If there’s something that captures the Fall essence, it’s a Pumpkin Patch. Whether you like the games, the photo-ops, the activities, the food, or just to see some plump pumpkins, we’ve put together a list of some of the very best Pumpkin Farms and Fall Fests for the whole family in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. With all of the activities and places to pick from, you’re sure to find your relaxing, fun, Fall getaway.

 

 

Pumpkin Farms

What’s Fall without some pumpkins? These amazing Pumpkin Farms have a not only a great selection of pumpkins, but other family-friendly activities as well.

• Hall’s Pumpkin Farm
  • This farm boasts a corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkins for sale. Please note this is a cash only farm.
  • Location and Dates: Grapevine, Oct 3 – Nov 4
  • Price: Adults $15, Children under 12 $10 for Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Adults and Children $5 for Wednesday and Thursday.
• Mainstay Farm
  • If you’re looking for a more carnival-esque patch, Mainstay has carnival games and rides, a petting zoo, trike track, hayride, flowers for sale, and of course, pumpkins for sale.
  • Location and Dates: Cleburne, Sept 20 – Nov 2
  • Price: Passes vary between $23.95-$59.95.
• Fritz Park Animal Connection
  • Want more animals and a bit more of a spook? Animal Connection boasts Halloween activities, a straw maze, spooky barn, petting zoo, pony rides, and pig races.
  • Location and Dates: Irving, Oct 4 – Oct 26 (Weekends Only)
  • Price: $6 for non-residents of Irving, $4 for residents of Irving. All pumpkins are $10.
• Pumpkins on the Prairie
  • Watch out below! With face painting, a hay maze, hayride, bounce house, and Pumpkin Play area, and a special Pumpkin Trebuchet, this patch is a great day-plan.
  • Location and Dates: Frisco, Oct 1 – Oct 31
  • Price: FREE! Pumpkins, concessions, and the trebuchet are an extra charge.
• Sunset Hill Tree Farm
  • In addition to Pumpkins, this farm offers hayrides, a playground, a zoo, Pumpkin painting, a climbing wall, checkers, and a bounce house.
  • Location and Dates: Alvarado, Every Saturday and Sunday in October
  • Price: $10 per person
• Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch
  • This Patch has a lot of different options: from a bounce house, hayrides, sand pit, playground, toddler village and infant play area, tire mountain, train barrel ride, and pumpkin bowling, to lawn games, board games, and a craft station, you’ll find something here for everyone!
  • Location and Dates: Denton, Every Saturday and Sunday in October
  • Price: Adults $15, Children $12 (plus a free mini pumpkin)
• Big Orange Pumpkin Farm
  • If you’re looking for a more cowboy-western experience, Big Orange has pumpkins, a petting zoo, hayride, hay maze, roping pen, and a farm train on Saturday/Sunday.
  • Location and Dates: Dallas, Sept 14 – Nov 27
  • Price: $12 per person Monday-Friday, $15 per person Saturday/Sunday
• Elves Farm
  • Who said Elves only work at Christmas? Elves Farm’s Autumn festivities include a Pumpkin Patch, complete with a maze, hayride, and yard games, with a pumpkin sling shot and corn cannon for an extra charge.
  • Location and Dates: Frisco, Every Saturday and Sunday in October
  • Price: Pumpkin Tour $15 per person, Ride Along Tour $10 per person

 

Fall Fests

Fall Festivals are another great way to usher in the Fall season with games, rides, live events, and Fall-themed shops and food. If you’re less the pumpkin-picking kind, give one of these a try!

• DFW Fall Fest
  • This free family event boasts live kid-friendly entertainment, craft stations, family-focused vendors, seasonal goodies, and more. If you’re wanting to take your little ones to a Fall Fest geared toward them, this is the perfect spot.
  • Location and Dates: Frisco, Oct 18
  • Price: FREE! Must have a ticket to enter.
• Mundo México Dallas Arboretum
  • The Dallas Arboretum Pumpkin Village is a must-go for stunning Pumpkin arrangements, and this year their theme is Mundo Mexico, where you can experience a celebration of Hispanic Heritage.
  • Location and Dates: Dallas, Sept. 20 – Nov 2
  • Price: Adults $25, Children $22; Prices vary by day
• Boo at the Zoo
  • Trick or Treat with the animals at Fort Worth Zoo! With different trick-or-treat stations and some fun live entertainment fun, this is a must for locals and travelers alike!
  • Location and Dates: Fort Worth, October 24, 25, 26
  • Price: Adults $20, Children $16; Zoo Member discounts available.

 

These Fall activities are sure to be a treat for you and your family. Take some great photos, drink some warm cider, go on a hayride, and make amazing memories!