A historic Reno farm offering free admission to pick pumpkins and see farm animals, with paid add-ons for the corn maze and hayrides. The farm runs daily through November 1, 2026, making it reliable and flexible for weekend and weekday visits.
Free admission to pumpkin patch and farm animals; corn maze, hayrides, corn walk available at extra cost; pumpkins priced by size
Free to walk in. Your spend here is whatever you choose — pumpkins, food, and any paid activities. That makes it a low-risk stop if you are not sure how long the kids will last.
Ferrari Farms is a historic, family-owned operation along the Truckee River in Reno. It stands out in the Nevada lineup for an unusual pricing model: free admission to the core pumpkin-picking and farm-animal experience, with paid add-ons for the maze, hayrides, and specialty activities. That model appeals to budget-conscious families and visitors who want flexibility.
Free entry to pick pumpkins and see farm animals is rare and valuable. It means you can visit for 30 minutes and spend nothing, or spend the afternoon and layers of add-ons depending on your energy and budget. That flexibility works well for families with unpredictable kids, for a quick outing, or for visitors testing whether this farm is worth a longer investment.
Most pumpkin farms operate weekends-only. Ferrari Farms is open daily through November 1, with extended hours. Sun–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–10pm. That daily window and evening availability mean weekday visitors and people working regular schedules have real options. A quick post-work pumpkin-picking visit on a Thursday evening is possible here in a way it is not at weekend-only farms.
Reno sits at about 4,500 feet, near the Sierra Nevada foothills. That elevation means fall arrives earlier and cools faster than lower-elevation parts of Nevada like Las Vegas. October in Reno is genuinely comfortable — light jacket weather, not shorts-and-sunscreen. Late September can still be warm. The extended daylight hours in early fall and the proximity to Lake Tahoe mountains make Reno a different climate experience from southern Nevada, and it matters for planning.
The farm advertises over 40 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds. That is genuinely extensive and appeals to gardeners, fall decorators, and anyone looking for something beyond the standard orange carving pumpkin. If ornamental gourds, Japanese squash, or unusual pumpkin varieties are your interest, the selection here is worth noting.
The farm notes that parking can get hectic during peak times. That is worth taking seriously; if you are visiting a popular Saturday afternoon, arriving early or choosing a weekday/evening window is sensible planning.
Ferrari Farms is an excellent choice if you want flexibility on cost, daily operating hours, or evening availability. The free-admission model is unusual and family-friendly. The on-site diversions (maze, hayrides, treats) can add up in cost, but you control the total by choosing which to do. If you are in Reno or the surrounding region, this is a reliable, well-run operation worth visiting.
September 26 through November 1, 2026. Open daily with extended hours: Sun–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–10pm. The extended evening hours (until 8pm weekdays, 10pm weekends) are unusual and useful if you work or want a post-dinner visit. Early October is ideal for comfortable fall weather in Reno's high-desert climate.
Two to three hours for free admission activities (pumpkin picking and farm animals) plus a paid corn maze or hayride. Plan more if you want to sample multiple paid add-ons.
Daily operation and extended hours spread crowds. Weekday evenings are likely quieter; weekend afternoons busier. Parking can get hectic during peak times, so plan arrival time accordingly.
Noted as hectic during peak times. Arrive earlier if possible, or use evening/weekday hours to avoid congestion.
Not published. Contact the farm at (775) 997-3276.
You want a single, predictable admission price that includes everything. Ferrari Farms is à la carte: free entry, then you pay for maze, hayrides, and pumpkins by size. That model works great for budget-conscious visitors but requires planning if you want a guaranteed all-in cost.
No. Admission is free. You pay separately for pumpkins (by size), the corn maze, hayrides, and corn walk if you want those activities. It's an à la carte model.
Free admission includes pumpkin picking and viewing/interacting with farm animals. The corn maze, hayrides, corn walk, vendors, and seasonal treats cost extra.
November 1, 2026. After that date, the farm is closed for the season until the following fall.
Two to three hours for the free activities plus one paid add-on (maze or hayride). Plan more time if you want to do multiple paid activities.
September 26 – November 1, 2026. Daily. Hours: Sun–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–10pm.
Admission is free. Free admission to pumpkin patch and farm animals; corn maze, hayrides, corn walk available at extra cost; pumpkins priced by size
4701 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502, in Washoe County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Reno Region.
We track 3 patches in Reno Region, 1 of which are free to walk into. Entry here costs nothing, which puts it in the minority even in a region with several free options.
Its season runs about 37 days against a regional average of 30, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There is 1 other patch we track in Washoe County. All Reno Region patches →
ferrarifarms.org
Checked August 2026.