Fall has arrived, and there is no better way to celebrate and enjoy the season than to visit local pumpkin patches and orchards! Lucky for you, there are numerous options in and around Pottawattamie County that are sure to give you all the fall feels regardless of whether you’re with the whole family, your significant other, best friends, or riding solo! Browse our local options below.
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Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
Hours:
- Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost:
- $10 Farm Fee per person for unlimited access to all activities. Activities are available Saturday and Sunday from late August through October.
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard has everything you need for the perfect fall day! With 10 acres of pumpkins to peruse, you can choose from several pumpkin types along with mini gourds and white squash. Guests can take a hayrack ride to the pumpkins or walk/drive up to the patch. Other activities include apple picking, a petting zoo with goats, kids activities like bumper balls, barrel cart rides, bounce houses, and a 10-acre corn maze! Delicious handmade food and drinks are available from their store and café.
Pioneer Trail Orchard
Hours:
- Wednesday - Saturday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost:
- Free
Pioneer Trail Orchard is your go-to destination for fresh apples for baking or enjoying as a snack. The orchard features classic apple varieties like Red Delicious, Jonathan, Macintosh, and Fuji, all available for purchase. After your orchard adventure, relax at Apple Jacks Restaurant & Bar, which is open year-round. From late September through October, thrill-seekers can enjoy Madness Haunted Farm, located at the orchard.
Welch's Pumpkin Patch- Closed for the remainder of the 2024 season
Season:
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Welch's has sold out of all pumpkins and gourds. The pumpkin patch is closed for the remainder of the season. Call or message for honey.
Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost:
- Free
Welch’s is a small, family-owned pumpkin patch with the “Ma and Pa” feel that we all love! They have a wide variety of pumpkins, gourds, apples, and grapes available to pick and purchase. They also sell delicious honey and jelly in the shop! (Cash or check only at this time) The kiddos are welcome to run around the spacious patch and enjoy the numerous free activities around the patch.
3 Bee Farms
Season:
- September 7 - October 31
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday -Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost:
- Weekday admission: $7 per person (3 and over).
- Weekend admission: $10 per person (3 and over)
Search for the perfect pumpkin or pick the best-looking apples at 3 Bee Farms! Enjoy numerous family-fun activities with admission, including hayrides (weekends only), a corn maze, an apple launcher, playgrounds, and plenty of perfect family photo backdrops. Don't forget to shop for produce, honey, jam and jellies, and fresh apple cider from their store!
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch
(Papillion, NE)
Season:
- September 14 - October 31
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost:
- Daytime Weekday Admission: $12
- Daytime Weekend Admission; $20
- Ranch of Terror Cost: $20 per person (includes Haunted House and Haunted Caves)
- Visit their website to find more information on activities, pricing, and admission
This family operation has been around for more than 30 years and has over 20 acres of pumpkins and other fall crops! Admission includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch, access to a kids play area, a barnyard petting zoo, and so much more. This year, they've added to their haunted attractions and have new play structures for the kiddos to check out. Teenagers and adults that love all things scary will love the Ranch of Terror!
Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard
(Gretna, NE)
Season:
- August 31 - November 3 (season pass holders)
- September 13 - November 3 (general admission)
Hours:
- Sunday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Cost:
- $21.99 Monday – Thursday (in person purchase)
- $39.99 Friday – Sunday (in person purchase)
- $99.99 per person for a season pass
Tickets/Admission:
- Purchase online for discounted admission or in person for price listed above. Please note that the entire farm is cashless and only accepts card or mobile payments.
Vala’s is the largest patch in the metro area and features hayrack rides to the pumpkin field and apple orchard, a variety of outdoor mazes, tons of areas for the kids to play, and tons of delicious food and beverage options. Visit their website to learn about their special fall festival activities and events.
The Fun Doesn't Stop There!
There are so many other festive fall activities, events, and attractions to visit in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County! Uncover a special day in Council Bluffs by browsing our Festive Fall Events & Attraction Guide and the Outdoor Fall Activities blog.
For a complete list of attractions, visit our play page!
For a complete list of places to eat, browse our restaurant listings!
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