Fall Family Fun at Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze – Opening Sept. 13, 2025!
September 2, 2025
Fall in Bluff Country is a season like no other—the rolling bluffs light up with color, the air turns crisp, and traditions come alive. One of those traditions is a visit to Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, just outside Lanesboro. Opening Saturday, September 13, 2025, the farm invites families and fall-lovers alike to kick off the season with a brand-new Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox–themed corn maze, a sprawling pumpkin patch with nearly 150 varieties, colorful flower fields, and countless activities that make Big Springs Farm a must-visit autumn destination.
Paul Bunyan & Babe Take Over the Corn Maze
As the air cools and the leaves start to change, the farm transforms into a playground that’s fun for the whole family. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pumpkin or weaving your way through the massive 10-acre corn maze, Big Springs Farm offers something for everyone. This year’s theme brings the legendary duo Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox to life, guiding you through 5 miles of winding trails. For those up for an extra challenge, keep an eye out for the hidden checkpoint—a fun twist that maze veterans look forward to each season.
5 Ways to Tackle the Corn Maze
The 10-acre Paul Bunyan & Babe Corn Maze is always a highlight, and in 2025 it’s packed with fun ways to experience its 5 miles of trails. Here are five ways to take on the challenge:
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Attack It Head-On – Use the 12 checkpoints (plus a secret one!) to guide your way. Grab a paper map and maze card and see how fast you can complete the course.
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Whodunit? – Farmer Joe is missing! Solve the mystery by tracking down 7 animal suspects scattered throughout the maze and piecing together the clues.
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Use Technology – Scan the QR code at the maze entrance and use GPS to track your path. (Tip: still grab a paper map—cell service can be spotty in the fields!)
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Flashlight Maze – Explore the maze after dark with your flashlight on October 17, 18 & 25. It’s not haunted, but wandering the corn at night brings its own kind of thrill.
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Choose Your Own Adventure – Skip the checkpoints and wander wherever the path takes you. The maze is yours to enjoy however you like!
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
The pumpkin patch stretches across 1.5 acres, now boasting nearly 150 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to choose from. Whether you’re decorating your porch, cooking up a fall recipe, or carving the ultimate jack-o-lantern, you’ll find the perfect pick.
If you visit in September, don’t miss the sunflower hillside, which typically blooms during the first three weekends of the season—a perfect backdrop for family photos. You can also craft your own bouquet in the cut-your-own flower patch, featuring seasonal favorites like sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds, amaranth, and celosias, with vases provided to help you bring home a little extra color.
Family Fun Awaits!
It wouldn’t be a true fall experience without activities that bring out the kid in all of us—and Big Springs Farm has more than ever in 2025! Classics like hayrides, the corn pit, giant slides, and a 200-foot mini zipline are joined by favorites such as the bubble barn, jump pad, jumbo corn hole, round-bale jungle gym, and duck races. Families can also stop by the chicken coop and goat pen, shoot hoops at the gravity box basketball game, test their skills with 3-D tic-tac-toe, or enjoy tug-of-war, little farm play, a sand box, and giant chess. And for younger explorers, the mini corn maze offers just the right amount of adventure.
For those chasing the perfect Instagram shot, Big Springs doesn’t disappoint. Wander through the sunflower hillside, pose in the cut-your-own flower patch, or climb the maze lookout tower for sweeping views of the farm and fall colors. Everywhere you turn, there’s a scenic spot waiting to capture the magic of your visit.
Fall Treats & Farm Shop Staples
After a day of exploring, stop by the Big Springs Farm Concession Stand for hearty fall favorites:
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Steak sandwiches
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Bratwurst with kraut
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All-beef hot dogs & mac & cheese dogs
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White cheddar mac & cheese
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Queen’s Apple (caramel apple)
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Kettle corn
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Cider slush, hot cider, pumpkin spice cappuccino, and Ghirardelli hot cocoa
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Plus, Spring Grove sodas made right here in Minnesota!
Before heading home, browse the Big Springs Farm Shop for seasonal décor and gifts. Find farm-themed home accents, toy tractors, candles, jewelry, and succulent planters, along with all your fall essentials like mums, straw bales, corn shocks, and pumpkins of every size and shape. It’s the perfect way to bring a little piece of the farm back with you.
Maze by Flashlight—A Spooky Good Time
If you’re feeling up for a spooky adventure, mark your calendar for one of the Flashlight Maze nights on October 17th, 18th, and 25th from 7 PM–10 PM (last admission at 9 PM). Bring your flashlight and explore the Paul Bunyan & Babe corn maze under the stars—it’s not a haunted maze, but the excitement of navigating 5 miles of trails in the dark is its own kind of spooky fun.
Opening Weekend: A Fall Tradition Begins
With so much to see and do, Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze is the perfect place to kick off your autumn celebrations. The 2025 season begins Saturday, September 13, featuring the brand-new Paul Bunyan & Babe corn maze, nearly 150 varieties of pumpkins, colorful sunflower fields, and endless family activities. Whether you’re here for the pumpkins, the thrills, or simply to soak up the beauty of the Driftless region in fall, Big Springs Farm is sure to become an annual tradition. So grab your flannel, bundle up, and head to Big Springs Farm—where unforgettable fall memories are waiting to be made.
Nitty-Gritty Details for 2025
Open Dates & Hours
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Season: September 13 – October 26 (Weekends & MEA)
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Flashlight Mazes: October 17, 18 & 25
⏰ 7 PM – 10 PM (last admission 9 PM) -
September Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM
Stay late to catch sunset in the sunflower fields! -
October Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
Admission
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Daily Admission: $13
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Season Pass: $25 (unlimited visits all season)
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Ages 3 & Under: Free
✨ Admission includes all activities on site!
Location:
Big Springs Pumpkin Farm
32060 Furrow Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949
👉 For more information and to plan your visit, check out Big Springs Farm's website!