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2026 Fall Festival
Dates & Hours

The pumpkin patch and Fall Festival run Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, October 2 through November 8, then the pumpkins go home and the longhorns get the farm back.

Oct. 2 – Nov. 8, 2026
Fri · Sat · Sun

Open every weekend of the season

Hours of Operation

Fridays

10am – 3pm

The quiet-morning pick — and a perfect day for our home school coops and small groups.

Saturdays

10am – 7pm

The big day — nine full hours, with live music and golden-hour photo light.

Sundays

11am – 6pm

Sleep in a little, then spend the afternoon on the farm. Live music, every Sunday.

Closed Monday through Thursday — for field trips and large groups. Call for weekday arrangements.

A toddler playing in the corn pit on a quiet Friday morning at Ruby Creek
Friday Mornings

Quiet paths and happy littles. The gentlest day on the farm.

Live music playing on a Saturday at Ruby Creek Family Farm
Saturday, All Day

Live music, full crowds, and golden-hour photo light until 7pm.

A calm Sunday afternoon at the pond at Ruby Creek
Sunday Afternoons

Sleep in, then wind the weekend down out by the pond.

Mark the calendar

The Six Weekends of Fall

That’s the whole season — six chances to make it out. Here’s every open weekend at a glance.

Weekend OneOct 2 – 4Opening weekend
Weekend TwoOct 9 – 11Local Hero Weekend

All current military, EMS, police, firefighters & nurses get in free (with valid ID).

Weekend ThreeOct 16 – 18Teacher Appreciation

All teachers get in free (with valid ID).

Weekend FourOct 23 – 25
Weekend FiveOct 30 – Nov 1Halloween Saturday
Weekend SixNov 6 – 8Grandparents WeekendLast call

All grandparents with a grandchild get in free.

And yes — the pumpkin patch is still open in November. Weekend Six runs Nov 6–8, after the October rush is long gone: shorter lines, cooler air, same farm.

Plan Your Day

Hayride times are assigned at entry, first come, first served — arriving early gets you the pick of the day.

Tickets online or at the gatebuy ahead to skip the line. Cash and credit both accepted.

Rained out? Your ticket is good on any other open day this fall. No refunds needed — just come back and play.

Give yourselves the whole day — with 20+ attractions included, nobody’s done in an hour.

Where to Find Us

390 Oates Creek Rd • Aurora, TX 76078

Thirty minutes northwest of Fort Worth, between Rhome and Aurora. Look for the big red ENTRANCE flag — and if you’re unsure this map walks you in turn by turn.

Six Weekends.
Don’t Miss Yours.

Pick your weekend, grab your tickets, and we’ll see you past the red flag.