As the golden shades of autumn begin to tinge the landscape and the air itself seems to carry a hint of pumpkin spice, there’s a great deal of excitement around Mantua and the surrounding community here in Van Alstyne, Texas. As Halloween approaches, families in Van Alstyne can celebrate the season with various delightful weekend excursions, especially to our wonderful local kid friendly pumpkin patches, where the kids can pick that perfect jack-o’-lantern for the front porch on Halloween night. Check the pumpkin patch Van Alstyne TX below.
Of course, a pumpkin patch Van Alstyne TX offers more than the chance to pick a pumpkin. It’s often a home to an array of amazing family-friendly activities that will allow you and your family to enjoy and celebrate all the best parts of autumn, from corn mazes to apple cider to hayrides and so much more! With so many fun destinations, it can be not easy to know where to go. That’s why we’ve assembled this article to help guide you to some of the best local pumpkin patches and other fun autumn activities in and around Van Alstyne so that you and your loved ones can make the most of this enchanting season.
Adriatica Pumpkin Patch. If you haven’t been to Adriatica Village in nearby McKinney, TX, it really is a sight to behold. You’ll definitely want to check out the Adriatica Pumpkin Patch this October 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., just in time for Halloween! You’ll find a variety of vendors and other fun activities, all set up to benefit the SPCA. Simply make the short drive from Mantua to 6602 Mediterranean Drive in McKinney, Texas, and enjoy all the fall fun!
The Barton Farms Pumpkin Patch. Family-owned Barton Farms is a Van Alstyne institution! It’s located right across from Van Alstyne High School on Old Hwy 6 and offers all sorts of fun for your whole family, including hayrides, a bounce house, cornhole, a mini football field, pumpkin bowling, duck races, and so much more! Tickets are just $12 per person, and kids aged one and under get in free. Admission includes a ticket for the hayride, although the popular pumpkin slingshot (!) costs extra. There’s so much to see and do at this kid-friendly pumpkin patch in Van Alstyne, TX that you may want to plan a whole day for it. On Saturdays, Barton Farms is open from 10 a.m. until 7 at night. On Sundays, you can come out starting at 12:30 p.m. and stay until 5. While cash is preferred, Barton Farms can also take all major credit cards.
5G Farms Pumpkin Patch. Anyone in Van Alstyne knows that McKinney, TX is practically right next door. That’s good news for those who want to visit the 5G Farms Pumpkin Patch, which includes more than 7,000 pumpkins as well as a two-acre corn maze, a petting zoo, a bounce house, tons of vendors, face painting, Food Truck Fridays, and so much more! This great family destination is located at 6601 Co Rd 166 in McKinney, and it’s open Wednesday through Sunday throughout the season. Hours vary by day, so check out the website before you visit. Come on out for an incredible time!
The Storybrook Pumpkin Patch. The Storybrook Pumpkin Patch in Frisco, TX is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. until sundown through October 29. There’s no admission for those who wish to buy some pumpkins, but if you want to enjoy some of the fun activities including a petting zoo, bounce houses, hayrides, pony rides, and much more, admission prices range from $5 for teens and adults to $15 for children two and older. (Kids under two are free.) Reservations aren’t required, so stop by anytime during the month of October. Be sure you get in early to get the best pumpkins before they’re all gone!
Preston Trail Big Orange Pumpkin Farm! You’ll find Preston Trail Farms and its Big Orange Pumpkin Farm just a short drive from Mantua! Stop in and enjoy everything from a hay maze and petting zoo to a general store, hardware store, gift shop, café, and more! There’s plenty here for kids and adults to enjoy. You can see pumpkins growing right on the vine and take the one you love the most home with you. It’s open from September 16 through November 22. Head out to 15102 TX-289 in Gunter, TX today!
Trick or treating at Mantua! Of course, once you’ve got that perfect jack-o’-lantern, you’ll want to show it off this Halloween. And fortunately, Halloween is right around the corner here at Mantua. On October 31, our streets will be buzzing with ghosts, goblins, and laughter as our littlest residents enjoy all the tricks and treats of the spookiest night of the year. Of course, with all that fun also comes a plea for safety. Please watch out for excited kids on the move and drive cautiously this Halloween. Remember, here at Mantua we’re a tight-knit community, and we want all of our families to enjoy a safe celebration.
To that end, we found a helpful guide on Halloween Safety Tips for Kids from the City of Van Alstyne. Parents, we encourage you to click the link to read or share it with your young ones. Let’s make this a memorable and safe Halloween at Mantua!
If you want to know about the latest seasonal activities, new homes in our master-planned community, and all the news and events that affect us and our neighbors here in Van Alstyne, you’ll want to stay in touch with us here at Mantua. To learn more about our welcoming community and discover a life you’ve always dreamed of, contact us today and schedule a tour! Who knows? You could be displaying that perfect jack-o’-lantern right here on the porch of your dream home before you know it!
