DFWChild - Pumpkin Patches. October is looming large, and so are our appetites, with all those yummy holiday treats on the horizon. The kids show that defied apartheid, homophobia and the braai mentality of South Africa during the 80’s.So take your family pumpkin- picking to find the best gourd for your next baking project. While you’re at it, grab a few pumpkins for carving, too. We’ve done the easy part and rounded up the area’s premier patches, all brimming with fall activities and photo ops. Now it’s up to you to choose, carve and bake an orange masterpiece – or three. Autumn at the Arboretum. Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8. Garland Road, Dallas; 2. When: Through November 2. Be sure to brush up on your fairy tales beforehand because Cinderella’s carriage presents the perfect photo op for little princesses and princes. Visit on Mommy & Me Mondays or Tiny Tot Tuesdays from 1. Pumpkins are available for purchase at the Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin Farm at Preston Trail Farms. The basics: What was once the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm has a new name and home. Pet and learn about more than 5. Plus, there is a hay maze, hayride and roping pen. Where: 1. 51. 02 TX- 2. Gunter. When: 8am. Visit on a weekend for additional activities, such as hayrides, live music, food trucks, pumpkin carving and an all- new petting zoo. Proceeds from pumpkin sales benefit Mc. An illustrative poster for Pumpkin Patch, a South African children's tv show. TV tonight: 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' What's worth watching, and what might not be, in prime time. The Rocky Horror Picture Show; Stride Gum. All Shows Page; Full Episodes; Schedule; Shop; Live TV; Search. There is currently no content. Best Pumpkin Patches In Southern California. October 6, 2015 6:00 AM. With a free cost to enter the pumpkin patch. Seen On TV; Only CBS; Best of. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a 1966 American prime time animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Kinney Christian Academy. Cost: Free for most activities; concessions and pumpkins for purchase. Pumpkins on the Prairie. Where: 3. 52. 1 Main St., Frisco; 9. When: October 3. Don’t miss the best autumn attraction for littles: catapult pumpkin launching. Check their website for details on events such as Holiday Bazaar and Family Movie Night. Run by Grace Avenue United Methodist Church, this pumpkin patch benefits outreach efforts to help the needy. Cost: Free; pumpkins for purchase. Storybook Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Where: 3. 70. 1 S. Custer Road, Mc. Kinney; 9. When: Thru November 1; Mon. Plus, every kid gets a free mini pumpkin with admission while supplies last. Visit during their family- friendly Halloween party on October 3. Cost: Access to the patch is free; admission to other activities is $1. Pumpkins for purchase. St. James Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch. Where: 9. 84. 5 Mc. Cree Road, Dallas; 2. When: October 3–3. Sun–Thu 1pm–7pm, Fri–Sat 1. The basics: Round up the family — even Fido — and head to St. James’ annual pumpkin patch to stock up on supplies for your autumn hearth. Bring the camera to snap a festive family photo or silly face- in- the- hole pictures. Purchase a variety of mini, baking and oversized pumpkins and gourds with proceeds benefiting St. James’ youth group programs. Cost: Free admission; pumpkins for purchase. Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch. Cost: $5 parking, $1 walk- ins; free activities. Activities: The original Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch has it all: two mazes (for small ones and “big kids”), bounce houses, cartoon cutouts, a pumpkin train, hayrides, train rides and playground equipment. Bring food for picnicking any time or buy from local vendors — like Fletcher’s Corny Dogs — on weekends. Leashed pets are welcome. Where: 5. 10. 0 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound (the second entrance)When: October 1–3. Get more info: 8. The Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church. Cost: Free admission. Activities: In early October, FCC Arlington and Rush Creek Christian Church of Arlington will partner to bring thousands of pumpkins to the FCC property. Come by to walk through the pumpkin displays, take family photos, read an autumn story to your kids and enjoy a few lawn games. More than 5,0. 00 differend gourds and pumpkins will be available. Where: 9. 10 S. Collins, Arlington. When: October 5–3. Get more info: 8. Mainstay Farm Family Pumpkin Days. Activities: Sheep racing, hayrides, a tree house, train rides, face painting, Flying Fox ride, a maze, duck races, pumpkin ice cream and all kinds of fall d. And that’s just the beginning – check the website for more daily activities and concessions. Special events include the Pumpkin Smash (use your imagination). Where: 1. 00. 4 W. Bethesda Road, Cleburne (5 miles south of Burleson; look for the half- buried ranch wagon)When: Saturdays thru October 3. Cost: $1. 4 ages 1. Get more info: 8. Country Critters Farm. Activities: Pay admission to Country Critters Farm and walk away with one pie- sized pumpkin per child and one jack- o- lantern- sized pumpkin for your family (but you can always purchase more). While you’re dreaming of pie, your kids will be going gaga over the bounce houses, playground, petting zoo, pony ride, train ride, hayride, maze, duck races, games and storytelling sessions (whew!). Cost: $1. 0 per person, $5 seniors, free for children 2. Where: 3. 70. 9 County Road 6. Alvarado. When: Saturdays and Sundays thru November 8; 1. Get more info: 8. Hall’s Pumpkin Farm. Cost: Free admission, corn maze $5, hayrides $3. Activities: Come to a working farm and pick your pumpkins off the vine, or snag a pre- picked one from one of the vignettes around the farm. For a little extra, hop on a tractor- pulled hayride on the weekends or test your wits in a two- acre corn maze. Kids will also love visiting the farm animals. Bring food and drinks if you like; some concessions are available. Where: 3. 42. 0 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine. When: Daily thru October 3. Mon–Thurs 3pm–8pm; Fri 3pm–1. Sat 1. 0am–1. 0pm; Dun 1pm–8pm Get more info: 8. Pumpkin Patch at Creekwood United Methodist Church. Where: 2. 61 Country Club Road, Allen; 2. The basics: Stock up on carving, baking, mini and giant pumpkins at this kid- friendly patch. The iconic red barn at Creekwood UMC sets the perfect backdrop for your fall family photo. Creekwood’s Fall Carnival from 2. Round up your little pumpkins and the camera for lots of photo opportunities. Face painting is available most weekends. Plus, all kids get a sticker. Cost: Free; pumpkins for purchase. Ruibal’s Rosemeade Market 7th Annual Fall Festival. Where: 3. 64. 6 Rosemeade Parkway, Dallas; 9. When: October 2. 4; 1. The basics: Ruibal’s annual autumn extravaganza returns with a hay maze, corn house, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more. Ditch the picnic and snack on provisions from food vendors all decorated with autumn hues. As always, Ruibal’s will have an extensive selection of pumpkins, gourds and fall plants perfect for your front porch. Bring the camera for lots of picture perfect backdrops. Cost: Free; pumpkins and concessions for purchase. Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch. Where: 1. 23. 2 E. Fork Drive, Rockwall; 9. When: October 1–November 1; Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 1. Sun noon–6pm. The basics: Visit this charming family farm for old- fashioned fun with a petting zoo, hayride, hay maze and — of course — an endless picturesque backdrop of pumpkins. Let the kids pet and feed a longhorn, goat and sheep before boarding the farm train to tour the 1. Bonus: Your little pumpkin can have his or her next birthday party at the farm. Cost: $7 per person, free for kids under 2; pumpkins for purchase. Pumpkin Patch in The Shed at the Dallas Farmers Market. Where: 1. 01. 0 S Pearl Expressway, Dallas; 2. When: Through October 3. Fri & Sun 1. 0am–5pm, Sat 8am–5pm. The basics: Do double duty with grocery shopping and fall photo ops at the Dallas Farmers Market’s patch. Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes and colors will be available for purchase. Don’t leave without getting a festive balloon from the on- site balloon artist. Visit during any weekend through December 3. Holiday Hall, featuring local craft and gift vendors. Cost: Free; pumpkins for purchase. Updated October 2.
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