Face painting, petting zoo, and mazes. Pumpkin patches bring more than pumpkin picking.
Fall is the perfect season for crops and harvest, and pumpkin picking, as the weather gets cooler, and the landscape turn shades of red, orange, yellow and brown.
Whether you celebrate this spooky season by cooking delicious pumpkin treats, carving the perfect jack-o'-lantern or painting pumpkins, enjoy the extra perks of pumpkin picking at a patch instead of purchasing a pumpkin at your local supermarket.
If your looking for pumpkin patches that are for a good cause, or ones that incorporate fun fall festivities, we’ve got you covered with some popular local pumpkin patches in the Acadiana area.
Celebrate Parc de Oaks first annual pumpkin patch as the owners host a free pumpkin patch for the community every weekend in October. Filled with family-friendly activities, delicious food and music, the pumpkin patch is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
You have a few chances to come from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27. Admission is free. Parking spaces are limited, so it is suggested to carpool if you can.
Located at 3302 Moss St., a few of the fall festivities at Parc de Oaks include: Pumpkin Painting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., face Painting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., games for the little ones, and photo backdrops for pictures with your pumpkin. Food and drinks are available. Check Parc de Oaks on Facebook for food truck line up.
Located at 400 Camellia Blvd. Lafayette, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church hosts its third annual pumpkin patch with concessions, face painting and vendor fairs on Saturdays and Sundays.
The festivities are Oct. 13-31. Weekdays from 4 to 7p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and pumpkins range in price from $1 to $50, depending size. Although provided, it is recommended that families bring a wagon or wheelbarrow to help transport pumpkins from the patch to their vehicles.
The pumpkin patch patch is a fundraiser that will benefit all Youth Ministries at St. Barnabas Episcopal, including Little Lambs MDO, Children's Christian Formation, and Episcopal Youth Community
Lastly, if your looking to take a road trip, check out Paw Paw’s Pumpkin Patch. Whether you're a pumpkin enthusiast, an admirer of farm animals, or simply seeking a fun fall festivity, Paw Paw’s Pumpkin Patch promises to be entertainment for the whole family.
Paw Paw’s Pumpkin Patch festivities include a petting zoo filled with goats, donkeys, and cows, a corn maze, hay rides, and of course a pumpkin patch.
Located at 3283 Atchafalaya Levee Rd. in Krotz Springs, it is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This family-owned patch offers a wide range of activities that celebrate the spirit of the season.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Acadiana pumpkin patches offer family fun to bring in autumn
