A Topeka-area farm with 40+ activities, extended season through November, and Friday evening access (4pm–7pm), priced $10 per person or $30 season pass — excellent for repeat visitors and after-work families.
$10 per person gate admission, or $30 season pass (online only). Children pricing not specified.
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.
Shively Farms in Berryton is an activity-dense farm operation with a crucial calendar constraint: it closes November 1. If October is your pumpkin-patch season, Shively’s 40+ activities and dual pricing model ($10 or $30 season pass) make it a substantial destination — but one with a hard deadline.
The sheer activity count signals a farm built to absorb families across a full day without repetition or boredom. Whether your interest is pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, slides, animal interactions, or photo opportunities, Shively is likely to have options. The tradeoff is crowding and decision fatigue — with this many choices, you cannot do everything in one visit, so prioritize before arriving.
The $10 per-person single admission is accessible. But the $30 season pass becomes valuable if you plan multiple visits in October. At three visits ($10 x 3), you equal the pass cost; any visits beyond three are free. For families with flexible October schedules, the pass eliminates per-visit decision friction and cost concerns. For families with one or two fixed fall dates, single admission is more economical.
This is not a farm that winds down November 1–15. It closes November 1 entirely. If Halloween is your target visit, you have a three-day window (October 29–31). If you plan to visit in early November, cross Shively off your list. Plan by mid-October to ensure you do not miss it.
With 40+ attractions and high capacity designed to draw crowds, expect every day in October to be busy. This is not a quiet farm experience — it is an event. Weekday mornings before school hours are your best bet for shorter lines. Weekends are busier, but the activity count means congestion is distributed across options rather than funneled into a single bottleneck.
Pumpkins are the core draw, but they are one element of a much larger operation. Arrive with a pumpkin-selection strategy — know what size and type you want — so you can complete that task efficiently and move to the activities you most want to experience.
Berryton is in Shawnee County, central Kansas, with typical October weather: cool mornings, mild afternoons, rapid temperature drops after sunset. Dress in layers and bring closed-toe shoes for the field paths.
September 18 through November 1, 2026. Friday 4pm–7pm (3-hour after-work window), Saturday–Sunday 9am–6pm (full-day slots). Mid-October offers peak pumpkin ripeness and full operation; November offers rare extended-season access when competitors close.
2–3 hours for Friday evening (limited by hours), 4–6 hours for a Saturday or Sunday visit covering multiple activity categories.
Moderate to busy weekends October–November. Friday 4pm–7pm is quieter than all-day weekend slots. November traffic tapers as most families finish by October 31.
Field or unpaved lot. October–November weather is generally dry, but wear sturdy shoes for soft ground.
Not specified. Call (785) 633-7374 to ask about accessible parking, pathway conditions for 40+ spread-out activities, accessible restrooms, and mobility accommodations.
You want traditional quiet u-pick or prefer fewer activities. With 40+, this is activity-focused and busy. Skip if you have only a weekday daytime window (farm is Friday evening only on weekdays).
$10 per person per visit, or $30 season pass (online only, not at gate). Children's pricing not specified; call (785) 633-7374 to confirm.
Friday 4pm–7pm (3-hour evening slot for working families), Saturday–Sunday 9am–6pm. Extended season through November 1 (unusual — most Kansas patches close October 31).
Zip line, grain bin basketball, corn maze, combine slide, hay bale run, and 35 other farm-themed attractions. Most appear bundled in admission; call to confirm if any require separate fees.
Yes, if you plan 3+ visits before November 1. At $10 per visit, the pass pays for itself at the third visit; additional visits are free. Online purchase only.
September 18 – November 1, 2026. Friday-Sunday (starting mid-September through November). Hours: Friday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Admission starts at $10 per person. $10 per person gate admission, or $30 season pass (online only). Children pricing not specified.
5840 SE Croco Rd, Berryton, KS 66409, in Shawnee County. It is one of 7 patches we track in Kansas City Region.
We track 7 patches in Kansas City Region, 2 of which are free to walk into. At $10 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $10, undercutting 1 of the 4 paid patches we track here.
Its season runs about 45 days against a regional average of 35, so it is a notably longer window than most of its neighbours, which takes the pressure off picking a weekend.
shivelyfarmspumpkinpatch.com
Checked August 2026.