Fall Fun in the 417: Pumpkin Patches, Apple Orchards & Family Events (2026)
It's officially fall in the Ozarks, mamas! 🍂 That means crisp air, colorful leaves, and — the main event — pumpkin patch season. I've rounded up the best verified pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes, and fall festivals around Springfield, MO for 2026. Grab your flannel and let's go!
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes Near Springfield
utledge-Wilson Farm Park Harvest Fest — Springfield
The can't-miss fall tradition right in town! Harvest Fest runs weekends in October 2026: Oct 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, and 24–25 at 3825 W Farm Rd 146. Admission is FREE — you only pay small fees for individual activities like hayrides, pony rides, and the corn maze ($4 adults, $3 kids 5–11). The pumpkin patch is also open Tuesday–Friday, Sept 29–Oct 23, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with pumpkins priced by weight.
Circle N Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Their 2026 season runs October 2–November 1. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, food trucks, and fall vibes. Check circlencornmaze.com for hours and ticket info before you go.
Campbell's Maze Daze & Pumpkin Patch — Clever, MO
Just southwest of Springfield at 177 Carob Road in Clever, this family-run farm is perfect for younger kids. Regular corn maze AND a haunted corn maze, u-pick pumpkins, sunflower patch, bounce house, playground, corn pit, train ride, pumpkin painting, and a little farm shop. Call 417-830-0243 or check their website for 2026 hours before heading out.
More Local Patches Worth the Drive
- Fieth Family Farm (Bolivar) — pumpkins, mums, farm animals, hay-bale photo ops. Check their Facebook for 2026 opening days.
- Onward Acres (Miller, MO, about 30 min west) — dozens of pumpkin varieties, hay maze, corn cribs, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin catapult! Sept 26–Oct 31.
- Barnhouse Pumpkin Patch (Brookline) — great for little ones, with a petting zoo, hayrides, and pre-picked pumpkins.
Apple Orchards: Pick Your Own in Southwest Missouri
Gardener's Orchard & Bakery — Brighton, MO
About 25 minutes north of Springfield at 4455 W Farm Rd 2, this is THE fall day-trip orchard. Pick apples in September and October, explore the pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, and pick your own zinnias. Don't skip the bakery — apple cider donuts and cider slushes are legendary.
Murphy Orchard — Marionville, MO
At 255 N Highway 60 in Marionville, Murphy Orchard offers u-pick apples plus a farmstand selling apples, pumpkins, and fall grapes all season. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 9–6. Check their Facebook for current picking updates.
Sunshine Valley Farm — Rogersville, MO
Head to 8125 E Hwy AD in Rogersville for apples September–October, plus a farmstand, bakery, and cafe (homemade fruit pies and apple dumplings!). Call ahead or check Facebook for what's ripe.
Tip: apple crops vary year to year with the weather, so always check the orchard's Facebook page before driving out!
2026 Fall Festivals & Events in the Ozarks
Ozark Fall Farmfest — Oct 2–4, Springfield
At the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds (3001 N Grant Ave), this is a huge free event — admission and parking are both free. Farm equipment, animals, vendors, and tons for kids to see and do.
52nd Annual Ozark Craft Fair — Oct 2–4, Ozark
Head to Finley River Park in Ozark for this beloved annual craft fair — homemade treats, local honey and jam, fall decor, and handmade goods. Running since 1974!
Cackle Hatchery Chicken Festival — Oct 2–3, Lebanon
This free family festival at Cackle Hatchery in Lebanon includes hatchery tours, a crowing contest, horse-drawn rides, and a poultry showcase. Free admission.
Mom Tips for Pumpkin Patch Season
- Go early in the season for the best pumpkin selection; go late for the best deals.
- Bring cash — some smaller farms don't take cards for every activity.
- Wear boots — patches get muddy after rain, and that's half the fun anyway.
- Check Facebook before you go — hours and crop availability change with the weather.
Happy fall, mamas! For weekly 417 event roundups, bookmark 👉 The 417 Mom blog and follow The 417 Mom on Facebook: The 417 Mom on Facebook 👈 🎃
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