Sept. 23 marked the first official day of fall. We may not be there yet, but cooler temps are on their way. That means pumpkin spice lattes and light sweaters as we 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 photo ops, there isn’t a better way to ring in the season.
One of the most impressive pumpkin patches of the season, the Dallas Arboretum kicked off its 18th annual fall attraction on Sept. 16 and it will run through Nov. 5. Attendees will enjoy "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" theme, 100,000 pumpkins and over 150,000 autumn flowers accented by autumn squash and other seasonal gourds. Other activities that are a part of Autumn At The Arboretum include a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch and music. Ticket prices range from $12 to $20 and the event is open daily from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Guests can officially visit the Grapevine-based Hall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze when it opens at 3 p.m. this Friday. Attractions at Hall’s include hay rides, a 2-acre corn maze and plenty of pumpkins. Hall’s is open Wednesdays through Sundays and is a cash-only business, so make sure you have some on hand to purchase tickets to all the fun attractions. Weekend tickets for adults and kids over 12 are $15, while kids 3 and under get in free. Tickets are $5 for all, while kids 3 and under and seniors get in free on Wednesdays and Thursdays. So mark your calendars and make sure to visit when Hall’s Pumpkin Farm officially opens.
Located in Aubrey, this working family farm is kicking off its pumpkin patch season this Saturday, Sept. 30. Team Family Farms’ pumpkin patch will be open every day through Nov. 5, and attractions include riding the barrel train, feeding the farm animals and going through the hay maze. Parking is free and admission is $12 weekdays and $16 on weekends, while those 2 and under are free. 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!
Open seven days a week Oct. 6-29, Storybook Ranch in McKinney will have all the fall activities your heart could desire. A hay maze, petting zoo, pony and horse rides, a bounce house and an obstacle course are just a fraction of what this ranch offers from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feel good as proceeds go to supporting the River Ranch Educational Charities, tickets are free for kids under 2, $15 for kids 2 and up and $5 for teens and adults. Guests can visit this ranch from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.