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This September, Pumpkin Nights brings an un-gourdly amount of fall magic to Arlington’s Howell Farms. Far beyond a traditional pumpkin patch, this immersive art experience features enchanting monuments and attractions built entirely from over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins.
Running September 17 through October 31, Pumpkin Nights features a half-mile walking trail through 9 themed areas that include:
The Forbidden City
Neon Reef
Maravilla Lane
Spider Alley
The Enchanted Forest
Pirate’s Cove
Pumpkin Tunnel
The Great Hall
For hands-on entertainment, visitors can stop by The Village to enjoy games, fire dancers, henna art, live pumpkin artists, and a rotating selection of local food trucks.
Tickets for Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms are now available through its official website. Pricing fluctuates based on the day: weekday admission is $24–$28 for adults (13+) and $16–$18 for children (4–12). Weekend rates run $34–$38 for adults and $24–$28 for kids. Children 3 and under are always free. Note that all tickets must be purchased online.
General Admission entail a timed entry and grant access to themed pumpkin lands, pumpkin village, live entertainment, and fire show.
Pumpkin Nights Arlington also features a VIP ticketing option. Priced from $50 – $60 for adults, $40 – $50 for children, VIP tickets include access to General Admission attractions, anytime arrivals, admission to the haunted house, admission to the VR Halloween experience, 15% off merchandise, and a complementary glow cotton candy.
While running from September 17 through Halloween night, the event will be closed on the following dates:
September 21 – September 23
September 28 – September 29
October 5 – October 6
Parking is available on-site, priced at $10 per vehicle. Heads up, on busy nights the parking lot fills up quickly – resulting in a bit of a wait in the parking line, so plan on a half hour waiting period.
Pumpkin Nights takes place at Howell Farms at 4016 W Division St in Arlington.