Vala's Pumpkin Patch

Valas keeps growing every year! I have been every year for quite a while. I love that they have added alcoholic ciders and drinks to their menu. Makes it an enjoyable night to wander around and see what they have. I have a few things I HAVE to get when I am here. I get excited for their kettle corn, apple cider donuts and a cider slushy weeks before I go. They also have some "apple nachos" where you can add caramel, candies and hot fudge. Such a delicious and easy way to eat a caramel apple. For attractions, I liked the new roller coaster they had this year! The pig races are always a must stop too.

A wonderful experience and great destination for the family. Complimentary parking is available, although unpacked so drop carriages and folks that need a smooth walking surface off at the front ticket area.Tickets are a little pricey, but it includes access to all of the shows, rides, and play areas. Seasonal tickets are available for folks that plan to come back more than once. Note that this operation is only open in the fall. Highly recommend trying to come out during the week as it was very busy midweek, in the afternoon, and I can't even imagine what the crowds would be like on the weekends. Many places to stop and grab snacks, drinks, even adult beverages, but pricing is a little steep. Convenience store with plenty of choices available on the way out as well addition to a pumpkin weigh in station. Personnel are super friendly and eager to assist with any questions. We really enjoyed the ride out to the pumpkin patch and there was just enough time to get what we needed.I highly recommend this as a seasonal type of visit. Do be prepared for crowds during peak hours and watch out for some of the pricing on the add-ons that can tally up quickly.

Over the years living here in Nebraska I've finally found it in myself to embrace more of what Nebraska offers. I've heard of Vala's throughout the years and even attended through my work which had a campfire set up and food for us. It wasn't until recently that I fully understood the meaning this place has to many people who have seen it grow from its humble family roots. My boyfriend took me here last year and I was able to see it through his eyes and listen to how he would come here as a young boy. It gave me a whole different perspective of what Vala's is and what they offer. Coming from an island in the Pacific we didn't have anything like this. Granted, summer was the most prominent season followed by rain; Seasons I would choose over frigid winters in a heart beat, BUT, I do enjoy the changing leaf colors and silence of snow on the ground. Each time I have visited since my first time with Dillon I have walked around thinking about the time, effort, and work it takes to create something like this. Every little detail reminds me of the attention to detail Walt Disney gave to each part of his park and Roy Disney gave to Disney World. I learned later that Vala's was influenced by Disney and their family loves Disney. It makes sense. They make sure everything is clean, there's no rubbish on the ground, I see staff actively picking up rubbish, helping people throughout the park. When we went on the hayrack ride at sunset I appreciated the vastness of their farm. The ride kept going until we reached the pumpkin patch with the orange pumpkins. We eagerly jumped out and ran out to the field to find our perfect pumpkins to carve for Halloween. Walking around to where the apple orchards are and the Cider mill is I walked with respect for this family who created something special for families. When I looked at the chairs in the barns that go with the aesthetic and don't run cheap; I can see why the price of tickets can seem steep. And then, I do see how they are trying to balance the extremely fine line between offering tickets at affordable prices and ensuring they can pay the staff they hire during the open season as well as when they are taking care of the rest of the farm. The gas for the tractors, the wages for the staff, the fertilizer for the pumpkins, apples, everything else around the farm. During the summer they offer their season passes at a 25% discount, an offer I highly anticipated so we could go when we wanted and not feel like we had to spend the whole day there. They also offer weekday season passes that are cheaper, weekday daily tickets are discounted, and they opened three days after Halloween for the first time and their tickets were at a discount then too! There is nothing like this anywhere else I've been and takes the season of fall celebrating to a whole new level. I know we will keep coming back because the memories created here are warm, special, and will last a lifetime. I never really cared for fall before because it came right before winter, but now fall means something different. It means spending time with family, watching leaves change and eating warm pies, hot apple cider, and sharing this transformation with someone you love.

Vala's is an Omaha favorite and a must-visit for us! This was our second trip this year. The food is fantastic. This time, I finally tried the turkey leg, and it was delicious but definitely big enough to share!We also enjoyed some ciders. I had the Cherry Fizz and my boyfriend tried the Blueberry, both were so good! We caught the fire show with Peter, who was engaging and fun to watch.While we love Vala's, it's pricey. Admission and activities add up quickly. They're expanding nicely, but I think some of the original attractions could use a refresh. I'm glad they finally updated the haunted house.

A great locally owned pumpkin patch with numerous attractions! Our youngest son loves the Egg Barn, where there are tons of foam balls that the kids can use in various compressed air areas. Our middle son loves the obstacle course down by the corn maze. Our oldest stays in the sports area where you can try to make shots through holes or see how fast you can throw with a radar gun. I do recommend if you plan on going a lot waiting for the season pass sale. We get the full week but they do a weekday pass that is cheaper.

What Fall would be complete without at least one Family Valas Trip? Treats Galore. Lots of walking and activity. Too many to name...but this places gets better each year! Chili Bread Bowl is incredible, despite the beans.

The most perfect fall place! My favorite thing is to come with a group of friends and rent out a bonfire & grill out while drinking their famous ciders! The staff is always friendly & ifs typically pretty busy!If you plan on going more than once in a single season, I'd recommend getting a season pass. It saves you a lot of money!

It's more like an amusement park than a pumpkin patch. Lots to do and a lot of fun. Probably a multiple day adventure. Lots of yummy food and activities. But we warned you have to leave through the gift shop at the end so might want to make sure the kids don't spend too much time in there. Lol. But I can't help myself I get the apple cider donuts, kettle popcorn and apple butter everytime.

As a life long Vala's attendee, I'm surprised I haven't review them yet! I could spend hours recounting the many times i've been here since the 1990's. However, it's evolved and changed just as much as I have!We came yesterday, two adults, for my birthday. Despite not having my children along to draw out ever minute at every attraction, we ended up spending a few hours here. The expansion in just a couple years, is wildly impressive. There a whole new area behind the pig races. Including 4 rides! (And for adults a cider silo)We thorough enjoyed our day here, so many free attractions, and with minimal lines. It's so nostalgic to see things from my childhood, as well as appreciate things as an adult. not to mention the staff could not have been more friendly. They gave me a birthday button, and it was such a special day. We will return with the kids but note it's a small fortune to attend on a weekend.

We have been residents of Nebraska for 25 years and have heard about Valas over the years. In Nebraska, this is the "fun field trip" destination for school children. But my wife and I hadn't taken the trip to check it out. The key to influencing our itinerary was our granddaughter having a day off school and wanting to go. We went on November 1, the day after Halloween, and they are open one last week, and they begin discounts on admissions. There are many entertaining venues, like the train, the mine, and the bouncing pillows. My daughter in law is a rock hound and wanted "a bag of rocks" they sell for various amounts (more expensive gets better stones and fossils). She seemed happy with the treasures she found. You take the bag to a sluice and rinse them to reveal your rewards. There was a juggler that juggled flaming rods and a hoop. There was a feeding pen with some very fat rabbits. And a pony ride (that cost $8).It was interesting. We also ate lunch, which seemed pricey. 2 kid meals of hot dogs, fries and a small drink, 3 "adult" hot dog meals with fries. Had to pay extra for the adult drinks. And 3 tater tot meals (large, loaded tots for $12 each, no beverage). It was a special occasion and we took advantage of the discounted admissions so we bit the bullet. One of our group, who had a season pass and used it to make sure she was getting her money's worth, recommended buying a dozen apple cider donuts. When we reached the rack it was empty, but there were a few boxes near the checkout counter that you HAVE to pass to leave the park. So we brought them home. They are amazing. So I recommend anyone who hasn't been there to check it out. It is very family oriented. But look for discounts or get the season pass if you can make multiple trips. And save a few bucks for the food.