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Lincoln, NE-Area Pumpkin Patches 2023: Hours, Prices and Attractions

By Mary Monahan September 21, 2022

Going to a pumpkin patch during the fall months is a tradition for many families in our area. It is a long-awaited day for my kids too. As soon as the leaves to change colors I hear the question, "When are we going to the pumpkin patch?!"
   

  • Bloom Where You're Planted Farm-Bloom Where You’re Planted is a pumpkin patch and education farm. Inside our gates you’ll find fun for the whole family. There are friendly horses, cows, goats, and chickens to visit, and more farm-themed play areas and agricultural exhibits to explore too! Enjoy a walk on a nature trail and the wide open spaces of this beautiful fall setting. We will show you the agricultural side of autumn. We’re not a theme park--we offer lots of fresh air, wide open spaces, recreation and relaxation. $10.00/person (ages 3+) to enjoy all the activities and attractions on the farm. Open Friday through Tuesday (check their calendar for opening day).  Website

  • Pearson's Pumpkin Place-This newly opened pumpkin patch is great if you have active kids. There is ROOM to run, jump and move. The staff were all incredibly friendly and it wasn’t super crowded-no waiting in lines. After two hours we headed home and my kids were tired from climbing and running, covered in dirt from playing and happy. Open Wednesday-Sunday. $12 on weekdays/$15 on weekends. 2 and under are free. Website 

  • Roca Berry Farm-Come and visit Lancaster County's oldest and largest pumpkin farm! Our family loves Roca. They have attractions for every age (from toddler to teen) but isn't so big that I can't easily find my kids. The food is good and our day at Roca is a day that my kids look forward to every year. They have grown up going there. They started in the corn boxes and now they are excitedly scared to go in the haunted houses. Pick pumpkins, enjoy hayrides and explore all Roca Berry Farm has to offer. Open every day. $12.95 Monday-Friday, $16.95 weekends in September, $19.95 weekends in October Website

  • Scarecrow Patch-Enjoy a good old fashioned family farm with a pumpkin patch, jumpin' pumpkin, apple orchard, barrel freedom ride, barnyard petting zoo and more! Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Adults - $9.00, Children over 3 - $9.00, Children 2 and under - Free Website   

  • Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch- Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family run business that is unlike any other!  Many attractions including Nebraska's only slanted house and Nation's Largest tornado simulator! There are over 30 attractions. $13.95 M-R and $18.95 Fri-Sun in September and $22.95 Fri-Sun in October. Website

  • Vala's Pumpkin Patch-Visit Vala's for the ultimate in pumpkin patches! This patch is an all-day affair with non-stop entertainment and attractions. This farm has been operating for over thirty years and it features a hayrack ride out to the pumpkin field, live entertainment, tons of sweet treats and more. $21.99-$43.99/person, open every day. Website