Treinen Farm spreads more than 200 acres, making it easy to be overwhelmed by all the things to-do and miss out on some of the hidden gems found around the farm.
Our perfect itinerary actually starts well before your visit to the farm. Take advantage of our online deals, where admission for the farm itself has a 15% discount for all tickets bought ahead of time. We also have pumpkin tickets, listed at $8 per pumpkin meaning a potentially steep discount, as well as other add ons such as pre-buying animal feed or gemstone mining bags (both of which we super recommend!)
The perfect fall day at Treinen Farm starts with a bit of preparation. First, check the weather. If the weather forecast calls for rain, don’t panic! We are still open unless conditions are actually unsafe. We recommend footwear that can handle mud and potentially slippery conditions if it has been raining. Otherwise, even on sunny days, we suggest layers as in the fall it can be hot in the sun while chilly in the shade, and even throughout the day the temperature can vary greatly if you are planning to stay all day.
Our last pre-departure recommendation is to download your map route to and from the farm. Cell service can be dodgy at best while visiting Treinen Farm. We would prefer that you get lost in the maze, not driving, so download those maps ahead of time to make sure you can find your way.
Parking is free, and once you’ve parked, journey under the highway through the tunnel and breathe in the fresh air. You’ve made it!
Staff will scan your tickets at the ticket booth and redeem your add-ons, this will make it super easy to enter quickly. Walk-in tickets are also available.
We suggest doing the maze first, while everyone in your group still has their wits about them. Watch the maze explanation video, grab your maps, and head into the corn!
Completing just the mailboxes usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how map proficient your group is. If you choose to do any of the additional challenges, it will keep you busy for longer.
Once you’ve conquered the maze and gone to the Prize Station, take a break! Grab a picnic table, or check out the colorful Umbrella Patio, enjoy some donuts and hot apple cider and take in the fall colors. While some members of your group sit back and enjoy the atmosphere, others might choose to try out the different play areas and games. And don’t forget, Treinen Farm is for everyone! So feel free to take a turn down the slide, to practice your balance on the Natural Play Structure, make bubbles, or play the new Thunderball. Don’t forget the favorites like gem mining, duck races, and feeding the goats.
After your rest, it’s the perfect time to take a hike up the hill. Stop at the Enchanted Woods and look for the fairy doors at the base of the hill. Then it is only about a 20 minute walk to the top. From there you can see the whole farm, the maze, and the surrounding valley. Take some pictures, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the escape.
After making your way back down the hill, you might need another break. However, this time we suggest heading to the NEW giant corn pit! Our version of a relaxing spa, just let yourself sink into the corn. All ages love this unique activity, and now there is plenty of space for everyone.
Feel free to play some more, otherwise, our next recommendation is to check out the shops! Perhaps you will find the perfect magnet, a new plushie best friend, or the perfect shirt to commemorate your trip to Treinen Farm.
Before you leave, pick your perfect pumpkin. Pumpkin Land is right by the pond this year, with plenty of photo ops and pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors. We seek out unusual pumpkins when we purchase seed every year, so hopefully some will surprise and delight you. 
Or, if you still have the spirit of adventure, grab a wheelbarrow or wagon and enjoy the 10 minute walk alongside the pond to the pumpkin patch. (If you are a birder, bring your binocs–the pond is a popular fall migration resting spot for birds!) Spend as long as you like in the quiet beauty of the farm fields searching amongst the 50+ varieties of pumpkin for any that strike your fancy.
Before leaving, make sure that there is nothing left that you wanted to see, eat, or do! We are only open in the fall, so be sure to take advantage of everything we have to offer. Our goal is for you to leave the farm physically exhausted yet refreshed in spirit.
So take one last look around, one more break in the corn pit, hit the bathroom, and get some donuts for the road. Spend the car ride looking through all the great pictures you took and start looking forward to next year!
We cannot wait to see you this fall and hope you will have the Perfect Fall Day here at Treinen Farm!
