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Old MacDonald's Farm

A 15-acre petting farm with animal barns, pony and train rides, playgrounds and a duck pond, plus a seasonal pool and pumpkin patch.

What families can do here

A 15-acre petting farm with animal barns, pony and train rides, playgrounds and a duck pond, plus a seasonal pool and pumpkin patch.

Admission

General admission is per person plus tax, sold only at the gate (no online tickets); children under 18 months free; military and senior discounts. Admission includes train rides, pony rides and seasonal activities. Current admission

Reservations or waivers

No reservations; tickets sold only at the gate. Groups and parties have a separate page. Source

Seasonal

Pool, pumpkin patch and Winter Wonderland are seasonal; start dates are posted on the farm's Facebook page. FAQ: pumpkin patch typically runs from the third week of September through the first week of November. Closed Dec 31 and Jan 1. Closes in inclement weather; rainchecks generally not offered. Source

Verified details

  • Outside food and drinks allowed (no plastic straws or lids, glass or alcohol); concessions also sold Source
  • Picnic tables and shaded areas Source
  • No pets inside the park Source
  • Covered areas for light rain Source
  • Pool requires a swimsuit or swim diaper Source

Upcoming and recurring

  • Pumpkin Patch at Old MacDonald's Farm · Annual fall season; pumpkin page lists Sept 21-Oct 31 (no year stated); FAQ says it typically runs through the first week of November · Old MacDonald's Farm
    Included with admission; one free pumpkin per child with paid admission. Official details

Nearby

Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Food and coffee

Things to do

Sources

  1. oldmacdonaldsfarmtexas.com
  2. oldmacdonaldsfarmtexas.com/general-guests/
  3. oldmacdonaldsfarmtexas.com/faq/
  4. oldmacdonaldsfarmtexas.com/pumpkin-patch/
  5. communityimpact.com/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/business/fa

Checked October 14, 2026. Official site lists current hours (weekdays 10-4, weekends 10-5) and admission policy; Community Impact profile (2022) confirms long-running operation.

Age ranges and visit lengths are our suggestions unless marked official. Hours, prices and seasons change; check the official site before you go. Spotted a change? Report an update.

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