An award-winning u-pick farm near Shawnee with fire pits and diverse activities, 15 acres, strong for families wanting to cut their own pumpkins on a budget; exact season dates are not confirmed for 2026.
Admission $7 for ages 2+; children 1 and under free with paid adult
Rough cost for a family of four: about $28.00 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.
Sunshine Shelly’s is built around u-pick pumpkins on 15 acres near Shawnee. Admission is $7 per person (ages 2+). The u-pick is included, not priced by weight or pumpkin count. The farm also offers ornamental gourds, kiddie train, inflatables, maze, hayrides, and fire pits. The 2021 Redbud Award for Outstanding Agritourism Attraction from the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association is a genuine mark of quality and longevity in state farm tourism.
The significant gap: confirmed 2026 season dates are not published online. The farm operates mid-September through October based on historical patterns, but an exact opening date is not confirmed. Call 405-401-1994 before planning your visit to confirm it will be open when you want to go.
This is a harvest-focused experience, not an amusement venue. U-pick is the reason to visit. Families walk the pumpkin patch, select their own, and carry (or request help carrying) back to the ticketing area. This takes time — 30 minutes to an hour depending on how many pumpkins you want and how selective you are. Younger kids often pick small decorative gourds or mini pumpkins; older kids and adults may want full-sized field pumpkins.
What you need to know: wear closed shoes suitable for muddy ground, bring gloves if you dislike dirty hands, and plan the time. It is rewarding and memorable, but it is not a passive activity.
The farm lists ornamental gourds as part of the u-pick experience. Kids often gravitate toward these smaller, colorful items, which takes pressure off parents to find large pumpkins. Picking a variety of items makes for a more interesting haul and photographs.
The farm lists fire pits as an activity. The research notes mention they are “available with reservation,” which suggests you need to ask in advance and there may be a separate fee or booking requirement. Confirm this when you call to verify the 2026 opening date. If you want a bonfire experience, make sure it is booked before you arrive.
The Redbud Award (2021) is from the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association. It is a state-level recognition, not a national award, but it signals that the farm has been recognized by tourism bodies for quality and consistency. This matters if you are choosing between multiple farms.
Shawnee is northeast of OKC, about 30-40 minutes from downtown depending on traffic. Highway access is noted as convenient in the research notes, which matters if you are coordinating with other weekend activities.
Mid-September through October, based on historical patterns. Exact 2026 dates are not published on the farm's website or online sources as of August 2026. Contact the farm at 405-401-1994 to confirm opening and closing dates for 2026. Assume peak season is mid-October through late October, with declining activity by November 1st.
Two to three hours. U-pick takes time (30 min to 1 hour depending on group size and how selective you are), and activities like hayrides, maze, and fire pits add another hour or more. Plan for a full afternoon rather than a quick stop.
Not published. Assume weekends are busier than weekdays. Mid-October through late October are typical peak harvest season. Weekday mornings are likely lighter.
Not published. Rural farm parking is typical — field or lot parking, possible soft ground after rain.
Not published by the farm. Contact 405-401-1994 to ask about wheelchair access, restroom facilities, and any accommodations for mobility challenges in a u-pick setting.
You need confirmed 2026 dates before planning. The farm has not published season start and end dates for 2026 as of August 2026. You must call (405-401-1994) to confirm it will be open on your intended date. Also skip it if you dislike u-pick (getting muddy, handling harvest work, time commitment).
Shawnee is a small town northeast of OKC. Combine the farm with lunch in town or a visit to the Lake Thunderbird State Park area, which is nearby.
The farm has not published confirmed 2026 dates as of August 2026. Historical information indicates mid-September through October. Call 405-401-1994 to confirm the exact opening date for 2026 before driving.
Admission is $7 for ages 2 and up. Children 1 and under are free with a paid adult.
Admission includes access to the 15-acre pumpkin patch for u-pick, ornamental gourds, kiddie train, inflatables, maze, and hayrides. Fire pits are available with reservation (clarify with the farm whether this incurs an additional fee).
The farm does not list a website. Contact by phone at 405-401-1994 or through third-party listings (TravelOK, pumpkinpatches.com).
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Mid-September through October. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission starts at $7 per person. Admission $7 for ages 2+; children 1 and under free with paid adult
7110 N Harrison, Shawnee, OK, in Pottawatomie County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Oklahoma City Region.
We track 5 patches in Oklahoma City Region. At $7 a head this one sits below the regional median of $8, undercutting 1 of the 2 paid patches we track here.
What sets it apart locally: it has u-pick fields, which most Oklahoma City Region patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 3 of the 5 patches we track in Oklahoma City Region had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
travelok.com · pumpkinpatches.com · visitshawnee.com
Checked August 2026.