Pumpkin Patch Season is Here

Pumpkin patch season is here in East Texas!

Looking for the best pumpkin patches in East Texas? Fall is one of the best times to plan a family outing, small-town day trip, or weekend getaway around pumpkins, photo ops, hayrides, games, corn mazes, fall treats, and local farm fun.

Grab your crew, pick out the perfect pumpkin, snap a few fall photos, and enjoy all the autumn fun ETX has to offer.

Whether you want a simple pumpkin stop, a full fall festival experience, or a family-friendly day trip, these East Texas pumpkin patches are worth adding to your fall list.

Looking for a pumpkin patch in Tyler, TX that supports a local church or community fundraiser?  These church pumpkin patches offer a fun way to pick out your fall pumpkins while supporting local ministries and organizations. Grab the family, take a few pictures, and bring home a pumpkin while helping a good cause!

• Lane Chapel Methodist Church

  –8720 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX

  • Free admission
  • Free train rides and games galore for the kiddos
  • Brand new photo ops this year along with our oldies but goodies!  Perfect opportunity to show off your costumes!!
  • Every single day in October, Lanes Chapel offers the community pumpkins, gourds and more, large and small with a greater purpose in mind
  • 100% of the pumpkin profits fuel vital outreach ministries
  • Bring your family, friends and neighbors and join in the fellowship with a wonderful ministry

• First Christian Church

  – 4202 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX

• Pumpkin Park*

  – 15866 FM 3200, Brownsboro, TX

Local Plant Nurseries in Tyler and East Texas

Looking for pumpkins in Tyler, TX or East Texas? Local plant nurseries are a great place to find pumpkins, gourds, fall plants, and seasonal porch decor while supporting local businesses. Check out these East Texas nurseries for pumpkins and other fall favorites.

• Plants of Texas – Flint
• Plantation Pine – Tyler
• Bob Wells Nursery – Mineola
• Hughes Nursery – Tyler

Yesterland Farm – Canton, TX

YesterLand Farm in Canton offers a nostalgic experience that transports you back to a simpler time. The pumpkin patch is just the beginning of the fun here. The farm features an amusement park atmosphere with carnival rides, a corn maze, pig races, and apple cannons.

YesterLand Farm is particularly popular for its Fall Festival, where you can enjoy live entertainment, seasonal treats, and unique photo opportunities that capture the essence of autumn.

Date: September19 – November 8, 2026

Location: 15410 Interstate 20, Canton, TX 75103

Hours:

October

• Fri: 5:00 pM – 10:00 pM
• Sat: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

November

• Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Sun Nov 8th: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟 Admission:

• Sale Price: $17.95
• Gate Price: $34.95

Attractions:

• Pumpkin patch ($)
• Corn maze
• Fireworks (select nights)
• Pig races
• Petting zoo
• Animal feeding ($)
• 40+ carnival rides
• Apple cannons ($)
• Large slides
• Swings
• Paintball ($)
• Photo ops everywhere
• U-pick sunflowers & zinnias ($)

Get Tickets Here

Don’t Miss:
Friday & Saturday night Fireworks Shows at 8:30 PM

For a more traditional farm experience, E-5 Family Farm in nearby Henderson is recommended for hayrides, a corn maze, and over 20 activities, though it’s about a short drive from Tyler.

Plantation Farms

If you’re willing to travel a bit farther, Plantation Pines opens on 9/24 on weekends and offers a pumpkin patch, hayride, and you-pick flower patch.

Date: Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time: Friday Pageant at 8 PM | Saturday Parade at 11 AM, festivities until 3 PM

Location: The Forge Bar & Grill and Pick’In Porch, Ben Wheeler, TX

What to Expect:

Join the fun at Fall Feral HogFest, featuring this year’s magical HogWartz theme!

Friday: Pageant at 8 PM at The Forge Bar & Grill

Saturday: Parade begins at 11 AM and ends at the Pick’In Porch

Wild Hog Cook-Off: Enjoy food, festivities, and community fun at the Pick’In Porch behind Ben Wheeler Fire & Rescue.

Hot Pepper Eating Contest: See who can handle the heat!