Fall is one of the best seasons to live in East Texas. The mornings cool off, the pastures turn gold, and just about every weekend has something worth loading the family into the truck for.
If pumpkins are on your list this year, here are eight local patches worth the drive, from all-day festivals to quiet church patches where the kids can pick a pumpkin and take pictures without the crowds. We chose them for three things: places families keep coming back to, good spots for photos, and plenty for kids to do.
A few tips before you go
- Check the farm's page the morning you go. Hours change with weather and crowds, and some patches close early after a heavy rain.
- Reserve ahead where it's required. Blase Family Farm in Rockwall books visits ahead of time, and Yesterland Farm's tickets are cheaper online than at the gate.
- Go early or on a weekday. The light is softer for photos and the lines are shorter.
- Bring cash. Many smaller patches sell pumpkins by size, and the card reader doesn't always cooperate out in the country.
- Dress for the dirt. Closed-toe shoes and layers in solid fall colors photograph well and hold up on a hayride.
1. Yesterland Farm, Canton
Yesterland Farm is one of the largest fall festivals in our part of East Texas. Plan on a full day. Between the rides, the corn maze and the weekend fireworks, most families stay well past dinner.
- Where: 15410 Interstate 20, Canton
- When: September 19 – November 8, 2026, Fridays through Sundays
- Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.–9 p.m., October Fridays 5–10 p.m.
- Cost: About $39.95 at the gate, with discounts for buying online
- For photos: The Texas flag barn mural, the pumpkin houses and a big open pumpkin patch
- For kids: More than 30 rides and attractions, Animal Town, a playground for little ones and a hayride
- Good to know: Fireworks run on Saturday and Sunday nights, and parking is free.
2. Blase Family Farm, Rockwall
Blase Family Farm is a shaded, wooded farm tucked inside Rockwall, run by the Blase family. It's a slower, simpler outing, and a good fit for toddlers and young kids.
- Where: 1232 East Fork Drive, Rockwall
- When: September 19 – November 1, 2026
- Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday noon–6 p.m.
- Cost: About $12 per person
- For photos: Pumpkin displays set against the trees, with shade that keeps the light soft
- For kids: Petting zoo, hayrides and a hay maze
- Good to know: Reservations are required through Signup.com. Pets and outside food aren't allowed.
3. Lanes Chapel Pumpkin Patch, Tyler
The Lanes Chapel Pumpkin Patch is a Tyler favorite that has run for more than a decade. It's free to visit, and the money from pumpkin sales goes to the church's community outreach, so every pumpkin you take home supports local families.
- Where: 8720 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler
- When: Every day in October
- Hours (2025): Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday noon–6 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission. Pumpkins are priced by size.
- For photos: New photo spots this year, plus the ones families come back for every fall
- For kids: Free train rides, games and costume photo spots
4. Calie's Acre, Gilmer
Calie's Acre sits just north of Longview on Highway 300. If you only want one great family photo this fall, this is a good place to get it, between the sunflower field and rows of pumpkins.
- Where: 10589 State Highway 300, Gilmer
- Hours (2025): Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 1–6 p.m.
- Cost (2025): $10 or $20, depending on the activities you choose
- For photos: The sunflower field and pumpkin rows. Bloom timing depends on the weather, so check their Facebook page for updates.
- For kids: Hayrides, train rides, a hay bale maze and a corn cannon
- Phone: 903-295-2000
5. First Christian Church Pumpkin Patch, Tyler
The First Christian Church Pumpkin Patch on South Broadway is easy to fit in after school. It's free, right in town, and covered in thousands of pumpkins.
- Where: 4202 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler
- Hours (2025): Weekdays 12:30–6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday noon–6:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission. Pumpkins are priced by size.
- For photos: Thousands of pumpkins and plenty of photo spots
- Good to know: Plan on 30 to 45 minutes. It's an easy weeknight stop.
6. Plantation Pines Farms, Tyler
Most East Texans know Plantation Pines for Christmas trees, but the farm opens in the fall too. It's free to get in and has a relaxed, open-field feel.
- Where: 10098 County Road 429, Tyler
- Hours (2025): Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 1–6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1–6 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission
- For photos: Pick-your-own flowers and the open farm setting
- For kids: Hayrides, a kids' play area and picnic tables
- Phone: 903-595-2046. Call ahead to confirm this fall's pumpkin dates.
7. Royse City Pumpkin Patch, Royse City
The Royse City Pumpkin Patch sets up right on Main Street downtown. It's a small-town stop where kids get to choose their own pumpkin, and it's an easy drive from the Hunt and Kaufman County side of the lake.
- Where: Main Street, downtown Royse City
- When: October 9–31, 2026
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 12:30–5 p.m.
- For photos: A downtown setting with a big selection of pumpkins
- Good to know: Pair it with lunch at a local spot on Main Street to make an afternoon of it.
8. Great Harvest Farm, Montalba
Great Harvest Farm is a longer drive, northwest of Palestine on Highway 19, but it's one of the most affordable full farm days you'll find. Admission covers most of what the kids will want to do.
- Where: 20071 TX-19, Montalba
- When: Every weekend in October
- Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday noon–7 p.m.
- Cost: $7 per person or $17 for a season pass. Kids under 2 get in free.
- For photos: Photo spots throughout the farm and around the pumpkin patch
- For kids: Hay maze, slides, corn box, farm animals and hayrides, with food trucks on site
- Phone: 903-316-9448
At a glance
Pumpkin patch | Town | Admission | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Yesterland Farm | Canton | About $39.95 | A full festival day with rides |
Blase Family Farm | Rockwall | About $12 | Toddlers and a calm, shady visit |
Lanes Chapel | Tyler | Free | Train rides and giving back |
Calie's Acre | Gilmer | $10–$20 | Sunflower family photos |
First Christian Church | Tyler | Free | A quick weeknight stop |
Plantation Pines | Tyler | Free | Flowers and hayrides |
Royse City Pumpkin Patch | Royse City | Pay per pumpkin | A small-town downtown visit |
Great Harvest Farm | Montalba | $7 | A low-cost full farm day |
Enjoy the season
Part of what makes East Texas home is having places like these close by: family farms, church patches and small-town Main Streets that show up every fall. We hope you find a new favorite this year.
Hours and prices can change during the season. Where we've noted 2025 hours, the farm hadn't posted its 2026 schedule yet when we wrote this, so check each farm's website or Facebook page before you head out.
If you're thinking about land, a home or a little more room to roam here in East Texas, the Delanee Clark Land Team at RE/MAX Landmark is always glad to talk it through, with no pressure. Happy fall, y'all.
Sources
- Yesterland Farm
- Blue Ribbon News: Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch Opens Sept. 19
- Planet Rockwall: Rockwall Pumpkin Patches
- Jasmine Alley: Best Pumpkin Patches in Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
- Teresa Batey: Best Pumpkin Patches in East Texas 2026
- Visit Tyler: Fall Fun in Tyler
- Longview News-Journal: East Texas Pumpkin Patches (2025)
- Pumpkin Patches and More: Northeast Texas
