Homeschool Pick
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Homeschool Week
Grapevine, TX
A rare true homeschool discount instead of just a quiet weekday. Proof of homeschooling gets you in at a reduced rate for the whole week.
WhenSeptember 21–25
Cost$12/person
AgesAll ages, no group minimum
Good to know: Proof of homeschooling required at check-in.
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Pumpkin Patch
Weekday
Heritage Urban Farm Homeschool Fridays
Weatherford, TX
One of the cheapest pumpkin patch options on this whole list, with hayrides, animals, games and pumpkins included.
WhenOct 2 & 23, 10 AM–4 PM
Cost$5 ages 3–16 | $7 adults | 2 & under free
Good to know: Reservation-only Field Trip Tuesdays also run Sept 29 and Oct 6, 13 & 20.
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Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch Homeschool Day
Sanger, TX
Newly confirmed for 2026 after sitting as a “pending” date for months.
WhenOctober 2, 11 AM–2 PM
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Dallas Zoo Fall Home School Day
Dallas, TX
A full day at the zoo built specifically for homeschool families.
WhenOctober 6
AgesAll ages
Good to know: Advance registration required.
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Heritage Farmstead Museum Homeschool Day: Charlotte's Web
Plano, TX
Farm chores, animal demonstrations and Charlotte's Web-themed activities, with the farm open a bit longer after the program ends.
WhenOct 7, 10 AM–12 PM (farm open til 1 PM)
Cost$12 students 16 & under | $5 adults | under 2 free
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Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Animal Adaptations
Fort Worth, TX
Live animals paired with science and art lessons built for a homeschool classroom setting.
WhenOct 8, 1:30–4 PM
Cost$50 (members 10% off)
Ages6–11
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Free
Sid Richardson Museum Keeping Watch Homeschool Tour
Fort Worth, TX
Art, history, storytelling and a hands-on art project, at no cost.
WhenOct 8 & 13, 10 AM
CostFree
Good to know: Registration required.
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Fort Worth Botanic Garden Autumn Discovery
Fort Worth, TX
Pumpkin dissections, outdoor exploration and creepy-crawly encounters for the littles.
WhenOct 12 & 19, 10–11:45 AM
Cost$12 participant | $10 member participant | $5 adult
Ages4–8
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Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class: Dragonflies
Fort Worth, TX
A second homeschool class date at the zoo, same format as the Animal Adaptations class.
WhenOct 22, 1:30–4 PM
Cost$50 (members 10% off)
Ages6–11
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Weekday
Ruby Creek Family Farm Homeschool-Friendly Fridays
Aurora, TX
Promoted as quieter days for co-ops and small groups. Worth knowing: this is regular admission, not a special homeschool price.
WhenFridays, Oct 2–Nov 6, 10 AM–3 PM
Cost$15 general admission, under 2 free
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Texas Discovery Gardens: The Great Pumpkin Investigation
Dallas, TX
Hands-on pumpkin science, experiments, crafts and animal encounters for homeschool families.
Good to know: Advance registration required.
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Yesterland Farm Homeschool Group Field Trips
Canton, TX
Learning stations, animals and selected rides. One free adult chaperone for every 15 paid homeschool participants.
WhenFall dates by reservation
Cost$12 students | $15 parents/chaperones
Good to know: Minimum 15 students required.
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Weekday
Sunset Trail Farm Educational Field Trips
McKinney, TX
Not homeschool-exclusive, but the Monday/Tuesday/Thursday reservation window makes it an easy weekday add.
WhenMon, Tue & Thu, 9 AM–4 PM
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Pumpkin Patch
Hall's Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze
Grapevine, TX
Admission includes the two-acre corn maze; hayrides are extra.
DatesOct 2–Nov 1
Cost$15 ages 12+ | $10 ages 4–11 | 3 & under free
Good to know: Cash only.
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Pumpkin Patch
Big Orange Pumpkin Farm at Preston Trail Farms
Gunter, TX
A full family pumpkin farm experience with one of the longest seasons on this list.
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Pumpkin Patch
Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
Rockwall, TX
Petting zoo, hayride, hay maze, Spookley trail and photo areas. Weekday admission includes a small pumpkin.
DatesSept 19–Nov 1
Cost$12/person, 1 & under free
Good to know: Reservations required.
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Pumpkin Patch
Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch
Sanger, TX
Public weekend season, plus Homeschool Day and Halloween programming on Oct 31.
DatesSept 26–Oct 31, weekends
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Pumpkin Patch
Mainstay Farm Pumpkin Fall Days
Cleburne, TX
More than 30 attractions — pumpkins, hayrides, jumping pillows, rides and play areas. Friday nights added in October.
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Pumpkin Patch
Ruby Creek Family Farm Fall Festival
Aurora, TX
Runs on a weekend-heavy schedule, with the biggest hours on Saturdays.
DatesOct 2–Nov 8: Fri 10–3, Sat 10–7, Sun 11–6
Cost$15 general admission, under 2 free
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Pumpkin Patch
Clark Gardens Pumpkin Patch
Weatherford, TX
A botanical garden pumpkin patch — general garden admission applies, with pumpkins and extras priced separately.
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Worth the Drive
Yesterland Farm Fall Festival
Canton, TX
More of a destination farm than a quick patch visit — plan for a full day if you make the drive out.
DatesSept 19–Nov 1, plus Nov 7–8
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Sunset Trail Farm Pumpkin Patch
McKinney, TX
Pumpkin activities, animals, hay maze, pumpkin bowling and a farm train. Booking online ahead of time saves a few dollars.
DatesSept 26–Nov 2, Fri–Sun
Cost$12 reserved online | $15 walk-up | Ages 2+
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Free
Pumpkin Patch
NorthPark Pumpkin Patch
Dallas, TX
Not another farm — photo opportunities, children's storytimes, live music and Friday programming all month at NorthPark Center.
DatesOctober 1–November 1
CostFree
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Free
Fall Into Flower Mound Festival
Flower Mound, TX
Live entertainment, carnival games, vendors, hay maze and a pumpkin photo garden along the River Walk.
WhenOct 9, 5–10 PM & Oct 10, noon–10 PM
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Free
River Legacy Fall Festival
Arlington, TX
More than 30 nature and family activities. Some food and activities require extra coupons.
WhenOctober 10, 10 AM–7 PM
Cost$8 ages 3+
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Free
PumpkinFest at Meadowmere Park
Grapevine, TX
A pumpkin-lined trail, seasonal activities, photo opportunities and weekend artisan vendors. Pumpkins cost extra.
DatesOctober 9–18
Cost$20/car | $40/bus
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Free
Butterfly Flutterby
Grapevine, TX
Celebrates monarch migration — a genuinely educational, free fall outing at the Botanical Gardens.
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Free
Huffhines Harvest Fest
Richardson, TX
Makers, family activities, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo and Pawtoberfest programming.
WhenOctober 17–18
CostFree admission and parking
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Free
Grand Prairie Main Street Fest
Grand Prairie, TX
Live music, carnival rides, Kidzone, arts and crafts vendors, BMX shows and food.
WhenOctober 23–25
CostFree admission and parking
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Free
Lake Worth Monster Bash
Fort Worth, TX
Celebrates the Lake Worth Monster legend with vendors, exhibits, hayrides, guided hikes and cryptozoology presentations.
WhenOctober 24, 9 AM–3 PM
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Halloween
Not-So-Scary
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat
Grapevine, TX
Halloween LEGO builds, glow-zone activities and the Great Monster Chase 4D experience.
Good to know: Included with attraction admission.
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Halloween
Not-So-Scary
Six Flags Over Texas Tricks and Treats
Arlington, TX
The family-friendly daytime Halloween event, separate from Fright Fest.
DatesSaturdays & Sundays, Sept 12–Nov 1
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Halloween
Halloween at the Heard
McKinney, TX
Family-friendly trick-or-treating along the Dinosaurs Live trail.
Good to know: Pricing not yet released for 2026 — check before you go.
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Halloween
Free
Little Monsters on Main
Lewisville, TX
Trick-or-treating, inflatables, haunted hayrides, entertainment and a movie in Wayne Ferguson Plaza.
WhenOctober 24, 6–9:30 PM
CostFree
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Halloween
Free
Rest in Plano Fest
Plano, TX
Carnival rides, performances, creepy characters and Halloween photo opportunities in Downtown Plano.
WhenOctober 24, 5–10 PM
CostFree
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Halloween
Free
Eerie Irving
Irving, TX
Family-friendly, costume-friendly Halloween event at Trinity View Park.
WhenOctober 24, 6 PM
CostFree
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Halloween
Free
Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights
Carrollton, TX
Scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating and a family-friendly outdoor movie in Historic Downtown Carrollton.
WhenOctober 24, 4–7 PM
CostFree
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Halloween
Bedford Boo Bash
Bedford, TX
Trick-or-treating, games, bounce houses and a family Halloween movie.
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Halloween
Not-So-Scary
Fort Worth Zoo Boo at the Zoo
Fort Worth, TX
Treat stations, entertainment, animal shows and daytime, not-too-scary Halloween fun.
Good to know: Included with zoo admission or membership.
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Halloween
Free
Grand Prairie Street 'N Treat
Grand Prairie, TX
Games, face painting, crafts, a petting zoo, inflatables, trick-or-treating and a costume contest.
WhenOctober 31, 5–9 PM
CostFree
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Halloween
Not-So-Scary
Great Pumpkin Plunge
Burleson, TX
Swim in the indoor pool, pick a floating pumpkin, then decorate it afterward. Sensory sessions run before the general session.
WhenOctober 31
Cost$10 with pumpkin | $5 without
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Crafts + Workshops
Free
Halloween
Lowe's Haunted House Kids Workshop
DFW Lowe's Locations
Kids build a miniature haunted house.
Good to know: Registration required.
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Crafts + Workshops
Free
Halloween
Michaels Kids Club: Fabric Ghosts
DFW Michaels Locations
A quick, free seasonal craft session for younger kids.
WhenSeptember 26, 10 AM–12 PM
Ages4+
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Crafts + Workshops
Free
Halloween
Home Depot Witch Candy Box Kids Workshop
DFW Home Depot Locations
A free build-it-yourself craft session for kids.
Good to know: Registration opens September 5.
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Crafts + Workshops
Free
Halloween
Michaels Lil' Witching Hours: Halloween Fest
DFW Michaels Locations
Crafts, games, giveaways and trick-or-treating.
WhenOctober 17, 10 AM–12 PM
Ages4+
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Crafts + Workshops
Halloween
Craft Guild of Dallas Halloween Candle & Wax Melts Workshop
Carrollton, TX
A teen/older-kid workshop rather than a little-kid activity.
WhenOctober 23 & 24
Ages14+
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Something Different
Halloween
Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms
Arlington, TX
An immersive pumpkin experience with a half-mile trail, nine themed lands, 10,000+ pumpkins, live carving and fire shows.
DatesSeptember 17–October 31
CostChildren 3 & under free | parking $10
Good to know: Pull exact ticket pricing from the live booking page — it changes.
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Something Different
Worth the Drive
Halloween
North Texas Jellystone Fall Fiesta Weekends
Burleson, TX
More of an overnight fall getaway than a regular event — five themed weekends with trick-or-treating, golf-cart parades and costumes.
DatesOctober 2–November 1, five themed weekends
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Not-So-Scary
Halloween
Hangman's Scaredy Cat Nights
Fort Worth, TX
A much less intense format of the full haunted house, built for younger or first-time visitors.
WhenOctober 11 & 18, 5–6:30 PM
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Not-So-Scary
Halloween
Dark Hour Chicken Nights
Plano, TX
No actors, no animatronics — walk the environment at your own pace.
WhenCheck site for 2026 fall schedule
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Actually Scary
Six Flags Fright Fest
Arlington, TX
Full haunted-attraction nights, separate from the daytime Tricks and Treats event.
DatesSelect nights, September 11–November 1
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Actually Scary
Cutting Edge Haunted House
Fort Worth, TX
A full-scale haunted house with timed tickets.
Where1701 E. Lancaster Ave.
CostParking $20 cash
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Actually Scary
Hangman's House of Horrors
Fort Worth, TX
Full haunted attraction on select nights, with separate Scaredy Cat sessions on Oct 11 & 18.
DatesSeptember 25–October 31, select nights
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Actually Scary
Dark Hour Haunted House
Plano, TX
A full theatrical haunted-house experience.
DatesSeptember 19–November 13, select nights
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Actually Scary
Junkyard Haunted House
Dallas, TX
A weekend haunted house with tickets sold on-site.
DatesWeekends in October
Where2700 Sylvan Ave.
Cost$25
Good to know: Free parking.
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Actually Scary
Junkyard Haunted House at Old City Park
Dallas, TX
A haunted experience spread through historic buildings and roughly 22 acres.
OpensOctober 2
WhenFri, Sat & Sun nights in October
Cost$40
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I'll keep updating this guide as more 2026 events are announced. If you know about something I should check out, send it my way.
