Every October, Idaho farm roads fill up with minivans, wagons, and kids clutching the biggest pumpkin they can carry. Some families have been visiting the same patch for years, and once you see what these farms offer, it is easy to understand why.
From pig races in Kuna to a maze with emergency exits in Pocatello, each stop on this list brings its own twist on fall fun. Grab your boots and a sense of direction, because these six farms are where Idaho families make their autumn memories.
1. Lowe Family Farmstead, Kuna, ID
Pig races and apple launchers are not things most people expect on a Tuesday night, but Kuna has them. Lowe Family Farmstead packs a lot of fall into a few acres off South Eagle Road.
The farm runs two corn mazes, so families can tackle one and still have another waiting. There is also a pumpkin patch, a flower field, hayrides, and farm animals to visit between activities.
Hungry crowds can grab fresh donuts and coffee on site, along with other farm food. That makes it easy to stay longer than planned.
Weeknight hours run from 4 to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, which works well for after-school trips. Friday and Saturday open at 10 AM, and the farm is closed Sundays.
I would save this one for a Saturday when the kids have energy to burn. Between the mazes and the apple launchers, nobody leaves bored.
2. Cherry Hill Farms, Caldwell, ID
Pumpkins are only half the harvest at Cherry Hill Farms. Visitors here can pick apples too, which turns a pumpkin run into a full produce haul.
The family farm on Apricot Lane grows fresh local produce, and in fall it adds a corn maze and a pumpkin patch. Hayrides and sweet treats round out the visit.
Plenty of Boise families make the drive west for this combination. Doing a maze, choosing a pumpkin, and picking apples in one stop is hard to beat.
Hours are a little unusual, so plan ahead. Wednesday through Friday the farm opens from 10 AM to 2 PM and again from 5 to 8 PM, while Saturday runs 10 AM to 8 PM.
Free on-site parking and a gender-neutral restroom make the logistics simple for parents with little ones in tow.
3. Ten Mile Farms, Meridian, ID
A straw bale tower with a slide is the kind of thing kids spot from the parking lot. At Ten Mile Farms in Meridian, it is one of the headline attractions.
The farm calls itself a family-friendly corn maze and pumpkin patch, and the pumpkin selection is a strong point. There are also scenic hayrides and plenty of fall photo backdrops for that yearly family picture.
Food trucks add to the fun, so dinner can happen right on the farm.
Since it sits close to Boise and Meridian neighborhoods, it is an easy weeknight outing. Gates open at 4 PM Monday through Friday and at 10 AM on Saturdays, with everything closed Sunday.
Parking is free, which leaves more money for that extra pumpkin.
4. New Sweden Farms Idaho Falls Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Idaho Falls, ID
Eastern Idaho families with younger kids tend to head straight for New Sweden Farms. The list of activities reads like a kid’s wish list.
Pony rides, a petting zoo, a cow train, slides, and a bouncy castle all share space with the corn maze. Pedal cart racing, teepees with activities, and hayrides keep older kids busy too.
The pumpkins are known for good prices, which matters when every child wants their own.
One tip: the maze entrance is not always easy to find, so ask staff for directions on arrival. The maze itself is well made and worth the search.
Hours run 5 to 9 PM Tuesday through Friday and noon to 9 PM Saturday. Parking is free.
5. Swore Farms, Pocatello, ID
Plan on about an hour and a half if you want to finish the full corn maze at Swore Farms. That is a real adventure, not a quick loop.
The good news is the maze has plenty of emergency exits. Families with tired toddlers can bow out early without anyone feeling stuck.
Outside the corn, there are tons of pumpkins to choose from in the patch. A tire playground and play area keep kids from toddlers to grade-schoolers happily climbing.
A tractor hayride rounds things out for anyone who needs to rest their legs after the maze.
The farm sits on Ballard Road in Pocatello with free parking. Weekday hours start at 4 PM, but check ahead before heading out on a weekend.
6. Quey’s Farm, Mountain Home, ID
Quey’s Farm changes its look with the calendar. August brings a sunflower field, and October brings the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
That is why so many families visit more than once a year. Some come for sunflowers in summer and return in fall for pumpkins.
The pumpkins are reasonably priced, so it is easy to leave with enough for carving, decorating, and baking.
Located along Highway 78 south of Mountain Home, the farm makes a good road trip stop. It opens Thursday and Friday evenings from 5 to 8:30 PM and all day Saturday starting at 8 AM.
The fun keeps going after Halloween. Bruneau Cowboy Christmas is set for November 6-8, 2026, giving families one more reason to return.
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