Whip out the orange T-shirt and pretend there’s a brisk breeze out. It’s Fall in Texas. Over the last decades, pumpkin patches have grown from the lawn of the local church to adventure farms with farm animals and more. Pumpkin patches offer a perfect backdrop for fall pics. Find one near you, or make a weekend of it by visiting one of the best pumpkin patches in Texas.
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Autumn in the Arboretum at the Dallas Arboretum
Assiter Pumpkin Ranch in Floydada
Devine Acres Farms in Devine
Dewberry Farm in Brookshire
Mainstay Farm Park & Winery in Cleburne
Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms Austin
Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls
Sweet Eats in Georgetown
The Robinson Family Farm in Temple
The Texas Pumpkin Fest in Leander
Yesterland Farm in Canton
Autumn in the Arboretum at the Dallas Arboretum
Located in the picturesque Dallas Arboretum, this fall festival includes its acclaimed Pumpkin Village with several luscious gourd and pumpkin houses. IN total, they use 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash grown in Texas to make the houses.
With its landscaped grounds, this is the place to take grandparents for an elevated pumpkin patch experience. The Dallas Arboretum hosts autumn events from beer tastings to costume contests. This year’s event runs from September 19 through November 1, 2026.
Located at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Monday to Thursday, adult admission is $21.95 and $17.95 for kids (2 to 12). Friday to Sunday, adult admission is $25.95 and 21.95 for kids (2 to 12). Parking is $15. Best toured during a weekday; this in-demand fall day trip sells out parking. Advance timed entry tickets are recommended.
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Assiter Pumpkin Ranch in Floydada
This is known as the Pumpkin Capital of the US. Floyd County produces around 1,100 acres of pumpkins annually, since the crop took off in the late 1950s.
Located northeast of Lubbock, this pumpkin ranch offers a wide range of pumpkins from tiny 1-pound pumpkins to those weighing over 1,000 pounds. Texas isn’t known for growing pumpkins that big; however, the warm days and cool nights of the Texas Panhandle are good for the pumpkins.
Assiter Pumpkin Ranch features a big red barn, and out front are the jumbo pumpkins that need a forklift. It is open seasonally, Monday through Saturday from September 15 through October 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
Located at 3451 Ralls Hwy., South Floydada. The Red Barn is located 11 miles south of Floydada on Highway US 62- TX 207 (Ralls Highway) between Floydada and Ralls.
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Devine Acres Farms in Devine
Southwest of San Antonio, Devine Acres Farms features a pumpkin barn, goat races and a catch-and-release pond. Kids will love the barnyard animals. This year’s event runs from September 26 to November 1. 2026.
For the adults, there’s a beer garden. Devine Acres Farms features a pumpkin stroll with lots of photo ops. With over 50 activities, there’s lots to do for both kids and adults.
Located at 944 FM 2200, Devine. General admission starts at $18.95 per person for those 3 and older. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dewberry Farm in Brookshire
Located west of Houston, the Dewberry Farm features over 40 festival rides and activities. There’s an eight-acre corn maze, a petting zoo, a train, carnival rides and food trucks.
And yes, there are pumpkins and pumpkin painting. Remember to grab a photo in front of the gourd house, too. This year’s event runs from September 12 to November 8, 2026.
Located at 7705 FM 362, Brookshire. Open weekends only: Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. General admission required.
Mainstay Farm Park & Winery in Cleburne
Once a historic dairy farm, The Mainstay Farm Park is a unique English-inspired Farm Park. It features a train, the Grand Funk Railroad, and over 40 different activities.
There’s wine tasting, and there are rides. Mainstay Farm Park offers a pumpkin house and a gourd house with pumpkin painting and more.
Located at 1004 W Bethesda Rd, Cleburne. Open weekends only from September 20 to November , 2026. General admission starts at $24.95.
Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms Austin
The half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands. Built using over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins, Pumpkin Nights is located at Pioneer Farms.
The celebration continues with entertainment and games in The Village, our festival area. There, guests will find food and even fire dancing.
Located at 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin. Open daily from September 17 to October 31, 2026, from 6 to 11 p.m. Adult admission starts at $22 and kids (4 to 12) start at $16.
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Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls
Located in the Texas Hill Country, Sweet Berry Farm is a favorite throughout the seasons and one of the largest farms with 152 acres. There are hayrides and a pair of mazes, one of them Texas-shaped.
For its Fall Festival, visitors can stuff a scarecrow or ride the barrel train. Find barnyard animals, like goats and pony rides; AND pumpkins, of course.
Located at 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls. Open Thursday to Monday from mid-September until early November. Activities are priced separately.
Sweet Eats in Georgetown
This is the place for pumpkins, a zany animal farm with pig races, lots of outdoor activities like jumping pillows and a candy cannon.
For the Sweet Eats Fall Festival, visitors will find a 4.5-acre corn maze, a pumpkin house and hourly wagon rides. Weekend visitors can enjoy a falconry show, a zoofari, a fire show, followed by a fireworks show at night.
It’s an all-day affair and a regional draw. Best of all, Sweet Eats is open seven days a week so visitors can visit on less-busy weekday mornings.
Located at 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown. Open daily from September 19 to November 8, 2026. General admission tickets are required.
The Robinson Family Farm in Temple
This Central Texas Pumpkin Fest bursts with color in the Fall. There are pumpkin photo ops, rides, slides and farm animals.
There’s a beer garden and axe-throwing for adults. Dogs are welcome, and there’s even a dog park.
One thing this pumpkin patch has that others don’t is helicopter rides.
Located at 2651 Bob White Rd., Temple. Open weekends only from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting September 26 and running to November 1.General admission tickets required.
The Texas Pumpkin Fest in Leander
Self-proclaimed as the largest pumpkin patch in Texas, the Texas Pumpkin Fest is a member of the Haunted Attractions Association (HAA) and includes a Hall of Monsters. It hosts live music and magic shows on the weekend.
There are rides like a super slide, a 4-person pumpkin spinner and more. Visitors will find pumpkin pie-eating contests, a pumpkin slingshot, costume contests, a petting zoo, pony rides, and the list goes on.
Located at 8760 FM 2243, Leander. Open Friday to Sunday from October 10 to November 1 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. General admission is $15.
Yesterland Farm in Canton
Yesterland Farm boasts not one, but three different pumpkin patches. It hosts Spooktacular Nights on select night throughout the season with fireworks.
Visitors will also find a corn maze, fireworks and trick-or-treating. In all, there are 40 different attractions at Yesterland.
Located at 15410 Interstate 20, Canton. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only in September, and Friday to Sunday in October, from September 19 to November 8, 2026. General admission tickets required.
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Country Critters Farm will be opening on October 4th for weekends with our pumpkin patch, petting zoo, train rides, hayride, maze, pony rides, and way more!Thank you and have a blessed day!