Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Lawrence, KS

Lawrence

Schaake's grows its pumpkin patch on 28 acres carved out of a working 1,400-acre family farm, an operation that started as a 4-H project and just marked its 50th season. Admission and parking are free, and so is the hayride out to the patch — you pay only for the pumpkins you pick. There's a hay maze and playground for kids who'd rather not do the picking themselves.

Lawrence

Wohletz Farm Fresh has grown u-pick strawberries and blueberries in Lawrence since 1996, after 19 years selling at area farmers markets. Buckets run $35 for a gallon or $20 for a half-gallon, cash or check only, and picking requires an appointment. Call (785) 331-3468 to schedule a time before heading out.

Lawrence

Chestnut Charlie's is an organic chestnut orchard outside Lawrence, planted in 1995 and certified organic in 1998. The 20-acre orchard holds roughly 1,200 trees and sells fresh chestnuts each fall, typically starting in early October, with nuts also stocked at Checkers Grocery and the Community Mercantile in Lawrence. Reach them at [email protected].

Baldwin City

Lawson Brothers Farm sits a mile and a half east of Vinland, on a historic property outside Baldwin City. It grows u-pick blackberries, raspberries and strawberries through the summer, then shifts to pumpkins in the fall, with a picnic area for families who want to make a day of it. Check the farm's site for that week's picking hours before driving out.

Edgerton

White Tail Run Winery pours Kansas table wines from a tasting room in Edgerton, alongside an 18-hole disc golf course and a mobile "Winery On The Go" service for events. Summer hours run Friday and Saturday noon to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. The winery also hosts small gatherings and sells through select area liquor stores. Call (913) 893-4003.

Gardner

Wagon Wheel Orchard is an orchard operation in Gardner, on the western edge of the Kansas City metro in Johnson County, one of the fastest-growing suburban counties in the state. No specific fruit varieties, hours, or contact details are publicly listed; call ahead to check what's in season.

Big Springs Berries grows thornless blackberries on trellised vines in Lecompton, in the rolling hill country north of Lawrence. The u-pick fields come with a picnic area, a nature trail, and bird and wildlife feeding stations for the wait between rows. Call ahead before visiting, since u-pick berry season is short and weather-dependent.

Edgerton

Frank and Melanie Gieringer planted their first peach trees in Edgerton in 2001 and picked their first crop in 2004; blackberries, strawberries, sweet corn and pumpkins followed, and their son Brice now runs the u-pick fields alongside them. The season moves from strawberries in May through blackberries and peaches in summer to sunflower fields and pumpkins each fall. The farm market sells jams, frozen pies, local honey and doughnuts.

Bonner Springs

Kerby Farm runs a pumpkin patch in Bonner Springs, just west of the Kansas City metro in Wyandotte County — one of several fall stops in the area drawing families each October. Specific hours, activities, and pricing aren't listed publicly; call ahead before a visit.

Wellsville

Wellsberry Farm grows black raspberries on a U-pick basis in Wellsville, open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the season. Picking is cash or check only, and the farm grows without synthetic sprays. Fair warning if you're not a dog person — the owners keep large dogs on the property who'll likely greet you at the gate.

Grantville

Gary's Pumpkin Patch has run its fall festival in Grantville, just outside Topeka, since 1993. The lineup covers a you-pick pumpkin patch, a corn maze, pig races, a corn pit and a climbing course called Goat Mountain, plus apple cider slushies and doughnuts from the concession stand. The festival runs weekends through September and October.

Gardner

KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze started when the Berggren family began the patch outside Gardner in 2003, two years after settling in the Kansas City area. The corn maze is cut each year into a new design — past years have included the KU Jayhawk — and the grounds add a jumping pillow, a rock-climbing wall, a petting zoo with piglets, and the Yellow Brick Road train ride on weekends.

Ottawa

Kansas Alpaca Company breeds alpacas from established production bloodlines on its Ottawa farm and sells the fiber through an on-site shop, The Fiberwear Shop. Yarn, roving, and other alpaca-fiber goods are spun from animals raised on the property. The farm has operated as a Kansas LLC since 2005 and is listed among local yarn shops on Ravelry for fiber crafters seeking Kansas-raised wool.

Basehor

Faircrest Farm Produce runs a seasonal farm stand on Highway 7 just north of Parallel Road in Basehor, with a picking calendar that tracks the Kansas growing season: tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelon and sweet corn in July, peaches and peppers in August, then pumpkins, gourds and winter squash by September. The indoor market also carries fresh eggs, baked goods, and homemade jams and jellies. Open every day of the week, mid-July through mid-November.

Leavenworth

Hildebrandt Farm operates on 159th Street outside Leavenworth as a registered Kansas agritourism property. Public details on what's grown or sold here are limited online. Note: this is a separate operation from the larger Hildebrand Farms Dairy elsewhere in the county — don't confuse the two when verifying.

Kansas City

Cider Hill Family Orchard grows 1,500 apple trees across 18 varieties on 38 acres in Kansas City, Kansas. Apple season runs August through November, with cider donuts, kettle corn, hayrides, and train rides alongside the picking. The orchard also rents out an Event Barn that holds up to 250 guests, plus a guest house on the property.

Leavenworth

Lamborn Farm centers on an 1890s barn listed on both the Kansas and National Register of Historic Places, now hosting weddings, reunions, and military ceremonies near Leavenworth. In fall, the working farm adds a corn maze, a mini train ride, and a kids' play area alongside seasonal craft and harvest festival events.

Overbrook

Fieldstone Orchard grows 38 apple varieties plus Asian pears, plums, cherries, asparagus, berries and heirloom tomatoes across a 12-acre u-pick orchard built around seven ponds in Osage County. Farming follows organic practices, including a house line of organic feed blends made with Fertrell amendments. The Sale Barn sells fresh-picked fruit, and the Cider Barn presses cider on site. Open Tuesday through Sunday.

Wellsville

New Hope Farm & Apiary is a small, women-owned apiary in Franklin County producing raw clover and wildflower honey along with beeswax, pollen and hand-made soaps and candles. The bees go untreated with chemicals or antibiotics and forage unsprayed ground near the hives. Visits run by appointment — call or email ahead to schedule a stop at the farm.

Topeka

Luke Paine has run Insane Paine Produce on 20 acres in Topeka since 2011, opening each spring with greenhouse tomatoes and hanging baskets. Summer brings zucchini, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, watermelon and cantaloupe, with mums and a full lineup of pumpkins and winter squash by September. Paine keeps adding acreage and new crops most years.

Kansas City

Wine Barn Winery & Vineyard has poured handcrafted wine from its 16-acre property near the Legends shopping district in Kansas City since 2009, with a pond and vineyard view from the tasting room. Wines range from sweet and fruity to dry, full-bodied reds, with flights and bottles available Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. The venue also books private events.

Ottawa

Innisfree Fruit Farm is a u-pick berry operation outside Ottawa growing blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Picking hours run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday; the farm stays closed Sundays except for Memorial Day. Reach the fields by taking Highway 68 west from I-35, then north on Riley Road.

Spring Hill

Pickings & Pumpkins has been a registered Kansas farm business since 2002, growing pesticide-free vegetables and small fruit a couple of miles east of Spring Hill. Their own description keeps it simple: farm-fresh food, homegrown the old-fashioned way. Find current picking availability and hours through their Facebook page rather than by dropping in unannounced.

Rantoul

Pleasant Ridge is an agritourism listing in Rantoul, a small unincorporated community in Franklin County southeast of Ottawa — rolling pasture and row-crop ground typical of eastern Kansas. No public details on offerings, hours, or contact information were found; reach out directly to confirm.

Leavenworth

Ken and Cindy Devan started Oregon Trail Farm after 28 years in the Army, settling near Fort Leavenworth to grow u-pick blueberries, blackberries and raspberries along the historic Santa Fe Trail. They built the soil with horse manure, more than 10,000 pounds of spent coffee grounds, and over 70 tons of diverted wood chips for weed control and water retention. The veteran-owned farm also sells free-range eggs and honey.

Leavenworth

Salt Creek Valley Farms spans roughly 300 acres along the Santa Fe Trail, with U-pick strawberries, sweet corn, and pumpkins depending on the month. Fall visitors get a corn maze, hayrides, a bakery, and farm animals to feed. The farm runs seasonally, open May through October, and closes for winter. It's a working farm first — the agritourism side grew up around actual row crops and produce, not the other way around.

Leavenworth

Schwinn Produce Farm traces back to Jerry Schwinn's family garden, planted after watching his father grow a legendary crop of cantaloupe. The farm now runs u-pick fields from early asparagus and strawberries through fall pumpkins and mums, plus an on-site market. A 4,500-square-foot event barn on the 50-acre property hosts weddings by the pond, in the prairie, or under the tree canopy.

Topeka

86th Street Orchard is a small, family-run u-pick operation just north of Topeka, growing apples, raspberries, grapes, and tomatoes alongside peaches, pears, cherries, and plums. It isn't set up for group tours — call ahead and Cathy or Kenny will tell you what's ripe and set a pick time. The orchard also sells local honey. Open July through September.

Spring Hill

Hickory Creek Ranch runs a pumpkin patch and fall festival in Spring Hill, on the Johnson County line southwest of Kansas City. It's one of several fall agritourism stops that have grown up along that corridor. Details on specific attractions, hours, and pricing aren't published; contact the ranch directly for current-season plans.

Spring Hill

Cricket's Farm is a small agritourism operation in Spring Hill, in the fast-growing edge of Johnson County southwest of Kansas City. We couldn't find a working website or listing with specifics for this one — reach out directly for current offerings and seasonal hours.

Overland Park

The City of Overland Park has run Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead since 1978, recreating a turn-of-the-century Kansas farm across 12 acres. Kids can ride ponies, take a horse-drawn wagon around the grounds, and watch dairy barn demonstrations alongside a one-room schoolhouse exhibit. The farmstead also offers sensory-friendly early admission on the first Tuesday of the month from May through August, 8 to 9 a.m., before general crowds arrive.

Overland Park

Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch runs each fall on West 95th Street in Overland Park, with a corn maze, hayride, and yard games alongside the pumpkins. Pumpkins are priced by weight rather than an admission fee at the gate, so the cost scales with what you carry out.