It’s Fall, Y’all!

Every year I look forward to the season of fall. I love the cooler weather, the leaves changing colors, and oh yeah, PUMPKIN EVERYTHING! It also means it’s time for our annual trip to a pumpkin patch! As we all know, this year may look a little different at some locations, so I thought I’d do a little research and find some information on a few pumpkin patches that will be open this year. Note: Many locations are requiring a reservation this year, so be sure to check their websites frequently.

Pumpkin Patches in the DFW Area

Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch

5100 Cross Timbers Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75208

October 3rd through October 31st **Reservation required**

https://familyeguide.com/flower-mound-pumpkin-patch/

We brought our daughter here a few years ago and were able to get some super cute pictures. We didn’t stay very long because she was so young, but there was plenty of room for exploring and pumpkin picking! They do charge for parking and are requiring a reservation this year, so make sure to check their website frequently for openings.

Fall at the Arboretum

8525 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218

September 19th through November 1st **Reservation Required**

https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/autumn-at-the-arboretum/

I absolutely love coming here in the fall! They always have a fun theme to look forward to each year and have many beautiful areas for a family picnic and photo ops. They are also requiring reservations this year, which is nice because it usually gets insanely crowded. Check their website frequently and make your reservations ASAP because they seem to be selling out quickly!

Blase Family Farm

1232 E. Fork Rd. Rockwall, TX 75087

September 26th through November 1st **Reservation Required**

www.blasefamilyfarm.com

They are a small pick-your-own blueberry farm in the summer and a pumpkin patch in the fall. Parking is free and there’s a $9 entrance fee. (Kids 23 months and younger are free) Make a reservation through their sign up genius!

The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm/Preston Trail Farms

15102 TX-290 Gunter, TX 75058

September 26th through November 25th

https://www.prestontrailfarms.com/dallas-pumpkin-farm/

This one looks like a lot of fun and super family friendly. A $10 admission gets you access to their petting barn, hayrides, roping pen, hay maze and a ride on their farm train (sat/sun only). Grab a breakfast taco or BBQ sandwich at their Tender Smokehouse, which is open Wed-Sun.

Hall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze

3420 Hall Johnson Rd. Grapevine, TX 76051

October 2nd through October 31st

http://www.hallspumpkinfarm.net/

Come get lost in their enormous corn maze, pick out a pumpkin to take home, and go for a hayride journey across their farm! Check the website for details on hours and admission, corn maze, and hayride fees.

Pumpkins on the Prairie

3251 Main St. Frisco, TX 75034

October 17th through October 31st **Masks Required**

https://www.graceavenue.org/pumpkins-on-the-prairie/

Stop by for some photo ops, pumpkins, and a friendly hello from the staff. In order to ensure the safety of their visitors, they will not be offering hayrides or bounce houses this year.

Storybook Ranch Pumpkin Patch

3701 S. Custer Road McKinney, TX 75070

September 26th through November 1st **Masks Required**

http://www.storybookranch.org/Pumpkin_Patch.html

Kids 2 and older are $15 each, which includes: Hay maze, pony rides, petting zoo, bounce house/obstacle course, field day games, and a mini wagon ride through the western town. Adults are $5, which include access to the petting zoo and mini wagon ride.

*Open Thurs-Sun

*Concessions offered, no outside food/drink allowed.

*Parking is free!

Team Family Farms

1042 W Sherman Dr. Aubrey, TX 76277

September 26th through November 8th

https://www.teamfamilyfarms.com/

Admission (ages 2 and up)  is $10, which includes: Barrel train rides, feed the animals, photo ops, playgrounds, hay maze, games, music, and more!

*Parking is free!

Lone Star Family Farm & Corn Maze

4199 Highway 67 Stephenville, TX 76401

September 26th through November 7th **Purchase tickets online and select a time slot**

https://www.lonestarfamilyfarm.com/

A fun place in TX to get your pumpkins! Corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, hay bale maze, corn pit, farm animals and more – all for $15.50 (plus tax and online fees) Children 2 and under are free.

Visit their facebook page for the most current information.

 Trinity Falls Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch

917 Lost Woods Way McKinney, TX 75071

Saturday, October 10th **Purchase tickets online**

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trinity-falls-drive-thru-pumpkin-patch-tickets-120532368559

Take a leisurely drive through the beautiful Trinity Falls community and end your journey at their drive-thru pumpkin patch! Proceeds will benefit CASA of Collin County.

Select a time slot online and purchase your tickets/pumpkins quickly! Pumpkins will be delivered directly to your car.

The Gentle Zoo Pumpkin Patch

12600 FM 2932 Forney, TX 75126

September 26th through November 2nd

http://www.gentlezoo.com/pumpkin-patch/

General admission is $7, which includes: Train ride, giant maze, petting zoo, animal room, gift shop, GaGa ball pit! (Infants 12 months and younger are free) Outside food and drinks allowed…have a picnic outside! See facebook page for current information.

*Free parking

Yesterland Farm

15410 I-20 Canton, TX 75013

September 19th through November 8th

https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/

“Check everything off your “Fall bucket list!” During our fall festival, pick a pumpkin from the Yesterland farm pumpkin patch, enjoy fall farm food, navigate your way through our corn maze, ride our roller coasters, and enjoy fall family fun!” Tickets can be purchased online.

I hope this information helps make everyone’s trip to the pumpkin patch a little easier this year! Stay safe and have fun!

About the author

Jennifer Speer was born and raised in Carrollton, TX. As a former 2nd grade teacher, she is now a stay-at-home mom raising her two beautiful daughters, Madeline (3yo) and Charlotte (1yo). She joined the CECPTA in February 2019 and is part of the purple and green playgroups. She enjoys date nights with her husband of 8 years, playing outside with her kids, exercising, a good cup of coffee, and traveling.