Updated 10/03/2017
(Photo Credit: Collin 360)
Every year, families and friends make it a tradition to visit the pumpkin patch. Visiting a pumpkin patch isn’t just about finding the best pumpkin, but the experience and memories that you make while there. Every pumpkin patch is unique and offers different activities than the next one. Use our guide to pick and choose your favorites. (These are not listed in any specific order.) If you know of one that we missed out, please leave a comment so we can make sure to check it out. Happy Pumpkin Picking!
The Best Pumpkin Patches in Dallas Fort Worth
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- Admission: $5 charge for parking
- Dates: October 1-31
- Hours of Operation: 9am – 7pm
- Location: 5100 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX 75028
- More Info: All activities are free. Hundreds of pumpkins cover the grounds of the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch, with prices starting as low as $2.00! Other items for sale include corn stalks, hay bales, and Pumpkin Patch clothing. Although activities are free, parking is $5 Monday – Friday and $10 Saturday and Sunday.
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Gunter: The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm // Preston Trail Farms
- Admission: $8/ person, 2 & up. Weekday admission includes:
- one pie pumpkin
- feed for petting barn
- hayride
- roping pen
- hay maze
Weekend admission includes
- feed for petting barn
- hayride
- roping pen
- hay maze
- Dates: September 15- November 22
- Hours of Operation: 6am-8pm Sunday – Saturday
- Location: 15102 State Highway 289 in Gunter, Texas
- More Info: Pumpkin Farm will offer visiting families and school children a chance to experience blossoming small green pumpkins right on the vine, hayrides, a 6 foot hay maze and a petting farm for a taste of the country life. .
- Blogger Reviews: Dallas Moms Blog says, “We had such a great experience at the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm, we can’t wait to go back before the end of the season.” Read the full article here: Take a Drive to the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm.
- Blogger Reviews: Pounds for Pennies says, “If you haven’t ever been this little pumpkin farm, this is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday in cool October weather here in the Dallas area.” Read the full article here: Our Trip to the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm.
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Forney: The Gentle Zoo Pumpkin Patch
- Admission: $6 for ages 1+
- Dates: October 1 – October 31 (or til the pumpkins are gone)
- Hours of Operation:
- Location: 12600 FM 2932, Forney, TX 75126
- More Info: Pumpkin prices range from $1.00 to $40.00. Pumpkin discount coupon included with general admission
- Train Ride
- Giant Maze
- Petting Zoo
- Animal Room!
- Gift Shop!
- GaGa Ball Pit
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Grapevine: Hall’s Pumpkin Patch
- Admission: Free, bring cash for activities
- Dates: Open through October 31st
- Hours of Operation: Mon- Thurs 3-8pm, Friday 3 – 10pm, Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, Sunday 1 – 8pm
- Location: 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine Texas
- More Info: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze and more. It’s free to come out and pose with the pumpkins for a photo. Hayrides start at $3. Corn Maze: $5.
- Blogger Review: A day at the Pumpkin Patch written by A Nerd’s Wife
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- Admission: $18.95 (online), $21.95 (at the gate), Free (ages 2 and under) {BUY TICKETS}
- Dates: Weekends September 23 through November 5th
- Hours of Operation Saturdays 10am – 10pm with after dark attractions opening at dark, Sundays noon – 6pm, & October Fridays 6-10pm.
- Location: 15410 Interstate 20, Canton, TX 75103
- General Admission ticket which includes Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and Farm Attractions plus UNLIMITED Amazement Park Rides! Stay into the night and enjoy our Fright Farm activities!
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.
Amazement Park Rides: Ferris Wheel, Super Slide, Turbulence, Pirates Revenge, the Ft. YesterLand Roller Coaster, Santa’s Runaway Sleigh, YesterLand Express Train, Rock Climbing Wall, Super Gyrosphere, Dinosaur Ride, Swing Ride, River Rapids, Whizzer and more. (Ride list subject to change.)
Fright Farm Activities: Creepy Corn Maze, Chain Reactor, Horrid Hayride, and Tunnel of Terror. (Activities begin at dark)
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- Admission:
- Dates: October 1 – 31
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday: 1-7pm, Friday and Saturday: 10am-7pm
- Location: 9845 McCree Road, Dallas, Texas 75238
- More Info: Thousands of fresh pumpkins of every size and shape will be sold and, if the weather cooperates, gourds and Indian corn will also be available. The Pumpkin Patch is the primary fundraiser for the St. James Youth Ministry. The funds support youth outreach activities as well as local, national and international mission trips, particularly by providing scholarships.
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Frisco: Pumpkins on the Prairie at Grace Ave. United Methodist Church
- Admission: FREE
- Dates: September 20 – October 31
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 pm (or sunset), Saturday – Sunday 9:00 – 7:00 pm (or sunset), **Activities do not begin til 12pm on Sunday
- Location: 3521 Main Street, Frisco, TX 75034
- More Info: Check the schedule of events for fun activities going on throughout the month.
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Arlington: Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church in Arlington
- Admission: Free
- Dates: October 3 -31
- Hours of Operation: 11am- dusk
- Location: 910 S. Collins, Arlington, TX 76010
- More Info: Over 5,000 different pumpkins and gourds, a story time reading corner for children, photo opportunities, games, a decorating station, and fun activities for all ages.
Grand Prairie: The Woods United Methodist Church
- Admission: FREE
- Dates: September 23 – October 31
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 12-7pm
- Location: 1350 W. Bardin Road, Grand Prairie Texas 75052
- More Info: Don’t forget to bring your camera, this is a great place to take pictures. All proceeds are designated for ministries of The Woods United Methodist Church and are tax deductible.
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- Admission: $14 (ages 3-5), $12 (seniors 60 and up), FREE (2 and under)
- Dates: Opens Saturday 23rd, open every weekend in October
- Hours of Operation: Saturday 11am – 5:30pm, Sunday 12:30pm – 5:30pm
- Location: 1004 W. Bethesda Road, Cleburne, TX 76031
- More Info: You do not receive a pumpkin with admission, but they are available for purchase. Hayride, Hay Play & Jump, Yee Haa Express Farm Train, The Dig, Little Farmer Acres: Duck Racing, Farmer Fones, Double-wide Slide, Kiddie Trike Track, Flying Cub junior zip line; Triple Decker Tree Fort, Spider Climb, Standing Teeter Totters, Swinging Trees, Pedal Carts, Circle of Swings, Wooden Maze, Up & Over Hedge Maze, In & Out Maze, Farmula 1 Trike Track, Color Maze, Jumping Pillow, Super Chute Slide, Balancing Labyrinth, Latvian Swing, Chalk Car, Horse Shoes, Sand Volleyball, Goat Scape Mountain, farm animals, Sheep Racing(seasonal).
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Dallas: Autumn at the Arboretum
- Admission: $15/adult, $12/Seniors, $10/children, FREE/under 2
- Dates: September 17 – November 22
- Hours of Operation: Daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Location: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
- More Info: The garden will transform with thousands of blazing colored florals as over 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash come together to form the nationally acclaimed storybook pumpkin village. A multitude of special events will also be available on weekdays and weekends along with the hay bale maze, the great pumpkin search, and the Tom Thumb pumpkin patch.
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Rockwall: Blaise Pumpkin Patch
- Admission: $7 for ages 2+
- Dates: October 1 – 31
- Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Location: 232 East Fork Dr., Rockwall, TX 75087
- More Info: Admissions on the weekend include a hayride, petting zoo and hotdog. Admission Monday – Friday include a hayride, petting zoo, and a small pumpkin. Petting zoo (with longhorn, goat, and sheep), Hayride (around our wooded 13 acre property), Pumpkins for sale (Jack-o’-Lantern, Pie, and Specialty), Small hay maze (one hay bale high for the little ones), Farm train (weekends only, $2.00), Picnic area (plenty of shaded picnic tables)
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Grapevine: First Methodist Pumpkin Patch
- Admission: Free
- Dates: October 3 – 31
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 11:00 – 7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 – 7:00pm
- Location: 455 Ball Street Grapevine, TX 76051
- More Info: All types and sizes of pumpkins and gourds for sale! Count on us for your fall decorating and baking! There will be lots of activities for the kids and backdrops for your photo opportunities.
- Blogger Reviews: A big Thank you to FamilyEGuide for the great info about The Grapevine Pumpkin Patch.
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Joshua: First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
- Admission: Free
- Dates: October 1 – 31
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 1-8pm, Saturday 11-8pm, Sunday 1-8pm
- Location: 114 Paula Drive, Joshua 76058
- More Info: Many activities and special events are planned, including:
- Portraits in the Patch (click HERE to schedule appointment
- Family Fun Day (October 15, featuring bounce houses, games, food trucks, and much more!
- Movie Night in The Patch (October 21, 7pm)
- Trunk Or Treat (October 31, 6-7:30pm)
All proceeds from Pumpkin Patch directly benefit outreach ministries and missional giving. In 2016, approximately $5,000 was raised by selling more than 1,000 pumpkins!
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If you know of another pumpkin patch that is not listed but should be, please leave a comment or email Betsy@TheDallasSocials.com for consideration.
I love Hall's Pumpkin Patch in Grapevine / Colleyville!
Awesome! Thanks Betsy!!
I fee like now that I’m in Dallas, I should visit one of these things… 😉
There is also a pumpkin patch in Boyd TX
There is on in Kaufman, Tx @ First United Church on Houston St. Free Admission.
HI everyone I’m new to tx, I’m in the dfw area- looking to go in the the country area if any?! To go pumpkon picking, I do not mind druving and make a day oit of our trip, can anyone recommend a place? Or tell me the names of the country areas so I can look!! -thanks so very much!!!!!
Thanks so much, Betsy! I’ve had such a hard time finding info on all the different pumpkin patches, so this was incredibly helpful!! Have you been to any or do you have a favorite?!
Black Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch
2324 Old Decatur Road
Decatur TX 76234
United States
940-389-0517
Open to public except Monday- Tuesdays that are for school groups
Adm.: $8, Adults $2
Free Parking, many activities, hay ride, train ride, bounce house, petting zoo, free pumpkin, corn maze, etc. Great place!!!
Boyd,TX has a pumpkin patch
114 @ FM 730
No info except pumpkins cost $10
We love the Dallas Socials blog and would like to invite all you folks out to our family owned Pumpkin Patch and farm in Aubrey! We are known as Team Family Farms and have been getting great reviews. We have built a fun, family-friendly get away with lots to do and see. Our family has been in children’s entertainment for over 20 years and the Pumpkin Patch really shows it. Come out and meet Cowboy Tex, feed the farm animals, ride the barrel train, play games, and more. Lots of great photo spots for you as well! Can’t wait to meet all of you and build some new friendships!
Team Family Farms
1042 W Sherman Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
940.343.5155