We enjoyed a family day at Mainstay Farm today. We drove an hour to come visit…read more Pro's: Although parking lot was packed to the brim, there is plenty of parking with an extended lot just a little down the drive. The farm is spread out in a way that we never felt crowded or overwhelmed. Loved that they had plenty of restrooms available with handwashing stations! I expected porta potties and was pleasantly surprised to have real bathrooms! If you have a family with younger children, this place has a LOT to do. There are swings, playgrounds, jumping pad, you can feed animals, tricycle ride/race, hay ride, train ride, Ferris wheel, flower picking, pumpkin choosing, and much more. While it was a warm day, there is plenty of spaces to stand in the shade and fans to gain relief from. For older kids - like my teen boys, there wasn't that much to do however, they enjoyed the paintball guns and the apple shooters. We also rode the little train ride. Con's: It's expensive! Everything is expensive. Entry is expensive. Picking 7 flowers and 3 sunflowers was $25. For 3 tiny tacos, $15. Train ride was $6 per person and $3 for your dog. I was disappointed in the "petting zoo." You could buy feed but it was hard to feed the very limited animals and was only goats and one donkey. The donkey was hilarious and moping around like Eeyore. There were some free things to do so you could still enjoy the farm without spending too much. With all that said, cost brought down a star BUT having the day to spend with my husband and 2 teen boys is truly priceless. I went in knowing it would be higher priced and also thankful for the time with my boys so we had a wonderful time. It'll be what you make it! Just be prepared for cost and you'll enjoy it. We are hoping to make a return visit for Christmas!

The best time! So worth it. Get there early because the parking fills up fast and the line to get…read morein gets long but moves quickly. So much to do and see. We browsed the pumpkins and brought a few home with us, rode the train and picked flowers from the garden. That was only a fraction of the things to do. I can't wait to make this an annual tradition.

They are extremely welcoming! They let my son and I take pictures. we bought pumpkins and walked…read morearound the place. They have a great selection and price.

I dont think im correct but i bought a pumpkin here for spooky season and when i opened it to take…read moreout the insides it was rotting and full of worms... absolutely unacceptable

This was the best pumpkin patch I've ever been to in my life and gave my family so many memories…read more I'm just now seeing that it's closed to my heart breaks! I just spent the past hour trying to find where it was in my photos. Praying that reopened one day it had everything about it that resembled full family and fun!

Shadow Creek is such a cute and fun place to visit. We went on a week day and it wasn't too busy…read moreand it was also later in the day. We visited the animals and looked at ALL the pumpkins. The staff was friendly and helpful upon arrival. the Hay ride was a joke....seriously just went in a circle and zero animals to see. very interesting! This is a must do every October!

We had a great time at the farm! Most of the staff were very friendly and helpful... except one…read moreyoung lady. It was her first day working (I know bc she told me twice). I never caught her name but she had about 10+ ear piercings on her right ear. She was rude and condescending to me and I hope she gets training on customer service and guest relations. Some people are made for certain work positions and some are definitely not... she is the latter. If you can't be respectful to others then you definitely should not work with the public! There should definitely be more selection for water stations throughout the farm. I saw this one older woman with a walker having a real hard time trying to make it to the cantina for some water. She barely made it but needed to stop and rest multiple times since she came from the opposite side of the property. Value was pretty reasonable for what was offered. We will definitely be back.

Awesome experience! Lots to do- could stay all day with kids. Definitely do the hayride and take…read morea minute to visit the barn

Pro Tip: Prepare to arrive at least 1.5 - 2 hours BEFORE your scheduled event. Parking and arrival…read moreis a nightmare. It costs $10. I highly recommend cash because their electronic payment system is slooooow. This place is really fun for the family if you want to get some beautiful photos. There's a cool pumpkin trail with four different lands/themes. The decorations themselves are incredible and each area is vastly different. It's spooky but not horror driven so it's perfectly fine to take your youngins. Do prepare for LONG LINES for the photo ops.

I went to Pumpkin Nights during the week, not too long after they opened, thinking it might be a…read morelittle quieter... nope. It filled up pretty fast. First thing to know: food and drinks are purchased with coupons, so be prepared for that. The main ticket was $28, and there was also a small haunted house that cost an additional $10. The haunted house was a pass...besides I personally felt like it was more geared toward smaller kids. Now, I will say the trails gave me a little exercise, which I clearly needed. There's plenty of walking, lights, pumpkins, themed areas, and LOTS of photo opportunities. And honestly, that is really what Pumpkin Nights was for me pumpkin photo opps, lights, and whatever fun you decide to make out of the experience. If you go with the right people, take cute pictures, enjoy the scenery, and just lean into it, you can have a good time. Overall, I'm glad I experienced it, but this would probably be a one-and-done for me. Pumpkin Nights: cute, festive, very photo-friendly... and definitely what you make of it.

A family-owned small business, ran with some very friendly staff! We visited here 6 years ago and…read morewent again this year and had an even better time. Everyone was very friendly, the entry fee and prices inside are reasonable and free parking was a bonus. We did the corn maze twice, ate some corn on the Cobb and cobbler and got a few pumpkins to take home. We will be back next year! Tip:Get your hay ride tickets as soon as you arrive - they sold out prior to when we could get them!

If you're thinking about visiting Hall's Pumpkin Farm during the fall, just know that it can get…read morepretty hectic! It seems like everyone wants to visit this particular pumpkin patch, so be prepared for crowds, traffic, and parking. Our experience was actually pretty mild compared to some of the things I've seen people post online. We didn't have to wait too long in line to pay for admission, which was nice. One thing to keep in mind is that they're cash only throughout the pumpkin patch, but there are ATMs available if you forget to bring cash. The pumpkin patch itself is pretty big, with pumpkins everywhere and plenty of opportunities to take cute pictures. They also have a sweet tea station where you get to keep your cup, and the tea was refreshing on such a hot day! There's a little gift shop with some reasonably priced knickknacks, and they also have a zinnia field where you can pick your own flowers for around a dollar per stem if you want to make a bouquet. We also tried the corn maze, which was harder than expected. We never found the exit and eventually gave up and went back out the entrance because we were hot and hungry. As for food, I thought it was overpriced. A basic burger, fries, and drink cost around $12, which felt steep for what you got. The kids' meal was around $7 and included a hot dog, a small bag of chips, and a soda, making it one of the more affordable meal options. And it took a good 25 minutes just to get to the front of the line to order. They also had corn, bagged popcorn, and funnel cakes, although we didn't try those this time. A couple of things to keep in mind: it was really hot during our visit, and my allergies flared up badly afterward. If you have seasonal allergies, I'd recommend preparing ahead of time. Also, be ready for lots of walking and crowds! Overall, I'm glad I got to experience it at least once, but between the crowds, parking situation, heat, and food prices, I don't think I'd go back. It's a cute place for fall pictures and family activities, but for me, one visit was enough.

Best patch in town. Bring family ir your whole class. Give us a call. Plenty of fun and photo ops…read more Special events Friday and Saturday night

This was our second year at CCF and we had a blast again! We did note some updates including new…read morepaint on the train and more photo opportunities/props. This farm is small but perfect for toddlers. We especially love the petting zoo, pony rides, and the bounce pad. This year we brought a cooler and had a picnic in the shade which was perfect! The only thing to make this better would be more shade spots and hand washing stations :p thank y'all for hosting us and we will see you next year!

Very cute place, wish we could have walked around and spent more time with each stationread more

I'm reading all the negative reviews and am assuming all of them visited on a weekend. I went with…read moretwo friends on a Wednesday around 1pm and thought it was not crowded- very easy to get photographs of us with pumpkins and hay bales in the background without people in the background interfering. And even if they did, they walked away quickly out of camera shot. I gotta clarify though, strictly speaking, this place isn't by definition a "pumpkin patch" because there weren't any vines or pumpkins sprouting from the ground. I'd describe it more as a field with lots of pumpkins scattered around. But admission is only $10 per car on weekdays ($20 on weekends), so just pack your car with people, swing by, and enjoy the photo opportunities and free hay bale rides if that's your thing! Just don't come on the weekend when it's super crowded.

Drove here from Fort Worth on Saturday for the 1230-330 time slot and we weren't disappointed!…read moreDriving in was a breeze and their parking wasn't crazy, they seemed very organized. You really only pay for parking (20$) food and pumpkins. The hay rides are free which I thought was great. They have a ton of areas for super cute pictures! If you enjoy laid back this is the place to visit. ( a big thing for me was a clean portapotty)

We had a great time with the capybaras. Todd was a wonderful host…read more Yes, this is a "premium" experience, but the whole family had fun.

Mr. Dunham provided such a thorough educational experience!!! Everything is so CLEAN and well-taken…read morecare of! My daughter had a Capy Birthday!