A historic 15-acre Fargo city park farm with free admission and low-cost activity passes ($3–$12)—best for families on a tight budget and attendees of the Fall in Fargo community event (Sept 20–21), but full 2026 season dates were not confirmed as of August.
Free admission, activity passes $3-$12
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.
Rheault Farm is a historic 15-acre property on the outskirts of Fargo, owned and operated by the Fargo Parks Department since 1979. The original farmhouse and barn date to 1918–19. The fall operation is built around free admission and low-cost activity passes ($3–$12), making it one of the most budget-friendly pumpkin farm experiences in North Dakota.
The fundamental appeal is the zero entry fee. Petting zoo, carnival games, and photo opportunities carry separate per-activity or per-pass charges in the $3–$12 range. A family visiting two to three activities spends 6–24 dollars on top of zero admission, which is substantially cheaper than paid-entry farms charging $12–15 per person in gate admission. For budget-conscious families or groups with mixed interest levels, this structure is a genuine advantage.
The September 20–21 Fall in Fargo community festival is the marquee event. It is a city-wide celebration drawing much larger crowds than regular weekends. If you want to attend the festival atmosphere, mark those dates; if you prefer a quieter visit, avoid them. Outside the festival, the farm operates weekends only: Saturdays 10am–5pm, Sundays 12pm–5pm. The Sunday noon start (matching many other ND patches) compresses the afternoon window.
The listed activities are the petting zoo, carnival games, and photo opportunities. The farm also has pumpkins available (implicit in pumpkin patch operations). The specifics of what is free versus what requires a pass had not been detailed online; call Fargo Parks at 701-499-6060 to ask which activities charge fees and which are included with free admission.
The 15-acre farm sits within Fargo’s park system, giving it a different character than a commercial rural operation. The historic 1918–19 farmhouse and barn are tangible heritage elements, appealing to visitors interested in local history. The city park setting means standard amenities (paved or gravel lot parking, city park restrooms) are likely available.
The full fall season opening and closing dates had not been published online as of August 2026. Call Fargo Parks at 701-499-6060 or the events line at 701-499-7788 to confirm the current season window before driving from a distance.
September on the northern plains is mild; October cools into the 40s with typical wind exposure. Layers and closed shoes are essentials. The park setting may offer more shade and shelter than open-field farms, though the low-elevation plains provide limited wind protection anywhere in the region.
Weekends only (Saturdays 10am–5pm, Sundays 12pm–5pm). The Fall in Fargo festival (September 20–21, 2026) is a major community event and worth timing your visit for, but the broader fall schedule and closing date had not been confirmed online as of August. Call Fargo Parks at 701-499-6060 or 701-499-7788 to confirm current season dates.
One to two hours. Free admission with low activity fees keeps the cost low; expect a shorter, more relaxed visit than a paid-admission farm.
Weekend-only hours concentrate traffic. The Fall in Fargo event (Sept 20–21) is a major city draw and will be packed. Regular Saturdays and Sundays are lighter. October weekends are busier than September.
Free city park parking on-site; assume standard park lot (likely paved or gravel).
The historic 1918–19 farmhouse and barn are on the property. Most activities (petting zoo, photo areas, straw bale maze) should be accessible. Call Fargo Parks at 701-499-6060 to discuss specific accessibility needs.
Yes. Rheault Farm is free to enter as part of the Fargo Parks system. Individual activities (petting zoo, carnival games, photo opportunities) have separate passes ranging from $3–$12.
September 20–21, 2026. The event includes the fall festival at Rheault Farm and wider downtown Fargo activities. It is the main community celebration for fall in the city.
Weekends only: Saturdays 10am–5pm, Sundays 12pm–5pm. The full season start and end dates had not been confirmed online as of August; call Fargo Parks at 701-499-6060 or 701-499-7788 to confirm current dates.
The original farmhouse and barn were built in 1918–19. The farm has been part of the Fargo Parks system since 1979, so it is a historic property with genuine heritage.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Weekends. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission is free. Free admission, activity passes $3-$12
2902 25th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103, in Cass County. It is one of 10 patches we track in North Dakota.
We track 10 patches in North Dakota, 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.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 4 of the 10 patches we track in North Dakota had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 3 other patches we track in Cass County. All North Dakota patches →
fargoparks.com
Checked August 2026.