Pumpkin Patches and Fall Fun in Midland, Texas
Autumn is finally here in West Texas! Cooler mornings and shorter days equal the arrival of spooky activities, decorating with pumpkins and falling leaves, and making memories with your family while picking apples in local orchards.
We’ve rounded up some of the best fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and ghostly things to do in the Midland area. Put on your plaid jackets, grab a pumpkin spice latte from your favorite coffee shop, and head to one of these fun events this month!
If spooky isn’t your thing, check out our list of 60+ Things To Do in Midland, Texas this Fall. There are plenty of options for everyone in the Tall City this season!
Fiddlesticks Farms
September 28 – November 16, 2024
Saturdays 10:00AM-9:00PM & Sundays 1:00PM-6:00PM
5610 E. County Rd 120
Midland, TX 79706-5474
432-687-6293
The annual opening of Fiddlesticks Farms in Midland is perfect for a family outing. With autumn-filled activities like a huge seven-acre corn maze, a petting zoo, campfires at night, a pumpkin patch, a giant slide, and a candy blaster (yes, you read that right!), you might not be able to fit everything in one day.
Mandujano Brothers Produce Pumpkin Patch
October weekends, 10:00AM-5:00PM
4797 Watermelon Row
Coyanosa, Texas 79730
432-940-9954
In addition to their immense pumpkin patch with thousands of options for you to choose from, the Mandujano Brothers Pumpkin Patch has a hay pit, a corn maze, jumping pad, and a farmer’s market. Take a hay ride to and from the pumpkin patch for an even more authentic fall festival vibe.
Parks Legado Farmer’s Market Pumpkin Patch
October 23, 2023 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM
7260 East Highway 191
Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 498-0198
Only one weekend in October, the Parks Legado Farmer’s Market hosts a Fall Market complete with a pumpkin patch. With over 100 other vendors present, this is your last chance to shop at this market until they open their Christmas Tree market.
Anderson Farm Market Pumpkin Patch
Days and hours vary: Keep updated on their Facebook page
614 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(731) 307-7748
Every weekend in October you can visit the Anderson Farm Market, located in the parking lot adjacent to Mr. Gattis, to pick your Halloween pumpkins. They also have a hay bale couch where you can catch a great picture with your friends or family and the sale of other fresh vegetables and fruit.
Bridge Pumpkin Patch
October 2-October 30, 2023
Monday to Friday from 3:00PM–7:00PM
Saturdays from 10:00AM–7:00PM
Sundays from 12:00PM–7:00PM
3901 E Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79762
432-363-0900
Benefiting the West Texas Food Bank and Bridge Kids Ministries, the Bridge Pumpkin Patch is a great place to go with your kiddos to choose their Halloween pumpkins. Located in Odessa, it’s a short drive from Midland and a fantastic option.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
October 1-October 31, 2023
Monday-Saturday: 11:00AM-6:00PM, Sunday: Noon-5:00PM
3100 W. Louisiana
Midland, Texas 79701
432-694-2571
The yearly pumpkin patch set up at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church has a ton of pumpkin options to choose from. Before you set off to choose the perfect fall décor or carving canvas, enjoy story time, family photo opportunities, and free coloring sheets for the kids.
The Orchard at Top of Texas Farms and Idalou Harvest Co.
Monday-Saturday, 10:00AM-5:30 PM
2206 East Hwy 62
Idalou TX, 79329
806-892-2961
Located toward Lubbock, this locally owned farm and retail store, Top of Texas Farms and Idalou Harvest Co., stock pumpkins and apples from their farm. They have tons of delicious options like honey, apple butter, and local wine to browse as well.
Midland Y Halloween Carnival
October 12, 2023 from 5:00PM –9:00PM
800 N Big Spring St
Midland, TX 79701
The Midland YMCA is hosting the Midland Y Halloween Carnival again. This is one of their largest community events. Costumes, games, and family fun.
Fall Festival & Resource Fair
October 14, 2023 11:00AM-2:00PM
Dennis the Menace Park
2201 W. Indiana Ave, Midland
The Midland Health Department and Familia Dental are putting on the Fall Festival & Resource Fair at Dennis the Menace Park. Entry is free. They are hosting a coloring contest, candy giveaway, community health resource info, and fun family activities.
St. John’s Kooky Karnival
October 28, 2023 6:00PM-9:00PM
Ector County Coliseum
4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79762
Bldg. D & E
This annual festival, St. John’s Kooky Karnival, benefits St. John’s students. There is a huge variety of activities, booths, candy and sweets giveaways, games, and costume contests. Worth the drive to Odessa!
Halloweenfest
October 26, 2023 from 6:00PM – 8 :00PM
Martin Luther King Jr Community Center
2300 Butternut Lane Midland, TX 79705
Open to all ages, the Midland Parks and Recreation Division presents the Halloweenfest at MLK Jr. Park. Of course, candy will be present as well as games and activities for the kids. It’s free entry for all community members.
Peeps n Creeps
October 28, 2023 5:00PM-8:00PM
8535 W. Highway 158
Midland, TX 79707
A to Z Veternariarian Clinic’s annual Peeps n Creeps Trunk or Treat event is a fun, kid-friendly spooky time. Named after the exotic and wildlife rescues, this organization hosts annual open house days where families can visit the creepy crawlies (and furred friends) at the clinic. The Tunk or Treat in October offers a haunted barn and encourages costumes.
There are countless fall festivals, trunk-o-treat events, costume contests, and Halloween celebrations throughout the month of October in Tall City and surrounding areas. If you want to let us know about an amazing community event coming up or don’t want us to miss out on your organization’s 2023 plans for the spooky season, let us know!