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Best Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches
Nebraska's fall weather is perfect time for the family to explore the great outdoors and enjoy the fall festivities. And what better activity to enjoy this weather than visiting one of the many pumpkin patches in the Omaha area. Here is a list of some of the most popular pumpkin patches in Nebraska and Iowa.
Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Patch
11001 S. 48th Street
Papillion, Ne
http://bellevueberryfarm.com/
Features: Obstacle Course, Hayrack Rides, Enchanted Forest, Haunted Cave.
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm
911 108th Street
Avoca, Ne
Features: Nature Trails, Hayrack Rides, Farm Animals, Rubber Duck Races
Camp Fontanelle
9677 County Road 3
Fontanelle, Ne
www.campfontanelle.com
Ditmars Orchard
19475 225th St.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Features: Pick Your Own Apples, Tractor Rides, Corn Maze,
JK'S Pumpkin Patch
757 Bluff Road
Lincoln, Ne
www.jkspumpkinpatch.com
Features: Barnyard, Wagon Rides, Jump Pad, Corn Maze.
Roca Berry Farm
16531 S. 38th St.
Roca, Ne
https://rocaberryfarm.com/
Features: Over 30 acres of pumpkins and gourds, Hay Rack Rides, Racing Slides, Haunted Manor, Zip Lines, Corn Maze.
Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch
3935 Hwy 133
Blair, Ne 68008
www.skinnybonespumpkinpatch.com/
Features: 10 Acre Corn Maze, Pedal Karts, Jump Pillow, Nerf Gun War Zone, Face Painting.
Vala's Pumpkin Patch
12102 S. 180th St.
Gretna, Ne
www.valaspumpkinpatch.com
Features: Corn Maze, Haunted Farmhouse, Pig Races, Farm Animals, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Live Show.
Wenninghoff's Pumpkin Patch
6707 Wenninghoff Rd
Omaha, Ne 68122
www.wenninghoff.com