Begin a Fall Tradition at the new Onward Acres where you can have modern family fun at a deep-rooted family farm!

Just 25 minutes west of Springfield

Open to the Public

October 5 - October 26

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

General Admission is $10 for ages 2 and up.

$10 General Admission that it includes farm activities but not "pick your own" or pre-picked pumpkins or concessions
All pumpkins- carving and specialty pumpkins — are priced by weight
Face Painting is $1.00 per design and is available only on Saturdays

Fun for Everyone

Unique Pumpkin Varieties

Buy a Porcelain Doll “pink” pumpkin to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness month! Onward Acres donates a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these pumpkins to breast cancer research through the Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation.

"Pick your Own Pumpkin" Patch

Find just the right pumpkins for all your fall decorating! Kids will love going to the pumpkin patch to pick their own!

Jumping Pillow

Enjoy the farm atmosphere while bouncing up-and-down on a huge 48x33 jumping pillow! Tons of fun for kids and adults!

Farm Animals

See our cute, unique farm animals -- J.J. the Baby Doll Sheep, Skylar the Pot-bellied Pig, and our bunnies are waiting to meet you!

Picnic areas

Take a break from all the fun at our picnic tables area to enjoy some of the goodies from our concession stand.

Corn Cribs

Play is so much fun in a “sea” of corn with friends!

Hay Pyramid

Enjoy the view of the farm from the top of our hay pyramid!

Pumpkin Catapult

Watch “pumpkin chunkin’” at Onward Acres! Built by local FFA students as a special project, this is sure to be a fun sight to see!

Hay Maze

Let your little one problem-solve their way through our kid-friendly hay maze!

Bring Your Group to the Farm

Field Trips

Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Field trips include:

Educational Information about the farm and farm animals to see
Picnic area for lunch
Playtime includes jumping pillow, corn cribs and other fun, entertaining activities
Pumpkin bowling

Field Trips are $7 per student and adult (one classroom teacher and classroom aide is free)

Church Groups

Wednesdays and Fridays 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Church Groups include:

A visit to the "pick your own" pumpkin patch
A bonfire with s'mores
All the fun activities include jumping pillow, corn cribs, etc.
Pumpkin bowling

Church groups are $7 per person (two sponsors/chaperones are free)

Find Us

We are located 25 minutes west of Springfield.

4176 Hwy M
Miller, MO 65707

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