Scarecrow Farm in Lawton, Iowa is a working farm, but also so much more. There are plenty of pumpkins, dirt and rustic charm, but there are also tons of other fun things for families to see, do, and eat. There are games, activities, decor to take selfies with. We received free admission to Scarecrow Farm for free to write about it, and we were blown away with how much fun Scarecrow Farm packs into one pumpkin patch. Here's what you need to know if you're considering a trip to Scarecrow Farm too (note: this post was originally written in 2017 and updated in 2024):
Where is Scarecrow Farm?
Scarecrow Farm is located at 1592 Charles Avenue, Lawton, Iowa. It's about 15 minutes from downtown Sioux City, just about 4 miles east from the Menards on Gordon Drive on US-Highway 20.
There is ample parking in their free lot.
Some of the more unique options at Scarecrow Farm include bouncy saddle swings and an impressive pirate ship play structure. The pirate ship was new for 2017, and it is pretty spectacular. It features a climbing net in front, stairs in back, two decks kids can climb on, a crow's nest they can't climb(which I appreciate! No mom wants to have to retrieve her darling little daredevil from the crow's nest!), two awesome pirate statues, realistic cannons, a ship's wheel kids can turn, and 3 climbing tunnels in the base of the ship. It was definitely a favorite with my kids on both of our visits.
There is also a large corn maze at Scarecrow Farm, which we all enjoyed, including my teenager. You go under a cute arch, across a little bridge, and then you're in the maze! The corn is tall, but there's an old dead tree by the entrance to the maze and you can see it from anywhere in the maze. If you start feeling lost, keep an eye on that tree. You can't get too lost though, although there are plenty of dead ends! My jogging stroller did fine with the pathway through the corn maze, and the paths were a nice width, but you might have some difficulty with a regular stroller due to some corn stalks on the ground.
There is also a large farm-themed play area with several individual attractions within it. I thought these giant chickens were so cute and funny:
In front of the animals is a pedal bike track! There were trikes that fit from early elementary age to adult, and it was such a hoot riding a bike.
Nearby there is also giant bug garden that looks like it's right out of Alice in Wonderland, with cute bug ride-on toys for toddlers and preschoolers. They were adorable and my kids always love them.
We also love the Scarecrow Farm pumpkin truck, especially pretending to drive it!
There are several places to buy food and drink at Scarecrow Farm including a bakery attached to the exit barn, a kettlecorn stand, a treat stand near the pirate ship, and The Landing, an adult-focused drink shop. We bought a cherry slushie, cold caramel apple cider, apple cider donuts, and a grilled cheese sandwich, and they were all delicious. The presentation of the drinks was especially cute, and we were excited to bring home our new Scarecrow Farm mason jars to use for drinks all year round!
Scarecrow Farm was the perfect place to spend several hours on a fall day, and we could have spent much more time there had it not started raining. I recommend families plan on at least 3 to 4 hours at Scarecrow Farm, but if you have all day, you'll easily be able to fill it. With you, I'd bring:
If you are looking for quintessential fall fun in the Sioux City area, you can't beat Scarecrow Farm. Scarecrow Farm is open Fridays from noon to 7pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 7pm, and for special events. Standard admission for ages 3+ is $16.95 which includes all of the farm's fun everyday activities.
For more info, visit the Scarecrow Farm website and Facebook page
Pumpkins at Scarecrow Farm
When you first come to Scarecrow Farm, you go through an entrance area and pay, then head down the hill. The main visitor area is a bowl-shaped valley, and in the very center is a giant scarecrow. Around the scarecrow is a large ring of gorgeous pumpkins ready to buy (but I recommend you choose and buy your pumpkins last) and there are green wagons you can use for free to haul them. Make sure to ask a staff member for help if you choose pumpkins too heavy to carry up the hill in a wagon! Near the bottom of the entrance and exit ramp is also the line and loading area for the mini-tractor train.
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Fun activities at Scarecrow Farm
There are tons of fun options at Scarecrow Farm, many located around that central pumpkin ring, and some off in an area by the corn maze entrance.
One classic attraction at Scarecrow Farm is the corn box. They are a pumpkin patch staple, but the one at Scarecrow Farm is actually the first and only one my kids have actually played in! It is like a giant sandbox filled with corn, and the one at Scarecrow Farm has a big canopy over it, so it is a nice place to hang out to keep little ones out of the sun or rain for a bit.
There is also a large wooden play structure at Scarecrow Farm where kids can slide and climb and enjoy the wooden bridges. My kids love it, and because there were ropes or rails on all the high parts, I even felt safe letting my son with special needs go with his brother without me, even when he was just a preschooler on our first visit in 2017 and for sure when he was much bigger in 2024!
Other classic attractions at Scarecrow Farm include a jumping pillow and some haybale swings.
Other classic attractions at Scarecrow Farm include a jumping pillow and some haybale swings.
Some of the more unique options at Scarecrow Farm include bouncy saddle swings and an impressive pirate ship play structure. The pirate ship was new for 2017, and it is pretty spectacular. It features a climbing net in front, stairs in back, two decks kids can climb on, a crow's nest they can't climb(which I appreciate! No mom wants to have to retrieve her darling little daredevil from the crow's nest!), two awesome pirate statues, realistic cannons, a ship's wheel kids can turn, and 3 climbing tunnels in the base of the ship. It was definitely a favorite with my kids on both of our visits.
There is also a large corn maze at Scarecrow Farm, which we all enjoyed, including my teenager. You go under a cute arch, across a little bridge, and then you're in the maze! The corn is tall, but there's an old dead tree by the entrance to the maze and you can see it from anywhere in the maze. If you start feeling lost, keep an eye on that tree. You can't get too lost though, although there are plenty of dead ends! My jogging stroller did fine with the pathway through the corn maze, and the paths were a nice width, but you might have some difficulty with a regular stroller due to some corn stalks on the ground.
There is also a large farm-themed play area with several individual attractions within it. I thought these giant chickens were so cute and funny:
And there were live farm animals that kids could feed while at Scarecrow Farm! My kids thought that was pretty hilarious. I especially loved the alpaca.
In front of the animals is a pedal bike track! There were trikes that fit from early elementary age to adult, and it was such a hoot riding a bike.
Nearby there is also giant bug garden that looks like it's right out of Alice in Wonderland, with cute bug ride-on toys for toddlers and preschoolers. They were adorable and my kids always love them.
A new area of the farm since our 2017 visit was the extension of fun beyond the corn maze entrance, to the north of the pirate ship. In that little arm of the farm, they packed a TON of active fun, and we all enjoyed it, but I think my tween and teen sons especially appreciated this area the most during our 2024 visit.
There were basketball, baseball, and football shootout areas, a go-kart track, and a ninja course, with a fun photo opp at the end! It felt like a really nice addition that greatly expands the fun for tweens and teens, and my guys were happy to spend literally hours over there playing while the girls played on some of the features that are more fun for a younger crowd.
Food and Drink at Scarecrow Farm
There are several places to buy food and drink at Scarecrow Farm including a bakery attached to the exit barn, a kettlecorn stand, a treat stand near the pirate ship, and The Landing, an adult-focused drink shop. We bought a cherry slushie, cold caramel apple cider, apple cider donuts, and a grilled cheese sandwich, and they were all delicious. The presentation of the drinks was especially cute, and we were excited to bring home our new Scarecrow Farm mason jars to use for drinks all year round!
Scarecrow Farm also has bottles of drinks available in the exit barn, including Sioux City Sarsaparilla, powerade, pop, and lots of other options.
What to bring to Scarecrow Farm
Scarecrow Farm was the perfect place to spend several hours on a fall day, and we could have spent much more time there had it not started raining. I recommend families plan on at least 3 to 4 hours at Scarecrow Farm, but if you have all day, you'll easily be able to fill it. With you, I'd bring:
- sturdy shoes you can get a little dirty in (preferably with socks also if you plan to use the jumping pillow)
- hats and sunscreen--there's not much shade out there!
- diaper changing supplies
- your phone and/or camera, because you're definitely going to want to capture these memories.
More information about Scarecrow Farm
If you are looking for quintessential fall fun in the Sioux City area, you can't beat Scarecrow Farm. Scarecrow Farm is open Fridays from noon to 7pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 7pm, and for special events. Standard admission for ages 3+ is $16.95 which includes all of the farm's fun everyday activities.
For more info, visit the Scarecrow Farm website and Facebook page
Looking for more Halloween fun? Head to my full post of Siouxland Halloween events and activities.
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