Fall-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond
Events are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures.
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch – Prayer Lavender Garden
What:
Fun fall-themed activities for the whole family including a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating; fall treats, games and prizes; live entertainment; vendor market; fall photo mini sessions; child activities such as tractor rides, an inflatable obstacle course with a slide, spooky mini golf, gem mining, and gardening
Where:
Prayer Lavender Garden
247 Prayer Cir.
Rockwall, TX 75032
When:
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost:
Free general admission. Activities can be purchased individually or purchase a child wrist band to gain access to multiple activities. See website for more details.
More info:
www.prayerlavendergarden.com/pages/fall-festival
Halloween Hunt – Royse City
What:
Race against the clock and help your team conquer the challenges to win a grand prize! Teams of 4 (and up to 6) will compete with visiting various businesses and other areas in Royse City to complete challenges, trivia questions.
Where:
Downtown Royse City
When:
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1-4 p.m.
Cost:
$25 – Teams of 4, $5 for each additional player (up to 6 players)
More info:
roysecitychamber.com/
Not So Scary Movie in the Park – Monsters Inc.
What:
Rockwall Parks & Recreation invites the community to a movie in the park, showing the feature film Monsters Inc. Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets so you can relax and enjoy the show.
Where:
The Harbor Rockwall
2059 Summer Lee Dr.
Rockwall, TX 75087
When:
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost:
Free to the public
More info:
playrockwall.com/2020/09/not-so-scary-movie-in-the-park/
Rockwall Ghost Walk
What:
Spooky walking tour combining Rockwall history with ghostly tales focusing on the history of the Rockwall Downtown Square.
Where:
Rockwall Downtown Square
When:
Friday nights at 8 p.m. through Oct. 31; Reservations available online, limit 10 people per walk.
Cost:
$10 per person
More info:
rockwallghostwalk.com/
Downtown Rockwall Scare on the Square
What:
A drive-thru trick-or-treat car-stume event on the Historic Downtown Square, hosted by the Downtown Rockwall Association; 1,000 pre-filled bags of treats for kiddos; Costumes encouraged but not mandatory; Volunteers will wear masks and gloves and pass out treat bags through your car window (limit six bags per car)
Where:
Rockwall Downtown Square; Distribution will be on San Jacinto Street beside Cain Park
When:
Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost:
Free
More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/
Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch
What:
Family-owned pumpkin patch with a wide variety of pumpkins, gourds, dried corn and hay; Family Friendly Movie Nights on Fridays and Saturdays in October; pumpkin painting and carving; pumpkin smashing; Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween night; themed Murder Mystery events (ages 18+)
Where:
Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch
7126 South FM 548
Royse City, TX 75189
When:
Through Oct. 31 (see Events calendar on their website)
Cost:
Free admission to the pumpkin patch, events tickets available for purchase
More info:
www.pitchforkpumpkinpatch.com
Blase Family Farm
What:
Enjoy a pumpkin patch and lots of fall activities by reservation on this small family-owned farm. Pumpkins for sale in all sizes and varieties; fun photo opportunities throughout the farm; petting zoo; hay maze; Spookley the Square Pumpkin storyboards; hayrides; fall treats and goodies for sale including pumpkin flavored popsicles
Where:
Blase Family Farm
1232 E Fork Drive
Rockwall, TX 75087
When:
Through Nov. 1 by reservation only
Cost:
$9 per person, free for ages 23 months and younger
More info:
blasefamilyfarm.com
Fall Shopping on the Square – Downtown Rockwall
What:
Find all kinds of fall-themed merchandise in the shops on the Downtown Square! From cute and cozy cardigans to fall décor for your home, get everything you need to celebrate the season while supporting local businesses. Check out the Downtown Rockwall Texas Facebook page for some sweet deals going on at local retail on the square.
Where:
Rockwall Downtown Square
More info:
www.facebook.com/downtownrockwall
Check out these family-friendly fall events happening across the lake:
Autumn at the Arboretum
Enjoy “The Art of the Pumpkin” exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Featuring more than 150,000 flowers accented with pumpkins, gourds and squash.
More info: www.dallasarboretum.org
Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm
Experience over 10 acres of shaded fall adventures at the Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm located just 30 minutes south of Dallas. Featuring a pumpkin patch, corn mazes, hayrides, animal barnyard experiences, pumpkin bowling, and more.
More info: shadowcreekpumpkinfarm.com
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