Favorite Quad Cities Pumpkin Patches
As a family with four very active boys, we love places we can go and do things. That's why fall and the area pumpkin farms, pumpkin patches and nurseries are some of the best entertainment around. Plus, many of them have the perfect fall snacks like spice donuts, cider and kettle corn. Yum!
FOUR FAVORITE QUAD CITIES PUMPKIN PATCHES with Halloween Activities and Lots of Fun to enjoy.
Buffalo Pumpkin Farm
Buffalo, IA
No admission fee
“I highly recommend this pumpkin patch. This is the real farm experience. They have a few fun activities (bounce houses, cow train etc.) but it’s so much more than that. The staff was exceptionally helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. It is apparent that they are less interested in making money and the priority is sharing what they are passionate about with others,” shares Chantel Gillette-Cannon, mom of a girl and four boys.
Corn Crib Nursery: Cribfest
Coal Valley, IL
0-3 free, 4-61 $10, 62+ free
“All of our kids enjoyed the Corn Crib! There were such a variety of things to do: shooting mini-pumpkins, zip line, tug of war, bounce pad, pedal cars, cow train, barrel train, sand box, hayrack ride, tether ball, the amazing play are and so much more. Our family loved this. HIGHLY recommend.” -Luke and Meghan Cooley, parents of four boys ages 4-11.
“I liked that you could pay one price and the kids could do ALL the things as many times as they wanted. Xavier especially loved the zip line,” explains Holly Moreland, mother of one son.
Pride of Wapsi Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Long Grove, IA
Free admission
Some activities, food and pumpkins require tickets that can be used any day throughout the season. You'll save 20% buying tickets online.
“A great family day!” says the Williams family with three kids (two girls and a boy).
“One of our favorite pumpkin patches! We've been going since 2001. I have lots of great memories there with my kids,” agrees Kathy Gusse, a mom of four (three girls and one boy).
Shady Knoll Farm
East Moline, IL
“We have loved going to Shady Knoll with our kids' preschool class over the years. The owners are sweet, patient, generous and have a love for their land! They love having people there to enjoy it. The activities are perfect for littles and their store is very reasonably priced. A great local patch!” shares Becky Clark, mom of a boy and a girl.
“Shady Knoll is a charming family farm with a great selection of pumpkins. The corn maze is a highlight for us each year!” Moline mom, Karen Dahlstrom tells us.
Written by Meghan Cooley
Meghan Cooley moved to the Quad Cities from St. Charles, IL, as an Augustana College student over 20 years ago. She left briefly after graduation and then returned to work in admissions and then marketing at Augustana College for 18 years. She now works as a consultant for admissions marketing and social media. She also does copy editing and writes for the Quad City Moms Blog. Now a true Quad Cities transplant, Meghan lives in Rock Island with her husband, Luke (R.O.W.V.A. and Augustana grad and Modern Woodmen employee) and four boys. She loves living in the Quad Cities and finds it the perfect place to raise a family, plan a date night, and go on adventures.