I have consistently hit Skinny Bones each year since my kids were little. It's tough to gauge if…read moreit's expensive still, or just cheaper than another pumpkin patch but for a family of four it's about a $200+ day . We did spend nearly four hours here last Saturday despite it being a bit chilly. I will say they finally have a lot more to do, and I appreciate the updates they've made to make it more of a day trip than a quick trip. We rode all the rides, slid the slides, and hit both train/hayracks. We spent our lunch in the food barn and got some discount hoodies and tops in the market. We also got 2 over prices pumpkins but when in rome. You can't leave SBP without their very tart apple cider donuts. so good! We'll continue to come back, even if it's a a pricey day.

Skinny Bones has become our go-to pumpkin patch for the kids. They have a little bit of everything…read morenow: Hayrack rides, corn maze, corn pit, train rides, huge slides, daily performances, and more for the whole family to enjoy! My boys love visiting each year to see what's new, and visit their old favorites. As some other reviews said, yes the price has went up, but so have the amount of activities. It's still much more affordable than other options in the area for the amount of attractions they have. I always appreciate how friendly and helpful the staff are each time we're here. Definitely recommend coming earlier in the day to get your money's worth!

The local farm where we usually buy our eggs was out of stock, so we looked up alternatives. We had…read moredriven by Wenninghoff's a few months ago and decided to give it a try. My wife really liked the selection and we eventually bought a lot more than just eggs. Some "pick your own" options are available but we didn't try any. Very cool vibe, including a farm dog wandering through the store, that we both enjoyed. They accept contactless payment so I was able to pay with my Apple Watch. We'll be back.

We love wenninghoffs! We can always get an amazing…read moreassortment of locally grown food here and we recently signed up for the weekly food pickup! We always get something special like peaches or fresh tomatoes. For only $15 a week (paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the summer) it's so worth it. We always have something local to have with dinner!

We had so much fun at Bloom! We went last October and just had a fun time! So many great…read moreactivities, a wonderful selection of pumpkins and overall a wonderful value! I can't wait to make a trip back! When so many pumpkin patches these days are overpriced and commercialized this was exactly what I wanted in a day on the farm!

This pumpkin patch is an absolutely adorable hidden gem, offering everything I was looking for in a…read morefall experience this year. It's stunningly beautiful and well maintained, with an abundance of activities and sights to enjoy for the whole family. We really enjoyed creating some lasting memories here

10/ 26/2025 This was my first visit with some well seasoned…read morefriends that knew the layout of all the food/drink spots to hit. This place gives all the Halloween town vibes, it gives off the childhood feels that makes you want to walk around all day and just enjoy the day. We hit the spots for a nice warm brew sat outside next to the fire pits (nice touch). Lines weren't as bad as they looked the lil piggy race was too cute I loved how they chose people of all ages. The food got great reviews from my friends especially the pot pies. The gift shop to exit was a really nice touch as well with something for everyone

Vala's is a great spot if you have kids. I will say that they have added more things for adults to…read moreenjoy, but I would say it's not enough to vindicate the high admission price on the weekend. They continue to add new attractions, which is great, but the older attractions are broken down and covered in dust. The best thing to do at Vala's as an adult is try some of the delicious food and drinks. Today I tried an apple cider slushie and a piece of the brown butter pie. Both were absolutely delicious!

This place is huge so if you have kiddos bring snacks, strollers, and comfy attire…read more You can spend a solid few hours letting the kiddos play and enjoy the outdoor activities. They do a fun game where if you find a golden pumpkin you get a free cotton candy!

Update fall 2023. Even more fun things to jump and play on! Adding picture of pumpkin prices. They…read morehave HUGE variety of pumpkins!

My family and I go here every year to grab our pumpkins and to have a nice morning out with the…read morekids. It's free to enter. They have a couple really nice patches and also some outdoor games for the kids, rocking chairs and a wooden train and boats for the kids to play on. They have hot peppers and some apple trees where you can pick and purchase fresh apples. They also have local honey that they harvest, which is really tasty! All in all, we love this place. We go for a couple hours, walk around, let the kids play games and run around, and we go to the pumpkin patch and look for pumpkins. The owners do pick pumpkins and place a lot at the entrance in case you don't want to jack with finding one on your own....(which is what I do.) Also, the owners are super nice!

We had a great time going here and meeting friends during the day when they had half-price…read moreadmission. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was lots to do around the farm and this is my first time ever going, but I was informed by my friend who had been a handful of times that they definitely have added a bunch since even last year. My daughter really enjoyed the giant indoor corn pit and the animals in the barn. My favorite part was going to the creamery and enjoying a couple of scoops. All of their ice cream is made fresh on property, which is absolutely awesome. We will definitely go back!

This was our first visit to Nelson's Farm for the Strawberry Festival, and overall we had a very…read moregood experience. Originally, we planned to come just to pick strawberries because we had seen information online that led us to believe that was an option without attending the full festival. When we arrived, however, we learned that picking strawberries required purchasing full festival admission. Weekend tickets were $20 per person, with adults and children paying the same price. I think clearer communication on the website, social media, and at the farm itself regarding admission requirements would help set expectations. Since we ended up purchasing festival admission, we decided to explore everything the event had to offer...and there was quite a bit. The atmosphere reminded me a little of Valas Pumpkin Patch, but with a more relaxed, family-owned feel. In some ways, it felt more like the Valas I remember from growing up. Nelson's offers plenty of activities, but it still feels authentic and community-focused rather than highly commercialized. There were several giant slides, jumping pillows, farm animals to pet and feed, a playground, a corn pit, football and basketball games, and many other activities for kids. I imagine many of these attractions are available throughout the season, not just during Strawberry Festival. One thing they did especially well was the festival theming. There were adorable strawberry-themed photo opportunities throughout the property, cute displays, and thoughtful decorations. In the café and market, they had strawberry garlands, themed signs, and all sorts of strawberry-inspired merchandise. The market was particularly well done, with everything from strawberry candies and treats to strawberry-themed hair clips, keychains, cups, and other fun items. Like many farms, they offer a tractor-pulled ride out to the strawberry fields, which was much appreciated. The strawberry patch itself was larger than I expected. Some areas had been picked over, but there were still plenty of good berries if you took your time and looked around. It took my family of three about 30 minutes to pick roughly 1 1/2 pounds. We were told the berries are smaller this year because they're June-bearing strawberries, but they were incredibly sweet and flavorful. At $4 per pound, the pricing felt very reasonable for fresh local strawberries and comparable to what I'd expect to pay at a farmers market. One area for improvement would be adding more shaded seating for parents. Some of the attractions--particularly the large slides and jumping areas--have limited shade and seating nearby. We visited on a hot, humid Nebraska day, which isn't exactly unusual, so a few more places for adults to sit comfortably while supervising children would make the experience even better. I also appreciated seeing several American flags displayed around the property. It's always nice to see that sense of patriotism and community pride. Finally, every employee we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The staff genuinely seemed focused on creating a positive customer experience and maintaining the feel of a family farm. They do a very good job of that. Despite the confusion regarding admission, we had a fun day, picked some fantastic strawberries, and would absolutely consider visiting again.

The absolute cutest little patch there is. Pumpkins are always clean and affordable. There is stuff…read morefor kids and fun little photo ops. A hidden gem!

What a great find for pumpkin picking season! We live on the NE side of Lincoln and this is just a…read moreshort 15-minute drive up O St. I loved pulling up and seeing the family pulling pumpkins fresh from the farm while we picked our favorites from bins around the property. While my sister and I shopped and styled our pumpkins, the kids played on the playground and in the stock tank full of corn. They even had kitties to see and other things to buy, like corn stalks and mums. This is a self-service patch so you either put cash in the can or they do accept Venmo. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/Oehlerking-Punkin-Patch-110240077491020/

I have only been out here for the Pirate Festival and Renaissance Fairs, so I can't give advice…read moreabout it as a berry farm, a pumpkin patch, or an event venue. But we love coming here for the Renaissance Faire and the Pirate Festival, we come to at least one of them every year, so obviously we are satisfied with the place. The Ren Faire is held for 3 weekends in the Spring; the pirate festival is one weekend in late summer. The pirate festival is on a smaller scale. I think it's fun to go because it's cool to just wear clothes that are slightly piratey and hang out, watch some performers, and eat food I wouldn't normally eat. These things cost about $18 to get in, and then with food and little items you want to buy it can kind of add up. But that's the nature of the thing. Parking is free. You will probably be parking in a grassy area. For the big events they usually have people directing traffic so it stays pretty orderly.

We had a wonderful time Thursday evening for their bike night celebration. There were hundreds of…read morebicycles. They have a live band-from like 6-9pm? food & drink stations, and lots to see if you want to walk around. Although there were long lines to get food & drinks, it seemed to go quickly because the band was playing, you could people watch and just talking to the people in front or behind you. Everyone was so nice! They do have a different selection of drinks at different bars, so be sure to check that out. I think the value for what we purchased was decent. If you don't want nachos & tacos there's another food stand up the hill with hamburgers & hot dogs! Seems to be something for everyone & all ages are welcome! There's a lot of picnic tables & you can bring a folding chair. This is a nice venue to chill & hang out especially after a long bike ride!