Rodrigo Toledo of Plano picks up his daughter Emma Toledo, 10 month-old, after he took her photos at the Christ United Pumpkin Patch, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Plano.
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The Pumpkin Patch in CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center
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Fall is finally here and so are pumpkin patches. If you’re looking for a place to get the perfect pumpkin to make a jack-o’-lantern or want to do fun fall activities, here are 15 pumpkin patches to check out in North Texas.
As a note, weather-related schedule changes and other updates are a possibility. Make sure to check event websites as you make your plans.
PUMPKIN NIGHTS AT HOWELL FARM
A family-friendly festival featuring a glowing world of fall fun. Visitors can walk along a half-mile path through nine immersive pumpkin “lands” created with over 10,000 hand-carved and custom-designed pumpkins. Some of the pumpkin lands include the Great Hall, the Enchanted Forest, Maravilla Lane, Neon Reef and the Forbidden City. There will also be a fire show, live carving, vendors and festival food to enjoy.
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Open until Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Howell Farms, 4016 W Division St., Arlington. Tickets are $18-$28 for children four to 12 and $26-$38 for adults. pumpkinnights.com.
AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM
This year’s Autumn at the Arboretum theme is Harvest Hues, which celebrates the work of modern and contemporary artists. More than 100,000 pumpkins were used to create six pumpkin houses made in the signature styles of Piet Mondrian, Louise Bourgeois, Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko and M.C. Escher. During autumn, there will be fun events like Pumpkins and Pints and The Goth Garden workshop.
Autumn at the Arboretum will take place through Nov. 1 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. Admission is $25.95 for adults; $21.95 for children (ages 2–12); free for children under 2. dallasarboretum.org.
DALLAS FARMERS MARKET PUMPKIN PATCH
The Shed at Dallas Farmers Market returns with its Texas Pumpkin Patch filled with locally grown pumpkins and gourds. Choose from over 25 pumpkin varieties from the Pumpkin Pyle fields in Floydada, Texas.
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Open every day through Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood St., Dallas. Free entry; pumpkins sold separately. dallasfarmersmarket.org.
NORTHPARK CENTER PUMPKIN PATCH
A free pumpkin patch is located right in the heart of NorthPark Center. Mall visitors can take aesthetic fall pics at the pumpkin patch that was designed by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, NorthPark’s renowned landscape team and local artist David Daniel. There will also be story times, live music performances, movie nights, pop ups and portrait sessions for $20.
Through Nov. 1 at CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas. Free. northparkcenter.com.
The Pumpkin Patch in CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center will be open until Nov. 1.
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HALL’S PUMPKIN FARM & CORN MAZE
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine is a cash-only pumpkin farm that features hay rides, a pumpkin patch, farm animals, a 2-acre corn maze and more fall fun. The corn maze is included with price of admission.
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Open Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. at Hall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze, 3420 Hall-Johnson Road, Grapevine. Admission is free for kids 3 and under, $10 for kids ages 4 to 11 and $15 for 12 and up. hallspumpkinfarm.net.
PUMPKINS ON THE PRAIRIE
This pumpkin patch located in Frisco has lots of fall fun for all ages. Kids can enjoy a bounce house, hay ride, hay labyrinth, pumpkin trebuchet, face painting, pumpkin play area, food trucks and concessions. There is also a fall friends scavenger hunt, kids can follow clues and search for characters in the pumpkin patch and earn a special prize.
Open through Oct. 31 from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 3521 Main St., Frisco. Free entry. graceavenue.org.
SUNSET TRAILS PUMPKIN PATCH
Folks looking for pumpkins in McKinney can check out the Sunset Trails Pumpkin Patch. It has photo ops, a kid-size hay maze, rubber duck races, pumpkin bowling, farm animals, roping pen, ball pit, corn hole, a farm train, pumpkin patch and games. There will also be pumpkins available to purchase, shaved ices for sale, crafts, face painting, a pumpkin launcher, pick-your-own flowers, animal feeding and food trucks on the weekend.
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Open through Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday at 1794 Sunset Trail, McKinney. Admission $12 on Friday and $13 on Saturday and Sunday. Walk-up admission is $16. sunsettrail.com.
BIG ORANGE PUMPKIN FARM
Since 1997, the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm has been a beloved fall tradition for families in Gunter. Visitors can pick pumpkins from the vine, go on a scenic hayride, explore the 6-foot tall hay maze and learn more about animals at the petting farm. The Trails Cafe will also be selling burgers, sandwiches and fall treats.
Open through Nov. 25, Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Preston Trail Farms, 15102 State Highway 289, Gunter. Admission is $12 Monday through Friday and $15 on Saturday and Sunday. prestontrailfarms.com.
COBBINS FAMILY PUMPKIN PATCH
The Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch is a family-built pumpkin patch near Denton. It has a open space for kids to play, lawn games, a dedicated enclosed infant area for kids 2 and under, a pumpkin patch, a toddler village, a playground, a hay maze, bounce houses, sand pit, construction pit, farm animals, arts and crafts, music station, sensory play stations and photo ops.
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Open through Oct. 31 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch, 1926 Milam Road E., Sanger. Admission is free for kids 2 and under, $12 for kids 3 to 12 and $15 for 13 and up. cobbinsfamilypumpkinpatch.com.
PUMPKIN PATCH AT ELVES FARM
Up in Denison is the Elves Farm, which has a pumpkin patch and other fall activities during autumn. Visitors can check out the farmers market and purchase pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and more fall foliage. There is also a farm zoo that has horses, chickens, goats, kunekune pigs and rabbits. Plus a maze, hay rides, hay jump, sack races, gaga ball, human foosball court, double-barrel super slides, bounce pad, rubber duck races and more.
Open every weekend in October, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Elves Christmas Tree Farm, 601 Harvey Lane, Denison. $10 per person for the ride along tour and $15 per person for the pumpkin tour. elvesfarm.com.
BLASE FAMILY FARM PUMPKIN PATCH
The Blase Family Farm is located in Rockwall and features a petting zoo with llama, sheep, donkeys and pigs. There is also a hayride through the trees, a hay maze, Spookley the Square Pumpkin story boards, fall-theme photo ops and pumpkins for sale. People interested in checking out this pumpkin patch will need to make a reservation before going.
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Open through Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday at 1232 E. Fork, Rockwall. Admission is $12 per person, kids ages 1 and younger are free. Must make a reservation. blasefamilyfarm.com.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL PUMPKIN PATCH
St. James Episcopal Church in Lake Highlands will be bringing back their pumpkin patch again this year. Families and fur babies will get to frolic through the pumpkins, take photos and pick the best pumpkin for their jack-o’-lantern.
Open through Oct. 31 from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m to 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 9845 McCree Road, Dallas. Free admission. stjamesdallas.org.
FRITZ PARK PUMPKIN PATCH
The Fritz Park Pumpkin Patch will be returning for its 4th annual celebration. Attendees will get to experience the straw maze and magic pumpkin, the spooky barn, creepy bone dig, corn hole, fall photo ops, petting zoo, pony rides, lemur land, pig races and more fall fun.
Open through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Animal Experience at Fritz Park, 700 E. Oakdale Road, Irving. Admission is free for children 2 and under, $4 for Irving residents, $6 for non-residents and a child’s combo package is $11. irvingtexas.com.
RUBY CREEK FARM
Near Fort Worth is the Ruby Creek Family Farm, it has longhorn hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals and over 20 other attractions that families can enjoy every weekend. The other activities include a two-story sand pile, a human hamster wheel, fishing pond, live music, the corn pit and general store.
Open through Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at 390 Oates Creek Road,
Aurora. General admission is $16.55. rubycreekfamilyfarm.com.
SUNSET HILL TREE FARM
Travel to Alvarado and check out the pumpkin patch activities including a scarecrow hayride, pumpkin painting, kiddie train rides, chicken races, obstacle course, life-size checkers, a kids’ climbing wall, mining and farm zoo.
Open every Saturday and Sunday in October from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3400 County Road 206, Alvarado. Admission is free for kids three and under and $10 per person. sunsethilltreefarm.co.