An admission-based pumpkin patch built around the Kiddie Korral playground (pedal tractors, wiggle cars, slides, mud kitchen), good for families with kids 2-10, but pricing and 2026 dates are not yet published.
Per-person admission for wagon ride, pumpkin patch and corn maze included
Howell’s Greenhouse is not a corn-maze-first operation; it’s built around the Kiddie Korral, an extensive playground area featuring pedal tractors, wiggle cars, hay stacks, a mud pie kitchen, a corn box and a giant slide. The pumpkin patch and 8-acre corn maze are there, but they’re supplementary. For families whose main mission is tiring out kids ages 2-10 in a pumpkin-patch setting, this matches well. For families expecting a serious corn maze or large pumpkin-picking experience, manage expectations.
The admission model is per-person, all-inclusive: one price gets you access to the corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and the Kiddie Korral playground. No à la carte upsells for individual activities, which is straightforward, though you need to know the person-cost before budgeting.
Eight activities in one playground area (pedal tractors, wiggle cars, hay stacks, mud pie kitchen, corn box, giant slide, plus hayrides and the maze) give toddlers and early-elementary kids a lot to rotate through. A family of four can spread out—parents watch from the shade while kids move between activities. Two hours on this playground is typically enough; by the third hour, you’re looping the same rides and most kids are ready to leave.
Howell’s has been operating long enough to know what families want. The emphasis on multi-activity play rather than a single grand attraction reflects that they’ve watched families come and go for generations. That history usually means reliable operation and maintenance, which matters when you’re driving to a farm with young kids.
The 2026 opening and closing dates were not published. Iowa pumpkin season typically runs late September through October, but confirm with Howell’s. The per-person admission price was also not available; call (515) 981-0863 or check the website before the drive to lock in the exact cost.
Ask also whether hayrides are included in admission or cost separately; this shapes the total spend.
The mud pie kitchen and corn box will get kids thoroughly dirty, which is part of the appeal but means bringing a change of clothes for toddlers is practical. Wipes or hand sanitizer help before re-entry to the car or a restaurant. The October sun is still strong enough to warrant sunscreen even on cool days, especially in the open playground area.
Howell's shows daily hours 10am-5pm, Monday through Sunday, year-round on its listings. October is the standard pumpkin-season peak in Iowa. The farm had not published specific 2026 opening/closing dates when we checked, so confirm before the drive. A Tuesday or Wednesday morning visit will be notably quieter than weekends, and an early-October date will offer cooler, more pleasant weather than late October.
Two to three hours. The Kiddie Korral playground is the draw for younger kids, but it's not enormous—you can exhaust most activities in 90 minutes to two hours, then move on.
Weekday mornings (Tue-Thu 10am) are markedly quieter. Weekends and late afternoon (3-5pm) will be busiest, especially on pleasant October days. Mid-day (11am-2pm) on a weekday is often sweet-spot timing.
Not specified. Field parking at family farms in the Des Moines area is typically unpaved; expect muddy ground after rain.
The presence of pedal tractors and wiggle cars suggests some mobility thought, but specific accessibility details were not published. Call (515) 981-0863 to clarify ADA access or mobility needs for your party.
You need confirmed 2026 dates and pricing before driving. The farm hadn't published 2026 season dates or per-person admission costs when we searched. Also skip if everyone in your party is a teenager or adult; the Kiddie Korral is genuinely built for young kids, and adults without small kids to supervise will find it repetitive.
Admission covers the pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and unlimited access to the Kiddie Korral playground (pedal tractors, wiggle cars, hay stacks, mud pie kitchen, corn box, giant slide). Everything is included in the per-person admission price.
The per-person admission cost was not published in our research. Call (515) 981-0863 to ask for rates. The farm's website should also show pricing.
The farm had not published specific 2026 opening and closing dates when we checked. The general hours show 10am-5pm daily, but confirm the fall pumpkin season start date by phone or website.
The Kiddie Korral is designed for families with kids; pedal tractors and wiggle cars work for ages 2-8 primarily. Toddlers can participate in some activities but will need close supervision, especially on equipment like the giant slide.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Mon-Sun 10am-5pm. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Per-person admission for wagon ride, pumpkin patch and corn maze included
3145 Howell Ct, Cumming, IA 50061, in Madison County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Des Moines Region.
We track 5 patches in Des Moines Region. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 2 of the 5 patches we track in Des Moines Region had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 6 other patches we track in Madison County. All Des Moines Region patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
howellsgreenhouseandpumpkinpatch.com
Checked August 2026.