📋 Event Details

📍 Venue: Museum of Life and Science — 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
📅 Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, September 26 – October 25, 2026
🕐 Hours: Train time slots 9:30am–3:30pm
🎫 Price: $16 per person (morning/midday trains); $13.50 (2:30–3:30pm trains); ages 2 and under free; museum admission separate and required
👶 Ages: Families
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.discoverdurham.com/events/pumpkin-patch-express/

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Families with young kids, fall photo sessions, and anyone craving classic autumn vibes.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Budget for extras — admission often covers the patch, but bounce pillows, corn cannons, and treats are usually add-ons.

🎃 Check the weather — patches are all outdoors; most stay open in light rain but close for storms.

🎃 Go on a weekday morning — weekends get crowded; weekday visits mean shorter lines and better light for photos.

🎃 Bring a wagon or wheelbarrow — pumpkins get heavy fast, and little legs get tired on the walk back.

🎃 Dress in layers — October mornings start chilly and warm up by afternoon; mud-friendly shoes help after rain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pumpkin Patch Express cost?
$16 per person (morning/midday trains); $13.50 (2:30–3:30pm trains); ages 2 and under free; museum admission separate and required. Pumpkins are typically priced separately by size, so budget a little extra for your perfect pick.

Is Pumpkin Patch Express good for toddlers?
Absolutely — pumpkin patches are ideal for toddlers: flat ground, room to roam, and plenty of small pumpkins to 'pick'. Bring a stroller for nap time.

When is Pumpkin Patch Express open in 2026?
Pumpkin Patch Express is open Saturdays and Sundays, September 26 – October 25, 2026. Most patches run daily through October — check the official page for exact hours.