You don’t have to wait until the temperatures drop to ring in fall in 2025. Aside from Pumpkin Spice lattes, fall decorations, and wardrobe changes, the best pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Texas actually start as early as September!
Support local farms, small businesses, and other charitable organizations by visiting your local pumpkin patches and fall festivals. There are also several free, affordable, kid-friendly, and family-friendly pumpkin patches to experience all across Texas in 2025!
Keep in mind that some pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Texas wrap up on or around Halloween, but there are others that last into November! Soak up the fall fun while you can because we know fall temperatures don’t last very long in Texas.
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Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals Near Dallas, Texas
The Dallas Arboretum (Dallas)
Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum is one of the best pumpkin festivals in Texas! This year’s theme is ¡Mundo México!, transforming the iconic Pumpkin Village into a celebration of Mexican culture, contemporary art, and the harvest season. More than 110,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash reimagine seven regions of Mexico through breathtaking gourd artistry, anchored by monumental sculptures from world-renowned Oaxacan artists Jacobo and María Ángeles.
The festival runs from September 20 through November 2, 2025. Tickets range from $13 to $24, with children under 2 free. Advance purchase online is recommended.
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm (Grapevine)
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze in Grapevine provides a classic pumpkin patch experience in Texas. Beginning October 3, 2025, the farm will feature a wide selection of pumpkins, a two-acre corn maze, and old-fashioned hayrides.
They’ll be open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 8pm, Fridays from 3pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 10am to 9pm, and Sundays from 1pm to 8pm. The farm is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except on Columbus Day.
Pumpkin Nights (Arlington)
Pumpkin Nights is a Halloween-themed pumpkin trail happening in Arlington from September 18 through October 31, 2025, at Howell Farms. This half-mile walking path features larger-than-life installations like a fiery dragon, a swashbuckling pirate ship, and glowing lands crafted from more than 7,500 hand-carved pumpkins. Guests can also enjoy festive food, live fire shows, and family-friendly games in Pumpkin Village.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance, with prices starting as low as $18 during early bird sales. Children 3 and under receive free admission. Weekday and weekend pricing differs, and parking is available on-site for $10 per car.
Pumpkin Patch at Christ United Methodist Church (Plano)
At Christ United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch, visitors can take lots of fall pictures and pick the perfect pumpkin from September 29th through October 31st, 2025. The pumpkin patch will be open from 9am to 7pm daily. Entry is free with pumpkins of all sizes available for purchase.
Country Critters Farm Pumpkin Patch (Alvarado)
Country Critters Farm will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm beginning October 4 through November 2, 2025. Admission includes family favorites like bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, hayrides, games, storytelling, and more.
Tickets are $15 per person, and children 2 years old and under receive free admission.
Sunset Hill Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch (Alvarado)
Sunset Hill Tree Farm, also in Alvarado, has the perfect pumpkin patch for your little ones! On the weekends throughout the month of October 2025 beginning the 1st, there will be a bounce house, playground, scarecrows, hayrides, pumpkin painting, horseshoes, and climbing walls to enjoy!
Tickets are $10 per person (3 years and under get in free) and the pumpkin patch will be open from 9am to 5pm. Check their website for information on available discounts.
Yesterland Farm Fall Festival (Canton)
Yesterland Farm in Canton will be open on weekends beginning September 20 through November 2, 2025. The hours will vary by weekend.
There will be rides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and so many farm attractions to enjoy! There will also be a new train ride and roller coaster this year! You can purchase your tickets in advance online, but admission at the gate starts at $34.95. Children two and under will receive free entry.
Credit card is accepted at the front gate and throughout the park for your convenience. Cash is only accepted at select locations.
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Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch (Rockwall)
Blase Family Farm will host one of the best pumpkin patches in Texas, great for the entire family! For $11 a person (children under 2 are free), you can enjoy a petting zoo, go on hayrides, explore the hay maze, or walk the wooded trail to see storyboards of Spookley the Square Pumpkin.
This pumpkin patch will be open September 280 through November 2, 2025 (Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm). Keep in mind that an online reservation is required.
Mainstay Farm Park (Cleburne)
Mainstay Farm Park will have lots of fall farm activities, as well as a pumpkin patch at this year’s Fall Festival. There will be sheep races, hayrides, a Ferris wheel, sunflower patch, 100-foot chute slide, live bands (Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons), and SO much more! Mainstay’s Wine Terrace will be open as well!
The farm will host their Fall Festival September 20 through November 2, 2025, Friday through Sunday. Hours and admission costs will vary depending on when you choose to attend. See their website for prices and more information.
Elves Christmas Tree Farm & Pumpkin Patch (Denison)
Elves Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch will be hosting its fall festival and pumpkin patch beginning October 4, 2025. There will be hayrides, farm animals, sack races, and a dress-your-own scarecrow station, all perfect for the kids.
The Pumpkin Tour for $15 includes all activities and one pumpkin from the patch. The Ride Along Tour is $10, which also includes all activities but does NOT include a complimentary pumpkin. Or, just bring the family out to pick a pumpkin to carve at home. The pumpkin patch will be open Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.
Mars Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch (Ferris)
During Harvest at the Hill on Mars Hill Farm, you can cut your very own sunflowers and pick pumpkins every Saturday in October 2025. Be sure to check their FB page for updates on dates and more exciting activities!
There is a $5 entry fee (children 2 and under are free) and sunflowers are $2 per stem. On Saturdays, there will also be trailer rides, a petting zoo, and more fun activities!
Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch (Sanger)
At Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch, there will not only be a pumpkin patch, but also a giant maze, large playground, lawn games, craft tent, and even a toddler village and soft play area for infants!
You can visit the Cobbins Pumpkin Patch on weekends from October 4, 2025, 10am to 7pm. On October 5 there will be a fall festival and farmers market with featured local vendors.
Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for kids (3-12), while children under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance online.
Team Family Farms (Aubrey)
Team Family Farms will be hosting their 10th Annual Pumpkin Patch everyday from September 27 to November 2, 2025, 10am to 7pm. There will be pumpkin picking, a playground, and barrel train rides, hay maze, concessions, and farm animal fun!
Admission is $12 on weekdays and $18 on weekends. Children under 2 will receive free entry. The farm is a cash preferred business.
Dallas Farmer’s Market (Downtown Dallas)
The pumpkin patch at the Dallas Farmer’s Market will be open daily from September 13 through October 31, 2025, 10am to 5pm. You’ll find over 25 local, Texas pumpkin varieties for sale, as well as live music, chef demos, and more. Wander around the Dallas Farmer’s Market, grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, and enjoy the cooler weather (when it finally arrives).
The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm (Gunter)
Preston Trail Farms and the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm will prove to be ‘lots of fun for the whole family! This is the perfect place to take your yearly family photos, pick pumpkins, or tire out the kids for the day!
The patch will be open from September 20 through the November 22, 2025, 8am to 6pm. Weekday admission is $12 per person, $15 per person on weekends, and both tickets include a hayride, access to the roping pen, and the hay maze. Children under 2 will receive free admission.
The only difference is the weekend ticket includes the farm train, while with the weekday ticket, you can take home a small pumpkin!
Now, here is more good news! The Trail Café on the property serves breakfast and lunch, and when crawfish season is in full swing, so are they!
Barton Farms Pumpkin Patch (Van Alstyne)
Barton Farms Pumpkin Patch will be closed for the 2025 fall season, but the farm has confirmed it will be back in fall 2026. In the meantime, you can still celebrate autumn with their Farm to Porch program, which delivers farm-fresh pumpkins directly to your doorstep for seasonal decorating and festivities.
Pumpkin to Porch will be available on September 2 – October 10, 2025. While you’ll have to wait until 2026 to enjoy the hayrides, games, and pumpkin picking at the farm itself, Farm to Porch keeps Barton Farms’ fall spirit alive this season.
Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch (Royce City)
The Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch will be open September 26 through November 1, 2025 (Monday – Saturday: 11am – 6pm and Sunday 12pm – 5pm). There will be ‘lots of pumpkin activities, such as pumpkin smashing, pumpkin painting, and pumpkin carving. Admission and parking are free, although certain activities will have an additional cost.
5G Pumpkin Patch (McKinney)
5G Farm Pumpkin Patch will be open from September 26 to November 2, 2025, featuring an abundance of fall festival activities. There will be a corn maze, bounce houses, a mini corn maze, good food, vendors, and more.
Tickets are $8 a person. The pumpkin patch will be open Friday from 4pm to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Jacksboro Pumpkin Patch (Jacksboro)
Jacksboro Pumpkin Patch will be open weekends from October 3 through November, 2025 with activities like their new chicken tunnels, face painting, shopping, and food!
There will also be several featured events like Dog Day at the Patch on October 26, and Homemade Market Weekend (October 18-19).
Online tickets are $18 while tickets at the gate will be $20. Kids 2 and under and seniors 75+ will receive free admission. The pumpkin patch will be open Fridays 12pm to 6pm, Saturdays from 10am to 8pm and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm.
Pumpkin BooLooza (Princeton)
Princeton will host Pumpkin BooLooza on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 5pm to 9pm. There will be arts and local crafts, food vendors, bounce houses, carnival games, costume contests, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a petting zoo, bull riding, and mutton busting.
Fall Fest at Grandscape (The Colony)
The Fall Fest at Grandscape will open on Saturday, October 12, 2025, from 1pm to 6pm. You’ll get to celebrate the cooler temps and fall foliage with a day full of entertainment that’s fun for the whole family. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals Near Austin, Texas
Texas Pumpkin Fest (Leander)
Texas Pumpkin Fest is held from October 3 through November 1, 2025 serving the greater Austin area with one of the best, small town pumpkin patches in Texas! There will be lots of free activities like slides, a kiddie train, Ferris wheel, magic shows and so much more!
First Responders, the military, and veterans are eligible to receive free admission every Friday. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, tickets are $15 a person. Kids in diapers and those with special needs will always receive free admission. Parking is also free and there will be complimentary wheel barrels/pull wagons available for your use.
Mama Mary’s Farm Pumpkin Patch (Creedmoor)
At Mama Mary’s Farm, guests can pick pumpkins, interact with farm animals, take a train ride, go through the hay maze, play on the tractor tire playground, and so much more. Keep in mind activities will be limited on weekdays. On weekends, there will be craft and food vendors as well!
The pumpkin patch will be open September 27 through November 2, 2025, Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. On weekdays, online tickets are $10 and $13 onsite while $17 ans $23 on the weekends. Children 2 and under get in free.
Pumpkin Nights (Austin)
The same Pumpkin Nights located in DFW is also available in Austin! There will be a half-mile walking path lined with pumpkins featuring a pirate ship and different fantastical creatures made from both real and artificial pumpkins. There will also be a fall festival area with more activities, delicious food, and drinks. The event will also feature live fire dancers and a live pumpkin artist.
Pumpkin Nights will be open from September 18 to October 31, 2025 at Pioneer Farms. Tickets can ONLY be purchased online. Weekday admission ranges from $16 to $24 while weekends will vary from $22 to $36. Children 3 and under get in free.
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival (Georgetown)
The Georgetown Fall Festival at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm will be held from September 20 through November 7, 2025, 2025 every day from 9am to 6pm. Prices will vary between weekdays and weekends, as well as online ($21.49) versus at the gate.
This safari-themed corn maze and giant pumpkin patch has over 40 types of pumpkins, as well as a variety of activities, including a petting zoo, mazes, pony rides, crafts, wagon rides, food trucks, live music, and fireworks (Fridays and Saturdays only).
Pumpkins will be sold by the pound and can be decorated on-site or brought home for carving. During October, hours will be extended to 9am – 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 9am – 10pm Friday & Saturday.
Sweet Berry Farm Fall Festival (Marble Falls)
Sweet Berry Farm will have loads of fun activities for the whole family from September 20 through November 2, 2025 and will be open only for weekends of November 8 – 30. Visitors can participate in activities like multiple, fun mazes for all ages, hayrides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, flower picking, barrel train rides, and even weekend pony rides!
Each activity is individually priced, however, the farm accepts cash and credit cards. Individual pumpkins and gourds will be available for purchase as well. Children 2 and under will receive free admission on the hayrides and into the Candy Cane and Barnyard Mazes. Children 5 and under will receive free admission to the Texas Maze when accompanied by an adult.
Monday through Saturday, harvest hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm. On Sundays, hours are 11am to 5pm. Keep in mind the farm is closed on Wednesdays.
Crowe’s Nest Farm Fall Festival (Manor)
Crowe’s Nest Farm is celebrating their annual Fall Family Fun Days, full exciting family-friendly activities! Every weekend beginning October 4, 2025 (10am to 5pm), there will be a pumpkin patch, milking demos, hayrides, barnyard animals, and Texas wildlife! There will also be live music and snacks!
Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch (Manchaca)
The Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch will be held September 27 through November 1, 2025. On top of your usual pumpkin patch and fall festival activities, this ranch also has exotic animals and an authentic Native American tipi.
There will also be photo opportunities with unique fall-themed backgrounds, face painting (only on weekends), and food & craft vendors (only on weekends).
The pumpkin patch is closed Monday through Wednesday, but will be open Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 6pm, as well as Saturday/Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Tickets are $12 during the week and $17 on the weekends, with children under 2 getting in free. Tickets are ONLY sold online.
Uhland Fall Fest (Dripping Springs)
The Uhland Fall Fest, formerly Dripping Srpings Pumpkin Festival, will be hosted at a historic 15-acre farmstead on weekends from September 27 to November 2, 2025 from 10am to 7pm.
There will be 50+ fall-inspired games, attractions, and various activities, perfect for the whole family. There will also be food, drink, live music, and cute photo ops in the pumpkin patch. Some additional cost activities will also be available, like pumpkin painting and barrel rides.
Tickets ranges from $20 to $35 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the historical farmstead. Children 3 and under will receive free admission, as well as seniors (65+), first responders, active duty military, and veterans. Parking will also be free.
Fall Events at Waterloo Greenway (Austin)
Waterloo Greenway Free Fall Events will feature several free events this fall, from yoga in the park and weekly workout classes to the Morning Glories child education series and the 9-night art showcase, Creek Show. See their website for a full list and additional details.
Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals Near Houston, Texas
Froberg’s Farm Fall Festival (Alvin)
From September 20 through November 9, 2025, Froberg’s Farm will host a fall festival with weekend activities like plastic duck races, a variety of cannon games, a barrel train, playground, flower-picking, and, of course, a pumpkin patch (8am to 6pm). During the week, the playground, plastic duck races, and the corn maze will also be available from 9am to 5:30pm (last wristband will be sold at 4pm). Keep in mind, in order to enjoy the weekend activities, you must buy tokens.
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Old Time Christmas Tree Farm’s Pumpkin Patch (Spring)
On select dates this October and early November 2025, this pumpkin patch near Houston will give visitors a real farm experience.
Families will be able to buy pumpkins or enjoy one of many attractions on the farm, including hayrides, train rides, a petting zoo, and bounce houses. The photo opportunities here are unmatched with Christmas trees in the background, along with hay bales and pumpkins. There will also be a selection of delicious treats like BBQ and funnel cakes.
Entry is $10 at the gate and the attractions on the farm require tickets.
7-Acre Wood’s Pumpkin Patch (Conroe)
On November 1, 2025 (10am to 3pm), the farm will host their FREE Thrill at the Mill event featuring a pumpkin patch, vendors, pony rides (weekends only), hayrides, and face painting.
Or, experience the entire park where your family can also play in an old Western play town, enjoy the petting zoo, and even a mini-golf course for $10 a person (children younger than 18 months are free).
7-Acre Wood is open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5 pm.
Old MacDonald’s Farm Pumpkin Patch (Humble)
The pumpkin patch at Old MacDonald’s Farm will include an abundance of celebratory, seasonal activities. The ticket price of $18.65 plus tax includes all the facilities’ fun! This includes train rides, pony rides, the pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, and photo opportunities.
There will also be a large assortment of small and medium sized pumpkins for an additional $3, but young guests will receive a free pumpkin with paid entry. This pumpkin patch will be open from September 21, to October 31, 2025, from 10am to 5pm.
Blessington Farms Pumpkin Patch (Simonton)
Blessington Farms will have a pumpkin patch and fall festival every Saturday and Sunday from September 20 through November 25, 2025, from 9am to 4pm.
The activities here will include hayrides, giant slides, train rides, 25+ photo opportunities, and bird & camel feedings. Pumpkins will be sold per pound and online tickets are $25 a person. Seniors (65+) will pay $20 and children under the age of 3 will receive free entry. The bird and camel feedings cost $3 each.
P-6 Farms Pumpkin Patch (Montgomery)
P-6 Farms hosts one of the best U-pick pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Texas! Tickets are $24.95 (children 2 and under are free) and must be purchased online.
The activities available here are endless! From September 27 to November 2, 2025 (10am to 6:30pm), visitors will be able to enjoy including carnival rides, photo ops, farm animals, pig races, and so much more! Visitors can also pick their own pumpkins and fresh flowers for an additional fee.
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FCC Katy Pumpkin Patch (Katy)
FCC Katy runs a free pumpkin patch from September 29 to November 9, 2025. There will be pumpkin photos, games, and more! The pumpkin patch will be open Monday through Friday, from noon until 8pm, and weekends from 10am to 8pm.
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Graff 7A Ranch Pumpkin Patch (Hondo)
On Fridays and weekends, September 20 through November 22, 2025, guests can enjoy an 8-acre maze, a huge pumpkin patch, barn animals, a double-barrel train, and more at Graff 7A Ranch. After dark, the corn maze becomes a little spooky and firepit set-ups are available for rent.
Pumpkins can also be bought on-site for your cooking, decorating, painting, or carving needs.
Ticket prices vary from $17.20 to $21.30. Visit on Fridays from 6pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 10am to 10pm, and Sundays from noon to 6pm.
Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch (Pipe Creek)
Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch is located about 30 minutes away from San Antonio on a Christmas tree farm. The pumpkin patch activities here are perfect for children!
This farm will be open on weekends starting October 4 to October 26, 2025 from 11am to 5:45pm. Admission is $7 (free for children 2 and under) and includes hayrides, visiting farm animals, scarecrow fun, 6000 Christmas trees, and ‘lots of photo opportunities.
There is also a kid’s train and pumpkin painting available with the purchase of tickets, as well as a snack bar and farmers market.
Devine Acres Fall Country Fest (Devine)
Devine Acres Farm is celebrating fall with 40 acres filled with all kinds of activities on weekends from September 27 to November 2, 2025 (10am to 6pm).
There will be live entertainment, 50+ activities, food, snacks, U-pick sunflowers and zinnias, and so much more! Tickets can be purchased online for $17.95 or $23.95 at the gate. Children 2 and under are free.
Universal City Pumpkin Patch (Universal City)
The Universal City Pumpkin Patch will benefit various organizations. Admission is free, but the staff asks that you buy at least one pumpkin to support their cause.
There will also be yard games, photo ops, hay rides (weekends only), and themed events like Stories at the Patch and the Fall Fair. See their website for a full list of their upcoming special events.
This pumpkin patch is open October 3 through October 31, 2025, Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 7pm and Friday through Sunday from 10am to 7pm.
Traders Village (San Antonio)
The 10-acre corn maze at Traders Village San Antonio will be open weekends beginning September 19 through November 1, 2025 (6:30pm to 10pm on Thursday and Friday while 3pm to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday).
This year’s maze will feature a dinosaur theme, in honor of the Traders Village Dinosaur George Museum, with three separate mazes of varying difficulties. There will also be concessions and pumpkins for purchase, photo ops, a free petting zoo and more!
Admission into just the corn maze will cost $8.99 per person. Kids 2 and under receive free entry. You can upgrade to the all-day ride wristband, which includes the corn maze, for $15.99. Parking is $6 per car.
Rockberry Ranch Pumpkin Fest (Poteet)
Rockberry Ranch Pumpkin Fest will open on September 27 through November 2, 2025 (10am to 6pm). Snap pics at dozens of fall photo ops, enjoy craft beers & wine, live music, and visit the ranch’s friendly barnyard animals!
There will also be pick-your-own flowers, one of the few “real” U-pick pumpkin patches in Texas, and a giant barn full of pumpkins, gourds, and more for sale!
Admission is free for children 2 years old and younger. Tickets will be $18.95 at the gate but can also be purchased online.
Bracken UMC Pumpkin Patch (20377 FM 2252, San Antonio)
The Bracken Pumpkin Patch will be open beginning October 4, 2025. The patch will be open from 4pm to 6pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on the weekends.
Good News Pumpkin Patch (San Antonio)
The Good News Pumpkin Patch will be open from September 28 until October 31, 2025. Follow their Facebook to keep tabs on their various opening times and activities like movie nights.
The pumpkin patch will also feature hayrides, a moon bounce, mazes, giant pumpkin slingshots, and more!
Northwest Hills United Methodist (7575 Tezel Rd, San Antonio)
Northwest Hills United Methodist will be open on October 19, 2025 from 11am to 1pm. Families from near and far come to this festive patch to choose the perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or simply enjoying the spirit of the season. It’s not just about pumpkins; it’s a community gathering place, with hayrides, live music, and delicious treats.
Windcrest United Methodist Church (8101 Midcrown Dr, San Antonio)
Windcrest United Methodist Church will open a free pumpkin patch on September 29, 2025. It’ll remain open daily through October 25, 2025, from 10am to 8pm.
There will also be a Fall Festival on October 11 from 10am to 2pm.
Bulverde Pumpkin Patch (Bulverde)
The Bulverde Pumpkin Patch will be open for the entire October 2025 (Weekdays 3pm to 7pm, Friday through Sunday 11am to 7pm). There will be a pumpkin patch, games, hayrides, photo ops, and vendors & food trucks on the weekends. Admission is $25 per vehicle.
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Robinson Family Farm Fall Festival (Temple)
Robinson Family Farms Fall Festival will be open on September 27 through October 26, 2025, on weekends from 10am to 8pm. From pumpkin picking and hayrides to delicious seasonal treats and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Children 2 and under are free. Tickets must be purchased online.
Western Belle Farm
Western Belle Farm is your go-to fall destination, with its Pumpkin Festival running from September 27 to November 9, 2025. With over 20 immersive activities included in admission, the whole family can get in on the fun—think hayrides, pumpkin picking, a 4-acre maze, apple & pumpkin cannons, live music, farm animal petting, zip lines, and more.
Evenings get extra magic during Glow Nights, when the farm lights up after dark (September 27 and November 8) for extended hours and a different kind of farm experience.
2025 Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals in Texas: FAQs
Does Texas have pumpkin patches?
Yes! Texas has plenty of pumpkin patches, ranging from family-run farms to large festivals. Cities like Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio all host well-known patches each fall.
Why do they call it a pumpkin patch?
It comes from the traditional practice of growing pumpkins in a designated field or “patch.” Visitors would literally walk through the patch to pick pumpkins straight off the vine. Today, the name is used for both working farms and seasonal pumpkin-themed attractions.
Does Houston have pumpkin patches?
Yes! Houston has several pumpkin patches and fall festivals. Popular spots include Blessington Farms and Old MacDonald’s Farm. Many churches and community centers also set up smaller pumpkin patches throughout the city.
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2025 Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals in Texas: Final Thoughts
Childhood memories and the magic of fall weather are wrapped up in the best pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Texas. Whether you’re supporting your local community, traveling a few towns over, or looking to pop across your state’s border to see what we’ve got going on in 2024, enjoy the cool temperatures while you can and grab all your fall necessities!
Last Updated 2 days ago by Jessica Serna | Published: September 30, 2025
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