Wyoming’s Pinehaven Farm Offers Weekend Family Fun From Corn Digging To Zipline Thrills
In what has become an annual family tradition, our crew made the pilgrimage last year from central Minnesota to Wyoming, Minnesota to check out one of our favorite fall spots- Pinehaven Farm!
The farm is now open and more details on dates and costs can be found at the bottom of this post.
It seems like every year Pinehaven adds a bunch of things to their operation to make it even more memorable than the year before. As we overheard one out-of-town family remark while there last year: "I didn't realize just how many attractions there are, you need multiple days to see it all!"
That may be hyperbolic, as it isn't exactly the size of Valleyfair or Disney, but it may not be, either, as evidenced by the fact we spent the entirety of Saturday there and only experienced about half the place!
In addition to all the fun things to do for kids of all ages, there are an absolute TON of photo opportunities set up throughout the park as well.
There is a map and explanation of admission times/prices at the bottom of the gallery as well.
GIFT SHOP
The gift shop is located just inside the entrance and features a lot of rustic fall decor, candles, stuffed animals and even some Pinehaven Farms apparel!
THIS CROONING JOHN DEERE TRACTOR
This animatronic tractor's eyes, mouth and body all move as it sings old-timey songs. Definitely caught our five-year-old's attention!
FARFEL, THE PUMPKIN EATING DRAGON
Farfel wakes up a few times a day to interact with a local farmer and puts on a wonderful show complete with jokes, ad-libs and, as advertised, the eating of a giant pumpkin.
CHARLEY'S CORN PIT
The corn pit is always a popular stop. Kids get a kick out of digging around in the corn and as an added bonus you will be find corn in your clothes and laundry for approximately the next six months! Win-win!
PINEHAVEN SPEEDWAY PEDAL TRIKE RACERS
Kids can grab a trike and take a few laps around a pretty good sized gravel track. My kid made it three laps before calling it a day from exhaustion.
JUMPING PILLOWS
The Pinehaven Farm Jumping Pillows are essentially a pair of in-ground bounce houses (does that make sense... it does in my head). The pictures don't do justice as far as how big these things are!
SKYHIGH SLIDES
This area features three giant tube slides and a cargo net "spider web" that both of my kids really enjoyed!
SUPERSLIDES
Grab a potato sack and slide down this fast, bumpy orange slide!
MINING FOR MINERALS
For an additional cost kids (or adults) can mine for minerals.
GIANT ZIPLINES
A series of high and fast ziplines that can be enjoyed by all ages.
FOOD TRUCKS
From tacos and coffee to corn dogs and chicken nuggets, there was something for everyone on the menu. There was also a separate stand selling apple, pumpkin and other donut flavors.
AND, OF COURSE, THE PUMPKIN PATCH
Those are just the attractions that we made it to! There was also a petting zoo, Barnyard Wall Ball (a game where you use pulleys to guide a golf ball to the top of a holey-wall), Apple Blasters (shoot apples at targets), the cluck truck (truck full of chickens, duh), Pumpkin Cannon, Touch-A-Tractor, Tug of War, the Grain Train and a Rubber Duck Derby! Like I said, it's a LOT.
IF YOU GO:
PINEHAVEN FARM
28186 Kettle River Blvd N, Wyoming, MN 55092
HOURS:
Now - October 31st
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
10 AM to 7 PM
ADMISSION COST:
General admission tickets cost between $18 and $26 depending on the date. Price of admission includes most, but not all, of the attractions.
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Gallery Credit: Paul Habstritt
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