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10 Ways to Celebrate Fall: Festivals, Pumpkin Patches & Family Fun!

Discover local events that offer a ton of family fun for this fall - pumpkins and more.

By Kirsten Swanson | Macaroni KID The Woodlands - Montgomery September 10, 2024

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, there’s no better time to gather the family and celebrate the magic of the season. From charming pumpkin patches to festive fall markets and unforgettable lantern festivals, The Woodlands - Montgomery and surrounding areas are brimming with autumn adventures that are sure to bring smiles to everyone. Whether you're looking for the perfect pumpkin, indulging in seasonal treats, or enjoying a hayride, these 10 local events are packed with fun for the entire family. Get ready to make this fall one for the memory books!

1. Old Time Christmas Tree Farm - Pumpkin Patch

Location: 7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, TX 77379
Dates: October weekends only, starting Friday, October 4th
Hours: After school on Fridays
Entry Fee: $10 per person (age 2+)
Tickets: Attraction tickets sold separately ($3 per ticket or $27 for 10 tickets)

Details:
One of Houston’s top pumpkin patches with train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, and inflatables. Enjoy carnival-style food, funnel cakes, and more in shaded picnic areas. No reservations required.

Website: Old Time Christmas Tree Farm

2. P-6 Farms - Fall Fest

Location: 9963 Poole's Road, Montgomery, TX 77356
Dates: September 28 - November 3, 2024
Hours: Weekends only
Entry Fee: Varies

Details:
A fall oasis with festival foods, fall-themed photo ops, a giant corn maze, pig races, adorable farm animals, and more. Over 30,000 you-pick pumpkins available. A perfect spot for family fun in the Houston and Brazos Valley areas.

Website: P-6 Farms

3. Dewberry Farm - Fall Festival

Location: Dewberry Farm, Brookshire, TX
Dates: September 14 - November 3, 2024
Entry Fee: Varies
Parking: Free

Details:
Enjoy over 40 attractions including a Peanuts-themed 8-acre corn maze, petting zoo, and a Pumpkin House. Try new attractions like the Gold Rush Coaster and BOOriffic Nights.

Website: Dewberry Farm

4. Old MacDonald’s Farm - Pumpkin Patch

Location: 3203 FM 1960 E, Humble, TX
Dates: September 21 - October 31, 2024
Entry Fee: $18.65 + tax (Children under 18 months are free)
Discounts: Military & Senior citizen discounts available

Details:
Family fun with train rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Each child with paid admission receives a free pumpkin. Adults can purchase pumpkins for $3.

Website: Old MacDonald’s Farm

5. Faith United Methodist Church - Pumpkin Patch & Festival

Location: Faith United Methodist Church, Spring, TX
Dates: Pumpkin patch opens October 3, 2024.
Festival Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Entry Fee: Festival entry is free; Kids' games are $7 per child

Details:
The festival includes food, arts & crafts, games, face painting, and a bake sale. All proceeds benefit the church’s missions.

Website: Faith UMC Pumpkin Festival

6. Creekwood Pool - Pumpkin Water Patch

Location: 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389
Dates: October 12, 2024
Entry Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Non-Resident

Details:
Children ages 4 to 10 can enjoy a pumpkin-themed pool event, decorate their pumpkins, play games, and get a trick-or-treat goodie bag.

Website: The Woodlands Township - Pumpkin Water Patch

7. Pumpkin Smash 2024

Location: Sterling Ridge Park and Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free

Details:
Dispose of Halloween pumpkins in a fun and eco-friendly way with a catapult, baseball bat, or 30-foot drop. All smashed pumpkins will be composted.

Website: Pumpkin Smash

8. Hope Fall Days Pumpkin Patch

Location: Hope Community Church, TX
Dates: October 5 - 31, 2024, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free

Details:
A community pumpkin patch benefiting the children’s ministry building fund. Enjoy various activities while picking the perfect pumpkin.

9. Hope Community Church Fall Festival

Location: Hope Community Church, TX
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free

Details:
Celebrate fall with food trucks, coffee, vendors, bounce houses, games, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, and more.

10. North Houston Water Lantern Festival

Location: City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring, TX 77389
Date: October 5, 2024
Entry Fee: $35.99 - $55.99

Details:
A family-friendly event with food trucks, music, and lantern designing. The lantern launch is at 7:30 PM, creating a peaceful, memorable experience.

Website: Water Lantern Festival


BONUS! 

11. The Great Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival 

Location: Presbyterian Day School, 2727 N Loop 336 W., Conroe TX 77304
Date: October 26, 2024
Entry Fee: FREE

Details:
Save the date for this year's PDS Pumpkin Patch + Festival!! Oh, and the MOVIE among the Pumpkins!


Fall is all about making memories, and these festivals and pumpkin patches provide the perfect backdrop for quality family time. From picking pumpkins and petting zoo animals to exploring corn mazes and watching lanterns light up the night sky, each of these events offers something unique for everyone to enjoy. 

Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate this beautiful season with your loved ones, and be sure to check our calendar for these and more can’t-miss fall festivities!



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