KAUKAUNA, Wis. — August 19, 2026 — Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone will open to the public Saturday, September 5, introducing a new weekend destination for fall family outings in Northeast Wisconsin.
Located at Sprangers Orchard, W2100 County Road KK in Kaukauna, the Adventure Zone combines an interactive corn maze,pumpkin picking, scenic hayrides around the pumpkin patch, sunflower fields and a courtyard of hands-on farm games.
The centerpiece of the inaugural season is a corn maze inspired by America’s 250th anniversary. Visitors will navigate interactive stations, puzzles, secret ciphers and family-friendly games designed to combine outdoor adventure with discovery. Concessions, snacks and beverages will also be available.
Admission includes a wagon ride and unlimited access to the Adventure Zone’s family games. Attractions include Animal Racers, Punchin’ Pumpkins, Duck Races, a climbable hay stack, The Sand Monster, Gravity Box Basketball and Hen House Hustle. Visitors can also explore the pumpkin patch, seasonal photo opportunities and the neighboring Sprangers Orchard store.
“We wanted to create a fall experience where families can spend real time together—exploring, laughing and making memories outdoors right here in the Fox Valley,” said Alex Schmalz. “The Adventure Zone builds on the Sprangers Orchard traditions families already love while giving them something completely new to discover.”
Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone will operate on weekends from September 5 through November 1. We are also welcoming large group tours on Fridays. Special events include Sunflower Festival weekends September 12–13 and September 19–20; Fall Festival weekends October 3–4 and October 10–11; and scare-free Flashlight Nights Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24.
Early Bird admission tickets are on sale now for $12 online, plus applicable fees, through September 11, 2026. Gate admission is $15, plus applicable fees. Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone is a cashless venue. Credit and debit cards will be accepted for all on-site purchases. Military members, veterans and law-enforcement officers are eligible for complimentary admission with verification. Complete schedules, ticket information and attraction details are available at SchmalzAdventureZone.com.
Media Preview Opportunity
Members of the media are invited to tour and film the new Adventure Zone on Saturday, September 5, from 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Interviews, guided attraction access and visual opportunities will be available. Media representatives should RSVP to Alex Schmalz at info@schmalzlandscaping.com or (920) 284-3935.
About Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone
Schmalz Acres Adventure Zone is a seasonal agritourism destination in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, celebrating its inaugural season in 2026. Created to bring families together through interactive outdoor adventures and classic fall traditions. Open weekends from September 5 through November 1, 2026, the destination features an interactive corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, sunflower fields, farm games, seasonal food and access to Sprangers Orchard. Learn more at SchmalzAdventureZone.com.