Activities

Except for Thanksgiving, we’re open every weekday during our season… we are even OPEN Monday Holidays, like Labor Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day! So what’s there to do?

Please note: outdoor activities will close in the event of weather related events such as thunderstorms and heat advisories. We will update our website banner in the event of closures. Feel free to call to verify 217-359-5565.

Check out a map of all you can do out here!

Apple Picking

Early August through October

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Keep in mind that:

1)  Not all varieties sold in the store are available for u-pick
2)  You must first purchase u-pick admission in the store.

No U-Pick admission sales past 5:30 pm.

U-PICK Admission Prices

  • $9 per person — 1/4 peck bag included free (holds 8-10 apples)
  • Kids 3 and under FREE (no bag included)
  • Did you know? A portion of your admission fee goes to support Every Drop Matters, a nonprofit devoted to bringing clean water to those in need by providing water purification systems. Learn more on their website.

Pumpkin Picking

mid September through early November

There is no admission to the pumpkin patch.  Bring your pumpkin to the register and pay by the pound.

pumpkins at Curtis Orchard

Curtis Orchard features plenty of pumpkins – small sugar pies to regular jack o’lanterns, and everything in between. Even weird, warty knuckle-heads and colored pumpkins like blue, white & the tan “Libby” pumpkins. Don’t forget that we have a wide variety of squash & gourds too.

Check out the Pumpkin Patch!

There is no admission fee to come to Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch.  You can shop in our store, eat in our Cafe (Labor Day through October 31), see the kittens, chickens & turkeys or sit in the Big Chair!  You can pick pumpkins in our Pumpkin Patch and pay by the pound. There are a lot of fun photo opportunities, too!  We do charge admission for Apple Picking and to enter our Land of Oz Activity Area.

Weekday Activities

Open daily, July 20 through November 2

Weekday and Weekends in July & August & November 1 & 2 we offer all these fun activities in our Land of Oz Activity Area.  Everyone ages 4 years of age and older (including adults) needs a wristband to enter the Land of Oz.

Weekday admission
$10 ages 4-54
($8 Military/55+)
3 and under free

ADMISSION TO THE LAND OF OZ ACTIVITY AREA INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

◦ Scarecrow’s Corn Maze
◦ Emerald City Rope Maze
◦ Zinnia Maze & Zinnia picking
◦ Ruby Slippers Maze & Playground
◦ Giant Slide & Jumping Pillow (operates on rotation)
◦ See the Goats & Bunnies (add goat feed for $1)
◦ Grain Wagon Basketball Shootout
◦ Mini Golf
◦ Yard Games and more

PREMIUM TOKEN ACTIVITIES

◦ U-Pick Apples: Includes a 1/4 peck bag to fill (holds 8-10 apples)
◦ Pick-Your-Own Zinnia Bouquet (for a limited time included with admission)

Add-ons with any wristband:

  • Premium Activity $7
  • Goat Feed $1

The above is weather dependent. The jump pad will shut down in rain or 25+ mph wind.  

Age Policy:  Anyone 14 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to enter our Land of Oz Activity Area.  Parents & guardians are expected to supervise children.

Weekends August 30 – October 26

Come join us on the weekends for extra fun for the whole family! Weekday activities are available on the weekends as well.  We offer different packages and add-ons to customize your adventure here at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch.

Land of Oz Activity Area Admission 1 Red Token3 Red Tokens for $20
$15 ages 4-54
($12 Military/55+)
3 & under free
$7 $20
Includes most activities Choose 1: Pony ride, horse drawn wagon ride, face painting, or u-pick applesChoose 3: Pony ride, horse drawn wagon ride, face painting, or u-pick apples

ADMISSION TO THE LAND OF OZ ACTIVITY AREA INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

◦ Scarecrow’s Corn Maze
◦ Emerald City Rope Maze
◦ Zinnia Maze
◦ Ruby Slippers Maze & Playground
◦ Giant Slide
◦ Jumping Pillow
◦ Carousel Slide
◦ See the Goats & Bunnies (add goat feed for $1)
◦ Grain Wagon Basketball Shootout
◦ Mini Golf
◦ Wicked Orchard Air Cannon
◦ Tractor Tour
◦ Yard Games & more!

PREMIUM TOKEN ACTIVITES

◦ U-Pick Apples: Includes 1/4 peck bag to fill (holds 8-10 apples)
◦ Pick-Your-Own Zinnia Bouquet (for a limited time- included with admission!)
◦ Pony Rides by 5M
◦ Horse-drawn wagon rides (Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service): Sundays in September & weekends in October
◦ Face painting and Glitter Tattoos (Expressions Body Art and Design):  Weekends September 6 – Sunday, October 26 
Image of child riding on a pony supervised by an adult.

Want to enjoy Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch’s Land Of Oz Activity Area all season long?  Grab a SEASON PASS for unlimited visits through November 2, 2025.

Season Pass
$40

What’s included with your SEASON PASS:

  • Unlimited play-all-day access to the fun activities in our Land of Oz Activity area including 4 mazes, 3 inflatables, air cannons, wagon ride tour, goats & bunnies, grain bin basketball, yard games and more! Just show your pass and you will receive an Activity Wristband for the day.

What’s not included in the Season Pass:

  • No premium Activities are included.  If you want to add on a Premium Activity like U-Pick Apples, Pick-Your-Own Zinnia bouquet, Face-Painting, Pony Rides, or Horse-drawn Wagon ride you can purchase Premium Activity tokens separately.
  • Your season pass is ONLY valid for the person whose name and photo are on the season pass
  • Season passes are non-transferrable and non-refundable

How do I get my SEASON PASS?

After you purchase your season pass online, you will receive an email from tickets@cocoaaccounting.com with a QR code for each passholder. Present this QR code at the token booth with your photo ID to get your wristband for the day.  Hint: screenshot or print the QR code for easier access. Every time you visit you will get a new wristband.

Ages 4 and up & adults must have their own individual SEASON PASS.

CHECK OUT ALL THE FUN THINGS YOU CAN DO OUT HERE!