Fall may still feel like summer in Houston, but pumpkin patches are already popping up across the area. From large farms with rides and food to smaller churchyard setups, these spots offer a chance to pick out pumpkins and enjoy seasonal traditions. Here’s a look at where to find them.
Houston Pumpkin Festival
Back for its second year at Discovery Green, the Houston Pumpkin Festival features family-friendly attractions like the huge corn pit, the Jumpkin’ Pumpkin bounce, pumpkin houses, a pink tree of life and LED-lit kayaks on the lake. Online reservations are highly recommended.
When:
3-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, through Nov. 2
Where:
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details:
$18 and up, free for kids 3 and under; discoverygreen.com
The Houston Farmers Market
Houston’s oldest farmers market offers a weekend pumpkin patch with free admission through Oct. 26. Visitors can purchase pumpkins, take selfies at seasonal photo ops, explore the pop-up market and shop from over 40 vendors.
When:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 26
Where:
The Houston Farmers Market, 2520 Airline
Details:
Free; thehoustonfarmersmarket.com
Dewberry Fall Festival
Dewberry Farm in Brookshire brings back its annual Fall Festival with pumpkins, barnyard animals, an eight-acre corn maze and more than 40 attractions. New this year are rides such as the Barn Swinger and Reckless, plus a Pumpkin Stroll. Families can also enjoy carnival games, a life-size Pumpkin House and seasonal food, with BOOriffic Nights adding haunted trails and glowing lantern displays after dark.
When:
Through Nov. 9
Where:
7705 FM 362, Brookshire
Details:
$38.95 and up; dewberryfarm.com
Froberg’s Farm Fall Festival
This festival at Froberg’s Farm features activities such as pumpkin picking and painting and a corn maze along with live music, pig races and attractions like the Strawberry Express, Jumping Pillow, Friendly Fire and Bee Coaster during the weekend. Some activities require tokens that can be purchased at the Farm.
When:
Friday-Sunday through Nov. 9
Where:
3601 Texas 6, Alvin
Details:
$10 and up; frobergsfarm.com
Old MacDonald’s Pumpkin Patch
Old MacDonald’s Farm pumpkin patch offers train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and decorated photo spots. Admission includes a free pumpkin for children and additional pumpkins are available for $3.
When:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday, through Oct. 31
Where:
3203 Farm to Market 1960 Rd E, Humble
Details:
$18.65 and up; oldmacdonaldsfarmtexas.com
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
This farm in Spring features a seasonal pumpkin patch with train rides across the 75-acre property, family attractions and picnic areas. Guests can pick pumpkins, grab food and take photos. Admission is paid at the gate with no reservations required; pumpkins and attraction tickets are sold separately.
When:
Through Nov. 2
Where:
7632 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring
Details:
$10, free for kids 2 and under; oldtimechristmastree.com
Blessington Farms
Located in Simonton, Blessington Farms has a pumpkin patch with pumpkins sold by the pound, along with fall photo spots and family activities.
When:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, through Nov. 23
Where:
510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton
Details:
$20 and up; blessingtonfarms.com
St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch
St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch raises funds for the church’s Pure Sound Youth Choir and offers a spot for families to pick pumpkins and take seasonal photos.
When:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4-31
Where:
3471 Westheimer
Details:
http://bit.ly/47RUr0h
7 Acre Wood
In Conroe, 7 Acre Wood opens its pumpkin patch daily, alongside attractions such as a petting zoo, mini-golf and other family activities.
When:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 1
Where:
4401 N Frazier, Conroe
Details:
$10; 7acrewood.org
P-6 Farms Fall Fest
This fall destination offers pumpkin patches, flower fields, pig races, Ferris wheel rides, roller coasters and fall treats. Additional attractions include a corn maze, funhouse, pumpkin picking, an animal barn and more.
When:
10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Nov. 2
Where:
9963 Pooles Rd, Montgomery
Details:
$27 and up; p-6farms.com
St. Andrew’s Pearland Pumpkin Patch
Now in its 27th year, St. Andrew’s Pumpkin Patch has pumpkins for purchase and family photo opportunities. Proceeds support the church’s ministries and outreach programs.
When:
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, through Nov. 2
Where:
2535 E. Broadway, Pearland
Details:
pumpkinchurch.com
Oil Ranch
Located in Hockley, Oil Ranch’s pumpkin patch features hayrides, pony rides, mazes, a train, miniature golf and pumpkin photo ops.
When:
Oct. 3-Nov. 22
Where:
23501 Macedonia Rd, Hockley
Details:
$29.95 and up, free for kids 2 and under; oilranch.com
Halter Inc.
Halter Inc.’s pumpkin patch returns for one weekend in October with activities, food, and pumpkins. Featured on TLC’s ‘The Little Couple,’ the annual event serves as a fundraiser for the organization. Admission is $5 per person, with $5 parking; tickets for pumpkins, food, and activities are sold separately.
When:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18 and noon-5 p.m. Oct. 19
Where:
17410 Clay
Details:
halterinc.org
