Best Pumpkin Patches in North Texas for Fall Fun
October is right around the corner, meaning it’s time for pumpkins galore! Whether you like going to a pumpkin patch to purchase some for your home, taking the kids out for a fun afternoon, or taking beautiful fall photos, going to a pumpkin patch is a must in autumn. Here are a few of my favorite pumpkin patches in the DFW area that are worth a visit.
Autumn at the Arboretum
Named by Fodor’s Travel as “One of America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals,” the Annual Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum is a must-see. Overall, there are over 100,000 pumpkins, squash, and gourds hailing from the pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada AND 150,000 beautiful fall blooming plants throughout the garden. Going to the Arboretum is one of my favorite fall traditions, especially since the Arboretum has a unique theme each fall season.
This year, the iconic pumpkin village transforms into ¡Mundo México! - an extraordinary celebration of Mexian culture, art, and the harvest season. Visitors will traverse through seven iconic regions of Mexico and admire alebrije-inspired sculptures by world-renowned Oaxacan artists Jacobo and María Ángeles.
Visitor Information:
📅 Autumn at the Arboretum will be open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM. The 2025 fall season is September 20 to November 2.
🎟️ Admission prices (before taxes & fees):
Adults
Monday - Thursday: $21.95
Friday - Sunday: $25.95
Children (ages 2-12)
Monday - Thursday: $17.95
Friday - Sunday: $21.95
Children under 2: FREE
🚙 The Dallas Arboretum has three parking areas - The Main Entrance, Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, and the Parking Garage. Each parking area is $15 per car, plus tax and fees.
Entry 1 - The Main Entrance: Conveniently located at the Main Entrance, this entry provides easy access to A Tasteful Place, the DeGolyer House, Hoffman Family Gift Shop, and Seated Tea.
Entry 3 - Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden: Located directly in front of the Children’s Adventure Garden, this entry provides the most convenient access for families. It also offers close proximity to the Concert Lawn.
Entry 4 - Parking Garage: Parking is available in the garage located across the street from the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. A secure and accessible underground walkway beneath Garland Road provides safe access between the garage and the garden.
📍 The Dallas Arboretum & Botanic Garden; 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm
Nestled in the countryside of Gunter, The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm is an annual destination for thousands of North Texas and Oklahoma residents. While the farm and its general store are open year-round to offer a “life on the farm” experience, it becomes the perfect autumn escape at this time of year. Families, school field trips, church groups, and pumpkin lovers all come here to experience the colors, flavors, smells, and magic of the fall season.
To the right of the entrance gate, a huge field beckons visitors to wander the rows and rows of pumpkins waiting to be picked. There’s a type of pumpkin for everyone - big ones, small ones, colorful ones, round ones, and lopsided ones. But pumpkin picking isn’t the only activity on the farm. Visitors can explore a 6-foot hay maze, take a fun hayride across the property, and feed farm animals. The petting farm is my favorite part of the farm - I love it when the sweet animals eat food right out of my hand or do something cute for a photo.
Visitor Information:
📅 The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm will be open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM. The 2025 fall season is September 20 - November 22.
🎟️ Admission prices:
Monday - Friday: $12
One small pumpkin from patch
Feed for petting barn
Hayride
Roping pen
Hay maze
Saturday - Sunday: $15
Farm train
Feed for petting barn
Hayride
Roping pen
Hay maze
Children under 2: FREE
🚙 Free Parking.
Blase Family Farm
If you’re craving an authentic, small-town fall experience, Blase Family Farm is a charming, family‑run agritourism farm nestled on 22 wooded acres in Rockwall, Texas. Blase Family Farm has two peak seasons: spring for blueberries and fall for pumpkins. Their pumpkin patch is made up of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Whether you're decorating your front porch or prepping for a pumpkin carving night, you’ll find your pick here.
Blase Family Farm goes beyond pumpkins with a charming little petting zoo featuring donkeys, goats, pigs, and sheep. The animals are extremely friendly and perfect for both younger kids and adults. The hayride takes you through a peaceful, wooded trail on the property, allowing you to slow down, relax, and breathe in the fresh fall air. The farm also has an incredibly sweet touch: a story walk through the woods featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin—a story about embracing differences and kindness. It’s ideal for young kids, and parents will appreciate the mix of outdoor activity and meaningful storytelling. Blase Family Farm may not be the biggest pumpkin patch around, but that’s what makes it so special. It feels personal, peaceful, and real — the way you remember fall as a kid.
Visitor Information:
📅 The 2025 fall season is September 20 - November 2. The hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM (by reservation); except for September 22-25, when they will only offer morning availability.
Saturdays: 10 AM - 6 PM (by reservation)
Sundays: 12 PM - 6 PM (by reservation)
🎟️ Admission prices:
Adults & Kids ages 2 and older: $11
Children 1 and under: FREE
🚙 Free Parking.
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm
Tucked away just off the beaten path, Hall’s Pumpkin Farm feels like stepping into a classic autumn postcard. The farm has a rustic, family-owned charm that makes you feel instantly welcome. Rows upon rows of vibrant orange pumpkins spread across the field, with hay bales stacked high and corn stalks towering in the background. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, take a deep breath, and soak it all in. From mini decorative gourds to giant carving pumpkins, there’s a pumpkin for everyone here. The farm also has wagons available so you can haul your pumpkin bounty around without breaking a sweat.
One of the highlights of Hall’s is the corn maze, which winds through tall, golden stalks and offers a fun challenge for both kids and adults. It’s especially magical as the sun starts to dip and the golden hour light filters through the maze. In addition to pumpkin picking and the corn maze, Hall’s offers hayrides that take you through the scenic farm, giving you a relaxing and nostalgic view of the countryside. There are also farm animals to visit—always a hit with little ones—and on weekends, you’ll often find food vendors selling kettle corn, cider, and other fall favorites. Whether you're local to DFW or visiting the area in October, Hall’s Pumpkin Farm is a must-visit for anyone craving a true fall experience.
Visitor Information:
📅 The 2025 fall season is October 3 - October 31. The hours are as follows:
Wednesday - Thursday: 3 PM - 8 PM.
Friday: 3 PM - 9 PM.
Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM.
Sunday: 1 PM - 8 PM.
Closed Monday - Tuesday.
🎟️ Please note that Hall’s Pumpkin Farm is CASH ONLY. The cost of admission includes parking and the corn maze.
Wednesday - Thursday:
Adults and Kids 12 and over: $5
Kids ages 4-11: $5
Kids ages 3 and under: Free
Senior Citizens (65+) & Veterans: Free
Friday - Sunday:
Adults and Kids 12 and over: $15
Kids ages 4-11: $10
Kids ages 3 and under: Free
Senior Citizens (65+) & Veterans: $5
🚙 Free Parking.
Mainstay Farm
Known as “Texas’ Biggest Backyard,” Mainstay Farm transforms into a full-blown fall wonderland every year. From the moment you step onto the property, you're greeted by wide-open spaces, friendly faces, and a whole world of adventure waiting for the whole family. They’ve got pumpkins in every shape and size — from bright orange classics to funky gourds and everything in between. And yes, there are wheelbarrows, wagons, and all the rustic photo props you could want.
Mainstay Farm is more than a pumpkin patch; there are plenty of can’t-miss attractions that visitors of all ages will enjoy. There’s the giant corn maze, the Texas Tubin’ Hill Slide, pedal carts & hayrides, a Ferris wheel, and an apple cannon, just to name a few. In addition to numerous fun activities, Mainstay Farm offers a mouthwatering selection of fall treats, including hot apple cider, pumpkin donuts, fresh kettle corn, BBQ, and farm-fresh snacks. No matter what you’re in the mood for, it’s basically impossible to stay hungry. Whether you’re building a new family tradition or just looking for a weekend escape from the city, this farm offers the kind of memories that stick — and probably a few pumpkins that will ride home in your trunk.
Visitor Information:
📅 The 2025 fall season is September 20 - November 2. The hours are as follows:
September
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 6PM
October
Friday: 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 9PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM
November
Friday: 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM
🎟️ All tickets must be purchased online, in advance. I highly recommend buying early to save money as ticket prices increase as more are sold. Admission prices (before taxes & fees):
Fall Pre-Season Sale
Adults & Kids 3+: $23.95
Children (2 & under): FREE
Weekday Tickets
Adults & Kids 3+: $39.95
Children 2 & Under: FREE
🚙 Free Parking.
Pumpkin Nights
Pumpkin Nights isn’t your typical pumpkin patch - it’s a glowing, immersive Halloween art experience built from thousands of pumpkins, lights, fire, and imagination. At Pumpkin Nights, you will set out on a half-mile walking path that winds through themed “lands”, where pumpkins come alive as sculpture, story, and light. You will discover 10-foot tall Jack-o-Lanterns, the world's largest pumpkin guitar, a flying 40-foot handmade dragon, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship, and more fantastic surprises built by artists using over 5,000 hand-carved natural and synthetic pumpkins. Journey through the seven different-themed lands for a pumpkin journey like no other!
Some sculptures are built with artificial pumpkins so they stand up to nightly illumination, while others incorporate carved real pumpkins. In the Pumpkin Village, you will find local vendors selling art, drinks, and Halloween goodies, food trucks and drinks, live fire shows, entertainment, and performances, and photo ops galore: cornucopias, pumpkin towers, glowing arches, and more. At Pumpkin Nights, Halloween feels more like a fairytale than a fright.
Visitor Information:
📅 The 2025 fall season is September 18 - October 31. The hours are as follows:
Monday - Thursday; 6 PM - 10:45 PM
Friday - Sunday; 6 PM - 11 PM
🎟️ All tickets must be purchased online, in advance. I highly recommend buying early to save money as ticket prices increase as more are sold. Admission prices (before taxes & fees):
Early Bird Tickets (September 18 - October 2)
Adults (13+): $18-$24.
Kids (4-12): $12-$18.
Children (3 & under): FREE
Weekday Tickets
Adults (13+): $22-26
Kids (4-12): $16-18
Children 3 & Under: FREE
Weekend Tickets
Adults (13+): $32-36
Kids (4-12): $22-26
Children 3 & Under: FREE
🚙 Parking is $10 per car. Cash or card is accepted.
Team Family Farms
Located in the small town of Aubrey, Team Family Farms is a charming, fun place for visitors of all ages. During the fall, this family-run farm transforms into an autumn wonderland during their annual Pumpkin Patch Festival. It’s a full-on experience packed with activities, photo ops, and the kind of memories that stick with your kids long after the leaves have fallen. True to its name, Team Family Farms is a family-focused venue; every inch is designed with little explorers in mind. There’s a real sense of warmth and care—from the friendly staff to the hands-on activities that invite kids to do what they do best: play, run, climb, and discover.
While the pumpkin patch is the star of the show, there are plenty of other activities to partake in on the farm. There are the friendly animals at the petting zoo, giant slides and climbing structures, barrel train rides that travel around the farm, hay mazes and obstacle courses, the Half-Pint Homestead (a mini town where kids can pretend to run their own farm), and tons of cute photo ops. With all these fun things to do, it’s no wonder the Pumpkin Patch Festival is something families come to year in and year out.
Visitor Information:
📅 The 2025 fall season is September 27 - November 2. The hours are as follows:
Tuesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 7 PM.
Closed Mondays.
🎟️ Admission prices:
Tuesday - Friday
Adults & Kids ages 2 and over: $12
Kids 1 and under: FREE
Saturday - Sunday
Adults & Kids ages 2 and over: $18
Kids 1 and under: FREE
🚙 Free Parking.