Children 3 and under free
Rough cost for a family of four: about $40.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
Just Piddlin’ Farm sits in Warren County, western Kentucky, offering an 8-acre pumpkin patch with cornfield features that appeal especially to families with toddlers and preschoolers. The $10 base admission (with children under 3 free) makes it an accessible entry point for families testing out a fall outing.
The farm’s centerpiece is a u-pick pumpkin patch where kids actually pick their own gourds. Combined with the bounce pad, playground, and farm animals, the property is designed for younger children who need variety but don’t have the stamina or height for complex mazes. Weekday afternoons are notably quiet, which matters if your toddler gets anxious in crowds.
Hayrides, a corn maze, bounce pad, playground, and farm animals are all present. The combination gives you options: you can do just the pumpkin-picking and bounce pad for a 90-minute visit, or spread activities across 2-3 hours if you let kids repeat favorites.
Base admission is $10 per person; under age 3 is free. If you’re a family of four with a toddler, that’s $30 at the gate just for entry. Additional activities—hayrides, special mazes, bounce pad use beyond what’s included—cost extra. Call (270) 542-6769 to learn current prices for add-on activities so you can budget realistically for your visit.
Weekday afternoons (3 p.m.–5 p.m.): Quietest times; long lines are rare. Ideal if you have flexible work schedules or homeschool. The farm closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays, so this is your last window.
Saturday morning (10 a.m.–noon): Best for families tied to traditional schedules. Arrive right at opening to beat the midday rush.
Avoid Saturday 1 p.m.–5 p.m.: Peak weekend traffic across western Kentucky makes this the busiest stretch.
Night maze events (Sept 26 and Oct 24): If you want the full experience, these special events add a different energy but require advance planning and separate admission. Call (270) 542-6769 to book and confirm pricing.
The farm closes on October 31, which is earlier than many larger operations. If you’re planning an October half-term week or Thanksgiving visit, plan your trip before the end of October.
The farm is 15 minutes from Bowling Green, making it a straightforward add-on to Lost River Cave or the Corvette Museum if you’re making a longer western Kentucky day.
Mid-September through mid-October; weekday afternoons (3 p.m.–5 p.m.) or Saturday mornings (10 a.m.–noon)
2-3 hours
Weekday afternoons are quiet, making this an excellent choice for families with young children who get overwhelmed by crowds. Saturdays draw more traffic; arrive by 10 a.m. to avoid midday crush.
Farm lot, unpaved
You're visiting after Halloween or want a large, multi-day festival experience with extensive nighttime attractions; this farm closes Oct 31 and focuses on daytime activities.
Just Piddlin' Farm is 15 minutes from Bowling Green, making it easy to pair with Lost River Cave, National Corvette Museum, or downtown Bowling Green dining for a longer fall day trip.
Base admission is $10 per person; children age 3 and under are free. Additional activities like hayrides and the bounce pad cost extra beyond base admission. Call (270) 542-6769 for a full pricing breakdown.
Yes, the farm includes u-pick pumpkins as part of the experience. Children can pick their own, which is why toddlers and preschoolers often thrive here—they get hands-on involvement in the harvest.
Yes. The farm hosts special night corn maze events on September 26 and October 24. These are separate from daytime admission and likely carry additional cost; call (270) 542-6769 to reserve and get pricing.
September 12 – October 31, 2026. Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.
Admission starts at $10 per person. Children 3 and under free
10830 S. Morgantown Rd, Woodburn, KY 42170, in Warren County. It is one of 9 patches we track in Western Kentucky.
We track 9 patches in Western Kentucky. At $10 a head this one sits above the regional median of $6.99, undercutting 1 of the 5 paid patches we track here.
Its season runs about 50 days against a regional average of 55, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There are 5 other patches we track in Warren County. All Western Kentucky patches →
Checked August 2026.