Finding a pumpkin patch that's open on a weekday can be tricky, but the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm at Preston Trail Farms in Gunter is a great option for families any day of the week! About 30 minutes from McKinney and Frisco, it offers plenty to fill a family's morning or afternoon.
Admission includes animal feed, a hayride around the farm, a hay maze, and plenty of photo opportunities, with lots of room for kids to run and play. Families visiting on weekends also get unlimited rides on the tractor-train, while weekday admission includes a small pumpkin to take home. With so much to explore and a restaurant on-site, there's plenty here to make the drive worthwhile.
🐐 Feed the Farm Animals
One of the highlights of visiting a working farm is getting to see the animals up close. Preston Trail Farms has plenty of animals to meet, and admission includes a cup of feed for the petting farm. It's a fun way for little ones to get a closer look at farm life.
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🚜 Take a Hayride Around the Farm
The farm's hayride is available throughout the week and takes families around the working farm, offering a chance to see more of the property beyond the animal area. Keep your eyes peeled along the way, because you'll have a special someone to look for: Farmer Rick! Kids can make a game of spotting him as the hayride winds around the farm.
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🌾 Find Your Way Through the Hay Maze
The hay maze is another chance for kids to explore and have a little adventure of their own. Add it to the animal feeding, hayride, and pumpkin picking, and there's plenty to keep little ones busy beyond the usual photo opportunities.
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🎃 Explore the Pumpkin Patch
Of course, no fall farm visit would be complete without pumpkins! Families will find plenty to choose from, along with photo opportunities scattered throughout the property. Pumpkins picked from the patch are available to purchase separately, so families can choose just the right ones to bring home.
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Make a Day of It
One of the things that makes Preston Trail Farms worth the drive is how much there is to do in one place. Kids can explore the hay maze, meet the animals, and burn off some energy while parents take in the country setting. When everyone gets hungry, an on-site restaurant makes it easy to turn a quick pumpkin patch visit into a longer family outing.
Another perk? Plenty of parking, and families don't have to buy tickets in advance. It's a convenient option for a spontaneous fall outing, whether you're planning or deciding that today's the day to visit a pumpkin patch.
🚂 A Little Extra with Your Admission
The farm is open throughout the week, and most of the activities are available no matter which day you visit. The main difference is the bonus included with admission!
🎃 Visiting Monday through Friday? Admission includes a small pumpkin to take home, along with the farm's other activities.
🚜 Coming on Saturday or Sunday? Instead of the included pumpkin, weekend admission comes with unlimited rides on the tractor-train. It's a smaller take on a traditional hayride and a fun extra for little ones.
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Either way, families can enjoy the animals, hay maze, farm hayride, and photo opportunities throughout the week, making Preston Trail Farms a great option for a weekday fall outing, too.
Plan Your Visit
Preston Trail Farms – Big Orange Pumpkin Farm
15102 TX-289, Gunter, TX 75078
Check the official Preston Trail Farms website for current hours, admission prices, and seasonal details before heading out.
