Looking for a free fall activity in Dallas that’s perfect for kids and easy to add to your weekend plans? The NorthPark Pumpkin Patch returns to NorthPark Center this fall, bringing pumpkins, photo opportunities, storytimes, and seasonal fun to Center Park.
The best part for families? Admission is completely free.
The 2026 NorthPark Pumpkin Patch will be open from October 1 through November 1, 2026, giving Dallas families an entire month to stop by and enjoy the fall display.
🎃 NorthPark Pumpkin Patch 2026 Details
📍 Center Park at NorthPark Center
📅 October 1–November 1, 2026
💲 FREE
The pumpkin patch is presented by NorthPark Center and Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) and is designed to create a memorable fall experience for families throughout North Texas.
📸 What to Expect
The NorthPark Pumpkin Patch is more than just a collection of pumpkins. The display is designed as a seasonal experience where families can walk through the installation, take photos, and enjoy fall activities.
Visitors can look forward to:
- 🎃 A festive pumpkin display
- 📸 Family photo opportunities
- 📚 Storytimes with Bookmarks
- 📖 Dallas Public Library programming
- 🍂 A seasonal fall atmosphere
- 💚 An opportunity to support Community Partners of Dallas
The event’s landscape design is created by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, NorthPark’s renowned landscape team, along with local artist David Daniel.
📚 Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch
One of the highlights for families with young children will be storytime programming featuring Bookmarks and the Dallas Public Library.
That makes the Pumpkin Patch an especially nice option for families looking for something beyond the typical fall photo opportunity.
Parents can combine a visit to the pumpkin display with reading and literacy activities, making it both fun and educational for little ones.
💚 Your Visit Helps Dallas Children
There’s also a community component to the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch.
Throughout the event, all change collected from the wishing well in the Pumpkin Patch and the Neiman Marcus Fountain will be donated to Community Partners of Dallas (CPD).
CPD works with Dallas-area child welfare agencies to provide resources and support for children and families in need.
So while you’re enjoying the pumpkins and taking family photos, you can also contribute to a local organization helping children in the Dallas community.
📸 A Great Free Fall Photo Opportunity
If you’re looking for a place to take your family’s annual fall photos without paying admission, the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch is an easy option.
The seasonal installation provides a colorful backdrop for:
- 🎃 Kids’ fall photos
- 👨👩👧👦 Family pictures
- 🍂 First-day-of-fall photos
- 📸 Halloween-season pictures
- 👶 Baby and toddler photos
And because the Pumpkin Patch runs for an entire month, you don’t have to squeeze it into one particular weekend.
🍁 Make It Part of a Fall Day at NorthPark
One advantage of the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch is that you can easily combine it with other activities.
Families can visit the Pumpkin Patch, explore the center, grab lunch or a snack, and spend some time browsing the stores before heading home.
For parents looking for a low-cost fall outing, it’s a simple way to get out of the house without committing to an expensive seasonal attraction.
🎃 Save the Date
The NorthPark Pumpkin Patch 2026 will be open:
📅 October 1–November 1, 2026
📍 Center Park at NorthPark Center
💲 FREE
With a month-long run, family photo opportunities, storytimes, and a charitable component, it’s a great addition to your Dallas fall bucket list.
WeekendSprout Tip: If you’re hoping to take family photos, consider visiting on a weekday or earlier in the day when the shopping center may be less busy. And don’t forget to drop some change in the wishing well—your donation will benefit Community Partners of Dallas.
Fall in Dallas doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes, all you need is a pumpkin patch, a good book, and a little time together. 🎃📚🍂
