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.
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| 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!
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| 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!
