Free admission to a sprawling activity farm in Twin Falls, with u-pick pumpkins, soft-play structures for under-6s, and an extended season through Halloween — one of the most affordable fall farms in Idaho, though the free-entry model means crowds and limited staffing on peak weekends.
Free admission; 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.
Tubbs Berry Farm is a sprawling family farm 25 minutes south of Boise offering free entry to a pumpkin patch, playground, and activity farm. The free-admission model is unusual in this dataset and a major draw for budget-conscious families, especially those with young children who want to explore a farm without committing to any gate fee at all.
The activities are tightly age-segmented. Children under 6 have their own play area with a corn pit, bounce house, and a 30×70-foot bounce pad — soft, cushioned, and lower-impact. Children 6 and older have a separate area. That separation is genuinely useful for mixed-age families; it means your toddler is not getting knocked over by a seven-year-old, and your older child is not bored with baby-oriented play.
Free entry does not mean free pumpkins. Pumpkins are sold by size, and the farm research notes make clear that u-pick is available but priced separately from admission — no per-size price is published, so ask on arrival. Whatever the pumpkin costs, admission itself stays free, which is real savings whether your real goal is a pumpkin, the playground alone, or both.
Free entry is a crowd magnet, particularly on October weekends. The research notes do not publish specific parking size or capacity, but free farms of this style typically run full on Saturday mornings. Weekday afternoons (3–9pm Monday–Thursday) are demonstrably quieter. Early September is also calm; mid-to-late October is peak season and busy.
The corn cannons and slingshots are included at no cost. These are tactile, engaging activities for kids aged 5–12, and the fact that they do not cost extra is a genuine value point.
The bounce pad is large (30×70 feet), but it is shared. On a crowded Saturday, it can feel cramped if your expectation was a private or semi-private experience. Weekday visits or early-morning Saturday arrivals will feel very different.
October 31 closes at 6pm, a full three hours earlier than a typical Saturday. If Halloween is your target, you have a 8-hour window (10am–6pm) rather than the usual full day. That is not prohibitive but worth noting for logistics.
September 18 through October 31. Weekday afternoons (3–9pm Monday–Thursday) are quieter and better for hands-on corn cannons and slingshots. Full weekends (10am–9pm Friday–Saturday) work if you arrive early and are comfortable with larger crowds. October 31 closes at 6pm.
Two to three hours for a relaxed visit hitting several activities. If your focus is the under-6 playground and simple corn cannons, ninety minutes suffices. A full day of corn maze, petting zoo, and bounce-pad play could stretch to four hours.
Free entry means this is one of the busiest venues for the dollar spent. September weekday afternoons will be calm; October weekends are realistic crowds for a free farm. Expect significant Saturday traffic in early–mid October.
On-site parking is available. Free farms often run full lots on peak weekends; arrive early on Saturday mornings if crowds concern you.
You prioritize controlled crowds or a quiet, contemplative farm experience. Free admission attracts volume, particularly on weekends. You also need to commit to a pumpkin purchase if the farm is your destination — free admission but no pumpkins means you came for the activities alone.
Yes. Research notes confirm two separate play zones: an under-6 area with a corn pit, bounce house, and a 30×70-foot bounce pad; a separate area for kids 6–99. This separation reduces age-mismatch frustration.
A corn pit is a sandbox-like structure filled with dried corn kernels. Children play in the pit the way they would sand. Kernels stick to socks and clothing, so closed shoes and a plan for a post-visit cleanup are practical.
Free admission means the playground is yours at no gate cost. Pumpkins are sold separately by size. You can visit, play, and leave without purchasing anything, though most families do buy a pumpkin.
October 31 has different closing time: 10am–6pm only (compared to the standard 10am–9pm for other Fridays and Saturdays). Plan accordingly if Halloween is your target date.
September 18 – October 31, 2026. Sept 18-Oct 31; M-Th 3-9pm, F-Sat 10am-9pm, Oct 31 10am-6pm. Hours: M-Th 3-9pm, F-Sat 10am-9pm.
Admission is free. Free admission; pumpkins priced by size
1150 S Park Ave W, Twin Falls, ID 83301, in Twin Falls County. It is one of 8 patches we track in Boise Region.
We track 8 patches in Boise Region, 2 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 44 days against a regional average of 37, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
tubbsberryfarm.com
Checked August 2026.