Universal City Pumpkin Patch

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Opens October 6, 2023

Free Admission and Parking! We simply ask that you purchase a pumpkin to support the operation of the Patch.

Several Photo Opportunities - Variety of Pumpkins from 1 to 100 lb. Pumpkins

Yard Games - Hay Maze - Family Activities on Saturdays - Hay Rides (Sat & Sun)

Hay & Corn Stalk for Sale

Food Vendors (schedule below) - Special Theme Days (schedule below)   


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Patch Hours: Open Daily

Monday-Thursday  3pm-7pm

Friday-Sunday 10am-7pm

**Columbus Day, Monday, October 10 : Open 10am-7pm

Special Event Hours listed below


making a funnel cakeFood: Food vendors are open on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hometeam Hotdogs: October 7th/8th, 21st/22nd, 28th/29th  

The Grate Flow of Foods: October 7th/8th, 14th/15th, 21st/22nd

Popman Popcorn: October 7th/8th, 14th/15th, 21st/22nd, 28th/29th

Lilly's Frozen Treats: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Treat Me Right Delectables: Every Saturday


Parking:

Free parking is available in the parking lot between the Municipal bldg. and the Fire Station. Additional parking is available in the grass lot at the corner of Universal City Blvd and Eldorado. Entrance to the grass lot is off Eldorado.

The Universal City Pumpkin Patch benefits various organizations. No matter which day you choose to come, your purchase will benefit a wonderful cause. Thank you to the Patch Sponsors who help make the patch possible.

2023 PUMPKIN PATCH CALENDAR OF NON PROFITS
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Support this amazing community event.  Sponsorships are available. Click Here

Contact Lori Putt, Parks Partners President, for information on sponsorships, 210-363-4986 or email parkspartners@gmail.com
PUMPKIN BORDER WEEKDAY
  1. WAGS on WEDNESDAYS
  2. COMMUNITY COFFEE - THURSDAYS
  3. STORIES at the PATCH - FRIDAYS

Bring your pup to the PaIMG_2044tch on Wednesday and support animal related organizations. We will also have a treats for your furry family member.

PUMPKIN BORDER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Join us on Saturdays for special themed activities.  All activities are free unless stated in the description. Purchase of admission ticket is required for Wine on the Vine.
  1. COMMUNITY HEROES DAY

Saturday, October 7 from 10am-1pm

Visit with UCPD officers and UCFD firefighters. 
Explore emergency vehicles.
Fire prevention show featuring Ace the Fire Dog.
Bounce House
Popcorn
Hay Ride 11am-4pm

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UCPD SWAT Vehicle

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  1. FALL FAIR

Saturday, October 14th from 11am-2pm

Shop from several seasonal Craft Vendors
Petting Zoo
Mini games
Pumpkin Bounce House
Hay Ride (ends at 4pm)

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Craft and Food Vendors

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  1. WINE ON THE VINE - 21 and older only

Sunday, October 15th from 6pm-8pm

$25 per person (21 and up only)  - Tickets sales coming soon!

Enjoy a relaxing night in the Pumpkin Patch with a variety of wines, beer selection from Gather Brewery, and live music.

Admission includes 4 tickets (good for 4 samples or 2 glasses), fruit and cheese cup, and a pumpkin from the patch to paint.

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PAINTED PUMPKINS
  1. TRUNK OR TREAT

Saturday, October 21st from 6pm-8pm

Kids are invited to dress in costume and go trick or treating from trunk to trunk. Don't forget to bring your cameras, trick or treat bags, and flashlights!
Community business and organizations are invited to participate at no charge.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A TRUNK SPACE

Other activities:
Hayride 11am-4pm
Robotics demonstrations throughout the day and Pumpkin Trebuchet by Spicy Ketchup Robotics Team

Trunk or Treat

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  1. KIDS DAY

Saturday, October 28th from 11am-2pm

Free activities throughout the day.

Face Painting
Mini Games
Pumpkin Bounce House
Hayride
Performance by Mary Lou's School of Dance

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PUMPKIN BORDER VOLUNTEERS
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VOLUNTEERS

We are so excited to have you join us at the Pumpkin Patch. Our Patch has great opportunities for volunteers of all ages. Please read carefully before signing up.

Pumpkin Truck Unloading and Sorting:

Pumpkins will be unloaded Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 5, 2023.

If you would like to help us prepare the pumpkin patch, this is the place for you! Your group can help with moving pumpkins and hay, decorating the patch or even putting together the displays.

  • Groups/families are invited to sign-up for a slot to come and help place the pumpkins on the pallets in their designated areas.
  • Please wear closed toe shoes and bring work gloves if possible.
  • Please wear a mask or face covering when social distancing is not possible.
  • Volunteers are welcome to bring wagon or cart to help move the pumpkins. We will have a few available.

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Patch Volunteers:

  • Sign up here to volunteer at the Pumpkin Patch. Duties can include cashier, moving pumpkins, greeting visitors, help carry pumpkins to customers cars, monitor lines for activities, etc.
  • Pick-up could consist of moving pumpkins, pallets, and looking for rotted pumpkins to throw away. (If you ever wanted to do some pumpkin chunkin', this is the place to be.)
  • If your group would like to volunteer for times not available, please email events@uctx.gov.

Sign Up!

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