Miniature Highland Cows

& Cow Cuddling

at KC Pumpkin Patch. Yes, it’s as cute as it sounds.

A young girl with blonde hair and a white sweater featuring the Grinch and Santa Claus, standing next to a brown calf with a blue and green rope halter, inside a barn with wood walls and a floor covered in wood shavings, and a large window in the bac
A woman with blonde hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a dark green dress with yellow polka dots, a denim jacket, and brown cowboy boots, smiling and interacting with a reddish-brown alpaca inside a wooden and metal structure.
Two young girls and a small horse in a wooden barn decorated for Christmas with wreaths and stockings, with wood shavings on the floor.
A woman kneeling and smiling while petting a brown calf indoors. Two people in the background are petting a horse or another larger animal. The setting appears to be a rustic wooden barn or animal encounter area.
A woman kneeling and smiling at a farm calf wearing pink bunny ears in a barn.
Person wearing a green Grinch mask and a Santa hat, holding a brown puppy with a Santa hat and a white ribbon, outdoors with trees in the background.
Group of young women in a backyard with trees and a wooden fence, some looking at their phones, a large fluffy dog in the foreground, sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Woman kneeling on straw bedding, holding and petting a brown calf in a pen at an indoor farm or petting zoo.
Close-up of a brown puppy with curly fur, standing outdoors on a ground covered with dirt and leaves, with a background of trees and a blue house.
A close-up of a brown goat wearing a red and white Santa hat, a blue and green braided collar, and a white ribbon around its neck.
Two young calves, one brown and the other gray, standing close together outdoors on grass and dirt, with a wooden post and metal fencing in the background.
Two young Highland cattle calves, one brown and one dark brown/black, standing behind a wooden fence on a farm with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Three women and a girl playing with a large brown dog in an outdoor area with trees and a wooden fence.
A smiling woman with blonde braided hair in a gray sweater outdoors, petting a fluffy, reddish-brown puppy in a yard with trees, a white fence, and a wooden structure.
Two children and an adult wearing bunny ears hats playing with a small brown cow inside a barn with straw on the ground.
A group of people, including a woman, a man, and a girl, are gathered around a brown pony with a green rope halter inside a wooden stable. The man has a white beanie, the woman is wearing a red beanie, and the girl is wearing a colorful knit hat with
A woman and a girl are standing in a barn next to a large brown Highland cow. The woman is wearing glasses and a beige fleece coat, and the girl is wearing earmuffs and a light blue vest. The girl is reaching out to touch the cow's head, and they are

Meet your new favorite Kansas City experience.

If you’ve never hugged a Highland cow… this is your moment.

KC Pumpkin Patch offers one of the most unique experiences near Kansas City—Highland cow cuddling sessions where you can meet, pet, and spend time with Ollie & Ruby, our gentle, fluffy icons.

(aka an experience that is totally worth planning your day around.)

Cow Cuddling sessions available as an add-on to select festivals. Timed tickets must be purchased in advance!

All Cow Cuddling Events
Dates and Hours Calendar
Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops
Aug 1
Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops

You're invited to join us as we celebrate Kansas agriculture at the KC Pumpkin Patch Sunflower fest!

Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops
Aug 8
Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops

You're invited to join us as we celebrate Kansas agriculture at the KC Pumpkin Patch Sunflower fest!

Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops
Aug 9
Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops

You're invited to join us as we celebrate Kansas agriculture at the KC Pumpkin Patch Sunflower fest!

Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops
Aug 15
Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops

You're invited to join us as we celebrate Kansas agriculture at the KC Pumpkin Patch Sunflower fest!

Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops
Aug 16
Sunflower Festival: Summer Farm Fun & Flower PHoto Ops

You're invited to join us as we celebrate Kansas agriculture at the KC Pumpkin Patch Sunflower fest!

Oktoberfest! {21+ Only} Shenanigans, drinks, German food & more
Sep 5
Oktoberfest! {21+ Only} Shenanigans, drinks, German food & more

You haven't lived until you've seen Oktoberfest done the KC Wine Co way. Brace yourself for a day where the only thing serious is how unserious we can get.

Beer samples, shenanigan contests, mega slide rides and 60+ farm fun attractions to keep the kid-free fun going all. day. long.

Learn More →

Cider Festival {21+ Only}
Sep 12
Cider Festival {21+ Only}

It’s all fun and games at The Patch. Literally! Join us for our  Cider Fest here at the farm. Sample hard ciders and play nostalgic games at the Pumpkin Patch! Have fun and be a kid again. The best part? NO KIDS ALLOWED - this is a 21+ event!

Cider Festival {21+ Only}
Sep 19
Cider Festival {21+ Only}

It’s all fun and games at The Patch. Literally! Join us for our  Cider Fest here at the farm. Sample hard ciders and play nostalgic games at the Pumpkin Patch! Have fun and be a kid again. The best part? NO KIDS ALLOWED - this is a 21+ event!

Cider Festival {21+ Only}
Sep 20
Cider Festival {21+ Only}

It’s all fun and games at The Patch. Literally! Join us for our  Cider Fest here at the farm. Sample hard ciders and play nostalgic games at the Pumpkin Patch! Have fun and be a kid again. The best part? NO KIDS ALLOWED - this is a 21+ event!

Cow Cuddling… What does it mean?

At KC Pumpkin Patch in Olathe, KS, just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City awaits the cutest thing you’ll do this year. This isn’t just “look at them from a distance.” This is up close and personal. During your highland cow cuddling experience, you’ll:

  • Cuddle up with our Highland cows

  • Pet, scratch and interact with snuggle-stars Ollie & Ruby

  • Take photos (trust us, you’ll want proof)

View Cow Cuddling Events
 
Two calves, one brown and one darker, standing behind a wooden fence on a farm with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Some moments just stick with you.

this is one of them. 

It’s not every day you get to cuddle a Highland Cow.

This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for KC families looking to try something new, spend time together, and create memories that last well beyond the day.

Plan A Visit
A hand holding a iced coffee drink with whipped cream and caramel drizzle in front of a pumpkin display at a pumpkin patch.

On-site Food options

KC Pumpkin Patch has several on-site food venues serving up delicious eats & treats to satisfy your belly… and your sweet tooth!

Guests 21+ may join us next door at our vineyard, KC Wine Co.

Food Menu

Cow Cuddling Policies & FAQs

Close-up of a brown calf with a woman and other calves in the background at a farm or petting zoo.

  • Cow cuddling sessions are available as a ticket add-on to select festivals.

  • 15 minutes early. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and missed time slots are non-refundable.

  • This event runs rain, snow, or shine! Dress accordingly and embrace the farm life.

  • All ticket sales are final. (Once you’ve committed to cuddling a cow, there’s really no going back anyway.)

    Should you need to change a time slot, please respond to your ticket email and we will do our best to accommodate, if there is availability to switch.

  • During family-friendly festivals! Please note:

    • Children must be over age 3 to participate

    • Kids under 12 must be accompanied by a parent

    • Everyone needs a ticket

  • No, no, no, no and no.

  • Maybe… maybe not.

    Each time slot can include up to 8 guests, and you may be paired with other patrons. Think of it as a way to meet new friends. With cows.

  • Gentle hands. Calm energy. Respect the cows.

    Our team will guide you, and we expect all guests to follow directions.

    🚨 If behavior isn’t respectful, you’ll be asked to leave without a refund. The cows are our family and they deserve the best.

Memories. Adventures. Cows.

Upcoming Cow Events
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