Pumpkin Nights

Pumpkin Nights is running at Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms from September 17 through October 31, 2026. It's a seasonal evening experience that treats Halloween as art rather than scares, trading the usual frights for creativity and wonder.

The main draw is a half-mile path that winds through nine immersive pumpkin lands, from the fiery Forbidden City to the electric underwater world of Neon Reef. The whole thing is built from more than 10,000 hand-carved and custom-designed pumpkins. The route opens into Pumpkin Village, the heart of the festival, where you'll find a live fire show, festive food and drinks, and family games. Live artists carve new pumpkin masterpieces every night of the season, so the display actually grows as the month goes on.

Logistically, it's a timed entry system with slots running every 30 minutes. The hours shift as the season progresses: from September 17 to October 1, it's 7 PM to 8:30 PM on weekdays and 7 PM to 9 PM on weekends. From October 2 to October 31, it moves earlier, running 6 PM to 9 PM on weekdays and 6 PM to 9:30 PM on weekends. Be aware that it's closed on a few nights: September 21–23, September 28–29, and October 5–6.

Parking is $10 per car. General Admission is $20 to $28 for adults (13+) and $13 to $28 for children (4–12). VIP tickets run $50 to $60 for adults and $40 to $50 for children, and kids 3 and under are free. Groups of 10 or more get 10% off. You'll find it at Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78754.