Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Pumpkin Patch Express at the Museum of Life and Science)

Pumpkin Patch Express at the Museum of Life and Science

Families celebrate the season at the Museum of Life and Science with pumpkin decorating, autumn-inspired games like mini pumpkin putt-putt and duck races, and a hay maze scavenger hunt. Children and adults participate in fall science explorations before climbing aboard the Ellerbe Creek Railway for a relaxing train ride back to the station. Each ticketed person receives one pumpkin to take home.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

lifeandscience.org

When

Tickets

$13.50 to $16.00 per person

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Fresh popcorn

Accessibility

For accessibility questions, please contact reservations@lifeandscience.org

Going?

Location

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Museum of Life and Science · 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and autumnal

Energy Level

Low to medium

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Medium (event may be canceled due to severe weather)

Tips & Advice

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking through outdoor pumpkin patches and mazes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are included at the event?

Visitors can pick and decorate a pumpkin, complete a hay maze scavenger hunt, participate in fall science explorations, play mini pumpkin putt-putt, duck races, and bowling, and ride the Ellerbe Creek Railway.

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