Best Pumpkin Patches in Amarillo, TX for 2026

The Texas Panhandle does fall right. Amarillo's pumpkin patches are working farms rather than parking-lot pop-ups, which means real corn mazes measured in miles, sunflower fields, and pumpkins you pick out of the dirt they grew in. Here are the 2026 dates, hours, and prices, plus which one actually fits your family.

2026 season at a glance

1. Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm

Maxwell's is the biggest fall operation in the Panhandle and the default answer when someone asks where to take the kids. It runs more than 30 attractions across the property, which is enough to fill an entire afternoon without anyone getting bored.

What's there

The headline attractions are the giant corn maze, the pumpkin patch where you pick from the field, and the sunflower fields. Beyond that, the attraction list is genuinely long:

• Rides and movement — Cow Train, Wagon Train hayrides, Magic Carpet Ride, tube slides, tube swings, Rat Rollers, Jump Pad, Jumping Pillow, and the Pumpkin Jumper
• Games and skill — apple cannons, Barnyard Bullseye, cattle ropin', Cornhole Acres, Ducky Derby, low ropes course
• Climbing and play — Hay Pyramid, Tire Mountain, Barnyard Bubbles
• Animals — Goat Corral, Bunnyville, and a prairie dog exhibit
• Photo ops — the Pumpkin House is the one everybody posts, plus the Giant Bird House
• Food and shopping — food trucks, Maxwell's Market, and the Mercantile

The two things that set it apart

Fireworks every Saturday night in October at 8:45pm. This is the detail most people don't know about, and it is the reason to book a Saturday evening rather than a Saturday morning. Arrive mid-afternoon, work through the attractions, eat from the food trucks, and stay for the show.

Frightful Fields — a haunted hayride and maze experience for families with older kids who want the scarier version. This runs separately from the daytime festival.

Groups and field trips

Maxwell's handles school field trips, and it offers Shindig Shacks and campfire sites for birthday parties and group gatherings. If you are organizing something for a class, scout troop, or church group, book early — these fill.

One more thing worth knowing: Maxwell's does not close after Halloween. The property converts to Maxwell's Amarillo Lights in winter, with a Trail of Lights and Santa visits. If the kids love it in October, you will be back in December.

2. Gee Family Farms — Fall Daze

Gee Family Farms is the local favorite for parents who want the experience without the scale — and without the ticket price. Admission covers unlimited use of all attractions, with only a handful of items costing extra, and the entry price is consistently cited as one of the most affordable in the area.

The catch, and it matters for planning: Fall Daze runs Saturdays only. Six dates, one day a week. If you are working around a schedule, mark them now.

What's there

• Corn maze
• Hayrides
• Giant hay slide
• A "corn shootin' range"
• Educational farm activities
• Gee's Golden Gourd Market — pumpkins, gourds, and fall decor
• A barn gift shop with locally made artisan goods and treats

Flashlight Nights

The standout here is Flashlight Nights — a nighttime corn maze navigated by flashlight, plus hayrides, cozy fire pits, and popcorn. Critically for families with younger kids, it is explicitly scare-free. If your children want the nighttime corn maze experience but are not ready for a haunted attraction, this is the one. There is no comparable option in the area.

Gee Family Farms is also a working gourmet sweet corn and pecan operation, which is part of why the fall event feels like a farm visit rather than a fairground.

3. Leonard Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

If the corn maze is the reason you are going, this is the one. Leonard Farms runs a 20-acre corn maze with nearly nine miles of trails, alongside 15 acres of pumpkins and 5 acres of sunflowers. That is not a marketing figure dressed up — it is a genuinely large maze, and people routinely underestimate how long it takes.

The farm has built a reputation as one of the most affordable fall festivals in the Panhandle while still delivering real attractions rather than a thin lineup at a low price.

What's there

• 20-acre corn maze, roughly 9 miles of trails
• 15 acres of pumpkins — pick from the field where they grow
• 5 acres of sunflowers
• Hay bale maze plus a child-sized version
• Tractor-pulled hayrides and wagon rides
• Sand pit, cornhole, farm animals
• Concessions and a picnic area
• School tours
• Haunted corn maze on select October nights — not recommended for young children

Leonard Farms uses natural growing practices, though the operation is not certified organic. It has historically offered discounts for military members and for West Texas A&M and Amarillo College students with valid ID.

Practical note: facilities here are more rustic than at Maxwell's — plan accordingly with small children. The drive from Amarillo runs roughly 30 to 35 minutes.

4. Amazingly Fun Farm

Amazingly Fun Farm is the smaller, simpler option, and for families with toddlers and preschoolers that is a feature rather than a limitation. A three-year-old does not need 30 attractions. They need a hayride, a train, and a pumpkin they can carry.

What's there

• Corn maze
• Pumpkin patch — pick in the field
• Train rides
• Child-sized hay bale maze
• Corn cannon
• Tractor-pulled hayrides
• Farm animals
• Snack stand, restrooms, picnic area
• Birthday parties and school tours

Confirm both the schedule and the payment policy before you go — small farms change both, and arriving without cash at a cash-only gate is a bad start to the afternoon.

Other local options

Howard Farms

Located at 45th and Teckla in Amarillo. This is a produce-stand style operation rather than a full festival — pumpkins, gourds, corn, and hay bales, with food trucks and games appearing on some days. If you just need pumpkins and fall decor without buying admission tickets, this is the efficient stop. Follow their Facebook page for current hours.

Meyer Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

At 4695 FM 297 in Stratford, roughly an hour and fifteen minutes north of Amarillo. Worth knowing about if you are already headed that direction or want a day trip, but it is not a casual afternoon outing from town.

Grocery and garden-center pumpkins

For carving pumpkins with no admission fee, local garden centers and grocery stores stock them from late September. Pricing is competitive and there is no drive involved — but you lose the part kids actually remember.

Which one should you pick?

Tips for visiting a Panhandle pumpkin patch

Dress for the wind

This is Amarillo. Every one of these farms is on open ground, and the wind does not stop because it is a holiday weekend. Bring a jacket even when the forecast high looks mild, and skip hats that are not secured. October afternoons can start at 75 degrees and feel like 55 by the time the sun drops.

Go late in the day, not midday

Two reasons. Light is dramatically better for photos in the last two hours before sunset, and Panhandle sunsets are genuinely exceptional — the sunflower and pumpkin fields catch that light in a way midday sun flattens. Crowds also thin after the early-afternoon rush.

Buy tickets online

Maxwell's prices online tickets below gate pricing and runs flash sales during the season. For a family of four or five, that difference is real money. Buy in advance.

Watch the calendar, not just the season

These are not open-every-day operations. Maxwell's runs select dates with different hours by day of week. Gee Family Farms runs Saturdays only — six dates for the entire season. Check the specific date before you plan around it.

Bring cash and a wagon

Some smaller farms are cash-only or cash-preferred. And a folding wagon earns its keep: pumpkins are heavier than they look, the walk back to the parking area is longer than it looks, and tired kids ride in it.

Weekday visits if you can swing it

Where weekday hours exist, they are dramatically less crowded. October Saturdays at Maxwell's are busy, particularly on fireworks nights. If you have schedule flexibility, use it.

Have a rain and wind plan

Fields turn to mud quickly and high wind closes certain attractions. Wear boots or shoes you do not care about, and check the farm's Facebook page the morning of your visit rather than assuming posted hours hold.

Frequently asked questions

When do pumpkin patches open in Amarillo in 2026?

Most open in late September. Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm runs September 26 through November 1, 2026, and Gee Family Farms Fall Daze opens September 26 and runs Saturdays through October 31.

What is the biggest pumpkin patch in Amarillo?

Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm at 12908 South Bell Street, with more than 30 farm attractions including a giant corn maze, sunflower fields, hayrides, a cow train, apple cannons, and animal exhibits.

Which Amarillo pumpkin patch has the best corn maze?

Leonard Farms near Canyon runs a 20-acre corn maze with roughly nine miles of trails, alongside 15 acres of pumpkins and 5 acres of sunflowers. Maxwell's giant maze is the largest inside Amarillo proper.

Are there fireworks at Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm?

Yes. Maxwell's runs fireworks every Saturday night in October at 8:45pm. Saturday hours run 10am to 9pm, so plan to arrive in the afternoon and stay for the show.

Is there a pumpkin patch in Amarillo that isn't scary for little kids?

Gee Family Farms Flashlight Nights is explicitly scare-free — a nighttime corn maze by flashlight with hayrides, fire pits, and popcorn, designed for families. Amazingly Fun Farm is also well suited to toddlers and preschoolers.

How much does it cost to visit a pumpkin patch in Amarillo?

Pricing varies by farm and changes each season. Maxwell's prices online tickets below gate pricing and runs flash sales. Gee Family Farms includes unlimited attractions in admission with pumpkins sold separately at $0.50 per pound. Leonard Farms has historically been among the most affordable in the region. Confirm current pricing directly with each farm.

Are there pumpkin patches in Canyon, TX?

Yes. Leonard Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch sits at 17670 FM 1062, about six miles west of Canyon and roughly 30 to 35 minutes from Amarillo.

Do Amarillo pumpkin patches offer school field trips?

Yes. Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm runs a dedicated field trip program plus Shindig Shacks and campfire sites for groups, and Leonard Farms and Amazingly Fun Farm both offer school tours. Book early — fall dates fill quickly.

Dates, hours, and pricing are current as of publication and change during the season. Small farms adjust for weather on short notice. Always confirm directly with each farm before making the drive.