Are you searching for the best hayrides, fall festivals, and pumpkin patches in Dallas? Discover 7 popular spots for Texas sized fall fun!
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Is there even fall in Dallas? Texans joke that there’s two seasons: blazing hot summer, sprinkled with a few days of winter. Autumn is typically comprised of “mild” days in the 80s.
My Northeast skin still isn’t used to it.
Despite the heat, though, we make it our mission to visit all the orchards, fall festivals, and pumpkin patches in Dallas. Nothing gets me in the mood for “fall” like picking out a pumpkin while noshing on a cider donut. We can still celebrate, right?!
Don’t let the heat stop you from enjoying fall in Dallas. Discover beautiful, artful displays of pumpkins, pumpkin houses, and pumpkins straight off the vine! We’re also rounding up the best local pumpkin patches with fall festivals, hayrides, spooky nights, and kids activities.
Most pumpkin patches open between the second half of September and the first half of October. Make sure to check the pumpkin patch’s website for the most up to date hours and ticketing information.
7 Pumpkin Patches in Dallas You Shouldn’t Miss This Fall
The Art of the Pumpkin at the Dallas Arboretum
No list of pumpkin patches in Dallas is complete without mentioning one of the city’s premier fall events. The Art of the Pumpkin at the Dallas Arboretum is an absolute must for anyone local or visiting.
With over 150,000 autumn flowers, accented by pumpkins, squash, and gourds, you’ll love meandering through golden colored arboretum. The flowers and pumpkins are arranged in artful displays, leading you down the pathways, and culminating in the Arboretum’s Pumpkin Village.
At Pumpkin Village, find even more massive fall displays, a hay-bale maze, a pumpkin patch (with pumpkins to purchase), food stands, and more.
Admission and Address for The Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum is $17 per adult, and $12 per child (2-12). The Art of the Pumpkin is included with general admission or membership. We personally recommend the annual membership for Dallas locals; ours has more than paid for itself.
- Address: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218
Yesterland Farm
Family fun days and spooky nights are waiting for you at Yesterland Farms.
Beginning in mid-September, find a pumpkin patch, the pumpkin house, a corn maze, carnival rides, animals, and more. Yesterland hosts fireworks on Friday nights and other events like live music and pig races. Only in Texas…
After hours, kids and adults will enjoy spooky (but not gorey) Halloween nights. The Scare-O-Meter will help guide families so even the littlest ones can enjoy a bit of Halloween fright without being too spooked. Older ones will love the night-time zombie paintball.
Admission and Address for Yesterland Farms
Yesterland Farms charges $18.95 per person over the age of two if ordering online. Gate tickets are slightly higher. Admission covers all attractions and unlimited rides.
- Address: 15410 I-20, Canton, TX 75103
Lone Star Family Farm
About an hour a half southwest of Dallas, Lone Star Family Farm is the farthest pumpkin patch on our list, but well worth the drive.
More than just pumpkins, Lone Star has two corn mazes, a hay-bale maze, giant slides, a cow train, a corn cannon, cornhole, pedal tractors, animals, sunflower fields, and more.
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and choose a unique pumpkin to take home.
Admission and Address for Lone Star Family Farm
Admission to Lone Star Family Farm is $15.50 per person. Children two and under are free. Most attractions are included, but some, like the cow train, are additional.
- Address: 199 US-67, Stephenville, TX 76401
Preston Trail Farms
About thirty minutes from Plano, Preston Trail Farms is a go to for families living in North Dallas, and even Oklahoma.
Though the farm is open year-round, during the fall their Big Orange Pumpkin Farm offers a chance to experience pumpkins growing straight on the vine, hayrides, a six-foot tall hay-bale maze, and a petting zoo.
Admission and Address for Preston Trail Farms
Preston Trail Farms charges $10 per person over the age of two. On weekends, admission includes the Farm Train.
- 15102 TX-289, Gunter, TX 75058
Elves Christmas Tree Farm + Pumpkin Patch
An hour north of Dallas, find a family friendly pumpkin patch on a Christmas Tree farm!
Visitors can head to their farmer’s market to shop pumpkins and produce or take part in other activities as part of a pumpkin tour. Tour activities include farm animals, maze, hayride, outdoor games, and a visit to the pumpkin patch.
Admission and Address for Elves Christmas Tree Farm + Pumpkin Patch
The pumpkin tour, with all included activities and a pumpkin to take home is $10 per person. The ride-along tour, which includes activities but not a pumpkin, is $5 per person. The various price levels allow families to mix and match if every person does not need to leave with their own pumpkin. Visiting the farmer’s market to purchase a pumpkin or crops does not carry a cover charge.
- Address: 601 Harvey Ln, Denison, TX 75020
Country Critter Farm
Situated south of both Dallas and Fort Worth, Country Critter Farm is less than forty-five minutes from the heart of either city.
The animal farm transforms during the fall to offer exciting fall events, perfect for little ones. In addition to the petting zoo, find a playground, duck races, mazes, and pony rides.
Children can pick pumpkins from the patch, as well, and decorate it with markers or take it home to carve.
Admission and Address for Country Critter Farm
Country Critter Farm’s pumpkin patch is open on Saturdays and Sundays and costs $10 per person two and over. Admission includes one pumpkin per paying child.
- Address: 3709 County Rd 617, Alvarado, TX 76009
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze
As the name would have it, Hall’s doesn’t just offer one of the best pumpkin patches in Dallas, but one of the city’s most impressive corn mazes. In fact the “mind-boggling” corn maze spans two acres!
Pumpkins are available pre-picked or still on the vine. Photo ops are scattered throughout the patch, and hayrides and snacks are available, as well.
Admission and Address for Hall’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze
Admission is a modest $5 per person over the age of 12. Children 4-2 are $3 per person, making Hall’s one of the most affordable pumpkin patches in Dallas. Corn maze and tractor rides are extra. Hall’s is a CASH ONLY business.
- Address: 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine, TX, 76051
Have you been to any pumpkin patches in Dallas? Which were your favorite?
We’re continually impressed by the pumpkin displays at The Dallas Arboretum, but we equally love patronizing local farms and establishments. I absolutely can’t wait to return to Elves for our Christmas tree, too!
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