Fall in Houston: Where Farm Traditions Meet Big City Energy
Cool weather isn’t guaranteed in a Houston fall, but pumpkin patches bring the season to life. From hayrides and corn mazes to animal encounters and photo-perfect displays, these farms mix festive fun with a touch of Texas agriculture. Along the way, you’ll find small educational moments—learning what goats eat, why pumpkins thrive here, and how farms support local communities.
Here are some of the top pumpkin patches and fall festivals around Houston for your family day out.
7 Acre Wood – Conroe
Admission: Around $12 per person
Located just north of Houston in Conroe, 7 Acre Wood is a long-standing family play park that transforms each October with a seasonal pumpkin patch, hayrides, and fall-themed games. While not a traditional working farm, it’s a favorite for young children thanks to its mini-golf, petting zoo, and hands-on attractions.
Farm Learning Moment: The petting zoo offers close-up encounters with goats, donkeys, and chickens. Staff and signage often highlight what these animals eat, how they help around a farm, and what it takes to care for them day-to-day—offering simple but memorable farm education through play.
Blessington Farms – Wallis
Admission: Around $24 (online pricing; includes most activities)
Located about 45 minutes west of Houston, Blessington Farms blends classic fall fun with a wide variety of hands-on activities. Families can explore a pumpkin patch, take hayrides, zoom down a giant slide, and meet friendly farm animals at the petting zoo. Extras like gem mining, tire mountain, and a stocked catch-and-release fishing pond make it a full day of play for all ages.
Farm Learning Moment: From goats and pigs to ducks and donkeys, the petting area introduces kids to a range of animals—and staff are often happy to explain how each species supports life on a farm, from providing milk to managing pests.
Froberg Farm – Alvin
Admission: Free entry; activity tickets sold separately
Just south of Houston, Froberg’s is a working farm with deep roots in Texas agriculture. Their fall festival features a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, a corn maze, and seasonal treats like fried pies and roasted corn. The on-site farmers’ market operates year-round and offers produce grown on the farm, along with baked goods and other local products.
Farm Learning Moment: Wander the market to see what’s in season—then ask vendors how weather, soil, and timing affect what’s grown. It’s a great opportunity to connect pumpkin season with real food systems and understand why supporting local farms benefits both families and communities.
Halter Inc. – Houston
Admission: Seasonal pricing
Tucked in a quiet pocket of northwest Houston, Halter Inc. is a nonprofit that blends traditional fall fun with a deeper mission. Their seasonal pumpkin patch includes a petting zoo, pony rides, and photo ops—but the real heart of the experience lies in the animals themselves. Halter provides therapeutic programs for children with special needs, and visiting supports this work.
Farm Learning Moment: Staff often share how animal-assisted therapy works and why regular care of horses, goats, and other animals helps support emotional development in kids—a unique take on the healing power of farm life.
Oil Ranch – Hockley
Admission: About $20 per person
Located about 40 minutes northwest of Houston, Oil Ranch spans 50 acres and blends classic fall activities with unique farm education. Visitors can enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin patch, pony rides, and even a train ride. But the standout feature is the working dairy barn, where guests can learn firsthand how cows are milked.
Farm Learning Moment: The dairy barn offers a rare chance to see milk production in action. Staff explain the milking process and how dairy fits into both Texas agriculture and everyday life—making this one of the area’s most hands-on educational experiences.
Old MacDonald’s Farm – Humble
Admission: $18.65
This longtime favorite in Humble brings classic farm fun to the Houston area with fall-season train rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and a cheerful pumpkin patch. With wide-open spaces and shady areas for picnics, it’s especially welcoming for families with younger children.
Farm Learning Moment: From goats and cows to chickens and pigs, kids can meet familiar farm animals up close and learn how they contribute to everyday life—whether it’s through milk, eggs, or wool. Staff are often happy to answer questions, making this a relaxed intro to animal care and farm systems.
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
Admission: Around $10 per person + activity tickets
Just north of Houston in Spring, this tree farm shifts into autumn mode each October with a festive pumpkin patch, themed photo areas, train rides, and a kids’ play zone. It’s a compact, easy-to-navigate spot that blends seasonal fun with a preview of the farm’s winter focus on Christmas trees.
Farm Learning Moment: Staff are sometimes available to explain how they grow and care for trees year-round—giving curious visitors a glimpse into how farms diversify their crops and income streams through the seasons.
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P-6 Farms – Montgomery
Admission: Around $20 (varies by day and online vs. gate pricing)
Located about an hour northwest of Houston, P-6 Farms delivers big fall energy with weekend festivals that feature a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and plenty of family-friendly attractions. Expect food trucks, live music, and photo-ready backdrops—from vintage trucks to towering pumpkin displays—designed for all-day fun.
Farm Learning Moment: Educational signage throughout the patch offers a peek into pumpkin lifecycles, Texas growing conditions, and how small farms plan and rotate their crops through the seasons.
Planning Tips for a Houston Pumpkin Patch Day
- Head out early to beat heat and traffic.
- Pack water and sunscreen—October can still feel like summer.
- Check each farm’s weather policy—rain can close rural access roads.
- Bring cash for extras like food stands and small vendors.
Note: We do our best to ensure this information is accurate and up to date. We’ve reviewed publicly available sources and reach out to farms directly when possible—but details like hours, admission, and activities can change. Please check with each farm before you go to confirm the latest updates.
If you help run one of these farms and would like to update or expand your listing, feel free to contact us via chat. We’d love to hear from you.
Where to Go Beyond Pumpkins
Pumpkin patches are just the start. Want a deeper farm experience?
- Learn how hydroponics grows food without soil.
- Launch a side hustle as a microgreens entrepreneur.
- Explore more at Delve Experiences.
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