Where to find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and haunted houses in the Wichita area
Pumpkin patches
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 8135 S. 119th St. W., Clearwater. Open through Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Hours for the glow in the dark zombie paintball and evening corn maze are 7-10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Activities include corn maze, sorghum maze, barrel rides, a haunted barn, pony rides and gem mining. Admission: Pumpkin patch $8 a person on Saturdays and Sundays, $7 Mondays through Fridays, corn maze $6, pumpkin patch/corn maze combo $13 on weekends, $10 on weekdays, free for 2 and younger. Additional cost for some activities. 316-706-5391 or klausmeyerdairyfarms.com
Marietta Farm, 1600 E U.S. HWY 54, Andover. Open through Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Activities include corn pit, playground, grass maze, wagon rides, live animals, hay bale bowling, jumping activities, pumpkin slingshots, pumpkin cannon, paintball and train rides. Admission: $5 on weekdays, $7 on weekends, free for 2 and younger. Additional cost for some activities. 316-227-1563 or mariettafarm.com
Walters’ Pumpkinfest, 10001 NW U.S. HWY 77, Burns. Open through Nov. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays and and 1-7 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Activities include daytime corn maze at no additional cost, play areas, Tiny Town, hay rides to the pumpkin patch, train rides, pumpkin slingshot and cannon and a two-story treehouse. From 7-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays the pumpkin patch will open for night activities, which include the $10 flashlight maze and the $20 Haunted Cannery with hayride. This year’s corn maze features the logo of the Kansas City Chiefs. Admission: $8 from 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays; $10 on Wednesdays-Fridays; $15 Saturdays and Sundays, free for ages 2 and younger, packages and season passes available. Additional cost for some activities. 316-320-4150 or thewaltersfarm.com
P and M Pumpkin Ranch, 311 16th Ave., Moundridge. Opens through Nov. 1 plus weekend of Nov. 6-8. Hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. Closed on Mondays.
Activities include sports barn, western themed playground, pedal karts, pig races, corn maze, train rides, corn and pumpkin cannons and feeding animals. Admission: $9.50, free for ages 2 and younger. Pumpkins not included in the price of admission. Additional cost for some activities. 620-345-3103 or pandmpumpkinranch.com
Applejack Pumpkin Patch, 10007 SW Indianola Road, Augusta. Open through Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Activities include hayrides, corn maze, duck races, petting zoo, pedal cars, train rides, obstacle course, paintball and pumpkin cannon. Admission: $10, free for 2 and under, military and senior citizens receive 50 percent off with ID. Additional cost for some activities. 316-733-8909 or applejackpumpkinpatch.com
Mr. Gourdman’s Pumpkin Patch, 3750 S Dusty Road, Derby. Open through Oct. 31. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and by appointment on weekdays for groups.
Activities include corn maze, tractor ride, fishing, playground areas and canoes. Admission: $7, $5 with military ID, free for 3 and under. 316-733-1887 or wichitaspumpkinpatch.com
Meadowlark Farm, 11249 SW 160th St., Rose Hill. Open through Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays- Sundays, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and by appointment for groups during the off hours.
Activities include pumpkin and apple picking and a nature walk. Hard apple cider and other goods are available for purchase at the on-site store. Admission: $2 per person for those over age 12. Pumpkins picked at the patch are 50 cents per pound; 65 cents in the Meadowlark store. Hayrack ride to the pumpkin patch is free for five or more riders. 316-518-8907 or themeadowlarkfarm.com
Cedar Creek Pumpkin Patch, 6100 N 119th St. W, Maize. Open through Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and closed on Mondays.
Activities include barrel train, corn maze, petting zoo and pony rides. Pumpkins are 65 cents per pound. Admission: $10, free for 2 and under. Additional cost for some activities. 316-295-8718 or cedarcreekict.com
Attractions
Field Station: Dinosaurs, 2999 N. Rock Road, Derby: Dinosaurs after Dark, 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 31. Young explorers can trace paranormal activity going on at the Field Station during a darkened trail our that includes “some of the most recognizable movie monsters of all time.” Cost: $12 for ages 12 and up, pay your age for those 12 and younger. More information: 855-833-3466 or kansasdinos.com
Field of Screams and Escape Shack, Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road, Maize. Gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets sales stop at 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. Sundays. Open Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31. Tickets: $17-$25. All tickets are timed reservations. Not recommended for children younger than 8. Weather-delay hotline: 316-303-2037.
The Haunted Cannery, 10001 NW U.S. 77 near El Dorado (at Walter’s Pumpkin Patch). Open through Oct. 31. Hours: 8-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Activities include the Hayride, the Haunted Cannery and the Lunatic Asylum attractions. Admission: $20, $40 for fast pass; “Scaredy-pants” upgrade for $4. Face masks are required.
Wicked Island Haunted Forest, 3022 S. McLean Blvd. at O.J. Watson Park. Open through Oct. 31. Hours: 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Admission: $20; $15 ages 12 and younger general admission, $25 adults and $20 children for timed tickets purchased online. $35 for a fast pass to the head of the line. 316-684-5991 or wickedwoodswichita.com
Warehouse of Terrors, 1640 W. 140th Ave. N., Milton. Open from 8-11 p.m. Saturdays in October. An old furniture store is remade into a warehouse of terrors. Not recommended for young children. Admission: $25. 316-371-4532 or warehouseofterrorsk42.com
This story was originally published October 16, 2020 at 5:01 AM.