5 Best Halloween Pumpkin Patches in Nebraska
Jump to: 1. Pinecrest Tree Farm 2. Pumpkin Hollow 3. Ashley's Produce 4. Big Red Pumpkin Farm 5. Cole's Pumpkins
The 5 best pumpkin patches to visit for Halloween in Nebraska are Pinecrest Tree Farm, Pumpkin Hollow, Ashley's Produce, Big Red Pumpkin Farm and Cole's Pumpkins, ranked by rating and review volume — top picks for finding a carving pumpkin and getting the full seasonal experience before the holiday. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about timing a Halloween visit. See every pumpkin patch we track in Nebraska, or browse our full state-by-state pumpkin patch directory.
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Pinecrest Tree Farm
Pinecrest Tree Farm in Blue Springs takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
503 S Walnut St, 68318
Farm storePinecrest Tree Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 503 S Walnut St, Blue Springs, NE, 68318. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 36 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Blue Springs. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Recurring themes in reviews of Pinecrest Tree Farm include wreath, custom wreaths, friendly people, family outing and tree selection — not a direct quote from any single visitor, but the topics that come up most often when people describe the farm. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Pinecrest Tree Farm in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Pinecrest Tree Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Pinecrest Tree Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Pinecrest Tree Farm sits, near Blue Springs, NE, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Pinecrest Tree Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Pumpkin Hollow
Pumpkin Hollow, out in Nickerson, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews.
2289 County Rd N Blvd, 68044
Pumpkin Hollow is ranked #2 on this list, located at 2289 County Rd N Blvd, Nickerson, NE, 68044. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 14 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Nickerson. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Pumpkin Hollow yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Pumpkin Hollow is typically open Monday 3-7PM, Tuesday 3-7PM, Wednesday 3-7PM, Thursday 3-7PM, Friday 3-7PM, Saturday 9AM-7PM, Sunday 9AM-7PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Pumpkin Hollow either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Pumpkin Hollow can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Pumpkin Hollow sits, near Nickerson, NE, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Pumpkin Hollow's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Ashley's Produce
Ashley's Produce near Papillion rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
Cumberland Dr, 68046
Farm storeAshley's Produce is ranked #3 on this list, located at Cumberland Dr, Papillion, NE, 68046. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 9 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Papillion. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Ashley's Produce yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Based on its public listing, Ashley's Produce is typically open Monday 9AM-7:30PM, Tuesday 9AM-7:30PM, Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM, Thursday 9AM-7:30PM, Friday 9AM-7:30PM, Saturday 9AM-7:30PM, Sunday 9AM-7:30PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Ashley's Produce either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards and debit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Ashley's Produce can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Ashley's Produce sits, near Papillion, NE, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Ashley's Produce's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Big Red Pumpkin Farm
Also worth the drive: Big Red Pumpkin Farm in Pickrell, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
8000 US-77, 68422
Big Red Pumpkin Farm is ranked #4 on this list, located at 8000 US-77, Pickrell, NE, 68422. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 4 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Pickrell. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Big Red Pumpkin Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Big Red Pumpkin Farm in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Big Red Pumpkin Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Big Red Pumpkin Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Big Red Pumpkin Farm sits, near Pickrell, NE, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Big Red Pumpkin Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Cole's Pumpkins
Cole's Pumpkins in Plattsmouth is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
12412 US-75, 68048
Cole's Pumpkins is ranked #5 on this list, located at 12412 US-75, Plattsmouth, NE, 68048. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 4 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Plattsmouth. Its listing doesn't break out specific extra attractions beyond the pumpkin patch itself, so it's worth a quick look at the farm's website or a call ahead if you're hoping for something like a corn maze or hayride on top of the field.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Cole's Pumpkins yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit regardless of what's formally listed: a field or lot of pumpkins priced individually or by weight, sometimes reached by a short wagon ride, with an extra attraction like a corn maze or animal area running at many farms in season. What's actually open on a given day depends on the week and the weather, so the listing above is a starting point rather than the full picture.
Hours aren't listed for Cole's Pumpkins in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Cole's Pumpkins either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Cole's Pumpkins can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Cole's Pumpkins sits, near Plattsmouth, NE, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Cole's Pumpkins's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Pinecrest Tree Farm is our top pick for a Halloween pumpkin patch visit in Nebraska, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Pumpkin Hollow, Ashley's Produce, Big Red Pumpkin Farm and Cole's Pumpkins rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and pumpkin selection, hours and pricing shift as the season goes on — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out, especially close to Halloween. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Nebraska.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch to visit for Halloween in Nebraska?
Based on rating and review volume, Pinecrest Tree Farm ranks first among the pumpkin patches we track in Nebraska, with a 5.0-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
When's the best time to visit before Halloween?
The two weekends before Halloween are the most popular — and most crowded — for picking a carving pumpkin, since the field selection is still strong but the pumpkin won't sit around rotting for weeks. A weekday morning in that same window gets you the same selection with a much shorter line.
Do pumpkin patches run out of pumpkins before Halloween?
The best-picked sizes and shapes can thin out in the final week, especially at smaller or heavily-visited farms. If a specific size or look matters for carving, visiting earlier in October is the safer bet than waiting for Halloween week itself.
Can I pick a pumpkin and do other Halloween activities the same trip?
Often, yes — many pumpkin patches also run a corn maze, hayride or haunted attraction on the same property, so it's worth checking the feature tags on each listing above before you go if you want to combine picking a pumpkin with other activities in one visit.
Are these pumpkin patches busy on Halloween weekend?
Generally yes — the final weekend before Halloween is the busiest of the season at most farms. If a quieter visit matters more than picking on the exact weekend, a weekday or the first half of October is usually a calmer option with the same farm.