Fall is one of the best times of year to get out and explore your community. Across North Texas, cooler temperatures bring pumpkin patches, harvest festivals, seasonal markets, live music and family-friendly events to towns and cities throughout the region. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, planning a weekend outing with the family or simply want to enjoy a little fall fun close to home, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season across Texas.
River Legacy Fall Festival – Arlington | Oct. 10, 2026
Head to River Legacy Park for a day of fall fun surrounded by nature. The annual River Legacy Fall Festival features a pumpkin patch, climbing wall, bounce houses, games, food trucks, live music, crafts and more. The event runs from 10am to 7pm, giving families plenty of time to enjoy the activities and explore the park.
Spooktacular Fall Festival – Bridgeport | Oct. 29, 2026
Families near the Decatur and Bridgeport area can enjoy a free afternoon of fall fun at the Spooktacular Fall Festival. The event includes inflatables, carnival games, balloon animals and plenty of candy.
Pumpkin Fall Days – Cleburne | Sept. 20 – Nov. 7, 2026
Just south of the DFW area, Mainstay Farm offers a full season of fall activities during Pumpkin Fall Days. The farm features pumpkins, farm animals, seasonal attractions and plenty of opportunities for fall photos. It’s an especially convenient option for families in the Mansfield, Midlothian and surrounding areas looking for a fall day trip.
Autumn at the Arboretum – Dallas | Sept. 19 – Nov. 1, 2026
Make a trip to the Dallas Arboretum for one of North Texas’ most popular fall traditions. Autumn at the Arboretum transforms the gardens with more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. This year’s theme, Harvest Hues, brings colorful displays inspired by artists including Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock and Beatriz Milhazes.
Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival – Denton | Oct. 24, 2026
For a fall celebration with a cultural twist, head to Downtown Denton for Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival. The annual event combines art, music, food and community traditions with a twilight lantern parade and Denton’s signature coffin races.
Ennis Pumpkin Patch and Hay Maze – Ennis | Oct. 1 – 31, 2026
Fall comes to historic Downtown Ennis during Ennis Pumkin Patch and Hay Maze, as well as the Ennis Autumn Daze Festival. The free festival features a hay maze, pumpkin patch, carnival rides, live music, pumpkin painting, food and local shopping.
DFW Fall Fest – Frisco | Oct. 17, 2026
Those in the Frisco and McKinney area can head to Frisco Fresh Market for DFW Fall Fest. This free event runs from 10am to 2pm and includes live music, face painting, a petting zoo and other family-friendly entertainment.
Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts – Granbury | Oct. 23 – 25, 2026
Granbury’s historic downtown square is a great destination for a fall day trip. The community’s fall calendar features seasonal events including the Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, which brings artists, vendors, live entertainment and plenty of activity to the square.
Nash Farm Fall Round-Up – Grapevine | Oct. 24, 2026
Experience a different side of fall at Nash Farm’s annual Fall Round-Up in Grapevine. The free event celebrates traditional farm life with heritage activities, demonstrations and family-friendly experiences.
St. Jude Catholic Church Fall Festival – Mansfield | Oct. 24, 2026
Celebrate fall close to home at the 48th Annual St. Jude Fall Festival in Mansfield from 11am to 9pm. The community event brings together food, fun and festivities for families throughout the Mansfield area.
Huffhines Harvest Fest – Richardson | Oct. 17 –18, 2026
Huffhines Harvest Fest brings fall fun to Huffhines Park with a marketplace featuring local makers, growers and craftsmen. Attendees can also enjoy pumpkin decorating, games, marketplace, live music and a petting zoo.
Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch – Rockwall | Sept. 19 – Nov. 1, 2026
For a traditional pumpkin-patch experience, visit Blase Family Farm in Rockwall. The farm’s fall activities include pumpkins for sale, a petting zoo, hayrides, a hay maze and seasonal photo opportunities.
Central Texas Pumpkin Fest – Waco | Sept. 26 – Nov. 1, 2026
Families in Waco and Central Texas can enjoy weeks of fall activities at Robinson Family Farm’s Central TX Pumpkin Fest. Attractions include a pumpkin patch, farm animals, pig races, photo opportunities, live music, food, a mega slide, zip lines and more.
Clark Gardens Pumpkin Patch – Weatherford | Oct. 2 – Nov. 3, 2026
Enjoy fall in full bloom, children’s activities, Model Trains at the Clark Station, wildlife and so much more. With a large selection of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, it will be pumpkins galore!
