Fall fun can mean a lot of things and local pumpkin patches are offering some unique festivities for families to enjoy. Here are five surprising things you’ll find at pumpkin patches near you!
Find all-inclusive fun at Chester’s Pumpkin Patch.
With multiple kids in tow, it’s important for families to know and prepare for the extras kids are surely going to ask for. At Chester’s Pumpkin Patch, admission is all-inclusive which means unlimited pony rides, repeat trips down the giant slide, multiple attempts to master the 3-arce maze and more. The only extras you need to plan for is food for the petting zoo. Everyone even gets a pumpkin, while supplies last. Admission is $13 for ages 2-10; $7 for ages 11-64 and free for seniors 65 & older and infants 12 mos & under. The farm is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. from Sept. 25 to Nov. 2.
Enjoy fall fun in the city at Wings Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch.
You won’t have to journey far to enjoy the best of fall at Wings Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch. The special needs community’s annual fundraiser brings a pumpkin train, hayrides, a petting zoo and more to Edmond. Admission is just $8 for anyone over 2 and the patch is open Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday from 1-6 p.m. from Oct. 3 to 19. Proceeds benefit the programming for young adults with special needs at Wings.
Take a spin on Mo’s Carousel.
Pumpkinville is a local favorite, and attendees get unlimited rides on the garden’s carousel included with admission. The carousel was once a centerpiece at Crossroads Mall for many years. Named in honor of its owner, Mo’s Carousel is a fun fixture for the urban park year-round. Pumpkinville is rolling out new hours and an extra week to give families more time to enjoy all of the festivities! Stop in on Monday, Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Oct. 3 to 26. Admission is $9 for nonmembers ages 3 & up. when purchased online or $10 on site. Members and kids 2 and under get in free.
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test at Parkhurst Ranch
Set in a tranquil backdrop with plenty of room to roam, Parkhurst Ranch offers plenty of fall fun, including tractor rides, mazes, a butterfly garden and more. They also have a Candy Corn TeePee and Woodland Fairy Castle! But if you plan your visit for Nov.1, you can take part in the annual Pumpkin Carving contest. The contest is open to all ages who can compete in various categories for prizes and will be Wizard of Oz themed this year. Bonus – families can also enjoy even more family fun during their Halloween Family Fun Day, happening the same day!
Fall activities begin Sept. 19 and continue until Nov. 9. Admission is $13 for adults and $10 for kids ages 3-11. Military and senior discounts are available.
Play a round of mini-golf at Walnut Woods
Open on Saturdays & Sundays in October, Walnut Woods rolls out the fall fun red carpet for families to enjoy hay rides, mazes and farm animals. They also offer plenty of family-friendly games for some fun fall-themed competition, including mini-golf and soccer, as well as yard games and Gaga ball. The farm is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 through Nov. 1 and admission is $10.
For even more fall fun ideas, check out our Fall Fun Guides.
Born and raised in the Oklahoma City metro and a graduate of the Gaylord College of Journalism at the University of Oklahoma, Lindsay Cuomo has worked for MetroFamily since 2014 covering local stories, people and events. Lindsay is a mom to three school-aged boys and calls Moore, Oklahoma home. This article was updated on Sept. 4, 2024 to add more unique fall fun things to do at local pumpkin patches near OKC.
