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🎃MacKID Shreveport-Bossier Area Pumpkin Patch Guide

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin & Snap Some Pictures, Too!

By by Mimi Rankin Webb - MacKID Shreveport-Bossier Publisher, ~for Moms In the Know November 14, 2023


We at Macaroni Kid Shreveport Bossier Moms In the Know understand that search for the perfect pumpkin and have compiled as many of the Shreveport Bossier City and surrounding area pumpkin patches as possible to make it easy for you to track down and procure the perfect pumpkin!

Whether you prefer to pick your pumpkin straight from the vine, or would rather check them ALL out pumpkin patch crawl-style and get pics with all the photo-ops pumpkin patches provide us, we have you covered with as many of the Shreveport Bossier City and surrounding area pumpkin patches as we could possibly find!



Akin's Nursery & Landscape

This nursery has photo-op displays & pumpkins available during regular business hours.

Asbury Pumpkin Patch
This Airline Drive Church in Bossier City has an extensive pumpkin patch open daily September 24th through October 31 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (noon- 7 p.m. on Sundays). Pumpkin prices vary according to size from $1 for the smallest to around $45 for a HUGE one. Average is $10-$12. There is NO ADMISSION price. Dogs are welcome if leashed and controlled.

Dixie Corn Maze Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Open Saturday September 23rd through October 31rst, U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, corn maze & fun fall activities such as a barn swing, their "Jumpy Thing," a huge slide and even pig races & pony rides! Their pumpkin patch is open Wednesday & Thursday 2pm until dark, Friday, Saturday & Sundays 10am until dark. Visitors can pick one pumpkin from the pumpkin patch for a discounted price of $6 each- while supplies last.

Pumpkin Patch at Provenance

PUMPKIN PATCH HOURS September 26th – October 27  Tuesday-Thursday 4PM – 7PM, Fridays 4pm-8PM, Saturdays 10AM - 8PM, & Sundays 12PM – 7PM 2023 Closed Mondays.

Get ready for a full month of fun at The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. Pumpkin Patch at Provenance! Keep an eye on our overall calendars for their special events & food truck nights! 

The Pumpkin Patch Fest at Jubilee Zoo

Zoo admission is FREE for kids Under 2, $20 ages 2-10, $15 for Adults. A carving sized pumpkin is included with price of admission. Additional pumpkins generally range from $3 to $24. Also included are the hay & train ride, fall games & activities, a feed cone and bounce houses. Open until all Pumpkins are sold. Hours are October 5 - October 30: 10am-2pm Mondays & Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10AM- 6PM, and Sundays 2PM - 6pm. 

Pumpkin Patch at FUMC Minden

Open Monday October 8 - October 31rst. Patch hours are 11AM - 7PM Monday-Saturday. Patch will be closed if it’s raining. Photo op's & a wide variety of pumpkin types to choose from.  Admission is free.

Keithville Pumpkin-Patch (Look for them NEXT Season!)

Opening October 1rst at 9am for the 2022 season. You can also enjoy their FREE hayride, bounce houses & crafters market on Saturdays during the patch! Hours are Monday - Saturdays 9AM-6:30PM & Sundays 11AM-6:30PM.

PaPa Simpson's Farm  
Come pick a pumpkin and enjoy a day at the farm! This pumpkin patch has barnyard activities and will be open beginning October 1rst and every Saturday in October from 10AM to 6PM and Sundays from 2PM to 6PM! Call for weekday hours. Admission for Barnyard Activities will be $12/ person. Play with the animals, ride horses, and play on their hay playground! 

St Luke's Pumpkin Patch

Opening October 1rst through October 31rst (or until they run out) for their 2023season. Open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 7pm and Sundays 12:00-7pm. They accept all major credit cards except American Express.

Ellis Pottery-Bossier

Stop by during store hours and enjoy their Holiday displays & take photos in their pumpkin displays as well!

Indian Village Harvest Farm 

Hayrides, Pumpkins, Mum's, Playground, Face Painting, Corral Maze, Vegetables, Jams and More. No admission! Hayrides are $1/rider 3 and up (under 3 free). Open tentatively for October 1 through the end of the month Friday's 12- Dark, Saturdays 10- Dark & Sundays 1-6pm.

Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari 

Located in Jefferson, Texas. this drive-thru safari is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:30-4:30. They typically open the first weekend in October (10/1/21) and have regular jacks, Cinderella, white-ghost, jarrahdale, mini pie Pumpkins and gourds with cute photo-ops with antique cars, pumpkins, fall decor, wagons and even some Halloween decor and props this year!!

Panola Orchard and Gardens

This patch is located in De Berry, TX which is a very short drive from the Shreveport-Bossier City area. Opening day for this patch is September 9th. Pick your own pumpkins OR get them already picked! Hours will be Thursday-Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.  Closed Sunday-Wednesday. Prices per pumpkin are: 0-19 pounds (75  cents per pound); 20+ pounds (50 cents per pound) 

Piney Park Fall Festival & Patch

Enjoy a family friendly spooky trail with interactive activities, farm fun, a tractor hayride and pumpkin patch at this fun Marshall, TX venue open Tuesdays-Fridays from 5-9pm, and Saturdays from 10am-9pm beginning September 29th and running through October 28th this season.

Yesterland Fall Festival 2023!    

YesterLand Farm is located in Canton, Texas.  They have a Corn Maze, Amusement Park Rides & Pumpkin Patch and at night have their "Spooktacular" haunted attraction offering. Open 9/23- November 5, 2023. Hours are 10AM - 7PM Saturdays & Sundays in September In October, hours are Fridays & Saturdays from 10am-10pm and Sundays 10am - 7pm. November they will be open 10am-6pm Saturday & Sunday. Spooktacular Nights occur in October only on Fridays & Saturdays from Dark - 10pm. Check website if going during the week as times/dates vary.

























 






Saige Acres Flower Farm

Opening to the public tentatively 10/1 8am-7pm & 10/10 12-5pm with a fall picture area for families to take pictures. Photographers must set up a time-slot with the farm. Pumpkin Patch and Sunflower U Pick will be open Saturday October 9th! Cash and card is accepted for any purchases at the farm. awaiting updated info from venue


Tech Medic Annual Pumpkin Patch

This patch is open 9am-9pm October 9- November 13 and is located 9520 Mansfield Rd in Shreveport. Unable to verify info just yet