Believe it or not, fall and all those yummy holiday treats are right around the corner. So, take your family pumpkin-picking as these North Texas pumpkin patches and farms to find the best gourd for your next baking project or holiday decorating. We’ve done the easy part and rounded up the area’s premier patches, all brimming with fall activities (like hayrides and corn mazes), plus plenty of photo ops. Now it’s up to you to choose, carve and bake an orange masterpiece.
Know of any pumpkin farms we missed? Let us know in the comments below, or send us an email at editorial@dfwchild.com.
Dallas County
Autumn at the Arboretum: A Fall Fairy Tale
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas
When: September 17–October 31, 2022
Hours: Timed reservations available from 9am–3pm daily; garden closes at 5pm daily.
The basics: This year’s Pumpkin Village features the return of Cinderella’s carriage and more displays showcase classic tales of Jack and The Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs and The Sword in the Stone and even a magic carpet ride selfie experience from One Thousand and One Nights.
The festival includes Mommy and Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch with pumpkins for purchase, music and more, all against the backdrop of 90,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds and 150,000 autumn flowers.
Cost: Included with general admission: $20 adults, $12 for kids 2−12, under 2 free. Pumpkins are available for purchase separately.
Contact/Social: 214/515-6615; Facebook and Instagram.
Pumpkin Patch at Dallas Farmers Market
Where: The Shed, 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas
When: September 17–October 31, 2022
Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 10am–5pm
The basics: Do double duty with grocery shopping and fall photo ops at the Dallas Farmers Market’s patch. More than 25 varieties of pumpkins and gourds—of all shapes, sizes and colors—rolling in from Floydada, Texas, will be available for purchase.
Don’t miss Pumpkin Day on Saturday, October 8, featuring kids’ crafts and activities throughout the day, Choo Choo Train Express rides from 10am–3pm, and complimentary face painting.
Cost: Free; pumpkins for purchase
Contact/Social: 214/664-9110; info@dallasfarmersmarket.org; Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
St. James Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch
Where: 9845 McCree Road, Dallas
When: October 1–31, 2022
Hours: Sunday 11:30am–7pm, Monday–Thursday 1–7pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–7pm
The basics: Round up the family—your dog included—and head to St. James’ annual pumpkin patch to stock up on supplies for your autumn hearth. Bring the camera to snap a festive family photo or silly face-in-the-hole pictures. Purchase a variety of mini, baking and oversized pumpkins and gourds with proceeds benefiting St. James’ youth group programs.
Cost: Free admission; prices vary by pumpkin size
Contact: 214/348-1345, stjamesdallaspumpkinpatch@gmail.com for school tours
Arapaho United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Where: 1400 W Arapaho Road, Richardson
When: October 1–31, 2022
Hours: Open Monday–Friday 3–7pm and Saturday–Sunday 11am–7pm.
The basics: The annual Arapaho UMC pumpkin patch is at the corner of Arapaho and Coit Road. There will be plenty of pumpkins for your children to pick up. The proceeds from each pumpkin sale go to support Navajo Farms in New Mexico and other church ministries in the community.
Cost: Free admission, pumpkin prices vary by size.
Contact/Social: 972/231-1005, Facebook
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Tarrant County
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm
Where: 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine (near Compass Church)
When: September 30–October 31, 2022
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 3–8pm, Friday 3–9pm, Saturday 10am–9pm, Sunday 1–8pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except Monday, Columbus Day.
The basics: Come to a working farm and pick your pumpkins off the vine, or snag a pre-picked one from one of the vignettes around the farm. For a little extra, test your wits in a two-acre corn maze of 9-foot-tall stalks. Kids will also love visiting the farm animals (goats, sheep, chickens and rabbits. You’ll see cows and donkeys along the tractor-pulled hayride. Concessions are available.
Cost: Note that this farm is cash only, so be sure to stop by the ATM before your drive out here. $15 for adults and kids ages 12 and older; $10 for kids ages 4–11; free for ages 3 and younger. Admission includes the corn maze and parking. Pumpkin sales vary by size.
Contact/Social: 817/991-1052; hallspumpkinfarm@gmail.com; Facebook
Pumpkin Nights
Where: Howell Farms, 4016 W. Division St., Arlington
When: September 22–October 30, 2022
The basics: This special exhibit isn’t your average pumpkin patch but the sights are a must-see this Halloween season. Walk the lighted path at Howell Farms to witness vignettes made from more than 5,000 hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins.
Cost: Weekend admission (Friday–Sunday): $23 adults 13 years and older; $16 children 4–12 years; free for children 3 and younger. Weekday admission: (Monday–Thursday; closed Tuesdays): $18 adults 13 years and older; $14 children 4–12 years; free for children 3 and younger. Parking is $10 per car.
Contact/Social: Facebook page and Instagram
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Collin County
Pumpkins on the Prairie
Where: 3521 Main St., Frisco
When: October 1–31, 2022
Hours: Monday–Friday 2–6pm, Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 1–6pm
The basics: Bring the family to Grace Avenue United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch with a hay maze, games and photo ops set up throughout the patch. On Saturdays 11am–3pm and Sundays 2–4pm, enjoy shaved ice and more available for purchase from the Crave the Shave Truck, as well as face painting (free but tips appreciated). Check back for more info about the fall festival on Saturday, October 30 from 5–7pm.
Cost: Free admission
Contact/Social: 972/335-2882; facebook.com/pumpkinsontheprairie
Christ United Methodist Church
Where: 3101 Coit Road, Plano
When: September 25–October 31, 2022
Hours: 9am–7pm daily
The basics: Up to two tons of pumpkins will be dropped off at Christ UMC in preparation for this annual pumpkin patch, set up in the north parking lot. Round up your little ones and the camera for lots of photo opportunities. All proceeds from pumpkin sales go to the youth ministry.
Cost: Free admission, price for pumpkins range by size.
Contact: 972/596-4303
Lola’s Local Market
Where: 1771 Kever Main, Melissa
When: September 23—October 31, 2022
Hours: Open Wednesday—Thursday 3–7pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.
The basics: Peruse through the huge selection of pumpkins (including exotic pumpkins) and fresh goodies available at the market. Extra activities—pumpkin painting, pony rides, hayrides, face painting—offered on Saturdays and Sundays only during select times. Vendors will be on-site on Sundays from noon–4pm.
Cost: Free admission; $5 for parking; activities range from $1–$5
Contact/Social: 214/404-8353; lolaslocalmarket@yahoo.com; Facebook
Denton County
Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch
Where: 5100 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound
When: Check the Facebook page for updates. Tentative open date of October 1 or 3, and through October 31, 2022
Hours: Check the Facebook page for updates.
The basics: After the patch briefly announced it would not reopen this year due to staffing issues, the community rallied and the patch is back on! The original Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch has it all: two mazes (for small ones and big kids), cartoon cutouts for photos, a pumpkin train, hayrides, and a playground with playhouses and a merry-go-round. Oh, and pumpkins. Bring food for picnicking any time or buy from local venders—like corn dogs, snow cones, kettle corn—on weekends. Leashed pets are welcome.
Cost: All activities are free with parking fee, which is $10 Monday through Friday and $20 on Saturday and Sunday. Pumpkins for sale for as little as $2.
Contact/Social: 214/263-2020; Facebook
Pumpkin Patch Festival at Team Family Farms
Where: 1042 W. Sherman Drive, Aubrey
When: September 24–November 6, 2022
Hours: 10am–7pm daily
The basics: Team Family Farms celebrates its sixth annual Pumpkin Patch Festival with all sorts of family fun activities, ranging from pumpkin picking, playgrounds and barrel train rides to a hay maze and feeding the farm animals (including Texas longhorns!). Practice your cowboy and cowgirl yell with Cowboy Tex, and snap photos of the whole family in front of their hand-painted backdrops or opt for the goofy picture in their your-face-here pumpkin cutouts.
Cost: Admission for ages 2 and older is $10 Monday through Friday and $15 Saturday and Sunday. Pumpkins are available for purchase.
Contact/Social: 940/343-5155, info@teamfamily.com; Facebook and Instagram.
Grayson County
Big Orange Pumpkin Farm at Preston Trail Farms
Where: 15102 TX-289, Gunter, set along the historic Shawnee Trail
When: September 17–November 23, 2022
Hours: 8am−8pm daily. During the pumpkin farm, hardware/feed store is open from 8am–6pm daily and the Burger Fixins cafe is open 8am–3pm Tuesday–Sunday. Petting farm open year-round.
The basics: Pet and learn about more than 50 farm animals (goats, cows and longhorn cattle) at the petting farm, and take your pick from the pumpkin patch, with small green pumpkins blossoming right on the vine. Plus, there’s a 6-foot-tall hay maze, hayrides and roping pen. On weekends, be sure to ride the train. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.
Cost: Admission is $10 per person; free for children 2 and younger. Additional cost for pumpkins. Saturday/Sunday admission includes farm train; Monday–Friday admission includes one small pumpkin from the patch.
Contact/Social: 972/382-4995; info@prestontrailfarms.com; Facebook and Instagram.
Elves Farm
Where: 601 Harvey Lane, Denison
When: October 1–30, 2022
Hours: Open 10am–5pm Saturdays and 1–5pm Sundays; open by appointment for school tours Monday–Friday
The basics: With over 100,000 pounds of gourds, Elves Farm makes a perfect pumpkin stop. Not only do they carry speciality pumpkins—like big Macs and fairytale pumpkins—they also have a wide range of activities for the whole family. We’re talking hayrides, farm zoo, sack races. Their dress-your-own-scarecrow station makes for a great photo opportunity. Plan to come back for the Christmas trees, beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Cost: $15 per person for a Pumpkin Tour (includes all activities, plus one pumpkin from patch); $10 per person for the Ride Along Tour (pumpkin not included). If you only enter the farmers market, there is no entry fee and pumpkins will be available for purchase.
Contact: 903/463-7260; elves@elvesfarm.com
Barton Farms Pumpkin Patch
Where: 5320 Old Highway 6, Van Alstyne
When: September 24–October 30, 2022
Hours: Saturdays 10am–8pm, Sundays 12:30–5pm
The basics: This family-owned and run farm and pumpkin patch is located right across from the Van Alstyne High School. To purchase pumpkins and other fall decorations, you’ll find those in the pumpkin market, which is located in front of the pumpkin patch and the public can access for free without necessarily paying the admission fee.
But you’ll definitely want to come inside the patch to enjoy all the activities. They’ve got quite a few—a pallet maze, pumpkin bowls and bounce houses—and many of the activities are new to the farm this year: duck races, pedal car races (for humans), pumpkin tic-tac-toe, a nature trail. One of the more unique offerings we’re excited for is the corn kernel pit.
Cost: $10 admission, which includes one hayride ticket and unlimited games and activities. Free admission for children 2 and younger.
Contact: 903/821-1992 ; bartonfarmstx@gmail.com
Rockwall County
Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
Where: 1232 E. Fork Drive, Rockwall
When: September 24–October 30, 2022
Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday noon–6pm by reservation on their website.
The basics: On its 11th annual annual pumpkin season, visit this charming family farm for old-fashioned fun with a petting zoo, hayride, hay maze and—of course—an endless picturesque backdrop of pumpkins. Let the kids pet and feed a llama, sheep, donkey, mini horse and pigs. Be sure to walk to wooded trail to see the storyboards with Spookley the Square Pumpkin, the official spokes-pumpkin for PACER’s National Anti-Bullying Program.
There is no on-site restroom, except for portable toilets, so be sure to go beforehand. No outside food or drink; there is a concession stand open on weekends with drinks, chips, homemade fudge and popsicles, candy and hot dogs.
Cost: $10 per person; free for children 23 months and younger. Admission includes a small pumpkin Monday–Friday, and includes a free hot dog on Saturday and Sunday. Pumpkins are $2–$30 each, depending upon the size of the pumpkin. $4 for pumpkin pies. Corn stalks and straw bales also for sale.
Contact/Social: 972/772-3645; jill@blasefamilyfarm.com; Facebook and Instagram.
Johnson County
Country Critters Farm
Where: 3709 County Road 617, Alvarado
When: Opens October 1, 2022
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am–5pm and weekdays by reservation only
The basics: Pay admission to Country Critters Farm and walk away with one pie-size pumpkin per child, but bring spare change for jack-o-lantern pumpkins to take home and carve. While you’re dreaming of pie, your kids will be going gaga over the bounce houses, playground, petting zoo, pony ride (weekend only), train ride, hayride, maze, duck races, games and storytelling sessions. Farm is subject to closure in inclement weather or muddy conditions.
Cost: $10 per person, $7 for seniors; kids 2 and under are free
Contact: 817/477-3060; countrycrittersfarm@msn.com; Facebook
Mainstay Farm Family Pumpkin Days
Where: 1004 W. Bethesda Road, Cleburne (5 miles south of Burleson; look for the half-buried ranch wagon)
When: September 24–November 5, 2022
Hours: Friday 5–9pm, Saturday 10am–9pm, Sunday 11am–6pm
The basics: Mainstay Farm is hopping in October with sheep races, hayrides, pedal karts, a Ferris wheel, a sunflower patch (while they last) and way more kids entertainment. Don’t miss the Pumpkin House for fall family photos. And that’s just the beginning—check the website for more daily attractions and concessions.
Cost: $18.95 with online purchase; $21.95 at the gate for ages 3 and older. Free for children 2 and younger; season passes available online. Pumpkins available for purchase. Fee required for the Texas Tubin’ Hill, a 150-foot Texas-themed inner tube slide, and Apple Cannon Blasters.
Contact/Social: 817/295-6772; hereforyou@mainstayfarm.com; Facebook and Instagram
Sunset Hill Tree Farm
Where: 3400 County Road 206, Alvarado
When: October 1–30, 2022
Hours: Weekends only: Saturday and Sunday 9am–5pm
The basics: Take a peak and snap some photos at this picturesque tree farm and pumpkin patch. Your little ones can enjoy a bounce house and playground, scarecrow hayride, pumpkin paint, horse shoes and a kids’ climbing wall.
Cost: $10 per person; under 4 free. Look online for more special discounts each weekend.
Contact/Social: 816/944-3177; duanepatrick@sbcglobal.net; Facebook
Ellis County
Shadow Creek Pumpkin Patch
Where: 1530 Indian Creek Drive, Midlothian
When: October 1–30, 2022
Hours: Saturdays 10am–6pm and Sundays 1–6pm
The basics: Check out this family-owned farm in Ellis County with many attractions, including a corn maze, hayride, petting zoo and more, your family will be in for a full day of fun. Stop by the Pumpkin Shack to purchase the pumpkin, gourd or corn husk of your choice, and snacks on plenty of foods and treats from the Chuckwagon Cafe.
Cost: Admission including entry into all activities: $15 adults; $12 for seniors, veterans, first responders and children 3–12; under 3 free. Pumpkins sold separately. Cash is preferred, but MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Contact/Social: 469/612-3331, info@shadowcreekpumpkin.farm; Facebook and Instagram
Erath County
Lone Star Family Farm & Corn Maze
Where: 4199 Highway 67, Stephenville
When: September 24–November 5, 2022
Hours: Friday 4–9:30pm, Saturday 10:30am–9:30pm, Sunday 1:30–7:30pm in October. Closed Friday, November 4. Closed at 6pm Saturday, November 5.
The basics: Their expanded 6-acre corn maze and a mini corn maze, farm animals, a hay bale slide, cow train, corn cannon and more will keep your kiddos busy as you take in the beautiful scenery. Don’t miss their Flashlight Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings to go through their maze in the dark.
Take advantage of Lone Star’s decorative fall themed backdrops for family photos. Spruce up your fall decor with options from their gift shop, including corn stalk bundles, hay bales and various pumpkin shapes and sizes.
Cost: $16.50 per person plus taxes/fees; free for children ages 2 and younger. Tickets must be purchased online for a specific time slot to gain entry. Pumpkins range from $1–$65 depending on size.
Contact: 682/498-3276; lonestarfamilyfarm@gmail.com; Facebook
Van Zandt County
YesterLand Farm
Where: 15410 I-20, Canton
When: Open weekends from September 17–November 6, 2022
Hours: hours vary
The basics: Rides (including a Ferris wheel), corn mazes, plenty of photo ops (like their Texas Flag Wall), rock wall climbing, farm zoo, live entertainment and, oh, a pumpkin patch. Join YesterLand for spooky-filled attractions during Spooktacular Nights on Fridays and Saturdays in October.
Cost: General admission passes at the gate begin at $27.95 and include unlimited park rides, the corn maze, pumpkin patch and farm attractions. Discounted tickets are available online at $16.95.
Contact/Social: 903/567-2255; fun@yesterlandfarm.com; Facebook and Instagram
Know of any pumpkin farms we missed? Send us an email at editorial@dfwchild.com.
Photo courtesy of Jill Blase