Pumpkin Patches in the Fort Worth Area 2024

Fall has arrived! If you're ready for all things pumpkin-related, you're in the right spot!

Pumpkin patches are definitely the place to be in October. Whether you go for the photos, the fall decor, the light, apple- and pumpkin-spiced treats, you can't deny that pumpkin patches are a rite of passage each fall.

The Fort Worth area is home to a number of awesome pumpkin patches, so you're in luck there! Whether you are looking for a spot that is sure to provide a full day of play for you and the kids or you and your SO or just looking to grab a few pumpkins and maybe a few pictures, you can find it in the Fort Worth area.

It's pumpkin season!

Fort Worth area pumpkin patches 2024

All-day adventures: area farms with pumpkin patches and fall activities

Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm (Midlothian): Pumpkins & animals & hayrides, oh my! This pumpkin patch, a quick drive from the Arlington area, provides a day's worth of family-friendly fun for your whole crew. More than 20 fun activities await on 25-acres of wide-open spaces. Open weekends (and some weekdays) starting 10/5. Tickets start at $20 each.

MainStay Farm (Cleburne): The Fall Festival is open now through November 3, 2024, and it is so worth the drive! From the Texas Big Wheels to the all-new World of Pumpkins and the gorgeous fall photo ops to the Texas-sized pumpkin barn, you're sure to have big fun at this hoppin' spot. Tickets start at $26 per person when purchased online in advance. 

Country Critters Farm (Alvarado): Featuring a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, hayrides, a bounce pillow, duck races and oodles more, Country Critters Farm is endless fun for kids of all ages. Open weekends from October 5 until November 10 as well as Monday, October 14, Country Critters Farm is the best bang for your bucket with tickets priced at just $15 per person (and police & active military are free with ID!). 

Fritz Petting Zoo (Irving): Support the local Arlington family that runs this farm and make the drive over to Irving for the $5 per family petting zoo with loads of fun fall activities. Purchase a pumpkin from the darling patch and your dollars will support the Irving Animal Shelter. Also enjoy feeding animals and pony rides during your visit (these activities do cost extra). This is an absolutely charming spot, especially if you have younger kids. 

Sunset Hill Tree Farm (Alvarado): Opening this weekend, Sunset Hill Tree Farm has a fabulous pumpkin patch with lots of opportunities for fall fun. Enjoy the playground, kids climbing wall, hayrides, obstacle course, bounce house and so much more. There is also an on-site cafe, and tickets are only $10 per person! Teachers are free opening weekend with ID. Score! 

Hall's Pumpkin Farm (Grapevine): Open Wednesday- Sunday, Hall's Pumpkin Farm is a long-time favorite in the area. Check out the corn maze, hayrides, activities and, of course!, the pumpkins. Treats available for sale onsite. Go on a weekday and admission is only $5 per person- it's $15 for adults and $10 for kids on the weekends. 

Just the pumpkins please: smaller spots with pumpkins, photo ops & fun

St. John (Mansfield): Adorable photo ops and pumpkins for sale plus activities on Saturday- see website for calendar of events. 

All Saints Luteran Church (Arlington): Photo ops with lots of pumpkins! Plus free activities on Saturday. Watch the Facebook page for times, patch opens Saturday, 10/5. 

St. John the Apostle (Arlington): Tons of pumpkins and adorable photo ops- I've been brining my kids here for 15 years and counting! Patch is open daily from 10 am- 8 pm. No purchase required. 

First Methodist (Mansfield): Hang out at the patch, play some games, take some photos and pick out a fun pumpkin to take home. Patch is open daily from September 29- October 31, 9 am- 7 pm. 

The Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church (Arlington): Opening October 13, this pumpkin patch offers activities for the whole family as well as all the pumpkins for sale you could possibly want! 

A previous year's photo from St. John the Apostle in Arlington

More opportunities for pumpkins...

I can't skip mentioning the following favorites, too:

Dallas Arboretum is a great place for gorgeous pictures with White Rock Lake as a stunning backdrop. Bring a stroller for kids- you'll get some steps in here!

Pumpkin Nights here in Arlington is obviously a favorite. It's a whole Halloween experience complete with jackolanterns galore and a fun night for everyone that you won't soon forget. 

Dallas Farmer's Market has a great display of pumpkins you can snap photos at before you shop for local goods and produce right in the heart of Dallas.

Happy Fall, Y'all! 

Fall Round-up: Pumpkin Patches & Pumpkin Farms in the Arlington Area 2023

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." ~ Anne of Green Gables

It's October! That means it's time for pumpkin patches, hayrides and all things slightly spooky.

This is my favorite time of year. I have two October babies and a love of Halloween. 

This month, the EA Crew plans to celebrate spooky season by getting spooked at Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas, catching a chilling performance featuring Edgar Allen Poe's creepiest creations at the Brian Clowdus Experience in Granbury, having nightmares after driving through Arlington's creepiest car wash, stepping into a pumpkin wonderland at Pumpkin Nights and more! Have a Halloween suggestion? Email it to me, pretty please!

However, if you are looking for an experience that is more cute than creepy and lets you experience all things fall without the fright, you need a pumpkin patch! Here are a few great ones in the area you won't want to miss.

Arlington-area pumpkin patches 2023

Pumpkin patches are fields of pumpkins for kids to wander through (and purchase!) that have a few photo set ups as well as some games and activities. They are usually free. 

St. John the Apostle, by Kohl's on Green Oaks, has been a favorite for years. Pose for cute pictures, shop for pumpkins and more. They even host story time at this area favorite!

First Christian Church on Collins & Park Row has some fun games and photo opportunities for kiddos. And, of course, pumpkins of all sizes. 

St. John Lutheran Church in Mansfield at Walnut Creek & Debbie is a great spot for fall photos and all things pumpkin. 

The Woods United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie at 20 & Lake Ridge has 1,000s of pumpkins to delight all ages and tons of cute photo opps to boot!

DFW-area pumpkin farms 2023

Pumpkin farms, at least these on my list, are different from patches because pumpkin farms usually cost money and are all-day activities with tons of fun for all ages. Most of the farms on this list could keep your kiddos happy for an entire afternoon and into the evening. Plan accordingly!

Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm in Midlothian will have your kids off electronics and engaging in good old-fashioned fun like it's their job! Wander through the maze, play on the hay bales. Too much fun to list here. $17 per person. 

Country Critters Farm in Alvarado has a fun pumpkin patch and petting zoo the kids will love. Play on the bounce pillow, go on train rides, play in the maze and the list goes on! $15 per person. 

Hall's Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine offers hayrides, a corn maze and more. We hosted a birthday party here when my kids were little- this has been a favorite for years! Only $5 per person Monday- Thursday, $15 on the weekends. 

Mainstay Farms in Cleburne is a spot where a kid can be a kid- and adults can be kids for the day, too! Lots of awesome activities keep kiddos of all ages happy all day, sans screens! Tickets start at $25 on the weekends if you buy in advance online. 

Fritz Park Petting Zoo in Irving is the perfect low-cost activity for littles. Bring young kiddos here to interact with animals, play games and find a perfect pumpkin for only $5 a person! Definitely a must if your kids are younger (This spot is the perfect size and experience for the under 10 set).

Notably absent from this list this year is the Flower Mount Pumpkin Patch, which won't be opening for the 2023 season. Super sad about this one- it was a favorite!

If I've missed a spot in the area that needs to be added to this list, please let me know! I'll do my best to get it added.

Happy Fall y'all!