Looking for simple, slow-down moments that Kansas summers are made for? There’s something about standing in the middle of a field of zinnias with your kids, buckets in hand, that no screen can replicate.
We’re surrounded by farms growing acres of zinnias, sunflowers, and more, just a short drive from Wichita – all within 20-45 minutes. Some let you pick your own bouquet and some are strictly look-but-don’t-touch photo spots. And a couple pair flower fields with brunch, blackberries, or full-blown summer festivals. Here’s your guide to planning a flower farm outing this season.
Elderslie Farm
Kechi, KS
Elderslie’s newest you-pick experience invites guests to wander the flower patch and gather their own bouquet from zinnias, snapdragons, and later-summer sunflowers. We can’t think of a better way to spend a summer morning: pick your flowers, then settle in for breakfast or brunch at the Bramble Café.
Dates: Flower picking is available during Bramble Café hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 8am–1pm, though the farm notes evenings and early mornings are especially pretty. No reservation needed for flowers. Blackberry picking runs from mid-June through mid-July 2026 and requires a reservation through Eventbrite, since time slots fill up fast.
*You Pick Flowers Available Bouquets are self-serve and cost $9 each, paid by QR code at the you-pick station. Blackberry picking is a separate, ticketed experience.
P & M Pumpkin Ranch Summer Nights
Moundridge, KS
Special Events: Summer Nights – the last three weekends of July, this pumpkin patch transforms into a summer festival with u-pick flowers, food trucks, and family activities.
This event sounds like so much fun! Think big barn slides, ziplines, mini golf, a bubble barn, a playground, and even pig-race-style games, plus treats like strawberry donuts, kettle corn, and lemonade slushies. For the flowers, you’ll purchase a galvanized tin bucket and fill it with your own zinnia bouquet straight from P&M’s fields.
Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, July 10–12, 17–19, and 24–26, 2026, from 6pm–9:30pm. General admission is $10.99 per person (kids 2 and under free). Flower buckets are $10.99, with refills at half price.
*You Pick Flowers Available A bucket purchase is required to pick flowers, and once you have one, you’re free to fill it with your own bouquet from the fields.
Bramble’s Edge Farm
Rose Hill, KS
Bramble’s Edge grows flowers from spring through the first hard frost of fall, and handing your kids a pair of shears to snip their own bouquet is half the fun! Beyond flowers, they also offer u-pick herbs and mint, and when fall rolls around, u-pick pumpkins (including tiny Jack-Be-Little pumpkins the size of your palm) at no cost to visit the farm.
Dates: Pick flowers during normal business hours – Monday through Saturday, 7pm–9pm, and Sunday, 1pm–4pm and 7pm–9pm. Or you can schedule an appointment on their website!
*You Pick Flowers Available. Custom bouquets are $8, and they provide flower food, paper, and sleeves.
A to Z Farm and Flower
Rose Hill, KS
This 75-acre family farm, once a dairy started by the current owners’ grandparents, has been transformed into a picturesque spot full of flowers, barns, fences, and vintage farm equipment for photographers and families to capture keepsake photos. It’s a favorite for family, senior, and extended family photo sessions thanks to the variety of backdrops across the property.
Dates: Sunflower fields are typically expected to open around September 1, so keep an eye on their Facebook page for exact 2026 opening dates and to confirm your appointment before heading out!
No Picking. A to Z is set up specifically as a photography destination, and appointments should be confirmed ahead of your visit.
Red Barn Acres
Peck, KS
Red Barn Acres is a working grain farm in Peck that opens its zinnia and sunflower fields to visitors for photo sessions each summer. You’ll have access to the full flower fields plus the crop field next door, and the farm has added some sweet extras like tractors, a vintage 1943 Chevy truck, and farm animals to make the visit even more memorable. Chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis if you want to linger.
Dates: Opening the second week of July 2026 for zinnias, with sunflowers expected to bloom around August 1, 2026. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5pm until sunset. Admission is $8 per person. Follow their Facebook page for weather updates before you head out, since rain can affect field conditions.
A Few Tips Before You Go
- Follow before you go. Farm hours, bloom times, and openings shift with the weather, so check each farm’s Facebook or Instagram the morning of your visit.
- Bring cash or a card, but ask about fees. A few farms add a small card surcharge.
- Dress for the field. Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a hat go a long way in a Kansas summer field.
- Bring a water bottle and sunscreen, especially if you’re picking during peak afternoon heat.
