Illustration of a pumpkin patch scene (Annual Pumpkin Festival)
Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Annual Pumpkin Festival

Guests can explore an outdoor farm festival featuring live entertainment, including the Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders in the Globe of Death, wandering magicians, and live music. Attractions include a walk-through haunted manor with live actors, hayrides, a butterfly garden, pony rides, and a petting zoo with opportunities to hug goats or hold a skunk. Visitors can also shop for pumpkins and fall decor, browse local craft booths, and enjoy a variety of food trucks.

Oct 3 – Nov 1, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Admission and the listed petting zoo, playground, live music, Torres Family Circus, wandering magician/balloon animal artist, decorated photo spots, and costume contests are free. Parking is $5. Individual rides and activities, including pony rides, rock wall, bounce houses, and pumpkin painting, cost $1–$10 each.

Hours

Sat & Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; costume contest every Saturday at 2:00pm; Torres Family Circus and Extreme Riders showtimes each weekend at 12:00 and 3:00; live music each weekend 11:00am – 3:00pm; wandering magician and balloon artist listed as 11am – 1pm in the activities list and 11:00am – 2:00pm in the later schedule.

Food & Drink

Food trucks offer wood-fired pizza, tacos, cheeseburgers, and more, alongside roasted corn, funnel cakes, lemonade, fresh apple cider, and other festival treats.

Parking

There is a $5 parking fee.

Location

Fruitville Grove · Brooklyn, NY 11203 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (2/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring cash, as most vendor booths are cash-only, though ATMs are available on-site.
  • Be prepared to pay a $5 parking fee per vehicle.
  • Watch out for ants, bees, and wasps around the outdoor farm grounds.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The free Children’s Costume Contest takes place every Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
  • Circus and Extreme Riders shows, live music, and the wandering magician and balloon artist are scheduled each weekend.
  • Hollowgraves Haunted Manor is a new festival activity; the live-actor walk-through is recommended for ages 8 and older.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is Hollowgraves Haunted Manor suitable for?

The walk-through haunted house features live actors and is recommended for guests ages 8 and older.

Does the festival close in bad weather?

The Farmer’s Market and Pumpkin Palace stay open rain or shine during the festival.

Do vendors take credit cards?

Most festival vendor booths accept cash only, though ATMs are located on-site. The Farmer’s Market and Pumpkin Palace accept both cash and credit cards.

Who can participate in the costume contest?

The festival hosts a free children's costume contest in front of the animal barn.

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