MEA Weekend in Bemidji: Fall Fun at Fuller Farm

By Amber Miller | The Hoover Group at Real Broker

School’s out, the kids are asking what we’re doing, and somehow “enjoying this lovely house we already pay for” isn’t the answer they were hoping for.

If you’re looking for things to do in Bemidji over MEA weekend, Fuller Farm has extended hours October 15–16. A corn maze, some fresh air, and somewhere for everyone to burn off energy? That’s a pretty solid afternoon plan.

Fuller Farm’s MEA Weekend Hours

Fuller Farm has announced these additional hours for the school break:

• Thursday, October 15, 2026: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Friday, October 16, 2026: 1–7 p.m.

You’ll find the farm at 456 Stone Lake Road SW in Bemidji. Admission is listed at $10 per person, and children ages 3 and younger get in free. Tickets are available at the door, and the 2026 fall season runs through October 25.

Having a weekday option is helpful if your weekend is already full—or you’d just like to get everyone out of the house before someone announces they’re bored for the seventh time.

A Corn Maze—and Plenty More to Do

Along with the maze, Fuller Farm lists a hayride, corn pit, giant pumpkin bouncer, round bale run, storybook walk, and goats among its activities. You can also purchase a pumpkin from the farm’s store and paint it there.

Painting somewhere other than your kitchen table does have a certain appeal.

With several activities to choose from, you don’t have to build the whole outing around everyone loving the same thing. Let the maze enthusiasts do their thing, make time for a hayride, and leave a little breathing room to enjoy the afternoon.

What to Wear and Know Before You Go

This is a sweatshirt-and-practical-shoes kind of outing. Dress in layers, plan for dirt, and bring whatever keeps your crew comfortable outside.

If you’re painting pumpkins, skip the clothes you’d be upset about ruining. Fuller Farm notes that the paint can stain. Pets need to stay home; service animals are welcome.

Check Fuller Farm’s website before heading out for current hours and any updates.

Keep the Plan Simple

You don’t need to turn a school break into a production. One outing, a little fresh air, and something everyone can look forward to is plenty.

Take a few pictures. Get in one yourself, too, friend. The kids won’t care whether your hair cooperated—they’ll care that you were there.

And if everyone comes home a little dirty and ready for a quiet evening? I’d call that a win.