Halloween is creeping closer, and as fall weather begins to tease the Ozarks, people are heading out to area pumpkin patches for photos and fun or to pick the perfect specimen to decorate at home.
The News-Leader compiled a list of area pumpkin patches and farm stands with pumpkins among the produce for sale. This list is not comprehensive for the Springfield area as there are countless farms that provide fall activities throughout the Ozarks.
Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
Where: 3825 W. Farm Road 146 in Springfield
Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Throughout the month of October, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park’s pumpkin patch is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Each weekend in October, the park hosts its Harvest Fest. The fall-themed festival includes a 2.5-mile corn maze, hay rides, inflatables, horse rides and barnyard races.
Entry to the farm park and Harvest Festival is free. Family-friendly activities are priced on a ticketing system, with activities usually ranging between $1-$5. Entry to the corn maze is $4 per adult and $3 per child 5-11. Pumpkins from the patch are priced based on weight.