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Top 3 Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan Orchards near DFW

Fall brings a new life to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The weather gets a little cooler, and families can enjoy some solid outdoor time without worrying about the hot sun. One of the best things to do in the fall is pick pumpkins and apples, but if you’re from Dallas, you also know that pecans are a hot item. If you’re curious where you can get the most orange pumpkins, the juiciest apples and the best pecans, we’ve put together a list of orchards where you can pick your own! Keep reading for the details.

Bright orange pumpkinHall’s Pumpkin Farm

If you’re up for a quick, 30-minute drive, Hall’s Pumpkin Orchard will be opening at the end of September this year. Here, you and yours can pick out the perfect pumpkin, go through the farm’s corn maze, and even take a hayride. If you’re curious to learn more about what the farm has to offer, click on the link above! There’s something for everyone.

Henrietta Creek Orchard

Nothing screams fall like an apple pie, and at Henrietta Creek, you can get the perfect apples for one! There are over 500 apple trees in this orchard, which include Golden, Fuji, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Winesap, and Enterprise apple options! If you’re not an apple person, there are also plenty of items to pick. Learn more by clicking above!

Sunnyvale Pecan Orchard

While pecans won’t be available until around November, this orchard is a local favorite. Here, you can find pecans just in time for Thanksgiving, and even for Christmas, as the orchard is open past the fall. To stay updated on the orchard’s schedule, be sure to check for updates on the link above. Until then, have fun picking your pumpkins and apples!


German pretzel with Oktoberfest flag

2017 Addison Oktoberfest event dates and parking information

If you’re looking for some fun this September and you’re from the Dallas area, chances are you’ve heard of Addison’s Oktoberfest. This event is one of the largest Oktoberfests in the country, which means there’s something for everyone. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the German celebration, and it will run September 14-17, 2017! Keep reading to find a list of event dates, and parking information, so that you can successfully enjoy the days!

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