A family-run farm near Mena featuring a Kids Adventure Farm with mud kitchen, teepee, tree swings, and farm animals — focused on unstructured play and younger children rather than activity infrastructure, but hours and pricing require verification.
Holly Springs Homestead is a family-run operation, and that posture shapes the experience. Rather than pursuing maximum activity density or structured programming, the farm emphasizes unstructured play, mud kitchen exploration, farm animals, and a slower pace. A Kids Adventure Farm area with tree swings, teepee climbing, and mud play appeals to younger children and families comfortable with dirt.
The traditional elements are present (corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, farm animals), but the farm’s identity centers on the adventure-play environment and local farm shop rather than on building the most impressive attraction roster.
Mud kitchens are rare at pumpkin farms. They appeal to young children who enjoy sensory play and imaginative cooking scenarios. If your kids are enthusiasts, this is a genuine differentiator. If cleanliness is a priority, this farm is not a fit.
The emphasis on teepees, tree swings, and farm-animal interaction suggests a philosophy of minimal supervision and imaginative play rather than staff-led activities. That works well for confident, independent young children and families who prefer pace control.
Mena sits in southwest Arkansas mountain country, roughly in the Ouachita National Forest region. That geography provides cooler, more colorful fall conditions than flatland areas, and the landscape is genuinely distinct from the Delta or the Ozark foothills.
The farm sells seasonal local produce, baked goods, preserves, jams, and honey. That retail model suggests the farm is positioned as a community destination and agritourism venue, not purely a pumpkin farm.
The farm explicitly welcomes group reservations and birthday parties. That positioning suggests flexible scheduling and capacity to accommodate larger groups beyond walk-up visitors.
The season ends October 29, which is earlier than most Arkansas patches (many run through October 31 or early November). Early October is peak season here; mid-October dates are safer than late-October ones.
Call (479) 437-4069 or (479) 243-6525 and confirm:
Website: hollyspringshomestead.com. The farm has an alternate phone (479) 243-6525 if the main line is unavailable.
September 15 through October 29, 2026. Operating hours and days are not published in available sources. The season ends before Halloween (October 31), so early October is safely within peak season. Mena is in southwest Arkansas mountains, providing cooler, more colorful fall conditions than flatland areas. Call (479) 437-4069 to confirm days and hours before visiting.
Two to three hours. The focus on unstructured play (mud kitchen, tree swings, teepee climbing, farm animals) and the note about seasonal local produce suggests this is more a low-key family day than a structured multi-activity farm experience.
Mena location in southwest Arkansas mountains suggests lower population density than the Fayetteville corridor and fewer competing farms. Weekends are likely less crowded than major regional patches.
Not specified. Assume farm lot parking.
The mud kitchen, teepee, tree swings, and unstructured play areas may present challenges for visitors with mobility limitations. Call (479) 437-4069 to discuss accessibility options.
You want structured activities, long hours, or published pricing and schedules before driving. The farm appears to operate on a more fluid model, with limited public information about hours and costs. Call (479) 437-4069 or (479) 243-6525 before visiting.
Hours and days are not published in available sources. Call (479) 437-4069 or (479) 243-6525 to confirm the schedule for your intended visit date.
An unstructured play area featuring a mud kitchen, teepee, tree swings, and farm animals. Details about supervision, age recommendations, and safety are not specified; call the farm.
No. It features a corn maze and pumpkin patch, but the core experience is the Kids Adventure Farm with mud kitchen and unstructured play. It appeals to families seeking relaxation rather than activity intensity.
Yes. The farm offers seasonal local produce, baked goods, preserves, jams, honey, and a gift shop. Those items are likely for sale in addition to admission.
September 15 – October 29, 2026.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
217 Polk Road 184, Mena, AR 71953, in Polk County. It is one of 2 patches we track in Southern Arkansas.
There are 3 other patches we track in Polk County. All Southern Arkansas patches →
hollyspringshomestead.com · arkansas.com
Checked August 2026.