Pumpkin patch
Central Christian Church Pumpkin Patch
Waco, TX
Church pumpkin patch in its 20th year.
- When
- Opens Sept 27, 2026; open every day in October
- Hours
- 11am-7pm in October
- Price
- Free admission; pumpkins $0.75-$50
Halloween for Kids Near Waco 2026
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7 kid-friendly Halloween events near Waco with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Central TX Pumpkin Fest at Robinson Family Farm, on September 26. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 2 list free admission.
Pumpkin patch
Central TX Pumpkin Fest at Robinson Family Farm
Temple, TX
Large farm festival in Temple, about 35 miles from Waco, with a pumpkin patch, pig races, live music on select dates, rides and games, and Halloween candy and fireworks on Oct 31.
- When
- Saturdays and Sundays, Sept 26 – Nov 1, 2026 (closed weekdays)
- Hours
- 10am–7pm; Halloween Saturday Oct 31 open 10am–8pm
- Price
- $21.95 online general admission, $26.95 in season (ages 3+)
Pumpkin patch
Western Belle Farm Pumpkin Festival
West, TX
Family farm in West, north of Waco, with a fall pumpkin festival that has pumpkins, farm animals and photo spots.
- When
- Sept 26-Nov 8, 2026
- Price
- $16 general admission (ages 3+); $14 discounted; $28 season pass
Family event
Happy Halloween Crafty Storytime (West Waco Library)
Waco, TX
Library storytime with a mild Halloween puppet show and a flying-ghost craft.
- When
- Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
- Hours
- 10:30am-11:30am
Family event
Happy Halloween Family Storytime with Baylor Theater Student Society
Waco, TX
Baylor Theater Student Society reads and acts out Halloween stories at a family storytime.
- When
- Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
- Hours
- 6:30pm-7:30pm
Family event
Hewitt Spooktacular Halloween Bash
Hewitt, TX
Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hewitt host traffic-free trick-or-treating, a costume contest and food trucks at Warren Park.
- When
- Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
- Hours
- 6pm-8pm
- Price
- Free activities; parking $5 per carload
Trunk-or-treat
Waco PD and Waco ISD PD Trunk or Treat
Waco, TX
Sixth annual trunk-or-treat hosted by the Waco Police Department and Waco ISD Police Department in the Waco ISD stadium lot.
- When
- Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
- Hours
- 5:30pm-7:30pm
Quick Answers
What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Waco in 2026?
Central Christian Church Pumpkin Patch, Central TX Pumpkin Fest at Robinson Family Farm, Happy Halloween Crafty Storytime (West Waco Library), Happy Halloween Family Storytime with Baylor Theater Student Society, Hewitt Spooktacular Halloween Bash, Waco PD and Waco ISD PD Trunk or Treat, and 1 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Waco in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Central TX Pumpkin Fest at Robinson Family Farm on September 26, 2026.
What Halloween events near Waco are not scary at all for little kids?
Central Christian Church Pumpkin Patch, Central TX Pumpkin Fest at Robinson Family Farm, Hewitt Spooktacular Halloween Bash, Waco PD and Waco ISD PD Trunk or Treat and Western Belle Farm Pumpkin Festival are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Which pumpkin patches near Waco are good for kids?
Central Christian Church Pumpkin Patch, Central TX Pumpkin Fest at Robinson Family Farm and Western Belle Farm Pumpkin Festival, all suggested for all ages.
Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near Waco?
Yes: Central Christian Church Pumpkin Patch and Hewitt Spooktacular Halloween Bash list free admission on the official site.
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