Heaps Giant Pumpkin Farm — Attraction in Seward Township

We have been patronizing Heap's since this was nothing more than piles of pumpkins on their front lawn. We've watched them grow every year, and now I fear they've gotten too big and forgotten they were a family business serving families. We used to pick out a wagon full of pumpkins and gourds, and it would be like maybe $15-$20 for the entire wagon. They were always the number one fall activity for my family since my kids were born. Well, that all changed today Part of our yearly tradition was always taking pictures of the kids in front of the "how tall are you" sign. We've done it ever since Heaps first got it. Our plan today was to visit, take our traditional pictures, buy our pumpkins, and head out. We already knew we wouldn't be partaking in other activities because of the pandemic. Despite covid-19 we still wanted to support Heaps rather than just get a pumpkin from the grocery store. Today we learned that the how tall are you sign is in an area where admission is required. I mean the sign is like 20' from the "gate". I explained I just wanted to take 2 pictures to the gatekeeper who said she wasn't allowed to let anyone pass. Very understandable. I went to the admissions window, and again explained my request, and again she couldn't make that call. She got her mgr, and once again I explained how we've been coming here since my kids were babies. She had no sympathy, no sorries, no thank you for your years of patronage. She was not pleasant at all. I told her that was very disappointing. No pictures unless you all purchase wristbands. At $8/ea, for a family of 4?! For a couple of pictures?! Ridiculous. If she'd asked for a donation or I buy myself a wristband, I would have. Her attitude turned me off immediately. I was ready to pack up the family and leave, but we were already there. We grabbed what is possibly the last few pumpkins we'll ever buy from there. We went to check out and our cashier was none other but the manager. Again no apologies. None. Nope. The nice thing to do would have been to share in our disappointment. Nope. Then curtly charged us $17 for 2 pumpkins. I used to get a wagon full from Heaps for that price. She didn't even wish us a happy Halloween nor wish us a good afternoon. Sorry, Heaps, but you ruined our family tradition. And I don't want to hear anything like it's 2020 nor it's because of Covid. You've become too much of a business, and forgotten that families like mine helped get you...

Heap's Farm is such a wonderful location to really enjoy all of the sights and sounds of fall. If you go on the weekends, you can enjoy fresh made food. An adorable gift store is stocked with adorable holiday giftware and delicious preserves and canned items.

The property is beautiful! A visit to the sunflower and zinnia fields are a treat for your eyes. There is an admission fee, but you will get to take a flower home with you. They have optional buckets for you to fill with blossoms for an additional fee. The fields are in excellent shape with loads of blooms to choose from.

There is a wonderful play area for kids. This, too, requires a fee to enter. There are some farm animals for kids to see. The large slide will keep kids busy and help them burn up some energy.

The pumpkins are different from the typical carving options. There are so many cool colors, textures, and shapes to choose from. Prices are very fair. They offer colorful mum plants along with other seasonal plants. Of course, corn stalks and broom corn are available. There are plenty of things to decorate your home both inside and out.

I LOVE this local grower and agri-entertainment location. Take the family and enjoy a relaxing day in...

We had a great time. Did all three activities. The 2 corn masses were amazing. Scary corn make was just that, scary. Their actors did a great job providing the creep factor and the outright screams. The maze had many cool effects besides the gore scenes and hidden areas. It is a must! We also did the flashlight maze which was also super fun and a corn made idea I had not seen or done previously. This maze had many twists and turns in which you are looking for numbers to use hole punch and ultimately find your way out. They do give you a map... but I highly suggest going it without the assistance. Last we did the moonlight hay ride. Here I am sorry to say, missed it's mark...it was just a straight ride out in an empty field, turnaround and straight back the same dirt road. It definitely needs something, a scary story, or a circular path that is decorated or even rude around perimeter of the makes to listen to the scared people. Tv Until a little more is added... you could skip. However, everything else was fabulous and so much fun. The staff was super kind and...