Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in southwestern Iowa, Omaha area? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in southwestern Iowa, Omaha area, sorted by county. Some are huge corn mazes with hayrides, pumpkins, corn cannons, inflatables and others are simple corn mazes with little else. Most also have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn cannon, cow train, inflatables, farm animals, pumpkin patch or zip lines. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. A LWAYS call before you go to confirm whether they are open this year and any requirements, they don't always report changes to me, and many closed permanently due to the covid lockdowns!
And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!
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Updates for December 2024
December: Corn mazes aren't open until late July or August - Same with Pumpkin patches. And if you are looking for a pumpkin patch, this website for pumpkin patches). You may also want to try the latest fun, Zombie Paintball, see this website!.
Corn mazes, sorted by county
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Adams County
Audubon County
Cass County
Decatur County
Fremont County
Harrison County
Mills County
Montgomery County
Page County
Pottawattamie County
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3 Bee Farms - corn maze, pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, we also have
pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the
farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift
shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic
area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at
your location (call for info)
14922 535th Street, Griswold, IA 51535. Phone: 712-778-4256. Email: donna@3beefarms.com. Open: October Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm; Sunday from 1 pm until 5 pm; Closed on Wednesdays. Directions: We are located one mile west of Griswold, IA on highway 92. Click here for a map and directions. Honey Fest September 15 and 16; Johnny Appleseed Fest September 22 and 23; Family Fun Fest September 29 and 30; Apple Days Ocotber 6 and 7; Harvest Festival October 20 and 21; Pumpkin Fest October 27 and 28. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (ADDED: February 21, 2012) -
Pioneer Trail
Orchard & Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, Pumpkins,
hay rides and
much more.
21534 Chestnut Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7397. Phone: 712-366-1505. Email: webmaster@ptapples.com. Open: The Pumpkin Patch and events will be open October 1st; Monday through Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm, Friday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday from Noon to 7:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map! Several acres of scary ripe Pumpkins to choose from, just catch a hayrack ride to the fields to select the perfect one. Haunted Barn for the kids - The theme of the barn is fairy tales, such as, "Twinkle Little Star", "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Wizard of OZ" and others. Haunted House for those who are willing to brave it - We have converted our old 1890 farm house into a haunted house. Haunted mine for the kids - The haunted mine has jewels and coins that can be discovered by the kids and is built into a hillside. Jungle Gym - Let the kids climb and slide. Dark Barn Maze - See if you can make it out of the maze in the barn. Sand Play Area - The Sand Play area has lots of toys and activities for the kids to have fun. Take A Walk In Our Grave Yard - *Guillotine - Take out some frustrations by crushing a pumpkin with our ten foot tall guillotine. Dino Dig - Let the kids discover fossil bones of our very own T Rex discovered on the farm. Putt Putt Pumpkin - Try out our 5 hole pumpkin golf course. Train Rides for Tots - Let the little ones take a train ride around the play area. Tryke Track - Oversized trykes for the kids to have fun. Corn Maze - Have fun navigating through the corn maze. Admission $5.00 per person, age 2 and under free (UPDATED: October 27, 2010) -
The Pumpkin Barn
- corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Bounce house or pillow, gift
shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or
moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings
and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for
info)
20800 Highway 92, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Phone: 712-352-3147. Alternate Phone: 402-960-1808. Email: trifarmer@msn.com. Open: Monday - Saturday 9am till 8 pm Sundays 11 am till 8 pm. Directions: exit 47 off I-29 east 2 1/2 miles on highway 92 north side of highway right next to 1st Christian Church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Barn available for rent for all types of receptions and banquet parties (UPDATED: December 06, 2010) (ADDED: October 14, 2010)
A visitor writes on October 25, 2010: "All the fun with a reasonable price! $6/person 2 & under free! Was a fantastic alternative to the expensive pumpkin patches that have gotten way out of hand in price expecially if you have 4 kids like I do! First year open and sure to be successful in the future! I will attend next year!"
Ringgold County
Shelby County
Taylor County
Union County
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