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From Cider Mills to Haunted Fields: Fall Fun for Everyone
There’s something special about autumn in Kansas. As the air turns crisp and the fields take on golden tones, farms across the state open their gates to share the season’s best traditions. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to cider mills and fall festivals, there are countless opportunities to slow down, try new flavors, go on new adventures, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
From cider mills to haunted fields, each corner of Kansas offers its own flavor of fall. Here’s a tour across all six regions of the state, highlighting 6 destinations where fall fun is waiting for you!
Louisburg Cider Mill
No fall season in Kansas feels complete without a trip to the Louisburg Cider Mill. This iconic destination blends tradition and family fun with 50+ acres to explore. Families can pick pumpkins, wander through a 10-acre corn maze, and enjoy live music and local vendors during their Fall Weekends. And, of course, nothing says autumn like sipping fresh-pressed cider and biting into a warm cider donut. Time your visit for Ciderfest, held the last weekend of September and the first weekend in October, to experience one of Kansas’s favorite fall celebrations.
Prairie Pines - Field of Screams!
Not all fall fun is sweet and cozy. At Prairie Pines in Maize, thrill-seekers line up each year for the Field of Screams, one of Kansas’s most popular haunted attractions. With elaborate sets, pyrotechnics, and a chilling storyline, this walk-through experience offers heart-pounding excitement. Additional escape-style games add to the adventure, making it the ultimate fall outing for those who love a good scare.
Hickory Hollow Pumpkin Patch
Step into history at Hickory Hollow Pumpkin Patch near Spearville, a farm that’s been in the family since 1911. Today, it’s home to more than 60 varieties of pumpkins and gourds, along with mums, hayrides, and homemade treats. The season kicks off with an opening-weekend festival full of family fun, from inflatables to a 7-acre crop maze. Hickory Hollow combines small-town hospitality with the sights, flavors, and traditions of the season.
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch
Just two miles south of Hays, Pa’s Pumpkin Patch is a favorite fall stop for families in northwest Kansas. Open weekends from late September, the patch offers hayrack rides through the fields, a pumpkin patch perfect for finding a front-porch favorite, and even friendly alpacas to meet along the way. A classic corn maze adds to the fun, and on October 26–27, it transforms into a haunted maze after sundown, bringing just the right amount of spooky excitement to the season.
Walter’s Pumpkin Patch
For a full day of fall fun, Walter’s Pumpkin Patch near Burns is a must. With 73 acres of attractions, this family-run farm is packed with everything from zip lines and corn mazes to gem mining and pumpkin cannons that can launch an 8-pound pumpkin half a mile! Visitors can also enjoy pumpkin slushies, homemade butter, and farm-fresh treats from the Pumpkin Pantry. Walter’s is the kind of place where generations gather, making memories that keep people coming back year after year.
A & H Farms
In Manhattan, A & H Farms comes alive each year with its popular Fall Festival. Highlights include a themed corn maze, with this year’s design celebrating country music star Lainey Wilson, along with giant slides, hayrides, a petting zoo, apple cannons, and plenty more. Whether your kids are racing tricycles or feeding budgies in the Bird Barn, there’s endless fun to be found. It’s the kind of place where fall traditions are made, and everyone leaves with a smile and maybe a pumpkin or two.
Agritourism in Kansas isn’t just about pumpkins and hayrides—it’s about connection. It’s about celebrating our farming heritage, supporting local businesses, and giving families places to gather, laugh, and create memories. Whether you’re craving the sweetness of cider, the comfort of a hayrack ride, or the thrill of a haunted field, there’s something waiting for you this season in every corner of our state!
Check out more fall favorites and agritourism adventures throughout the state by visiting Seasonal Crops in Kansas | Pumpkin & Sunflower Farms
Author
Kelsey Wendling
Kelsey Wendling previously worked for ¸£ÀûÉ© as the division's Agritourism Manager from 2021-2025. She currently owns the Cattle & Clover Floral Shop in Lyndon, KS. During her time as the Agritourism Manager, Kelsey wrote numerous blogs and travel itineraries about the state's beloved Agritourism destinations. Kelsey is a native Kansan who has lived all over the state, from Hays to Osage City and many places in between. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and her Master’s degree from Kansas State University.
Kelsey is passionate about the agriculture industry and lives for visiting agritourism operations throughout the state, having visited with producers and experienced the unique and diverse ways producers are using agriculture to bring joy and kinship to rural communities all over the state! Kelsey is an avid animal lover, especially of the cow and cat varieties, and is always looking for an opportunity to pet the next one. When not at work or spending time on the farm, her favorite pastime is hitting up Hobby Lobby and local antique stores and convincing herself she does, in fact, have room for one more decoration!
