We LOVE a good pumpkin farm and all the fall fun that comes along with it! Grab a PSL and your coziest flannel—here are the best pumpkin picks close to Frisco.
 All the different gourds!!!!! |
Pumpkins on the Prairie (Frisco)
Why families love it: Central, easy, adorable photo ops and a friendly volunteer crew.
2025 season: October 1st - 31st
Activities: Pumpkin shopping, fall backdrops, occasional family events.
Tips: Perfect after-school stop; pair with a nearby park for extra playtime.
Hall's Pumpkin Farm (Grapevine)
Drive time: ~29 min southeast
2025 season: October 3rd -
Highlights: Corn maze, hayrides, and a huge assortment of pumpkins.
Tips: Cash Only. Plan to have dinner at any of the nearby themed restaurants. We recommend Rainforest Cafe!
Team Family Farms (Aubrey)
Drive time: ~25–30 min northwest
2025 season: September 27th - November 2nd
Activities: Hayrides, animals, pumpkins, small maze.
Tips: Dirt/grass paths—wear sturdy shoes. Check for weekday pricing.
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Big Orange Pumpkin Farm at Preston Trail Farms (Gunter)
Drive time: ~25–30 min north
2025 season: September 14th - November 27th
Highlights: Classic farm day with hayrides, animals, and on-site café/snacks.
Tips: Morning visits = better light and cooler temps. Sunscreen even in October.
Shades of Green Nursery Pumpkin Patch (Frisco)
2025 season: Last week pf September - October 31st
Highlights: Idyllic location along a bubbling stream, with centuries-old cottonwood trees and a barn on seven beautiful acres. Great for family photos. Lots of different kinds of gourds to choose from.
The Dallas Arboretum “Pumpkin Village” (Dallas)
Drive time: ~30 min south (traffic dependent)
Highlights: Spectacular pumpkin displays and themed installations—more “display” than “patch.” Pumpkins for sale. A North Texas "must do".
Tips: Timed entry on peak weekends. Great for photos and grandparents’ day out.
Safety and Logistics
- Tickets: Many farms use timed tickets on peak weekends—check before you drive.
- Weather: After rain, fields get muddy; toss a towel and spare shoes in the car.
- Allergies: Hay, dust, and animal dander are common—pack meds if needed.
- Photos: Professional sessions often need reservations/fees—verify policies.
Please use links above (in pink) to contact patches directly for dates, times and tickets. While we try our best to have the most updated information weather and other unforeseen circumstances can change operations of outdoor venues such as these.
We hope you get out there and enjoy all these amazing pumpkin patches have to offer! Tag us in your pumpkin patch posts @macaronikidfrisco on Facebook and @macaronikid_mckinney on Instagram!
