Catch the Magic of Fall
Written by Julie Underwood Burton
Pick a Pumpkin, Attend a Festival, Take a Drive
Written by Julie Underwood Burton
Pack up the kids and your friends, and experience an array of these kid-friendly events that make October so fun in Wichita and our surrounding communities.
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and More
P & M PUMPKIN RANCH
311 16th Avenue, Moundridge
Admission: $16.99, free for kids 2 & under
Additional fees for pumpkins
Hours: Wednesday–Thursday, 4–7 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
KLAUSMEYER DAIRY FARM & PUMPKIN PATCH
8135 S. 1919th St. S., Clearwater
Admission:
Corn maze $7 or pumpkin patch $11 on weekends, $9 on weekdays
Corn maze and pumpkin patch:
$15 per person, weekends
$12 per person, weekdays
Free for kids 2 and under
Additional fees for pumpkins and paintballs
Hours: daily, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Haunted activities on Saturdays, 7–10 p.m.
MEADOWLARK FARM ORCHARD & CIDERY
11249 S.W. 160th St., Rose Hill
Admission: $3.50 per person, ages 10 and older
Produce, cider, snacks and pumpkins extra
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
APPLEJACK PUMPKIN PATCH
10007 S.W. Indianola Road, Augusta
Daily admission: $13 per person online, $14 at the gate
$7 military or 65+, free for kids 2 and under
Extra fees are charged for weekend premium add-ons
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
MARIETTA FARM
1600 E. US-54 Highway, Andover
Admission: Monday–Thursday, $10 per person, $8.50 with military ID
Friday–Sunday admission, $14 per person, $10 with military ID
Free for kids 2 and under
Play activities require coins purchased separately
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
WALTER’S PUMPKIN PATCH
10001 N.W. U.S. Highway 77, Burns
Weekday admission: $20.95 at the gate, $16.95 online
Weekend admission: $25.95 at the gate, $20.95 online
Individual Season Pass: $50
Family Season Pass: $175
FREE for kids 2 and under
Additional fees for paintball, pumpkin artillery, mining and animal feedings
The Haunt at Walters is a spooky night wagon ride offered on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m.–11 p.m.
Admission is $31.20 or $46.20 for the fast pass
Kid-Friendly Fall Festivals
CLEARWATER FALL FESTIVAL
Friday, October 3–Sunday, October 5
Clearwater City Park, 600 Ross Avenue, Clearwater
Entertainment, live music, car show, magic show, mechanical bull, axe throwing contest, food and craft vendors, BBQ competition, chili cook-off, beer garden, cornhole tournament, talent show, scavenger hunt, bingo, fishing tournament
Hours: Friday 5–10 p.m.
Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; parade is at 10 a.m.
Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: Most activities are free.
Carnival tickets are $33 per wristband or $4 per individual tickets
Family packs of 10 are $35 or Super Saver Packs of 30 are $100.
BOOTANICA
Fridays and Saturdays, October 10–11, 17–18, 24–25
Botanica, 701 Amidon St., Wichita
Spooky surprises, pumpkin carving, trick or treating, face painting, axe throwing, scarecrow decorating, pooch parade, games, food trucks plus bands, entertainment, shadow dancing and light shows
Hours:
Fridays 5–10 p.m. (evening entertainment at 7 p.m.)
Saturdays 2–10 p.m. (showdowns at 4 p.m., bands at 7 p.m.)
Admission: $16 adults, $14 members
$10 for ages 3–11, free for kids 2 and under
ICT BLOKTOBERFEST
Friday, October 10–Saturday, October 11
Naftzger Park, 601 E. Douglas, Wichita
Live music, food trucks, beer garden with over 100 local, regional and German beers, musical chairs, wiener dog races, vendor market, yard games, Dad Bod contest, beer tasting, kid & dog friendly.
Hours: Friday 4–10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Grounds admission: free
Evening Beer Fest is from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tickets range from $60 to $100 and includes entry, glass or stein, drinks and food depending on ticket type.
NEW MARKET SQUARE FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 11
New Market Square, 2441 N. Maize Road, Wichita
Real-life heroes, face painting, temporary tattoos, special character appearances by WuShock, Bluey and Paw Patrol favorites, plus hot dogs compliments of Wichita Wagonmasters (donations go to Wichita Police and Fire Foundation)
Admission: free
Hours: 1–3 p.m.
FAMILY JAM FEST
Saturday, October 11
Capitol Federal Amphitheater, Andover Central Park, 1607 E. Central, Andover
Mini music festival for families with young children with musical acts, clowns, entertainers, food trucks, vendors
Admission: $15 adults, $5 children
Free for kids 2 and under
$125 VIP tables
Hours: Doors open at 3 p.m.
GODDARD FALL FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Friday, October 10–Sunday, October 12
Means Park and downtown Goddard, 118 N. Main St, Goddard
Live music, entertainment, local vendors, carnival rides, festive foods, plus sand volleyball, pickleball and cornhole tournaments
Hours: Friday 6–10 p.m.
Saturday 12–10 p.m. (parade begins at 10 a.m.)
Sunday 1–4 p.m.
Admission: Most activities are free
Carnival tickets are $25–30 per wristband
Individual ride tickets are $4
Packs of 10 tickets are $35, packs of 30 tickets are $100
Tournaments require advance registration with paid individual or team fees.
HAYSVILLE FALL FESTIVAL, CAR SHOW AND PARADE
Friday, October 17–Sunday, October 19
Riggs Park, 700 Sarah Lane, Haysville
Live music, entertainment, petting zoo, arts and craft vendors, food court, car show, jump houses, carnival, BBQ contest and parade
Hours: Friday 5–10 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. –10 p.m.
Saturday’s parade begins at Haysville West Middle School (1956 W. Grand), 9 a.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Grounds admission: free
BBQ tasting, jump houses and carnival rides require tickets or wristbands which will be sold on-site.
hellohaysville.com/fall-fest-car-show
BEL AIRE FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 18
Bel Aire recreation center, 5251 E. 48th St. N., Bel Aire
Pumpkin judging, costume contests, health screenings, face painting, car show awards, scavenger hunt
Wear your costumes!
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Admission: free
HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO & DERBY CHILI COOKOFF
Saturday, October 18
Madison Avenue Park, 912 N. Beau Jardin Drive, Derby
Trick-or-treating, spooky music, games, bounce houses, chili contest
Wear your costumes!
Hours: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Admission: FREE; tasting kits are $5
HAY, HOOVES AND HALLOWEEN
Saturday, October 18–Sunday, October 19
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita
Trick or treating in the streets with ghouls and ghosts, music and dancing, candy
Hours: 2–8 p.m.
Admission: $7 ($2 for Cowtown members)
Free for kids 4 and under
ARKALALAH HAPPY DAYS, CARNIVAL & PARADES
Wednesday, October 22–Saturday, October 25
106 S. Summit Street, Ark City
Carnival, medallion hunt, soap box derby, craft show, fireworks, parade of lights, concessions, pancake feed, kids’ fun run, street games, marching festival
Hours: Wednesday 6 p.m.–10 p.m., parade and fireworks at 8 p.m.
Thursday 1–5 p.m., dodgeball tournament and class reunion at 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., children’s parade at 3 p.m., Arkalalah Coronation at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., parade at 2 p.m., marching festival at 4 p.m., light show at dusk
Grounds admission: free
Fees are charged for some activities including carnival rides, concessions, tournaments, coronation, 2-mile run and helicopter rides.
Happy fall and happy Halloween!
More Ideas
Visit wichitamom.com for a great list of area Trunk Or Treat activities, and go to visitwichita.com for the best haunted houses and other adult Halloween attractions.
Meanwhile, don’t forget to catch some fall leaves throughout the beautiful month of October. Some of the prettiest parks in the fall include College Hill Park, Oak Park, O.J. Watson Park, Riverside Park and Sedgwick County Park. Or stroll the trails along the Arkansas River, Red Bud Botanica’s Woodland Walk and Great Plains Nature Center. And be sure to catch some beautiful fall colors on the campuses of WSU and Friends University.
