DFW has some amazing pumpkin patches. Many farms grow their own pumpkins. The kids can pick out their own pumpkin, walk thorugh a corn maze or just enjoy the change of season. Some locations have a petting zoo, train ride, or corn maze. A trip to a pumpkin patch is a great activity for children because it's Halloween-related but usually not scary for the little tykes.
The big colorful pumpkins and gourds are perfect for snapping photos. Be sure to bring the Halloween costumes.
Note: Due to construction, a water line is being run across the Pumpkin Express in Argyle. It's closed for 2011 only. It will reopen in 2012.
Arlington: St. John the Apostle Pumpkin Patch
Angela Patterson
What: Pumpkins with a mission. This year St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church will be celebrating it's 13th annual Pumpkin Patch. The proceeds from this patch are used to support our youth summer mission trips.
When: October 2-31, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 5450 Mansfield Rd, Arlington, TX 76017. 817-468-8484
Arlington: Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church in Arlington
Photo courtesy First Christian Church Arlington
What: The 2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch features about 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.
When: October 3-31, 2011 from noon to dusk.
Where: 910 S. Collins, Arlington, Texas.
Benefits: The junior high and high school youth groups from Rush Creek Christian Church and First Christian Church in Arlington. The youth groups are raising money for their annual “Mission Trips” that they will take.
Price: Admission is free.
Arlington: Gnismer Farms
What: Farm where you can pick your own pumpkin. There will be special evening picking events during pumpkin season. Maze, sunflowers, pumpkins and more fun.
When: Fall garden has produce October, November and December. Pumpkin patch opens October 1, 2011.
Where: 3010 South Bowen Road in Arlington.
Hours: October hours are 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Aubrey: Aubrey Pumpkin Patch (closed)
Unfortunately, this pumkin patch will not open for the 2011 season.
Where: Katie’s Country Market , located at 736 Rock Hill Rd., 1 mile southwest of downtown Aubrey, is owned and operated by Myra Smith and family. A sheep barn built in 1953 has been restored to house the Market. Shop for Halloween novelties, many of them made on the farm, and a variety of delicious fall treats including apple butter bread, pumpkin nut bread and hot spiced apple cider.
Celina: The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm
Angela Patterson
What: This is one fun family-owned Pumpkin Farm with thousands of pumpkins. (No shortage here!)
- Petting Farm
- Hayride - catch the spirit of the fall on our tractor towed hay wagon
- Lots of great photo ops
- Spider Hay Bale, Roping Pen, Hay Stacks and plenty of room to run and climb
- Pick your own pumpkin from our patch (six different varieties)
- Farm Train available (additional cost on the weekends)
- Bring a blanket or use their picnic tables
When: September 19 - November 6, 2011. Hours are M-F: 9-6, Sat: 10-6, Sun: 12-6
Where: 5518 County Rd #126, Celina, TX 75009. 972-382-4995.
Admission: $7. Call for special group rates. Pumpkins range $3-$15. Gigantic pumpkins $75. Enjoy a free pie pumpkin on weekdays and a free hot dog on weekends.
Cleburne: Mainstay Farm
Visit the annual "Family Pumpkin Days." You'll find orange and exotic pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks and gourds for sale. Gift shop. Hay rides are included in admission, plus tree house, Jumping Pillow, wooden maze and other playground activities. Kids will love the 100-foot super chute slide, pedal kart race track. Picnic pavillion and indoor restrooms. Face and pumpkin painting are available for $6 each.
Food: Gourmet hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage-on-a-stick, caramel apple chips, pumpkin ice cream, and pumpkin pie.
When: Saturdays - October 8th, 15th & 22nd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults, $9 children 12-and-under (2 and under free).
Where: 1004 W. Bethesda Road, Cleburne, TX 76031. 817-295-6772.
Dallas: Autumn at the Arboretum
Angela Patterson
What: It's Cinderella's Great Pumpkin Festival at the Arboretum. The Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch features a 66-acre garden filled with over 40,000 decorative pumpkins and gourds and over 150,000 colorful fall plants and flowers including chrysanthemums, salvia, coleus, ornamental grasses and impatiens. It's a perfect backdrop for the family photo.
When: September 17 - November 23, 2011. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Where: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218.
Tickets: Discount tickets to Autumn at the Arboretum are available at all local Tom Thumb stores.
Flower Mound: Pumpkin Village Pumpkin Patch
What: Pumpkin patch and more.
- All Profits go to Charity
- Free Admission
- Free Parking
- Free Hay rides
- Petting Zoo
- Pony Rides
- Ferris Wheel
- Carousel Swing
- Barrel Train
- Bounce Houses
- Punkin Chunkin
- Refreshments
- Fall Decorations
- Picnic area available.
When: October 1 - 31, 2011
Hours of operation: 9a.m. - Dark
Where: 4908 Cross Timbers, Flower Mound, Texas 75028. 214-498-8300
Contact: 214-498-8300
Forney: The Gentle Zoo Pumpkin Patch
Angela Patterson
Pumpkin Patch opens September 25, 2011. Want the pumpkins to come to you or your school/business? Mobile pumpkin patches are available too. Check out their corn cannons and pumpkin chunkers. Pumpkin patch, train rides, maze and more.
Where: 12600 FM 2932, Forney, TX 75126. 469-834-2857
Cost: $5, free for under 12 months.
Grapevine: Hall's Pumpkin Patch
Angela Patterson
What: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze and more. It's free to come out and pose with the pumpkins for a photo. You may purchase a pumpkin (50 cents mini up to $15), go on a hayride ($2) and go through the corn maze ($5). *Hayride times begin at 5 p.m. on Fri/Sat/Sun only.
When: Opens September 30 - October 31, 2011
Hours: Monday thru Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
Friday 3 - 10 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 8 p.m.
*Hayride times begin at 5 p.m. on Fri/Sat/Sun only.
Where: 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine Texas. 817-991-1052. It's located on the Northeast corner of Hall Johnson and Pool Road - just minutes away from DFW Airport.
Frisco: Pumpkins on the Prairie at Grace Ave. United Methodist Church
What: Pick out your own pumpkin, bounce house, hay maze and more. I'm not sure what The Great Pumpkin Launcher is -- but something tells me I'm going to have to check it out. It could get messy but I bet it's entertaining.
When: Opens Saturday, October 1 through October 30, 2011. Open M-F 9 a.m. to 8 p.m./sunset; Sat/Sun: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sunday activities do not start until noon.
Where: 3521 Main Street, Frisco, TX 75034.
Admission: Parking, admission and games are free.
