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Pumpkin Patch Express 2026
- When
- Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 25
- Where
- Museum of Life and Science, Durham
- Price
- Varies by date — see each date
All 8 dates
- Sat, Oct 3 · 9:30 am - 4:00 pmDetails & save
- Sun, Oct 4 · 9:30 am - 4:00 pmDetails & save
- Sat, Oct 10 · 9:30 am - 4:00 pmDetails & save
- Sun, Oct 11 · 9:30 am - 4:00 pmDetails & save
- Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 am - 4:00 pmDetails & save
- Sun, Oct 18 · 9:30 am - 4:00 pmDetails & save
- Sat, Oct 24Details & save
- Sun, Oct 25Details & save
About Pumpkin Patch Express
Join in Saturdays and Sundays from September 26 to October 25 to celebrate the arrival of autumn at one of the Museum's most popular family-friendly events. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate, race through the hay maze, and enjoy a variety of games, photo-ops, and activities inspired by the season. Then climb aboard the train for a relaxing ride back to the station on the Ellerbe Creek Railway!Activities include:Pick and decorate your pumpkinHay Maze Scavenger HuntFall Science ExplorationsMini Pumpkin Putt-Putt, Duck Races, Bowling, and other fun gamesFresh popcornA return train ride from the event to the Train Station on the Ellerbe Creek RailwayLooking to save a little? Book your adventure for one of the later afternoon time slots and save 20%!10:30 am, 10:45 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm2:30 pm**, 3 pm**, 3:30 pm**** Lower-priced tickets – 20% off at $13.50 per ticket
Hours and prices can change — check the organizer's page before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Pumpkin Patch Express 2026?
- 8 dates, Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 25. Each date and its hours are listed above.
- Where is Pumpkin Patch Express?
- Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, Durham.
- How much does Pumpkin Patch Express cost?
- Varies by date — see each date. Check the organizer's page for current prices before you go.
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