The Pumpkin Pad Opens This Weekend

Now that the dog days of summer have given way to crisp fall mornings, mums and pumpkins are popping up on porches around town and pumpkin spice has infiltrated the grocery shelves. Along with fall decorations and savory treats, The Pumpkin Pad, located at 4111 South Buckner Tarsney Road, offers a variety of fall fun for all ages.

Grain Valley residents Vincent and Melissa Moehle, along with their 10-year old daughter Jayden, own and operate the pumpkin patch.

Originally from the Boonville area, Vincent has farmed since he was a small child. After growing and selling pumpkins wholesale for several years, he and his wife decided to expand to a full pumpkin patch three years ago. They began selling pumpkins and gourds for those seeking fall decorations but heard from many customers who wanted to wander out into the patch to pick their own pumpkins.

In addition to the “U-Pick” pumpkin patch, activities include corn bins and slide, pumpkin bounce house, hay wagon ride, themed cornhole games, and an autumn back drop selfie booth. This year, the Moehles have also added spider swings, a giant pumpkin jumping pillow, and a hay maze.

The Pumpkin Pad is open weekends beginning Saturday, September 29 th through Sunday, October 28 th . Hours are Noon – 6:00pm on Fridays, and 10:00am – 6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Parking is free and there are handicapped accessible parking spaces are available near the entrance.

Admission is $10 per person and includes unlimited rides, activities, and attractions. Children age 1 and under are free.

Pumpkins and decorative gourds are available for purchase at the front entrance display, or you can wander through the patch and pick your own. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted.

Concessions are available as well, including pumpkin spice cupcakes made from pumpkins grown at the patch, pumpkin decorated sugar cookies, hot dogs, chips, candy, popcorn, soda, and water.

Strollers are allowed and most areas are accessible for wheelchairs and scooters. Dogs are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.

Those wishing to simply pick up pumpkins to decorate their front porch are welcome to do so at the front entrance daily through October 28th.

The Pumpkin Pad, located at 4111 S Buckner Tarsney Road, will open for the season on Saturday, September 29th. Hours are Noon – 6:00pm on Fridays, and 10:00am – 6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.