Fall is here, which means it's officially time for pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, apple cider, and all the family fun that comes with the season.
For drivers in Lee's Summit and the Kansas City area, there are plenty of pumpkin patches within an easy road trip. Load up the family, turn on your favorite fall playlist, and make a day of it.
Before you head out, check each location's website for current hours, tickets, and weather updates.
Pumpkin Valley Pumpkin Patch — Lee's Summit
You don't have to travel far for a classic pumpkin patch experience.
Pumpkin Valley Pumpkin Patch is located at 2807 NW Chipman Road in Lee's Summit. This family-owned patch features pumpkins, hayrides, a hay maze, bounce areas, a petting zoo, photo opportunities, and additional rides and activities.
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It's an easy choice for a fall afternoon close to home.
Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins — Belton
Ready for a bigger fall adventure? Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins in Belton offers a pumpkin patch, apple orchard, sunflower and zinnia fields, corn maze, hayride, farm animals, and more than 30 attractions during its 2026 fall season, running September 11 through November 1.
It's a great option for families looking to turn pumpkin picking into an entire day of activities.
Faulkner's Ranch — Kansas City, Missouri
Just a short drive from Lee's Summit, Faulkner's Ranch hosts its 28th annual Pumpkin Festival from October 2 through October 31, 2026, on select dates. Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, farm animals, games, photo opportunities, slides, and plenty of fall activities.
Located at 10600 Raytown Road, it's a convenient option for an east-side Kansas City fall outing.
Louisburg Cider Mill — Louisburg, Kansas
Want to make your pumpkin run a full road trip? Louisburg Cider Mill is about 20 miles south of the Kansas City metro and offers a 2026 Family Farm season from September 11 through November 1. You'll find a pumpkin patch, 10-acre corn maze, wagon rides, farm animals, slides, hay mountain, and, of course, fresh apple cider and cider donuts.
And yes, the cider and donuts are worth leaving a little extra room in the vehicle for.
KC Pumpkin Patch — Olathe
Heading west? KC Pumpkin Patch in Olathe opens its 2026 Fall Festival on September 26 and features more than 60 farm attractions across 40 acres, including pumpkin picking, slides, climbing areas, games, food, and fall photo opportunities.
It's a great destination when you want to pack a lot of fall fun into one day.
Make Your Pumpkin Patch Trip a Road Trip
One of the best parts of fall is getting out and exploring.
Whether you're staying close to home in Lee's Summit or heading to Belton, Kansas City, Louisburg, or Olathe, having a vehicle with comfortable passenger and cargo space can make the day easier.
A Chevrolet Traverse, Tahoe, or Suburban can give families room for passengers, strollers, backpacks, blankets, and whatever else comes along. And if you're bringing home several pumpkins, a Chevrolet Silverado gives you even more flexibility.
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Plan Your Fall Adventure
From a family-owned pumpkin patch right here in Lee's Summit to a full fall festival just a short drive away, there are plenty of ways to enjoy autumn around Kansas City.
Check each location's official website before you leave for hours, admission, reservations, weather updates, and pumpkin availability.
Then grab your favorite people, pick a destination, and hit the road.
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