Brookdale Farms
Corn maze · Missouri
West of St. Louis in Eureka, Brookdale Farms opens a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, and a sunflower maze for the fall season, with a petting zoo and hayrides that make it an easy half-day trip from the city. 2026 dates were not yet posted when we checked.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 29–November 2
Color builds from October 16 · mostly bare by November 22
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Brookdale Farms’s own coordinates and elevation (138 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Brookdale Farms on the map
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Brookdale Farms peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 29–November 2 (best estimate October 31). Color starts around October 16 and is mostly bare by November 22.
- What is Brookdale Farms best for?
- St. Louis families wanting one stop for fall farm activities.
- How do I get to Brookdale Farms?
- The closest city is St. Louis, about 25 mi away. It's part of Missouri's fall lineup.
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