Dallas Aboretum Great Pumpkin Festival

Autumn at the Arboretum features the Great Pumpkin Festival with thousands of unusual pumpkins in the gardens. Enjoy marigolds, chrysanthemums, and other fall blooms in the 66-acre garden next to White Rock Lake. Special events are planned throughout the month, such as ArtScape and a wine tasting event on opening weekend, a pumpkin taste-off Oct 4, Barkitechture -- unique dog houses by Dallas architects -- Oct 6-15. A pumpkin house, hay bale maze, hay rides, and more activities are provided on a daily basis. From I-30, take the Grand Avenue exit and go north. The Dallas Arboretum is about two miles down and on the right.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $5 for children (ages 3-12), and free for children ages 2 and under.  On-site parking $5 per vehicle.  Open daily 9am-5pm.  The Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX  75218.

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Events/AutumnFestival2009.htm

Harvest Moon Festival, Ganbury

October 17th & 18th, 2009
Over 100 Arts & Crafts Vendors
Tractor Parade!, Children's Decorated Pumpkin Contest
Children's Fun Area, Antique Engine &Tractor Show
Carnival, The Pooch Parade, Decorated Pumkin Contest,
Children under 10 Costume Contest,  
Cooking with Pumpkins Contest, 
Hot dog eating contest, Pie eating contest 
Call our office for details and booth information, 
817-573-5299

http://www.granburysquare.com/

Mainstay Farm's Great Pumpkin Patch,
Fort Worth

During October, Mainstay Farm is home of the Great Pumpkin Patch (90,000 pounds of pumpkins last year) and is the Pumpkin Field Trip Capital for Fort Worth area schools. Just south of Fort Worth, TX, Mainstay Farm is a place for families to make a memory while experiencing a delightful blending of agriculture and hospitality. "Family Pumpkin Days" are Saturday October 17, 24 & 31 from 11am until 5pm. Admission $9 adults, $8 children 12-and-under. Bring your camera.

http://www.mainstayfarm.com/index.html

Owens Spring Creek Farm, Richardson

The family farm for the Owens Company (think breakfast sausage) has been preserved in Richardson and is open for special events, birthday parties, etc.  Owens Spring Creek Farm will host its annual Big Orange Pumpkin Farm from Sept 27 through the end of October.  Kids can pick out their own pumpkin, pet the farm animals, romp in hay, or go on a hayride.  Weekday admission is $6 and weekend admission is $7 (children under 2 are free); includes different items depending on weekday or weekend so see website for details.  Their address is 1401 E. Lookout Drive,

Richardson, TX 75082, and you may call them also for more information at (972) 235-0192.

http://www.bobevans.com/ourfarms/springcreekfarm/pumpkin.aspx

Big Orange Pumpkin Farm in Celina

Situated on a quiet farm on County Road 126 between U.S. Highway 380 and Farm-to-Market Road 455, the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm is a great place to spend an October day. Rick Kimbrell started the pumpkin farm in 1997 to create a place where you can witness what it's like to be on a farm.

There are hundreds of pumpkins to choose from, hay bales, animals to feed, and a hayride to catch that is sure to entertain your entire family.  Whether you are wanting to spend quality time with your children or just get away from the bustle of city life, the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm is the place to visit.

http://www.bigorangepumpkinfarm.com/about.html

Pumpkins of the Prairie, Grand Prairie

Pumpkins on the Prairie celebrates its 7th year of fun and festivities for families and friends! And this year, the'll have even more pumpkins and more families and friends than ever before! All community is welcome!

While everyone can pick their favorite pumpkins, children will also enjoy playing in the bounce house, running through the hay maze and playing games in our "Kid's Patch!" Plus, there are lots of picture taking opportunities with  fall set-ups and family-fun hayrides!

Extra special activities are planned for the weekends, including ... back by popular demand, the Great Pumpkin Launcher! (You've got to see it, to believe it!). Make sure you check out the "Special Events" page for full details on some of the fun activities we have planned.

http://www.pumpkinsontheprairie.org/

Pumpkin Patch of Flower Mound

Bob and Jan Balekian invite you to join the fun each fall at the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch on the Double Oak Ranch starting October 1. You will find hundreds of pumpkins to choose from, cornstalks, hay bales, baked goods, and refreshments. Free admission.

http://www.flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com/home.html

The Pumpkin Express

October 2, 2009  to Oct. 31, 2009

Everyday from 10:00 am til 6:00 pm

Admission to the Pumpkin Patch and Train rides are $5.00 per person.

PUMPKINS START AT $1.00 !!! Gourds and Indian Corn are also available to complete your holiday decorating needs. An array of squash and cooking pumpkins complete the fall seasons festive cornucopia.

http://www.pumpkinexpress.com/index.html

Pumpkin Patch, Irving

October 10th
Pumpkins Galore for purchase and fun. Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Hay Bale Maze, Free food, Face painting, Giant slide,

Pumpkin Carving contests and Show. FREE EVENT!!! 10am to 4pm.
1809 South Story Road, Irving, Tx 75060
817-726-9334

http://www.churchdonedifferent.com/

Autumn Days in Ennis Fall Festival, Ennis

8th Annual Autumn Days in Ennis Fall Festival
Saturday, October 17, 2009- 10 am- 5 pm
This fall festival, sponsored by the Ennis Historic Downtown Merchants Association, is held annually the 3rd

Saturday of October. It features arts/crafts, food, children's activities, live music, pumpkin decorating, fall

photos, and more! It is a great family event.

http://www.visitennis.org/Festivals/Autumn_Days.html

Halls Pumpkin Farm, Grapevine

The Hall Farm dates back as far as 1929 when Jess Hall purchased his first piece of property. As the story goes, Jess started his farm with just a double-shovel plow and one mule. In 1930, he built his home that today still stands on the road that bears his name -Hall-Johnson. Through the years, Jess was noted for his tomatoes and cantaloupe – although he raised about everything, including corn, okra, peas, green beans, potatoes and watermelons. From about 1956-1970, Jess and his wife Ruth operated a dairy as well. The Halls had 2 children, Jessie Lou Hall Nelson and Marvin Hall.

Today, Jessie Lou, her two children, their spouses and all of the grandchildren live on what is left of the farm.

Located at the corner of Pool and Hall-Johnson Road, approximately 45 acres remain undeveloped. As one of the last working farms in the area, our family hopes to continue the tradition by maintaining the rural atmosphere. So, enjoy the cows grazing around the pasture and thank you for supporting our farm!!!

Come take a look and see how the pumpkins grow!!! Vines are sometimes 12 feet long and leaves as big as Texas!!! Pumpkin picking is allowed, but please ask for assistance.

http://www.hallspumpkinfarm.net/