of the top 10 cider mills in America by MSNBC. In addition to their locally-made apple cider, they also sell preserves, spices, salsa and an array of sodas. After you return from picking your own pumpkin, you can go through the 10-acre corn maze or visit the petting zoo. Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the corn maze and pumpkin patch is $7.

14730 Highway 68, Louisburg, Kan. 66053, 811-748-7765



Johnson Farms is a 140-acre working farm that grows pumpkins of every shape and size. Their garden center is also a great place to find colorful fall decorations. At 35 cents per pound, you can afford to get all of your fall produce here. Open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 Monday through Thursday, and $7 Friday through Sunday.

17701 Holmes Road, Belton, Mo. 64102, 816-331-1067



The Red Barn Farm in Weston, Mo. is worth the trip. Located just south of town, this working farm is a great escape from the city. The beautiful country store has a huge variety of seasonal produce, old-fashioned candy, soaps and teas. A corn maze, petting zoo and horse-drawn hayrides are just a few of the fun activities at the farm. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free, tickets are available to purchase for different activities.

16300 Wilkerson Road, Weston, Mo. 64098, 816-368-5937



KC Pumpkin Patch is one that will keep you busy, especially on the weekends when all of their attractions are open. General admission will get you into their haunted barn and petting zoo. You can also ride on their zip line and Mine Shaft Hill slide. Other attractions include a paintball gallery and nine-hole mini golf course for an additional cost. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 during the week, $8 on weekends.

29755 W. 191st St., Gardner, Kan. 66030, 913-484-6251

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