Halloween On The Farm Near Gaylord, Michigan
Bring the costumes out to Wilderness Valley Farm for games, candy and the last Saturday of the fall season. It lands on Halloween day itself, so the farm is the daytime plan and trick-or-treating is still on the table that night.
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The Season Finale
Last Saturday Of The Fall Season
October 31 is the final day before the farm closes for fall. Last call for the pumpkin patch, the last bag of apples out of the orchard, the last hay wagon along the tree line. If you have been meaning to get out here all season, this is the Saturday it has to happen.
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Costumes, Games & Candy
Halloween day at the farm is exactly what it sounds like. Come dressed up, play the games, collect the candy, and get one last full day of the season in before the gates close for fall.
Come In Costume
Kids and grown-ups both. The farm in late October is a better backdrop for costume photos than any porch, and the animals do not mind a superhero at the fence.
Games & Candy
Halloween games and candy for the kids, running through the day alongside everything the farm already has going.
The Whole Farm, One Last Time
Reindeer, yaks, Longhorns, the hay wagon, the kart track and the pumpkin patch, all open for the final Saturday of the season.
Included With Every Admission
One Ticket, The Whole Last Day
Halloween is the finale, not a separate event. Your admission covers everything the farm runs on a fall Saturday, including a free pumpkin from the field while they last. Gates open at 10am and close at 5pm.
Animal Encounters
Feed Lilly the reindeer and meet Paisley, our 26 inch micro donkey.
Farm Rides
Tractor-pulled hay rides and the barrel train.
Pumpkin Patch
Last call. One free pumpkin per guest from the field, while they last.
Cart Track
Race the paved loop on pedal powered karts.
Play Areas
Playgrounds, balance beams, corn pit and the tractor tire park.
Food & Treats
Waffles, burgers, cider and cold drinks, priced separately.
Before You Come
Plan Your Halloween Visit
Halloween Hours
| Date | Saturday, Oct 31 |
| Hours | 10am to 5pm |
| Adults 14 to 59 | $15 |
| Children 3 to 13 | $10 |
| Seniors 60 and up | $10 |
| Children 2 and under | Free |
| Pumpkin from the field | Free, while they last |
Getting Here
6500 Nicklaus Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
About twenty minutes west of downtown Gaylord in Otsego County, and an easy drive from Petoskey, Traverse City, Boyne City, Grayling and Alpena. Parking is on site and free. Driving directions from twelve nearby towns.
The farm closes at 5pm, which leaves time to get home, eat something and still make evening trick-or-treating in town.
Costumes and closed shoes both recommended. Late October in Northern Michigan can be anything, so layer under the costume rather than over it.
Questions before you come? Call 989-858-6859 or send us a message.
Questions
Halloween Questions
Should the kids wear costumes?
Yes, that is the whole point. Grown-ups are welcome to dress up too. Late October in Northern Michigan can be cold, so layer underneath the costume rather than over it.
Does the farm event conflict with trick-or-treating?
No. The farm runs 10am to 5pm, so it is the daytime half of Halloween. You will be home in time for evening trick-or-treating in town.
Can we still get a pumpkin on October 31?
Yes, it is the last day of the u-pick patch. One free pumpkin per guest from the field, while they last. If a carving pumpkin matters to your evening plans, come earlier in the day for the best selection.
Is this the last day of the season?
For fall, yes. October 31 is the final fall Saturday before the farm closes, then it reopens for three Christmas Saturdays in December with Santa and the reindeer.
Where is the farm, and how far is it from Petoskey or Traverse City?
Wilderness Valley Farm is at 6500 Nicklaus Drive, Gaylord MI 49735, about twenty minutes west of downtown Gaylord in Otsego County. Our directions page has routes from twelve nearby towns including Petoskey, Traverse City, Boyne City, Grayling and Alpena. Parking is on site and free.
Before The 31st
Get Out Here Earlier In October Too
Halloween is the finale, but the patch and the orchard are open every Saturday leading up to it. See all thirteen 2026 event dates.
U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
Pick your own pumpkin out of the field, free with admission, every Saturday of the fall season.
U-Pick Apple Orchard
Fill a bag straight off the tree and drink cider pressed on the farm. Apple Fest lands October 3.
Christmas At The Farm
The farm reopens for three December Saturdays with Santa, the reindeer and the farm in winter.
Saturday, October 31 • 10am to 5pm
Close Out The Season In Costume
One last Saturday, one free pumpkin, and candy on top. Buy your tickets ahead so you can head straight through the gate.
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