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Free pumpkin patch Fort Worth

Seven pumpkin patches within about half an hour of Fort Worth where you don’t pay to get in, every one confirmed free. The pumpkins you take home are still paid for. Checked with each one for 2026, and we’re adding church patches as each one confirms.

No entry fee
7
2026 season
Ended
Season runs
27 Sep – 31 Oct
Last checked
2 Oct

Free to get in: dates and pumpkin prices

Soonest first. Tap a name for hours, what’s there and how to get in touch.

  1. The Woods United Methodist Church Pumpkin PatchGrand Prairie · 25 minFree$2 for small ones up to $45 for huge ones27 Sep – 31 Oct
  2. First Methodist Mansfield Pumpkin PatchMansfield · 25 minFreepriced by type and size: snowballs, minis, heirlooms and specialty gourds27 Sep – 31 Oct
  3. St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church Pumpkin PatchArlington · 25 minFree$1–35, priced by size and type28 Sep – 31 Oct
  4. Arlington Heights United Methodist Church Pumpkin PatchFort Worth · 10 minFree$1–203 Oct – 31 Oct
  5. Rejoice Lutheran Church Pumpkin PatchCoppell · 35 minFree$1–35, by size; hay bales too3 Oct – 31 Oct
  6. Bedford Library Friends Pumpkin PatchBedford · 20 minFreepriced by size; specialty pumpkins $1–86 Oct – 31 Oct
  7. Central Arlington's Pumpkin Patch (First Christian Church)Arlington · 20 minFree$0.50–3012 Oct – 30 Oct

Almost free: $10 or less

Free pumpkin patch Fort Worth questions

Is there a free pumpkin patch in Fort Worth?

Yes: Arlington Heights United Methodist on Camp Bowie Boulevard, about 10 minutes west of downtown. The pumpkins arrive on Saturday 3 October, then it’s open every day, 10am–7pm, with pumpkins at $1–20 and dogs welcome. Central Arlington’s Pumpkin Patch and Bedford are free too, about 20 minutes away.

Which free pumpkin patch near Fort Worth opens first?

The Woods in Grand Prairie and First Methodist Mansfield opened on 27 September, and St. John the Apostle in Arlington on 28 September. Arlington Heights and Rejoice Lutheran open on 3 October, Bedford on 6 October and Central Arlington on 12 October.

How much are the pumpkins?

They vary by patch: from 50 cents at Central Arlington, $1–8 for specialty pumpkins in Bedford, $2–45 at The Woods and $1–35 at Rejoice.

Is there a free pumpkin patch in Dallas too?

Yes, fourteen. They’re on our free pumpkin patch Dallas page.

7 patches

Arlington Heights United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

Fort Worth, TX · 10 min from downtown Fort Worth

Arlington Heights United Methodist's church pumpkin patch on Camp Bowie Boulevard, in Fort Worth's Arlington Heights neighbourhood, a few minutes west of downtown.

2026 season3 Oct – 31 Oct
SepOctNov
  • AdmissionFreeyou pay only for the pumpkins
  • Pumpkins$1–20
  • Opendaily
  • Hours10am–7pm dailynot published yet
  • PaymentCash, card or Venmo
  • Last entrynot published

Practical

  • Strollersnot stated
  • Wheelchairsnot stated
  • Restroomsnot stated
  • Shadenot stated
  • DogsYes, dogs welcome
  • Parkingnot stated

Worth knowingIt's the closest pumpkin patch to downtown Fort Worth, about 10 minutes west on Camp Bowie Boulevard.

Before you set offThe pumpkins arrive on Saturday 3 October; after that it's open every day, 10am–7pm, to Halloween.

Checked 28 Sep 2026by hand, with the farm

Church 2026 calendar and email from the church, 28 Sep 2026

Central Arlington's Pumpkin Patch (First Christian Church)

Arlington, TX · 20 min from downtown Fort Worth

First Christian Church's pumpkin patch in central Arlington, running since 2010 as a fundraiser for its youth summer service trips, with games and photo spots.

2026 season12 Oct – 30 Oct
SepOctNov
  • AdmissionFreeno entrance fee
  • Pumpkins$0.50–30
  • Opendaily
  • Hours11am to duskdaily
  • Paymentnot published
  • Last entrynot published

What’s there

  • Games
  • Photo spots

Practical

  • Strollersnot stated
  • Wheelchairsnot stated
  • Restroomsnot stated
  • Shadenot stated
  • Dogsnot stated
  • Parkingnot stated

Worth knowingEvery pumpkin bought helps send the church's young people on summer service trips.

Before you set offIt opens later than most, on 12 October, and closes on 30 October.

Checked 26 Sep 2026by hand, with the farm

Church website and email from the church, 26 Sep 2026

Bedford Library Friends Pumpkin Patch

Bedford, TX · 20 min from downtown Fort Worth

The Friends of Bedford Public Library's pumpkin patch outside the library, with an event almost every day: a dance party, trick-or-treat, a movie night in the patch and even goat yoga.

2026 season6 Oct – 31 Oct
SepOctNov
  • AdmissionFreeyou pay only for the pumpkins
  • Pumpkinspriced by size; specialty pumpkins $1–8
  • Opendaily
  • HoursMon–Sat 10am–6pmSun 12–5pm
  • PaymentCash or card
  • Last entrynot published

What’s there

  • Daily crafts (3:30pm)
  • Trick-or-treat (17 Oct)
  • Movie night (19 Oct)
  • Goat yoga (22 Oct)
  • Beer, Brats and More (10 Oct)

Practical

  • Strollersnot stated
  • Wheelchairsnot stated
  • Restroomsnot stated
  • Shadenot stated
  • DogsYes, on a leash
  • Parkingnot stated

Worth knowingGo on Saturday 17 October, 10am–5pm, for trick-or-treat, or Monday 19 October at 7pm for Coco in the patch.

Before you set offProceeds go to the Friends of the Library and to the Navajo and Zuni Nations. Goat yoga needs an online ticket.

Checked 27 Sep 2026by hand, with the farm

Bedford Public Library website, 2026 calendar and email from the Library Director, 27 Sep 2026

The Woods United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

Grand Prairie, TX · 25 min from downtown Fort Worth

The Woods United Methodist's pumpkin patch on Bardin Road in Grand Prairie, with pumpkins of all sizes for sale every day through October.

2026 season27 Sep – 31 Oct
SepOctNov
  • AdmissionFreeyou pay only for the pumpkins
  • Pumpkins$2 for small ones up to $45 for huge ones
  • Opendaily
  • Hours11am–7pmdaily
  • PaymentCash or card
  • Last entrynot published

What’s there

  • Games
  • Photo spots

Practical

  • Strollersnot stated
  • Wheelchairsnot stated
  • Restroomsnot stated
  • Shadenot stated
  • Dogsnot stated
  • Parkingnot stated

Worth knowingIt's already open, from 27 September, so there's the widest choice of pumpkins now.

Before you set offPumpkins run from $2 for small ones to $45 for the huge ones.

Checked 27 Sep 2026by hand, with the farm

Checked with the church, and email from the patch coordinator, 27 Sep 2026

St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

Arlington, TX · 25 min from downtown Fort Worth

St. John the Apostle United Methodist's pumpkin patch on Mansfield Road in south Arlington, open every day from late September to Halloween with long hours.

2026 season28 Sep – 31 Oct
SepOctNov
  • AdmissionFreethe church confirmed it by email; you pay only for the pumpkins
  • Pumpkins$1–35, priced by size and type
  • Opendaily
  • Hours10am–8pmdaily
  • PaymentCash, check, all major cards or Apple Pay
  • Last entrynot published

What’s there

  • Photo spots
  • Pavilion for shade

Practical

  • StrollersYes, plenty of space
  • WheelchairsYes, plenty of space
  • RestroomsNo public restrooms
  • ShadeYes, a pavilion
  • DogsYes, on a leash
  • ParkingPlenty, in two lots

Worth knowingIt's open until 8pm every day, so it works after school or work.

Before you set offThere are no public restrooms, so plan for that with small children.

Checked 2 Oct 2026by hand, with the farm

Email from the church, 2 Oct 2026

First Methodist Mansfield Pumpkin Patch

Mansfield, TX · 25 min from downtown Fort Worth

A church pumpkin patch at the corner of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Ridge in Mansfield, with games and photo spots, raising money for the church's students and its special-needs ministry.

2026 season27 Sep – 31 Oct
SepOctNov
  • AdmissionFreeyou pay only for the pumpkins
  • Pumpkinspriced by type and size: snowballs, minis, heirlooms and specialty gourds
  • Opendaily
  • HoursMon–Thu 12–7pmFri–Sat 9am–7pm; Sun 12–7pm
  • PaymentCash or card; outside opening hours there's a QR code at the patch to pay
  • Last entrynot published

What’s there

  • Games
  • Photo spots

Practical

  • Strollersnot stated
  • Wheelchairsnot stated
  • Restroomsnot stated
  • Shadenot stated
  • DogsYes, on a leash
  • Parkingnot stated

Worth knowingPumpkin painting and storytime on Friday 9 October, 10am–noon; karaoke at the patch on Saturday 17 October, 4–5:30pm; and the Fall Family Extravaganza with pumpkin smashing on Sunday 25 October, 2–4pm.

Before you set offWeekday hours start at noon; on Fridays and Saturdays it opens at 9am.

Checked 29 Sep 2026by hand, with the farm

Church website and email from the church, 29 Sep 2026

Rejoice Lutheran Church Pumpkin Patch

Coppell, TX · 35 min from downtown Fort Worth

Coppell's church pumpkin patch, in its 32nd year, filling the lawn behind Rejoice Lutheran with hundreds of pumpkins, lantern-lit evening shopping and plenty of photo spots.

2026 season3 Oct – 31 Oct
SepOctNov
  • AdmissionFreeyou pay only for the pumpkins and decorations you take home
  • Pumpkins$1–35, by size; hay bales too
  • Opendaily
  • HoursMon–Fri 3–8:30pmSat 9am–8:30pm, Sun 12–8:30pm
  • PaymentCash, check, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle (no cards)
  • Last entrynot published

What’s there

  • Photo spots
  • Wagons and wheelbarrows
  • Lantern-lit evenings
  • Storytime for groups

Practical

  • Strollersnot stated
  • Wheelchairsnot stated
  • Restroomsnot stated
  • Shadenot stated
  • Dogsnot stated
  • Parkingnot stated

Worth knowingGo after dark, when the patch is lit by lanterns. Wagons and wheelbarrows are there to carry your pumpkins.

Before you set offNo cards: bring cash or a cheque, or pay by PayPal, Venmo or Zelle.

Checked 26 Sep 2026by hand, with the farm

Church website and email from the church office, 25 Sep 2026

How these were checked

Each listing was built from the farm's own website, calendar and ticket pages, then checked by email where something was missing. The date of that check sits on every listing above.

Every patch listed here has published its 2026 dates on its own website or confirmed them by email. Every one says entry is free. Church patches that haven’t confirmed are under “Still checking” until they do.

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More of Dallas–Fort Worth

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