When the leaves change from green to orange, and the temperature drops, it means Halloween is coming up and it’s time to find the perfect pumpkin.  For people who prefer to go to off-the-beaten-path gems, here’s a list of sites to search.

http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/MOpumpkins.php
This site offers a list of pumpkin patches by county in Missouri, and the features each of these farms offers.  It also provides fun ideas of what to do with your pumpkins once you have it.

http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/st-louis-2009-pumpkin-patches-halloween-events-saint-louis-mo-63101-us
This site lists all of the events and fun Halloween-oriented activities that are available throughout the month of Oct., including corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides and apple-picking.

http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/tp/pumpkin_patches.htm
About.com made a list of the most popular farms and pumpkin patches in and around St. Louis.  It explains everything that is offered at each location.

http://www.stuckmeyers.com/
Open every day in October, Stuckmeyer’s is a family owned pumpkin patch in between Fenton and St. Louis.  This site also offers recipes and a calendar of fun events located at Stuckmeyer’s.

http://thepumpkindirectory.com/browse.asp?cat=47
The websites, locations, hours, and reviews are available for many pumpkin patches across Missouri.  They are in alphabetical order, for easy access to the one you want to go to.