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Your ultimate guide to apple + pumpkin picking near Kansas City

Whether you’re looking to pick your own or pick it up from the country store, we’ve got 10 of the metro’s best spots for seasonal fun.

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A big pumpkin for your little pumpkin.

Photo courtesy of KC Pumpkin Patch

Summer heat is still simmering in the Heartland, but we hear there’s a crisp on the way — honeycrisp, that is. Soak up these early autumn days with a trip to one of these 10+ Kansas City apple orchards and pumpkin patches.

In-cider information

Alldredge Orchards | Platte City, MO | The whole family can join the fun, including Fido + full admission includes a u-pick discount.

Cider Hill Family Orchard | KCK | With 6,000 trees and 18 varieties, there’s plenty of picking to go around — just make sure to leave room for treats, like frozen slushies + apple pie nachos.

Gieringer’s Family Farm | Edgerton, KS | Unlike most orchards, Gieringer’s grows their apples on a trellis, making for easier picking.

Louisburg Cider Mill | Louisburg, KS | You know the name, and you probably already have a gallon jug in your fridge. Catch classic activities like the live apple pressing, Louisburg Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, and vendor fair at its final CiderFest weekend on Saturday, Oct. 4 + Sunday, Oct. 5.

Johnson Farms | Belton, MO | Go for the two-in-one with both apple picking and pumpkin patches, plus keep an eye out for its royal wedding–themed corn maze.

Oh my gourd-ness

Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch | Liberty, MO | Last weekend was the patch’s official opening, meaning you can still grab the cream of the crop before its gone.

Weston Red Barn | Weston, MO | This 19th-century working farm hosts a weekend fall festival with hayrides, pumpkins, ponies, caramel apples, barbecue, and apple cider.

KC Pumpkin Patch | Olathe, KS | Take advantage of attractions included in your ticket — including human foosball, photo ops, and Bunnyville.

Faulkner’s Ranch | KCMO | These pumpkins are pre-picked, meaning more time for activities like pony rides and corn cannons.

Schaake’s Pumpkin Patch | Lawrence, KS | City Editor Maddie here. This is a family fave, but we’re sure it’s not just us that loves the quaint country store and its unique pumpkin varieties.

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