Experience What’s New This Fall
Open September 4 - November 1, 2026
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or continuing your family’s tradition, there’s even more to discover this season.
- The Black Barn
- Wildflower Festival
- Fall Fest
- Live Music
- Character Appearances
- Limited-Time Food & Drinks
- Exclusive Merchandise
Attractions
Tornado Alley
Experience the nation’s tallest indoor tornado simulator, only available at the best pumpkin patch Omaha offers! This 5-minute tornado simulation was designed and built by Owner Jeff Bledsoe using a grain bin. It gets you up close to a life-size twister using an educational and visual experience that will blow you away!
JJ's Corn Maze
Skinny Bones’ multi-acre corn maze is a big highlight among Omaha area pumpkin patches. Challenge your friends to our scavenger hunt, searching for eight punch stations hidden throughout the maze. If you find them all, you'll earn master maze status, bragging rights, and a lucky prize!
Friday from 6PM-10PM is flashlight night. Navigate your way through the giant corn maze with the help of your flashlight!
Every Saturday in October from 7 PM – 10 PM. The maze comes alive after dark! Shadows move, scarers creep, and every twist could be a fright. Think you’re brave enough to make it through? No flashlights allowed. (One entry per person).
Frankenslide
Dueling tower slides that are scary fast! Race your friends, family, or significant other down 60 feet of darkness at Skinny Bones’ Omaha area pumpkin patch. See who reaches the end of the tunnel first on this incredible, one-of-a-kind attraction. It’s a birthday party favorite, located amid our various campfire locations, and shouldn’t be missed by kids or adults!
Wildflower Field
Explore acres of wildflowers that bloom through the month of September for our Flower festival! Also featuring multiple photo-ops, and a relaxing trail through the field to walk.
Pig Racers
House of straw, brick, and sticks! The three little pigs have been busy building homes at Skinny Bones’ Omaha pumpkin patch, just in time for the big bad Wolf to arrive! Race your friends down the track before the wolf gets you! This attraction is for single riders only and requires a minimum height of 48 inches. The ride has a weight limit of 250 pounds.
Daisy Train
Hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon train with carts hosting room for up to six people! This relaxing ride will immerse you in the splendor of sprawling fields filled with a colorful variety of flowers. Enjoy the natural beauty of the “Good Life” state at the best pumpkin patch Nebraska offers.
Pumpkin Plunge
This is one “fall” you’ll love taking again and again! For adrenaline seekers visiting our Omaha area pumpkin patch, we invite you to race friends or family members down our thrilling 150-foot slides. Hang on tight to your intertube as you’re released down the steep slope and feel the rush of fall air all the way to the bottom. This will be a guaranteed favorite for years to come!
Jump Pillows
Soar to new heights at this Skinny Bones’ Omaha pumpkin patch kid-friendly adventure! Your little pumpkins will love bouncing through the crisp autumn air on these fun-filled, family-friendly jump pillows. Let them tap into all that endless energy with a quick leap or a big bounce. It’s the perfect spot for seasonal fun!
Corn Pool
Come immerse yourself in this classic fall Nebraska experience—corn in a pool, available at Skinny Bones’ Omaha area pumpkin patch! Think of it as the ultimate fall sandbox, which takes 800 bushels of corn to fill every year. Don’t worry; it gets refreshed each season. Kick off your shoes, dive in, and enjoy this one-of-a-kind sensory experience.
Jack O' Shooter
Test your skills at shooting this powerful cannon located at the best pumpkin patch Nebraska has to offer! Your first shot at the Jack O Shooter is always free. If you're skilled enough to make it through one of the targets, you'll win a small prize! This beloved attraction is in loving memory of Jeff's father, Jack Edward Bledsoe.
Rolling Racers
One of the biggest fascinations the Bledsoe kids had growing up was the “roly poly” (aka pill bug) and its ability to roll into a ball. If your kids are the same way, they will love this attraction! Available exclusively at Skinny Bones’ Omaha pumpkin patch, make childhood dreams come true when you and your kiddos climb inside a human-sized “roly poly” ball and race down the track! It’s perfect for running off some energy while getting into the autumn spirit!
PeeWee Maze
Don’t want to send your young ones venturing off into the large maze? No worries, we get it. Our "one path and you’re out maze" is a favorite with the little ones!
Haley Boo's Petting Zoo
Nicknamed after the Bledsoe’s third daughter, this petting zoo is a favorite Omaha pumpkin patch kid-friendly attraction! Full of fuzzy and fluffy farm animals like ducks, chickens, a turkey, goats, donkeys, and sheep, it’s the perfect spot for animal lovers. To upgrade your experience, purchase a feed cup at Admissions or in The Market. This is a truly interactive and memorable experience everyone will love.
Pedal Karts
Eager for a little healthy competition? Jump aboard a pedal cart and challenge your family or friends to a lap or two around our speedway at Skinny Bones’ Omaha area pumpkin patch. With numerous twists and turns to maneuver, it’s a ton of fall fun for all ages. There’s also a separate, smaller track just for the little ones!
Jeffy's Pumpkin Patch
It’s nostalgic to see a patch where you can pick real pumpkins off the vine. So that’s exactly what Skinny Bones' Omaha pumpkin farm offers! Owner Jeff (we call him Jeffy) has been growing pumpkins since he was just about the size of… well, a pumpkin. We believe the backbone of our farm is the pumpkin patch, and we hope you’ll agree after experiencing it for yourself.
Hayrack Rides
Take a break from the busyness of life and experience fall at its finest with a hayrack ride at Skinny Bones' Omaha area pumpkin patch. As you journey through the fields, you'll be treated to views of vibrant orange pumpkins peeking out amongst an ocean of green. Our leisurely hayrack ride lets you breathe in the crisp autumn air while enjoying this popular fall-time ride.
Fire Pits
Gather with your favorite people around a delightful, warm fire pit at Skinny Bones. We’re your go-to Omaha pumpkin patch for food, drinks, and fall fun! Cozy up with your group next to a roaring fire pit, perfect for cooking hotdogs or roasting marshmallows and making s’mores under the stars. Bring your own food and drinks, or let us cater for you. With two picnic tables and two benches provided at each location, it's the perfect spot to relax after a day of adventure at the farm. Whether you're enjoying snacks or just warming up, a fire pit at Skinny Bones will add to the magic of fall. Available by reservation only—click the button below to reserve your fire pit online and enjoy a memorable evening filled with good food, great company, and cozy vibes!
Reserve Fire Pits
Eerie Trail
Ready for a wild adventure full of hair-raising excitement? The Eerie Trail at the best pumpkin patch Omaha offers is a spooky, kid-centric journey filled with unusual sights, silly surprises, and an optional “time-warping” trek through the vortex tunnel. Things may seem a bit out of place along this trail, but don’t worry—you’ll be back in regular ole’ Nebraska soon enough!
House of Mystery
Legend has it that a tornado hit the farm in 1912 and never really left. Since then, it has been contained in this retired machine shop, making Skinny Bones a truly unique Omaha area pumpkin patch destination. All becomes a mystery when you step into this slanted building. Try to keep a “level” head in here, as gravity may offset your balance!
Mad Cow Ride
Let your kids hop aboard this popular ride and “moo” their way around the cow trail! This Omaha pumpkin patch kid-friendly attraction is beloved, featuring a series of adorable cow carts pulled by a small tractor. Perfect for small children up to 85 pounds, kids even have an opportunity to ring a cowbell while enjoying a gentle ride around the track. It’s a favorite among the kiddos, bringing smiles, giggles, and claps at every turn.
Pumpkin Dunkin
Think you’ve got game? Step up and shoot your shot—right from an old-fashioned grain wagon! This farm-style basketball challenge lets you test your aim and see how many hoops you can sink. It’s all the fun of a classic shootout with a barnyard twist!
Car Show
Take a break from the patch and cruise on over to our one-of-a-kind Car Show—where classic cars meet a classic Skinny Bones surprise! Grab a seat and enjoy a short, 5-minute animatronic show filled with music, laughs, and a few unexpected characters under the hood. It’s a fun little pit stop the whole family will enjoy!
Barnyard Ski Ball
Step right up and test your aim in this farm-style twist on a classic arcade game! Roll the balls up the ramp and try to land them in the high-point buckets—just like ski ball, but with a barnyard flair. It’s fun for all ages and sure to bring out your competitive side. How many points can you score?
Cornhole
A classic backyard favorite with a farm-fresh twist! Grab some beanbags and challenge your friends or family to a game of cornhole—see who can land the most bags on the board or sink the perfect toss through the hole. It’s laid-back, competitive fun for all ages and a great way to relax between farm adventures!
Food & Shops
The Black Barn
Great coffee. Fall flavors. A new place to slow down and stay awhile.
New for our 19th season, The Black Barn is serving up real, great coffee alongside handcrafted lattes, chai, homestyle lemonade, specialty kids’ drinks and our popular Apple Cider Slushie.
Grab a pastry or sweet treat, discover limited-time drinks and treats during Wildflower Fest and Fall Fest, or find a new favorite from our seasonal menu.
And don’t feel like you have to rush off! Grab a seat on the patio, meet up with a friend, relax while the kids play—or bring your laptop and get a little work done with a really good cup of coffee in hand.
Come for the coffee. Stay for the view.
Emmy's Food Barn
Relax in our picturesque barn while enjoying delicious fall foods and drinks at this popular Omaha pumpkin patch food and drinks destination! Emmy’s Food Barn has a menu that the whole family will love, including all-beef hotdogs, certified angus burgers, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, pretzels, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and more! Emmy’s Food Barn is also the home of our famous Bone Fries, a guest favorite featuring fries piled high with pulled pork, queso, signature sauce, and green onion! This is the perfect spot to stop and refuel after a few hours of pumpkin-filled fun.
Pizza Patch
Pizza, funnel cakes and giant turkey legs—come hungry!
Stop by the Pizza Patch for hot pizza, giant turkey legs, funnel cakes, churros, Franken-pretzels, beignets and cold drinks. Whether you’re grabbing an easy meal to share or treating yourself to something sweet, there’s plenty to fuel another round of fall fun.
Pizza • Turkey Legs • Funnel Cakes • Churros • Franken-Pretzels • Beignets + More
Open Thursday–Sunday
Bakery & Exit Barn
Before you head out, make one last stop at our charming Exit Barn. This is where you’ll pay for your pumpkins and any final purchases. You’ll also find popular souvenirs to remember your visit, along with a mouthwatering selection of baked goods. Be sure to grab a bag (or two!) of our famous kettle corn and one of our hand-dipped caramel apples for the road—because the fall fun doesn’t have to end just yet!
The Market
Nestled on the lower level of the Red Barn, The Market offers a thoughtfully curated collection of locally made goods, cozy apparel, baby items, and unique souvenirs. Whether you’re shopping for a special gift or treating yourself, it’s the perfect place to find something meaningful while supporting local businesses.
Sweets & Treats
Craving something sweet? Step into our Sweets & Treats shop, where fall flavors shine and temptations abound. Indulge in our rich, homemade fudge—crafted in small batches and bursting with flavor—or choose from a wide variety of festive seasonal candies. With so many goodies to try, it’s hard to pick just one! And don’t forget to grab a butterbeer soda—it’s the perfect pairing for your treats.
Kidz Clubhouse
Open Weekends • Until 7 PM
Head upstairs in the Red Barn for a little creativity, shopping and quiet-time fun!
The Kidz Clubhouse is home to a rotating selection of fall and wildflower-inspired crafts. Paint a pumpkin, adopt and decorate a mini pumpkin, paint fall ceramics, create a wildflower craft and more. You’ll find both complimentary activities and crafts available for purchase throughout the season.
Need a little break from the excitement? Check out our Little Ones Corner, a cozy spot for younger guests to slow down, look through books and enjoy a quiet moment.
And yes—we’ll still take care of the mess! Create your masterpiece, let it dry while you explore the farm, and stop back before you leave to take it home.
