As of September 27, 2026: 8 events near Springfield list 2026 dates that include this weekend, September 25–27. Pumpkin patches and family events come first, haunted houses last.
Hours vary, so check each event before you go.
Corn maze
20701 Lawrence 2200, Aurora, MO
Long-running corn maze farm with hayrides, a jumping pillow and daytime play areas; at night the maze is haunted and the Zombie Harvest ride lets guests shoot paintballs at costumed zombies.
- corn maze
- haunted maze
- Zombie Harvest paintball ride
- hayrides
- jumping pillow
- When
- Sept 19–Oct 31, 2026; haunted maze Fri–Sat nights from Sept 25, plus Wed nights Oct 7–28
- Price
- Maze and Zombie Harvest combo $25
Pumpkin patch
177 Carob Road, Clever, MO
Family farm with a daytime corn maze, pumpkin picking, hayrides, a kids' train and bonfires; after dark in October the maze turns into a haunted maze for older kids.
- corn maze
- haunted maze (from Oct 2)
- pumpkin patch
- hayrides
- train rides
- When
- Sat–Sun Sept 26–27, then Fri–Sun through Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- Oct: Fri 6–11pm, Sat 2–11pm, Sun noon–7pm; Sept 26–27 noon–7pm
Corn maze
20946 FR 1057, Exeter, MO
Big farm park south-west of the metro with a corn maze, ziplines, wagon rides and petting zoo by day, and a two-story haunted barn, haunted corn trail and zombie paintball ride at night.
- corn maze
- 30+ farm activities
- haunted barn
- haunted corn maze
- zombie paintball
- When
- Sept 12–Nov 1, 2026
Corn maze
Springfield, MO
Corn maze on a century-old dairy farm just north of Springfield, with a long double slide, apple cannon, hayrides, jump pillow and petting zoo.
- corn maze
- 170-foot slide
- apple cannon
- hayrides
- jump pillow
- When
- Sat–Sun in September; Fri–Sun in October; Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026
- Price
- $12; ages 3 and under free
- Age note
- Children under 36 inches may have limits on some activities
Pumpkin patch
3265 State Hwy F, Branson, MO
Family produce farm outside Branson with a pumpkin patch, corn and hay bale mazes, hayrides, slides and a bounce pillow; pumpkins and produce can be bought without paying admission.
- pumpkin patch
- corn maze
- hay maze
- hayrides
- slides
- When
- Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026 (closed Mon–Tue)
- Hours
- Wed–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 11am–7pm
- Price
- $9; ages 66+ $4.50; 2 and under free
Pumpkin patch
5586 W Hwy 76, Branson, MO
Fall festival at Shepherd of the Hills with pumpkin picking and painting, hayrides, barnyard games and a new Sleepy Hollow-themed Spooky Hayride on autumn evenings.
- pumpkin patch
- hayrides
- Spooky Hayride
- pumpkin painting
- scarecrow building
- When
- Sept 12–Oct 31, 2026; Spooky Hayride evenings through Oct 24
- Price
- From $29.95 adults, $27.95 children
Theme park event
399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO
The Branson theme park's fall festival fills the streets with carved and giant pumpkins, visiting craftspeople and seasonal food, then lights up after dark with glowing displays and family dance parties.
- 20,000+ pumpkins
- giant pumpkins
- visiting craftsmen
- fall menu
- illuminated pumpkins after dark
- When
- Sept 11–Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- Glowing pumpkin displays and dance parties from 5:30pm
- Price
- Included with park admission
- Age note
- Guest costumes are not allowed in the park
Family event
5586 W Hwy 76, Branson, MO
Half-mile nighttime walk through thousands of glowing pumpkins and whimsical light displays at Shepherd of the Hills.
- illuminated pumpkin trail
- half-mile night walk
- When
- Sept 12–Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- Opens at dusk, Fri–Sun plus select weekdays