When should I go to the Pumpkin Patch?
Updated for 2020
This time of year will bring out so many fun things to do, including visiting a pumpkin patch. They will start popping up all around us early September and remain open until October 31st.
Gather the family and don’t forget the camera, here’s a look at some of the best pumpkin patches in north Dallas.
Do not forget to check out areas where you can safely take the kids Trick or Treating
Gunter: The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm – Preston Trails Farms
Located on State Highway 289 in Gunter, this farm is voted one of the best in Texas!
Address: 15102 TX-289, Gunter, TX 75058
Farm Facts:
- Open 8am-8pm Monday-Sunday, Pumpkin Patch is open from September 26 until November 25
- Children under 2 are free
- Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome
Ticket Prices
Monday-Friday Admission- $10 Includes:
- One (1) small pumpkin from the patch
- Feed for petting barn
- Hayride
- Roping pen
- Hay maze
Saturday/Sunday Admission – $10 Includes:
- free farm train
- free hot dog
- free feed for petting barn
- free hayride
- free roping pen
- free hay maze
Autumn at the Arboretum (Pumpkin Patches)
Address: 8525 Garland Road Dallas, Texas 75218
Dates: Sept 19 – November 1. 9am – 5pm daily.
Cost: $17/adult, $12/Children aged 2-12, Under 2 are free. Parking is $15 at the door. Tickets available here.
This Year’s Theme: “The Art of the Pumpkin”. The Fall Festival is a spectacular show of color with 4,500 of fall’s favorite flower-Chrysanthemums, along with 150,000 more stunning, fall blooming plants, and our internationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village, featuring more than 90,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds, plus the outstanding Children’s Adventure Garden. Don’t miss this amazing festival and be sure to bring your camera. It is breathtaking color at every turn.
Facts:
- Will feature more than 90,000 pumpkins, squash, and gourds
- Costumes allowed for children 12 and under
- Join them for Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays
- Popular Haybale Maze and Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch to purchase pumpkins
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Team Family Farms
Address: 1042 W Sherman Dr, Aubrey, TX 76227
Dates: September 26 – November 8
Hours: 10 am to 7 pm
Prices: $10 ages 2 and up.
It’ll bring a smile to your face when you see the kids ride the Barrel Train, feed the farm animals, race thru the Hay Maze, and enjoy all the playground areas and games. Get ready to snap lots of pictures at the cute and rustic photo spots all throughout the Patch. Pumpkins and concessions are available for purchase. Free parking.
Be sure to wear close-toe shoes.
Activities: Feed the Animals, Barrel Train rides, playground, photo spots, mazes, games and more!
Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch
Address: Double Oak Ranch, 5100 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75208.
Dates: to be confirmed for 2020
Parking charge usually applies. All activities are FREE! (hayrides, bounce houses, playground, maze)
One of our Mom favorites, Kids can tromp through the haymaze, navigate the farm on hayrides and Pumpkin Patch trains and jump on their bounce houses. It’s a great place to purchase food and baked goods (weekends) and bring a picnic. Pumpkins are available for purchase from $2.
Storybook Ranch (closed for 2020)
Address: 3701 Custer Rd, McKinney. TX 75070
Pumpkins on the Prairie (Frisco)
Address: Grace Avenue United Methodist Church, 3251 Main Street 75034
Dates and Hours: to be confirmed for 2020
Activities: Hay maze, Bounce house, and Hayride ALL ARE FREE! Weekend activities are themed to include Face Painting and Pumpkin launching.
Christ United Methodist Church (Plano, Parker/Coit)
Dates and Hours: to be confirmed for 2020
Join them this fall for their annual Pumpkin Patch! They have a variety of pumpkins for sale in the North parking lot.
Proceeds from the patch will go to the Youth Ministry for scholarships, classroom updates, and more. This is one of their favorite fall events!
Creekwood United Methodist Church (Allen)
Address: 261 Country Club, Allen, TX 75002
Dates and Hours: to be confirmed for 2020
Pumpkins of all sizes and types available for sale with great Picture Opportunities. All proceeds benefit Creekwood Student Ministries’ missions.
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm (Grapevine)
Address: 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine
Dates: Open Daily from October 2nd through October 31st
Hours:
Monday thru Thursday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm,
Friday 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tickets: $5 per person, 12 and over, Kids aged 4-11 $3. 3 and under are free. CASH ONLY!
Activities: Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, Gourds, Hay bales, a huge and really fun Corn maze ($5 admission, cash only), Hayrides ($5 per ride, cash only) and lots of family fun!
They don’t allow professional photography, pets or outside food.
Blase Family Farm (Rockwall)
Address: 1232 East Fork Drive, Rockwall 75087
Dates: Open from September 26th – November 1 (must reserve ahead for your day and time)
Hours:
Monday- Friday 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm
Tickets: $9 per person (23 months and under are free). Groups of up to 6 (do not include ages 23 months and younger)
Activities: Pumpkins for sale – Jack-o’-Lantern Pumpkins, Pie Pumpkins, and Specialty pumpkinsHay Bales for sale – $10.00 each. Small hay maze – just the right size for little ones. Petting zoo, hayride, farm train (weekends only for $2 a ride), and more! They have goats, sheep and longhorns on the property too.
Yesterland Farm (Canton)Fall Festival & Spooktacular Nights
Address: 15410 Interstate 20, Canton, TX 75103
OPEN Selected Days: September 21 – November 4
Hours:
September Hours: Saturday and Sunday only 10am – 6pm
October Hours: Thursday, 10am – 6pm Fridays: 10am – 10pm, Saturdays: 10am – 7pm, Sundays: 10am – 6pm
November Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm
Tickets: At Gate $24.95/Online $12.95 each (2 and under are free). Super Pass available at gate $44.95/Online $32.95 for all attractions and unlimited amusement park rides plus 5 tokens for Super Stuff! Stay late for Spooktacular Nights.
Farm Attractions: Corn Maze, Wagon Train rides, Farm Zoo, Pig Races, Rubber Duck Races, Pumpkin Movie in the Tipi, WesterLand Village, Playground Area, Hi-Striker, Kiddie Pedal Carts for our little guests, Specialty Shows, Candy Cannon and lots of Photo Ops.
Spooktacular Nights Activities: Creepy Corn Maze, Chain Reactor, Horrid Hayride, and Tunnel of Terror. (Activities begin at dark)
Arapaho United Methodist Church, Richardson
Address: 1400 W. Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Dates and Hours: Oct 3 – 31 ( or until all pumpkins are sold)
Hours: Weekdays 3pm -7pm
11am -7pm weekends
Cost: Free (pumpkins available for purchase)
A great local Pumpkin patch for Moms who live in Plano, North Dallas and Richardson. Great for Photo Opps.
Gentle Zoo
Address: 12600 FM 2932, Forney 75216.
Dates and Hours: October 1 – 31
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 2pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.30am – 6pm
Cost: $6 per person (age 1 and under are free)
Pumpkin Patch, Train Rides, Giant Maze, Petting Zoo, Ball Pit and an Animal Room.
Mainstay Farm Park (Cleburne)
Address: 1004 W. Bethesda Rd, Cleburne TX 76031. 25 miles South of Fort Worth, Texas.
Dates: September 26 – November 1
Hours:
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10am – 2pm
Friday nights: 5pm – 9pm
Saturdays 10 am – 8 pm
Sundays 11 am – 6 pm
Cost: $15.95 online or $21.95 at the gate (season passes are available for $34.95)
Pumpkin House, Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, Pumpkin Smash, Slides, Forts, Mazes, Carts, TreeHouse, Texas Tubin Hill Slide, Cable Rides, Farm Fun Activities, Food & Shopping.
Related Links
- Looking for more Fun Activities to do this Fall?
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