Today, September 22, marks the first official day of the best season: fall. From pumpkin spice lattes to light sweaters, it’s time to celebrate autumn. One of the best ways to do so is with a trip to the pumpkin patch. With hayrides, apple cider, pumpkin picking and much more, there isn’t a better way to ring in the season.
Located in Aubrey, this family farm is kicking off their pumpkin patch season this Saturday, September 26. Team Family Farms’ pumpkin patch will be open every day through November 8, and attractions include riding the barrel train, feeding the farm animals and going through the hay maze. Parking is free and admission is $10 for those 2 years old and up. Once it opens this weekend, you can visit Team Family Farms from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to indulge in all the autumn fun to be had!
Another fall attraction opening this weekend, Storybook Ranch in McKinney will have all the fall activities your heart could desire. A hay maze, pony and horse rides, a bounce house and an obstacle course is just a fraction of what this ranch offers. Supporting the River Ranch Educational Charities, tickets are free for kids under 2, $15 for kids 2 and up and $5 for adults. Running from September 26 through November 1, guests can visit this ranch for fall fun on Thursdays through Sundays, with hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
One of the most impressive pumpkin patches of the season, the Dallas Arboretum kicked off their fall attraction on September 19 and it will run through November 1. Attendees will be able to look around at 150,000 autumn flowers accented by fall vegetables such as pumpkins, squash and gourds. Other activities that are a part of Autumn Arboretum include a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch and music. Ticket prices range from $12 to $17, with guests reserving a four hour time slot to visit and masks required.
One of the pumpkin patches opening in October, guests can officially visit Grapevine-based Hall’s Pumpkin Farm when it opens on October 2 at 3 p.m. Attractions at Hall’s include hay rides, a two-acre corn maze and plenty of pumpkins. Hall’s is a cash-only business so make sure you have some on hand to purchase tickets to all the fun attractions. Tickets for adults and kids over 12 are $5, tickets for kids between 4 and 11 are $3 and kids 4 and under get in free. So mark your calendars and make sure to visit when Hall’s Pumpkin Farm officially opens.
The Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch
Like Hall’s, The Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch will officially open on October 1 and run through October 31, with their hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. With hundreds of pumpkins, hayrides, hay mazes and a pumpkin patch train, there won’t be a shortage of things to do at The Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch. Parking is $5 during weekdays and $10 during Saturday and Sunday, with all activities free. If you come hungry, you can purchase food from local vendors and bringing canned food during your visit will support Christian Community Action’s food pantry.
The season we’ve all been waiting for is here. And while cooler weather won’t be here to stay for a few more weeks, you can still get your fall on with a visit to a pumpkin patch.