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As autumn arrives, families in Las Vegas can enjoy a range of pumpkin patches offering fun activities for all ages. Gilcrease Orchard is among the top spots, open for pumpkin picking, cider, and more. Other options include McKee Ranch Foundation, which has a variety of attractions and Henderson parks hosting seasonal events. Families are encouraged to explore these local festivities and create lasting memories, with many patches operating throughout October leading up to Halloween.
Las Vegas, NV – Family-friendly pumpkin patches are popping up across the Las Vegas area this fall, offering a variety of activities for all ages. With autumn in the air, families can explore numerous options to pick pumpkins, enjoy festive activities, and create lasting memories together.
One of the few authentic pumpkin patches in the region is Gilcrease Orchard, located at 7800 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89131. The orchard will be open from September 27 to October 31, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7 am to 2 pm. Admission costs $3 per person on weekdays and $5 per person on weekends, with potential additional fees. Gilcrease Orchard is known for its apple cider, producing over 80 tons of apples annually, which can last up to two weeks in the fridge.
For those seeking additional activities, another pumpkin patch is located at 7222 W. Grand Teton Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89131. This patch will be open every Saturday and Sunday in October from 9 am to 5 pm for the market and animals. Specific activities will operate from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission costs $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 12 and under, and babies enter for free. The Farm at this location will also host a Farm Fall Festival every weekend in October, featuring pumpkin sales, concessions, train rides, a corn maze, and a farmers market.
Another popular spot is McKee Ranch Foundation, located at 8982 Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89139. The ranch will be open from October 1 to October 31, with a family admission fee of $25. The ranch offers a variety of attractions, including pumpkin picking, animal feeding, horse and train rides, bounce houses, mechanical rides, petting zoo, and hay rides.
For families looking for evening activities, Craig Ranch Regional Park will be open weekdays from 5 pm to 9:30 pm and weekends from 12 pm to 9 pm from October 1 to 31. Detailed pricing information will be available soon, with a sneak peek scheduled for September 25.
Henderson also offers plentiful pumpkin patch options, set to be open from October 6 to 31. Operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 10 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM to 10 PM. Special events will include free activities such as a hay maze and trick-or-treating opportunities for children.
For those willing to venture outside Las Vegas, many pumpkin patches and corn mazes up to three hours away offer additional fall festivities. Pricing at these venues generally ranges from $7 per person or $10 for a wristband access for the weekend. Some locations will feature special events like face painting, live music, and cooking contests throughout the season.
Organic pumpkins are available at GLP, located at 3715 N Pioneer Rd, Logandale, NV, with activities and prices starting at $12 per person. Additionally, the Moapa Valley Corn Maze can be found at 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Utah, providing not only a pumpkin patch but also a corn maze and other family fun.
Many locations offer special rates for family nights where children ages 2 and under enter for free, and admission costs vary for older children and adults. Most pumpkin patches are expected to close on Halloween, although opening hours may vary in the days leading to and following the holiday, so families are encouraged to plan ahead for their fall outings.
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- NV Moms: Pumpkin Patches in Las Vegas
- Google Search: Pumpkin Patches Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Sun: Fall Getaways
- Wikipedia: Pumpkin Patch
- Review Journal: Northwest Las Vegas Orchard
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Pumpkin
- KTNV: Halloween Guide Las Vegas
- Google News: Las Vegas Halloween Events
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