1. Blessington Farms Pumpkin Patch — Simonton

Open Sept. 21-Nov. 24, 2024. Weekends from 9am to 4pm

Looking for great pumpkin patch photo opportunities, pumpkins galore, and fall activities that will keep the kids (and adults!) entertained all day long? Look no further than Blessington Farms. There's no shortage of activities at the farm, which range from an enormous pumpkin patch to hayrides and everything in between. Explore the walk-thru aviary where you can feed birds, then head to the Gem Mining experience and Fossil Dig for even more fun.

2. ​Old MacDonald's Farm Pumpkin Patch — Humble

Open Sept. 21-Oct. 31, 2024 from 10am to 5pm daily

In addition to all the regular activities you can enjoy year-round at Old MacDonald's Farm — train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and playgrounds — fall brings an added bonus that makes taking a trip out to Humble extra special: the farm's pumpkin patch! Make sure to bring your camera; there are plenty of fall-inspired photo opportunities. This Houston-area pumpkin patch is filled with small and medium sized pumpkins. Plus, children get a free pumpkin when they visit!

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Pumpkin patches southeast of Houston. Photo courtesy of Froberg's Farm 

3. Froberg's Farm Fall Festival — Alvin

Open Sept. 21-Nov. 3, 2024. Weekends from 8am to 6pm and weekdays (limited activities) from 9am to 5:30pm

There isn't just a pumpkin patch at Froberg's Farm, there's an entire fall experience. Head out to the field to pick flowers and take pictures. Then, make your way back to the Country Store, where you'll find even more attractions and some good old-fashioned pumpkin patching. As if that wasn't enough fun for one day, maybe give the corn maze a try, too! You’ll also find Plastic Duck Races, the giant Jumping Pillow, the Bee Coaster barrel ride, the Berry Fun Land playground, and more kid-friendly activities. Prices for activities and pumpkins vary.

4. P-6 Farms Fall Festival — Montgomery

Open Sept. 28-Nov. 3, 2024. Weekends from 10am to 6:30pm

The annual Fall Festival at P-6 promises Texas-sized fall family fun with what is touted as one of the best pumpkin patches in the Houston area, a corn maze that will leave you scratching your head as you navigate through it, and lots of other kid-friendly activities. Choose a pumpkin or head to the flower patch to pick your own lovely blooms. 

5. Dewberry Farm Fall Festival — Brookshire

Open Sept. 14-Nov. 3, 2024. Fridays from 5pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 10am to 10pm, and Sundays from 10am to 9pm. Exception: the first two full weekends open 10am to 6pm

The kids are sure to find the perfect pumpkin for decorating at Dewberry Farm, where they can choose from (and paint!) tons of pumpkins. A trek over to the patch will kick off the pumpkin patch fun, but be sure to explore the 8-acre Peanuts-themed corn maze and see hundreds of carved, glowing jack-o-lanterns during the spooky evening event, BOOriffic Nights!

Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch photo by Erik Weibust, via Flickr 2.0.

6. Old Time Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch — Spring

Open Oct. 4-27, 2024. Fridays from 4pm to 7pm and weekends from 10am to 7pm

Weekends in October transform Old Time Christmas Tree Farm into a pumpkin patch ripe for the picking. Fall at the farm doesn't just include pumpkins, though; you'll also want to take a ride on the train and hayride, visit the petting zoo, jump into the bounce house, run through the inflatable corn maze, and take advantage of all the other fall-inspired family fun. The pumpkin patch is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the month of October so you can get your Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins, Pie Pumpkins, Mini Pumpkins, and more. 

7. 7 Acre Wood Pumpkin Patch — Conroe

Open through October 2024. Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sundays from noon to 5pm

Day trip from Houston to the 7 Acre Wood farm and family fun park this October for a pumpkin patch at the farm! Grab your pumpkins and stay to enjoy the petting zoo, mini golf, larger-than-life games, pony rides, fall photo ops, and so much more.

8. Houston Farmer's Market Pumpkin Patch — Northside

Open Sep. 28, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024 from 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays

This might be the only Houston pumpkin patch where you can also do your grocery shopping! Houston's oldest and largest farmer's market features a weekend pumpkin patch with free admission is free. Pumpkins are available for purchase.

9. St. Luke's United Methodist Church Pure Sound Pumpkin Patch — Upper Kirby

Open Oct. 7-31, 2024. Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sundays from 9am to 6pm

A favorite inner-loop patch, St. Luke's features tons of pumpkins, gourds, and holiday decor through October (or while supplies lasts). Proceeds from this patch go towards the Pure Sound Youth Choir's biennial choir tour. 

10. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church — Pearland

Open Sept. 28-Oct. 31, 2024. Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 8pm and Friday through Sunday from 10am to 8pm

St. Andrew's Pumpkin Patch is consistently named one of the top pumpkin patches near Houston. Thousands of pumpkins are ripe for the picking, there are a ton of great photo-ops, and there are fall activities galore for the family to enjoy. Bring the kiddos' candy buckets along for a special Trick-or-Treat in the Patch event on Oct. 27 from 6pm to 7:30pm.

11. Nature Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival — Bellaire

Open Oct. 19 & 20, 2024 from 11am to 4pm

The annual Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival will take place on October 19 and 20, 2024. Pick out a pumpkin and enjoy fun festival games, crafts, scrumptious foods from food trucks, family photo ops, and more! Although there is no admission into the grounds, there are charges for each separate activity. Enjoy the season under the canopy of trees and foliage at the Nature Discovery Center!

 
This pumpkin patch near Houston is on a farm with lots of additional entertainment. Photo courtesy of Oil Ranch

12. Oil Ranch — Hockley 

Open through October 2024. Fridays from 10am to 3pm, Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 5pm

Pumpkins for picking are just the whipped cream on the pie when you visit Oil Ranch during October. This 50-plus-acre working ranch features hayrides, a dairy barn that lets you try your hand at milking a cow, putt putt golf, a fishing lake, train rides, a petting zoo, and so much more. Embrace the Texas fall out in the fresh air at Oil Ranch.

13. Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green  — Downtown

Open Sep. 20, 2024 - Oct. 27, 2024. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10am - 10pm and weekdays from 3pm - 10pm.

In addition to picking from over 40 varieties of pumpkins, kids can enjoy fair activities like balloon artists, face painting, and the world's largest bouncy pumpkin. Advanced reservations are recommended.