Dallas Pumpkin patches are a staple of the fall season. As the temperatures cool down (somewhat?) in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, visiting pumpkin patches is a sought-after activity.
Every year, North Texas is flooded with various pumpkins for pumpkin carving, pumpkin decorating, for use as fall photo backdrops, and so much more. In this fall guide, we share a round-up of some of the best pumpkin patches in Dallas (and nearby pumpkin patches in DFW).
Fun Fact: Did you know Floydada, Texas, which is a city in Floyd County, west Texas, is widely known as the Pumpkin Capital of Texas?
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Pumpkin Patches in Dallas
Dallas Pumpkin Patch at the Arboretum- Dallas
Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum is one of Dallas’ most anticipated fall events and is one of the best pumpkin patches in DFW. This year, dive into the nationally acclaimed pumpkin village, where a sea of 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash straight from Texas’s pumpkin capital, Floydada.
This year’s theme is ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.’ Revel in the return of the Peanuts Gang, explore the renowned Pumpkin Village with its themed houses, and let the kids lose themselves in a fun-filled maze. It is definitely not your average pumpkin patch!
Schedule: September 16th –Nov 5th. 2023
Hours: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, daily
Admission: Ticket Prices range from $12.00 to $20.00
Parking: Entrance fee applies. Get details here.
Key info: Note that to visit the Dallas pumpkin patch at Arboretum, you will need to reserve tickets ahead of time, for a specific date, and for a timed entry.
Dallas Pumpkin Patch at Dallas Farmers Market
The Dallas Farmer’s Market pumpkin patch has over 25 pumpkin varieties. Take a pick of all the fall favorites for purchase and for use as fall photo backdrops while at the market.
Schedule: September 18th- October 31st
Hours: Monday- Friday 10 am- 5 pm, Saturday 9 am- 5 pm, Sunday 10 am- 5 pm.
Admission: Free
Parking: Paid downtown Dallas parking. See details here.
Dallas Pumpkin Patch at St. James Episcopal Church – Dallas
The St. James pumpkin patch is in partnership with Southwest-based farmers. Thousands of sizes, shapes, and types of pumpkins are available for purchase and photo ops.
Schedule: October 2nd – October 29th, 2023
Hours: Sunday 11: 30 AM- 7: 00 PM; Monday – Thursday 1:00 PM- 7: 00 PM; Friday- Saturday 10: 00 AM- 7: 00 PM.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Pumpkin Patches in DFW
Howell Farms Pumpkin Patch- Arlington
Howell Farms is a century-old family farm and is also the home of the popular Pumpkin Nights fall festival. The festival features a variety of carved and painted pumpkins, as well as some displayed in their natural beauty.
Schedule: September 21st- October 30th, 2023
Hours: 6: 00 PM- 11: 00 PM, daily.
Admission: Free for children 3 and under, and $15-$28 for all others. You must purchase tickets online in advance. Walk-up ticket sales are not guaranteed, as most time slots sell out.
Parking: Parking is $10 per car.
Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch – Rockwall
Blase Family Farm is a small urban farm known for, among other things, its pumpkin patch in the fall. Pumpkins are available for sale, ranging in price from $1- $20.
Schedule: September 23rd- October 30th, 2023
Admission: Reservations are required. Tickets are $10 per person, free entry for children 23 months old and younger.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM- 6: 00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM- 6: 00 PM.
Parking: Free
Key info: Pets are not allowed. Service dogs are allowed. No outside food or drinks are allowed.
Pitchfork Pumpkin Farm – Royse City
Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch is a small family-owned pumpkin patch in Royse City, approximately 25 minutes from Dallas. In addition to pumpkins, they have gourds, dry corn, and hay.
Schedule: September 29th- October 31st, 2023
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 11: 00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM- 5: 00 PM
Admission: There is no entrance fee to this Dallas pumpkin patch. However, other events at the farm will incur a fee.
Parking: Free
Key info: Onsite photo session prices range from $90- $325.
Preston Trail Farms Pumpkin Patch – Gunter
Preston Trail Farms (The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm) located in Gunter, approximately 50 miles north of Dallas. This farm’s Dallas pumpkin patch season is open through Thanksgiving.
In addition to the pumpkins, activities include a hay bale maze, hay bales for photo ops, a petting zoo (farm animals), and hay ride experiences.
Schedule: September 16th – November 22nd, 2023
Hours: 8: 00 AM- 6:00 PM daily
Admission: Weekdays $10 per person. Weekends $15 per person. Free for children under 2 years old.
Parking: Free
Key info:
- Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash
- Your admission includes a petting zoo feed cup and access to all the activities. However, if you choose to purchase pumpkins, you will incur additional costs.
Shadow Creek Pumpkin Patch- Midlothian
Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm is located in Midlothian, approximately 29 miles from Dallas- Fort Worth. In addition to the pumpkin patch, additional attractions include hayrides, corn maze, treats, and eats.
Schedule: September 30th – October 29th, 2023
Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM- 6: 00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Admission: $17 per person for ages 3-54. $15 for seniors (55+), military, and first responders. Free for children age 2 and under.
Parking: Free
Key info:
- Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to admission to the farm.
- Cash is preferred; however, VISA and Mastercard payments are also accepted.
Halls Pumpkin Patch – Grapevine
pumpkins available for sale, with prices varying by size. Additional photo opportunities and activities include scarecrows, haystacks, farm animals, and a vintage farm tractor.
Schedule: September 29th – October 31st, 2023
Hours: Wednesday- 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.
Admission on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Kids 3 and under free; Senior Citizens and Veterans $5; Kids ages 4-11 years old $10; Kids 12 years and over and adults $15
Admission on Wednesday and Thursday: Kids 3 and under free, Senior Citizens and Veterans free, Kids ages 4-11 years old $5, Kids 12 years and over, and adults $5
Parking: Free
Key info: Cash only for any purchases. No pets allowed. No outside food is permitted.
Team Family Farms- Aubrey
The Team Family Farms Aubrey pumpkin patch is a great spot for pumpkin photo ops as well as for purchase. Additional activities on the farm include barrel train rides, feeding the animals, and play areas.
Schedule: September 30th – November 5th, 2023
Hours: 10:00 AM- 7: 00 PM daily
Admission: Reservations are not needed. Monday – Friday: $12 for ages 2 and up. Saturday and Sunday $16 for ages 2 and up.
Parking: Free
Key info:
- This pumpkin patch does not allow pets.
- No coolers allowed.
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
- Cash is preferred (to help keep their operating costs low)
Pumpkins on the Prairie- Frisco
Grace Avenue United Methodist Church hosts Pumpkins on the Prairie annually. In addition to the pumpkin patch, hayrides, games, and photo ops are available.
Schedule: September 30th – October 31st, 2023
Hours: Monday- Friday 1:00 PM- 7:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM; Sunday 10:30 AM- 7:00 PM.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
5G Farm Texas Pumpkin patch – McKinney
5G Farm Texas is a family homestead that features10 acres of trees and open spaces.
This Dallas pumpkin patch has over 8000 pumpkins available for purchase and photo ops. Additionally, guests can enjoy feeding goats and turkeys, a goat petting zoo, a corn maze, vendors, and much more.
Schedule: September 22nd- October 29th, 2023
Hours: Wednesday – Thursday 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM- 7: 00 PM; Saturday 9: 00 AM- 5: 00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Admission: $5 for anyone age 2 and older
Parking: Free
Christ United Methodist Pumpkin Patch- Plano
Christ United Methodist Church in Plano also has a pumpkin patch open to the public. There are a variety of pumpkins for sale in their North parking lot.
Schedule: September 24th- October 31st, 2023
Hours: Daily, 9: 00 AM- 7:00 PM
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch – Sanger
Located in Denton County, Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch in Sanger is a must-visit. In addition to the pumpkin patch, additional activities include a Hay Maze, Playground, Toddler Village, Toddler Transportation Station, Infant Play Area, Bounce Houses, Sand Pit, Tire Mountain, Lawn Games, and more.
Schedule: September 30th – October 31st, 2023
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Admission: Free for children ages 2 and under. $10 per person for children ages 3-12 years old. $12 per person for adults and children over 12 years old.
Parking: Free
Key Info: Pets are not allowed except on “Bring Your Pup to the Patch” day at the end of October.
Barton Farms Pumpkin Patch – Van Alstyne
Barton Farms Pumpkin Patch in Van Alstyne is located approximately 50 miles north of Dallas.
In addition to the pumpkin patch, activities include hayrides, bounce house, mini football field, corn pit, cornhole, pumpkin bowling, several photo ops, pallet maze, duck races, nature/wooded path, pedal cart races, horseshoes, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, tree swing & more.
Schedule: September 24th – October 31st, 2023.
Hours: Saturdays 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM and Sundays 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free for children under age 2 and $12 per person for ages 2 and up.
Parking: Free
Key Info: Credit cards are accepted; however, cash is preferred.
Mainstay Farm Pumpkin Patch – Cleburne
Not just your regular pumpkin patch, Mainstay Farm has a plethora of family-friendly activities to enjoy. These included hayrides, sheep racing, pedal kart racing, mazes, live music, and much more!
Schedule: September 23rd – November 4th, 2023
Hours:
September: Sat: 10am-6pm | Sun: 11am-6pm
October: Fri: 5pm-10pm | Sat: 10am-10pm | Sun: 11am-6pm
November: Fri: 5pm-10pm | Sat: 10am-10pm
Admission: Free for children ages 2 and under. Prices start at $30.95 for all others
Parking: Free
Key Info:
- This pumpkin patch allows dogs; however, they must be on a leash at all times.
- This farm does not accept cash.
Closed Pumpkin Patches in DFW
Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch
Note that the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch on Double Oak Ranch is closed for the season.
Pumpkin Patches in DFW Conclusion
This is in no way a complete list of all the available pumpkin patch spots in Dallas Fort Worth, rather, they are just a few that come highly recommended.
As documented, whether you would prefer to limit your fall outing to a pumpkin patch, or you would like to include additional fall activities to your itinerary, each pumpkin patch location mentioned has its unique offerings.
To summarize, we hope that this round-up has been of value to you, and has set you off on the right foot as you embark on your fall memory-making journey!
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Happy Pumpkin Patching, friends!
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