Where to Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin in Houston This Fall

Take a day trip to Conroe and spend the afternoon at this pumpkin-packed farm, complete with a petting zoo, mini golf, and even an old western play town. Swing by on Saturday, November 7 for the Thrill at the Mill, when families can enjoy half-priced admission, plus $5 pony and train rides, hayrides, concessions, and a lively vendor market.

4401 N Frazier St, Conroe

Dewberry Farm is an annual fall essential. Yes, admission runs a little high, but with over 40 rides and attractions, it’s worth every penny. Highlights include the Barn Swing, the aptly named Reckless spinning ride, and the Pumpkin Stroll, a picturesque path through decorative carved gourds. Stock up while exploring the vibrant pumpkin patch, paint your own masterpiece, and pose for pictures by the life-size Pumpkin House. Stay after dark for BOOriffic Nights (through November 1), when the farm transforms into a spooky, family-friendly wonderland. 

7705 FM 362, Brookshire

Froberg’s annual Fall Festival checks all the autumn boxes: a sprawling pumpkin patch, a winding corn maze, and fields of flowers ready for picking. Set your alarm: Pig races are held at 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4, while the candy cannon is set to go off at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. When hunger strikes, a lineup of food trucks will be on hand to keep you fueled with plenty of flavorful options.

3601 Hwy 6, Alvin

For two days only, Halter’s pumpkin patch is back. The farm—famously featured on TLC’s The Little Couple—returns with pumpkins of every shape and size. Families can enjoy pony rides, a spooky maze, a petting zoo, duck races, carnival games, and, for the brave, the haunted trail. Sweets like cotton candy, plus snacks and face painting, are also available for an additional cost. 

17410 Clay Rd, Houston

The pumpkin patch at Downtown’s Discovery Green makes a splashy return this fall, with bumper boats, LED kayaks, and plenty of family fun. Kids can dive into the giant corn pit, bounce alongside the whole family on the oversize pumpkin, and strike a pose at countless photo ops. Pro tip: Snag your tickets early—walk-ups are unlikely with demand this high.  

1500 McKinney St, Houston

Gear up for two full days of free fall fun at Bellaire’s Nature Discovery Center. Aside from purchasing the perfect pumpkin, attendees can participate in a load of activities, including axe-throwing, rope bridge adventures, carnival-style games, seasonal crafts, face painting, and more. Food and artisinal vendors will be on-site making sure you don’t go home hungry or empty handed. Come Sunday for the dog costume parade. Admission is free, and all purchases help support NDC’s mission, its education programs, sholarships, and the park itself.

7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire

The Oil Ranch is a true Houston-area fall classic. Along with its pumpkin patch, families can enjoy pony rides (kids 12 and under), a petting zoo, train rides, and a hayride through the grounds. Don’t skip the dairy barn—where you can try your hand at milking a cow. 

23501 Macedonia Rd, Hockley

Old MacDonald had a farm—and plenty of pumpkins,too. Admission includes train and rides, photo ops, and access to the pumpkin patch. The sweetest deal? Kids take home a free pumpkin with paid entry, and adults can purchase one for just $3. 

3203 FM 1960 Rd E, Humble

Don’t let the name fool you—Old Time Christmas Tree Farm shines just as bright in the fall. This Houston-area favorite offers a wide variety of pumpkins and the feel and ambience of a real working farm. Beyond the patch, visitors can enjoy ticketed attractions, including a corn maze, petting zoo, a hayride, and a train ride. Work up an appetite? Dig into carnival-style dishes, like corn dogs, nachos, fried Oreos, and funnel cakes from vendors like the Sweet Zone, or cool off with shaved ice and ice cream from Tikiz. 

7632 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring

For the ultimate pumpkin patch experience, complete with Insta-worthy photo ops, a sunflower field, and a fun house, visit P-6 Farms in Montgomery. The farm’s fall festival includes a full day of activities with pig races, vintage rides, an animal barn, cow train, duck races, and a tractor graveyard. Visit the website to reserve a ticket.

9963 Pooles Rd, Montgomery

Known as Houston’s beloved “pumpkin church,” St. Andrew’s Episcopal Pumpkin Patch is a family favorite with purpose. Proceeds from the patch support the church’s community outreach program, so every pumpkin goes to a good cause. Catch storyteime in the Patch from 10am to 2pm, Monday through Thursday; the annual Craft Fair on October 8; and the Trick-or-Treat in the Patch on October 25, which features an evening of ghoulish costumes, games, treats, and festive fun from 6 to 8pm.

2535 E Broadway St, Pearland  

Worship, pumpkins, and good food? Sounds heavenly. Westminster United Methodist’s pumpkin patch offers more than just pumpkins throughout the fall season. Aside from its free pumpkin patch, which kicks off on October 11, the church features a lineup of family fun: Celebrate all things gourd at the Pumpkin Patch Festival, held on October 17 from 10am to noon, featuring pumpkin painting for all ages and fall fun at Sterling Market. Wear your pajamas and get comfy in the pumpkin patch for a screening of Zootopia on movie night on October 24 at 7pm, or slide in for some candy and face-painting at the annual Trunk or Treat event held on Halloween at 6pm.

5801 San Felipe St, houston