Pumpkin Patches

                           

St. Louis has some great Pumpkin Patches! Here are full reviews on each one:

1. Austin Farms, Festus

2. Bloomsdale Fun Farm, Bloomsdale, MO
3. Boonies Farm, Worden, IL
4. Braeutigam Orchards- Belleville, IL
5. Brookdale Farms- Eureka
6. Centennial Farms - Augusta
7. Daniel's Farm and Greenhouse- St. Peters
8. Dickherber Farms- Dardenne Prairie
9. Eagle Fork Farms- Moscow Mills
10. Eckert's Country Store and Farm- Belleville, Millstadt, and Grafton, IL
11. Heartland Farms- Bourbon
12. Heritage Farm- Godfrey, IL
13. Kirkwood Farmer's Market- Kirkwood
14. Meert Tree Farm- Festus

15. Pierce Century Farm- Hillsboro
16. Pin Oak Farms- New Haven

17. Pumpkin Blossom Hill- Red Bud, IL
18. Pumpkins Galore- Wright City
19. Relleke Farms- Pontoon Beach, IL

20. Rinkel Pumpkin Farm- Glen Carbon, IL

21. Rooster's Farm Pumpkin Patch- Jonesburg
22. Rowe Crop Farm- Calcedonia, MO
23. Stuckmeyer's Farm Market- Fenton
24. Sullivan Farms- Florissant
25. Thierbach Orchards- Marthasville
26. Thies Farm and Greenhouses- Normandy
27. Thies Farm and Market- Maryland Heights 
28. Webster Hills Pumpkin Patch- Webster Groves

To sum up, the free patches are Austin Farms, Braeutigam, Centennial, Eagle Fork, Heritage Farm, Meert, Pumpkin Blossom Hill, Pumpkine Galore, Relleke, Stuckmeyers, Sullivan, & Webster Hills. 

The ones with admission fees are Bloomsdale, Boonies, Brookdale, Daniel's, Dickherber, Eckert's, Heartland Farms, Summit Produce at Kirkwood Market, Pierce Century Farm, Pin Oak Farms, Rinkel, Roosters, Rowe Crop Farm, Thierbach, and Thies Farms. Every year people argue about which pumpkin patch is the "best". In my opinion, they all are unique in their own way and offer lots of fall family fun. Check them all out and see which one is your fav!

Best patches for toddlers include Kirkwood, Braeutigam, Centennial, Relleke, Thierbach, Daniels, and Eagle Fork.

I broke down the admission pumpkin patches so you can see how they compare:

• Bloomsdale- $21.95 online, $25.95 at the gate, under 2 free
• Boonies- $14.95 online, $18.95 at the gate
• Brookdale- $12 Wed-Thur,  Fri-Sun $17, under 3 free.
• Daniels- Everyone is $12, under 2 free
• Dickherber- Everyone is $10, under 4 free
• Eckerts- Prices vary between the farms and the dates from $2.50 to $20
• Heartland Farms- $14.50 online, $17.50 at the gate, under 3 free
• Summit Kirkwood- $6 for kids 2-10, over 10 free during the week. Weekends everyone is $6 BEST VALUE
• Pierce Century Farm- $10 per person, kids under 2 free
• Pin Oak Farms- $15 per person 
• Rinkel- $8 per person, under 3 free
• Roosters-$8 per person, under 3 free
• Rowe Crop Farm- $12 per person, under 3 free
• Thierback- $5 everyone
• Thies on Hanley- $13 per person, under 3 free
• Thies Maryland Hgts.- $10.50 for kids 3-14, $7 for ages 15 and older,  under 2 Free

Sorted by price:

Bloomsdale	$21.95 online, $25.95 at the gate
Pin Oak	$15 everyone
Boonies	$14.95 online, $18.95 at the gate
Heartland	$14.50 online, $17.50 at the gate, under 3 free
Thies Hanley	$13 everyone, under 3 free
Brookdale	$12 weekday, $17 Sat & Sun
Daniels	$12 everyone, under 2 free
Rowe Crop	$12 everyone, under 2 free
Thies Maryland Hghts	$10.50 kids, $7 aged 15 and up, under 2 free
Pierce	$10 everyone, under 3 free
Dickherber	$10 everyone, under 4 free
Rinkel	$8 everyone, under 3 free
Roosters	$8 everyone, under 2 free
Kirkwood Farmers Market	$6 everyone
Thierbach	$5 per child

Rowe Crop Farm, Caledonia

Location: 10766 Webster Rd., Caledonia, MO 63631

Website: https://www.rowecrop.farm/

This pumpkin patch is worth the drive. The admission fee includes:

• Corn maze
• Giant slides
• Grain Wagon Hoops
• Duck races
• Barrel train
• Hayrides
• Grain bin corn pit
• Tots playground
• Giant Jump pillow
• Bubble Station
• Goat feeding (50 cents/feed)
• Corn cannons (additional cost)
• Gem mining (additional cost)
• You pick pumpkins (additional cost per pumpkin- admission also required)
• You pick sunflowers (additional cost per flower, September until frost)

They also have a snack bar filled with candy, chips, drinks, and delicious fresh-cooked kettle corn!

All guests have access to a pavilion and picnic tables, and you are welcome to bring your own chairs.

They have several port-a-potties, including a wheelchair-accessible potty with a changing table.

2024 prices are $10 for adults and kids ages 4 and older.   Ages 3 and under are free!

Gem mining area 

From their website, "The corn maze is the foundation of our farm. This farm was started in 2014 with only a corn maze! Since then, the corn maze has continued to be the star of the show, despite the additions of other attractions. Our Corn maze ranges in size each year from twelve acres to SIXTEEN! The maze consists of four levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Novice, and Expert. Can you complete each difficulty? Put your navigation skills to the test!" 

                                           

This is different, a bubble station!

Yard games

About 2 minutes down the road is the Old Village Mercantile, which is such a cool candy shop with an ice cream counter and tons of treats! From their website, " Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Village Mercantile is the place to be. An authentic c. 1909 mercantile that takes you back to a simpler time. It's an experience for the whole family. Enjoy 600 varieties of Old Fashioned Candy, fudge, Coffee House & Smoothie Bar, Antique Gallery, Gifts, Handmade Premium Artisan Ice Cream and so much more to see! Located in the Historic Village of Caledonia, MO, come see for yourself!​"