From Dallas’s artist-inspired Pumpkin Village to a night of craft beer under 100,000 pumpkins, and every great patch in between, here’s where to find your fall fix around the state.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX — September 19 through November 1, 2026
Fall has officially landed at the Dallas Arboretum, and this year’s transformation might be the most artistic one yet. Autumn at the Arboretum returns with this year’s theme, Harvest Hues, using more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash to reimagine the work of six modern and contemporary art icons. Guests can wander through six larger-than-life Pumpkin Houses inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko, Louise Bourgeois, Piet Mondrian, M.C. Escher, and Pollock and Krasner, each translating a distinct artistic style into pumpkins, gourds, and harvest materials. Think Mondrian’s primary color blocking rebuilt piece by piece in gourds, or a towering, spindly spider inspired by Bourgeois perched atop its own pumpkin house. Fodor’s Travel has named this one of the best pumpkin festivals in America, and it’s easy to see why once you’re standing in the middle of it.
The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the run, with the display refreshed periodically, so pumpkins picked early in the season may look a little different than those closer to Halloween. Families can also enjoy STEM-centered programming in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, along with a Sensory-Friendly Evening for guests who prefer a calmer, quieter experience.
If you’re looking for a night out without the kids, Pumpkins & Pints turns the display into an adults-only evening event, running select Friday nights from 6 to 9 p.m., including October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Craft beer, wine, and local food trucks are available throughout the evening as the pumpkin village lights up after dark.
More Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals Around Texas
Dallas isn’t the only place going all-in on autumn this year. Here’s where else to find great pumpkin patches and fall festivals across the state:
Houston area: The Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green Park brings crystal-clear kayaks, a whimsical train ride, and more than 45 pumpkin varieties right in the heart of downtown. Dewberry Farm’s Fall Festival offers over 40 rides and attractions during the day, then shifts into a spookier BOOriffic Nights after dark, complete with glowing jack-o-lanterns. Bellaire’s Nature Discovery Center hosts its own Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival October 17-18, with free admission and activity wristbands for games and crafts.
San Antonio area: The San Antonio Pumpkin Festival at 1603 Broadway runs September 27 through October 27, featuring a nostalgic train ride through a replica Alamo, a carousel, and more than 45 pumpkin varieties, with tickets at $15. Traders Village hosts its Annual Corny Maze and Light show September 18 through November 1, while South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch in Hondo offers a full day of pumpkins, campfires, and family fun through November 21. The San Antonio Zoo also gets in on it with Zoo Boo, running September 19 through October 31 and included with regular zoo admission.
Austin area: Texas Pumpkin Fest, billed as the Austin area’s largest pumpkin festival, runs October 10 through November 1 in Leander, with live entertainment and family attractions for $15 per person. Uhland Fall Fest, located just 25 miles south of Austin near Kyle, spreads its celebration across six weekends from September 26 through November 1, with free admission for kids 5 and under, seniors, active duty military, veterans, and first responders. Sweet Eats Adventure Farm in Georgetown offers a 4.5-acre themed corn maze alongside a 2-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch through November 8.
Whether you’re chasing an artsy pumpkin display, a classic hayride and petting zoo combo, or a grown-up evening with a beer in hand, Texas has a fall festival ready for practically every kind of visitor this season.
