Head over to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch for the ultimate fall experience for the whole family!
ABOUT
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch is a longtime fall tradition in Omaha with more than 50 attractions and activities to explore. Spend the day taking a hayrack ride to the pumpkin patch, picking apples in the U-Pick orchard, checking out family-friendly rides and activities, and enjoying plenty of seasonal food and drinks. With everything from pumpkin picking and live entertainment to fire pits and fall treats, there’s plenty to experience throughout the season!
ATTRACTIONS
Vala’s has more than 50 attractions and activities to explore, with new ones added each year! You’ll find everything from thrilling and family-friendly rides to jumping pillows, the Egg Scramble, Lost Pumpkin Mine, 30-Acre Corn Maze, Haunted Farmhouse, and so much more! Check out some of the rides down below!
Rides
Cap’n Elias’ Pirate Ship: A ship ride that swings back and forth
Pony Express: A spin coaster with mild drops and exciting turns
Jan’s Carousel: The classic carousel ride perfect for all kids
Freya’s Egg Spinners: A revolving ride with tilts and whirls
Tim’s Runaway Grain Wagons: A family coaster with drops and exciting turns
Cousin Lauren’s Racin’ Pigs: A fast spinning ride with plenty of exciting spins
Pumpkin Creek Train Ride: A family-friendly train ride around the park with plenty of attractions to see
Stefan’s Country Drive: Take a fun drive in an antique car
Aunt Kelsey’s Apple Tree Swing: Swing around at modest heights
Hayrack Rides: Vala’s offers hayrack rides to both the pumpkin patch and U-Pick apple orchard
Barnyard Adventure Ride: Ride a tractor train through old barns decorated with cute scenes
FOOD & DRINKS
Vala’s has plenty of food and drinks to enjoy around the farm, from fall favorites and signature treats to homestyle meals and classic festival food. You can also grab a Tasting Passport to enjoy five bites or sips from 22 participating food locations. Plus, stop by the Pie Barn each Friday for a limited-time, made-from-scratch pie! Check out some of their popular food spots below!
Food Locations
Cider Mill: Watch Vala’s apples get pressed into fresh cider while enjoy sweet or hard cider, farm-to-table food, and view of the Cider Mill Pond!
Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse: Enjoy applewood-smoked BBQ made with locally sourced meats!
Grandma’s Kitchen: Enjoy classic comfort food like fried chicken inspired by Sunday suppers at Grandma’s house!
The Pie Barn: Enjoy handmade, from-scratch pies, plus warm paninis, soups, pot pies, and weekly pie specials!
Dairy Barn Burgers & Shakes: Grab delicious burgers, plus over-the-top Freakshakes in a variety of flavors!
Zoe’s Pizza: Grab personal pizzas, baked pastas, and more!
Potato Patch: Dig into loaded potato ribbons, sweet potato ribbons, and chicken tenders!
Pirates’ Cove Grub & Grog: Fuel up with tacos, loaded nachos, quesadillas, and rice bowls!
Darby’s Dog Depot: Find fair food favorites like hand-dipped corn dogs, chili dogs, fried cheese curds, and chili cheese fries!
CIDER & APPLES
Vala’s isn’t just about pumpkins! Their apple orchard has plenty to explore, including U-Pick apples, the Cider Mill, hard ciders made right on the farm, and Sunset Cider Tastings throughout the season. September is also the Apple & Cider Festival, celebrating all things apples and cider!
You-Pick Apples
Vala’s is home to Nebraska’s largest apple orchard with 40+ acres and 45 varieties. U-Pick apple picking begins daily at 10 AM, with tractor rides out to the orchard. Apple bags are required to ride and start at $12.99 for a 1/2 peck (about 5 lbs)! Click here to check out available apple varieties and for more information!
ADMISSION
Admission is required to enter Vala’s, with options ranging from General Admission and Season Passes to special experiences like Sunset Orchard Tastings and the Tasting Passports. Ticket prices vary by date, so be sure to check online before you visit!
General Admission
Ages 2 & under get in FREE! Purchase here!
Monday – Thursday: $26.99
Friday – Sunday: $45.99
Season Passes
Purchase here!
Gold: $124.99 (unlimited visits and access to all festivals & event days)
Silver: $99.99 (access to all festivals & event days, some blackout dates)
Bronze: $74.99 (weekday only and access to all festival & event days)
LOCATION & HOURS
Vala’s is located in Gretna at 12102 South 180th Street and is open Sunday – Thursday 9 AM – 9 PM and Friday – Saturday 9 AM -10 PM!