Be sure to check out our complete guide to durham this fall including festivals, pumpkin patches, and halloween celebrations paint a pumpkin at perkins orchard. The pumpkin patch express will take place in climb aboard the ellerbe creek railway for a journey to the museums pumpkin patch. Our familys trip on the pumpkin patch express at the museum of life and science great way to spend a fall weekend in durham. Pumpkin patch express climb aboard the ellerbe creek railway for a journey to the museums pumpkin patch. Fall, halloween, pumpkin patch, fall fun with kids chapel hill, durham, raleigh, nc. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, halloween and trickortreat events explore our vast selection of fall offerings, from tame experiences to frightful festivities. Northeast england durham and northumberland pumpkin patches. Welcome in fall with a ride on the pumpkin patch express. Corn maze, play area, gem mining, corn cannon, gift shop, concessions. Once you have arrived enjoy finding the perfect pumpkin, decorating it, and then participating in. Some of the farmers go all out and develop intricate creations that cover acres of land. Hayrides 11am to closing saturday, 1pm to closing sunday. Things to do in raleigh, durham and fayetteville this weekend. You can grab your own pumpkin at the front or you can get one right off the vine.
Doubletree suites by hilton hotel raleighdurham, 2515. The pumpkin crate is a fun place to take the family for a fun filled day. October 56 october 12 october 1920 october 2627 trains leave the station every half hour, from 10 a. Oct 30, 2017 the triangle area is brimming with excellent options like pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals. Pumpkin patch express in durham nc home says hello. I lean my head on matts shoulder and close my eyes as anna wraps her little hand around my fingers. Tickets for life and sciences pumpkin patch express on sale.
Climb aboard the ellerbe creek railway for a journey to the museums pumpkin patch. Waller family farm is a real working strawberry, vegetable and beef cattle farm, located in durham county. Enter to win tickets to the museum of life and sciences pumpkin. North carolina pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more.
Fall halloween pumpkin patch kids chapel hill durham. Held at the durham museum of life and science, the pumpkin patch express is a unique take on the pumpkin finding experience. These harvest festivals are located in the phoenix area and are presented in alphabetical order, by the name of the farm or location. Durham academy is sponsoring the museum of life and sciences pumpkin patch express event for the second year, and we need a few more volunteers to help out the afternoon of sunday, oct. Its a joy for kids to wander through dozens of colorful pumpkins in search of the ideal shape, the perfect size, or the irresistible one too heavy to. Durham magazine octnov 2017 by shannon media issuu. The market offers really fun and lovely halloween and christmas decorations, toys, and treats. Brave the fuquayvarina haunted trail on saturday, october 19th, 2019, at carroll howard johnson park, 301 wagstaff road, fuquayvarina. Tickets for the museum of life and sciences pumpkin patch express go on sale to the general public this tuesday the popular event that runs every weekend in october features a ride aboard the. Northeast england durham and northumberland pumpkin. This popular trip takes you to our patch of pumpkins. Sep 09, 2019 pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, halloween and trickortreat events explore our vast selection of fall offerings, from tame experiences to frightful festivities. A guide and map to the best pick your own pumpkin patches and activities in new hampshire and across new england halloween new england nh.
No portion of this publication may be reproduced in part or in whole without the express written consent of the publisher. Climb aboard the pumpkin patch express and take the fast track to hay mazes, carnival games, and of course, the honorable quest for the perfect pumpkin. Pumpkin patches, fall family fun around raleigh, durham. Kids can take the tractor train express and they can also get their face painted by sparkle body arts. Anna enjoyed banging around the candy corn bowling pins. A real pumpkin patch, just like in the charlie brown halloween show where linus waits in the pumpkin patch for the great pumpkin to arrive. A miniature train ride to durham s museum of life and sciences own pumpkin patch is the perfect fall afternoon outing for kids and adults of all ages.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out. The pumpkin patch express is a fun experience of riding on the ellerbe creek railway to the pumpkin patch, picking your favorite pumpkin, decorating the pumpkin, and enjoying carnival games and crafts. Although durham county is a fast growing urban county, 3 miles outside chapel hill, nc, the waller family is strongly committed to preserving the rural. Haunted trail in fuquayvarina family and full fright. Here are some of our favorite fall family activities to explore in the raleighdurham area. Pumpkin patch express museum of life and science 433 w. Sep, 2015 do something unique and different and take the kids on the peanuts pumpkin patch express. The top 4 halloween events in the raleighdurham area. Families take a ride on the ellerbe creek railway and stop at a pumpkin patch.
If you are willing to drive a couple of hours for a great family day trip, there are also harvest festivals within about a twohour drive, give or take, depending on your starting point. Duke homesteads halloween phantasmagoria triangle on the cheap. Ride the ellerbe creek railway to the pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin, and spend the day playing carnival games and exploring the hay maze. New location in cary, nc since 2015 convenient to the research triangle, durham, chapel hill, carrboro, hillsboroughorange county. Need pumpkins for jackolanterns, decorating or homebaked pumpkin pies. Children are invited to pick their own pumpkin to take home.
Matthew and christina call each other home because theres nothing like feeling safe when youre with the one you love. Photo gallery the junior league of durham and orange counties. Vollmer farm pumpkin patch cornfield maze bunn nc chapel hill. The museum of life and sciences annual dino egg hunt provided fun for all ages on saturday. Oct 29, 2019 you can take a walk through brocksbushes pumpkin patch and pick your own for between. Celebrate fall with a ride on the pumpkin patch express. Pumpkin patches, fall family fun around raleigh, durham and. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at living on the cheap. Board these 6 trains in north carolina for an unforgettable. Everyone is also invited to participate in the hay ride, lincoln log building, crafts and other activities offered at no additional. Looking for a local pumpkin patch, maize maze, hayride, gourds and other halloween activities in northeast england durham and northumberland. Durham museum of life and science holds 6th dino egg hunt. New hampshire pumpkin patches the spirit of fall is on perfect display with the enchanting sight of bright round pumpkins shining like jewels against the glossy green leaves of a pumpkin patch. Hop aboard the ellerbe creek railway and journey to the museums pumpkin patch.
We are conveniently located in raleigh, north carolina n ear durham, chapel hill, and wake forest. Pumpkins, candy, and family fun await at these kidfriendly durham events. Pick a pumpkin to decorate, then enjoy crafts and a variety of carnival games, plus other fun activities including a mini pumpkin toss, corn crib and cool temporary tattoos. Guide to fall activities in the triangle 751 south. Although durham county is a fast growing urban county, 3 miles outside chapel hill, nc, the waller family is strongly committed to preserving the rural character and open space that their farm provides. Scroll down this page and you will see the all of thoses in northeast england durham and northumberland, sorted by county.
Tickets purchased in advance will be available at the admission desk. A miniature train ride to durhams museum of life and sciences own pumpkin patch is the perfect fall. Life and science pumpkin patch express tickets on sale. Win pumpkin patch express tickets plus admission to the museum and a. The description of the event, pumpkin patch express, is available only to members. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home. Attendees of all ages get the chance to ride on the ellerbee creek railway to a pumpkin patch full of crafts, games, and science. Tickets for the museum of life an sciences pumpkin patch express go on sale to the general public on friday. This very popular halloween and fall event features a ride.
You can also decorate your pumpkin there if you choose no carving, just stickers and other crafty items, and play a few fall themed games. The pumpkin patch express is held at the life and science museum right here in durham, so bring the family and hop on the ellerbe creek railway to venture to the museums pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patch express in durham nc we are sitting on the pumpkin patch express, children all around us choochooing and chattering excitedly. Perkins literally has thousands of pumpkins each year.
New hampshire pumpkin patches halloween new england. Student u is a collegeaccess organization that believes all students in durham have the ability to succeed. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home, then enjoy crafts and a variety of carnival games before returning to the station. The crispness of fall weather in raleighdurham and chapel hill, north carolina, means football, the turning of the leaves, halloween, and, of course, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides. Complete list of 2020 pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other halloween activities in and the the website has rest of the united states, canada, and other countries along with pumpkin carving tips, the history of halloween, corn mazes, spook houses, instructions on how to make a pumpkin pie from a pumpkin and other related information. Join us in the spring for strawberry picking, summer for blackberry picking, and in the fall for pumpkin picking and the corn maze. Perkins orchard is unlike any place youve experienced. Operating through the great smoky mountain railroad, children and families will love the funfilled events of hearing the narration of its the great pumpkin, charlie brown while riding on the train. Along with her 3yearold sister alex, the durham girl found her perfect pumpkin sunday at the museum of life and sciences annual pumpkin patch express. New location in cary, nc since 2015 convenient to the research triangle, durham, chapel hill, carrboro, hillsboroughorange county and raleigh, north carolina. Durham dark and mysterious ghost walk presented by tobacco road tours, this is a familyfriendly, 1.
Pumpkin patch express, saturday and sunday head to durhams museum of life and science to board a train to to museums pumpkin patch. If youve never visited the durham museum of life and science, you are missing out. While youre here, you can also pick up raleighs most sought after fall flowering plant mums. You can also go on a tractor pull and have a picnic on the farm. The museum offers daily and seasonal special programs for children, families and adults. Oct 23, 2016 along with her 3yearold sister alex, the durham girl found her perfect pumpkin sunday at the museum of life and sciences annual pumpkin patch express. Tickets go on sale to museum of life and sciences pumpkin. Durham has pumpkin patches that keep all ages in mind. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, halloween and trickor. Last day for pumpkin patch express at museum of life. Drop by our market in the fall for small, medium and large pre. Once you reach your destination, take a picture with.
New hampshire pumpkin patches new england fall events. Pumpkin patches and harvest festivals in metro phoenix. Pumpkin patch express saturday and sunday, 10am4pm take a ride on the ellerbe creek railway to the museum of life and science s pumpkin patch. Youll represent da at this event and help children explore the pumpkin patch, decorate pumpkins and make arts and crafts. When you first arrive at vollmer farm, you will see aunt marys market and ice cream shop, as well as a great big pumpkin patch where you can choose pumpkins still growing on the vine. Buy your tickets today, so you do not miss out on this amazing family fun day. Where to go halloween pumpkin picking around newcastle and. Early in the morning or after rush hour we are the only such place open 7 days a week from 9. You need to purchase tickets in advance, and they do sell out. Participants in the pumpkin patch express also get to take home one pumpkin per ticket holder. Triangle on the cheap is a member of living on the cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Your guide to all the fall festivals, activities and.
The best fall family fun in the triangle durham womens. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, halloween and trickortreat events. If you are looking for some pumpkin patch fun, this is the place to be. There are two ways to experience the haunted trail. Ride the snyderville express train out to the pumpkin patch for a learning tour before you pick yourself the perfect pumpkin from their 20 acre pumpkin patch. Track or treat halloween express at new hope valley railway. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, halloween and trick. Its that time of year again, time for the always popular pumpkin patch express, running every weekend in october at the museum of life and science. Pumpkin patch raleigh area near cary at djs berry patch in. Enjoy picking out your favorite pumpkin, participate in carnival games, a pumpkin toss, a hay maze a corn crib and more. The museum is amazing year round, but during the month of october, it hosts a pumpkin patch express event. Photo gallery for the 3rd year, the members of the jldoc purchased and filled backpacks for the incoming student u 6th graders. Welcome to the triangles best educational destination for oldfashioned family fun and field trips featuring hay rides, train rides, gem mining, a petting barn, a historical pumpkin farm, antique farm equipment, and a country store.