We came here for Pumpkin Nights, and it was a fantastic walkthrough Halloween light show. There were different themed exhibits including Harry Potter, Forbidden City, Dia de los Muertos, pirates, and coral reef. The visuals were beautiful with themed music and the occasional smells that fit well with the exhibits. We were really impressed by how long it was. It was about a one mile walk on a dirt trail, and it took us over an hour to go through at a leisurely pace and take some pictures. Our shoes got extremely dusty, so make sure to wear shoes that you can wipe off afterwards. We were thrilled to see seesaws at one point on the trail. There were so many kids here, but I think it's enjoyable for all ages. I would even take my parents here. They advertise weekday night tickets on their website as $22, but after all the fees, it was $28.24 per ticket for a Tuesday night. It was surprisingly worth it though. I just wish they were more transparent in their fees. I am really glad we didn't come on a weekend because it would have been even more crowded. Parking was an additional $10 in a dirt lot. There were some vendors with extremely overpriced food. My friend got a cute ghost T-shirt from their official merch store for $25, which was surprisingly reasonable. read more

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We have been here for Pumpkin Nights twice now and it has been an incredible sensory experience both times, without feeling too repetitive. It was literally pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere as we walked through different themed exhibits put together with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. The music, lights and smoke gave it all a fun, spooky vibe. Our favorites were the Ocean theme, the neon lights made it feel surreal! The fire show at the end of the walk was a cool highlight too. We accidentally booked the wrong date while clicking through the links on the phone and had to pay an additional $5 per ticket to change it through the online account later. That was a bummer since it was an honest mistake but the customer service is pretty much non-existent and send canned responses to emails. Parking is an additional $10 at the venue. read more

Pioneer Farms - Museums Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came to Pioneer Farms for Pumpkin Nights over Halloween weekend, so tickets were on the pricier side, plus an extra $10 for parking. The entry area where the food and vendors are felt really open but a bit underwhelming. It was also extremely dusty, to the point where the plastic utensils were coated in dust and had to be wiped off. Honestly, I'd recommend wearing a mask because (TMI) I went home and literally blew dirt out of my nose. The food was typical fair food. It was pricey and not very memorable. However, the fire show, pumpkin installations, and lights were definite highlights. They made for some great photos and a fun one-time experience. Overall, worth checking out once, but I wouldn't go back. read more

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My husband and I went to Pioneer Farms Pumpkin Nights and it was awesome. My husband ordered our tickets online. He said you could reserve them at different times. We chose 8:30 as we wanted to make sure it was dark enough to see everything lit up. We drove in and followed our way through the line of cars. We were guided to our parking spot and then parked. There was plenty of parking at the time we went. We then walked to the entrance and proceeded to go through to the checkin area. They checked our tickets on my husband's phone and then we walked in. At first you see a small trail of carved pumpkins, venders selling things, places to buy snacks, and a haunted house. We took our own water bottles to stay hydrated as we walked around. We walked around and found some bathrooms in trailers with running water which was great. Next we continued to explore and found our way to the walking trail of carved pumpkins. This was just amazing. So many different designs and themes to walk through and see. It was a really cool experience. After walking through the entire trail we saw that there was a fire show so we caught one as it began. It was entertaining. Overall this a great family friendly place to visit. There was plenty of parking and it wasn't too crowded but we did go early in the season. It was a a beautiful display of pumpkins, lights, and music with a fire show and a haunted house mixed in. read more

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Parking lot gets uber dusty and there were sus fingerprints all over our car when we were done for the night - you could hear car alarms going off from the farm next to the parking area. You'll for sure want to wash your car after going here! The carved pumpkin lighted trail is a really cool walk-through. Though not accessible - you can navigate with a walker and/or wagon - be prepared for some more sandy, rocky, and uphill bits to the walk though. I liked how the areas were themed and it wasn't too crowded when we went so we could get pictures without other people in them and enjoy all the views without feeling pushed through. There are enough food options to keep it fun but nothing too exciting. There is a market area with fun local vendors and they have nightly fire shows throughout the night. Worth the cost to do once for local entertainment and great for all ages. read more

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My sister tells me we went here as kids to "learn about the olden days" and it was cool. I trust her on that because I was too young to remember. We went this week for Pumpkin Nights, and I was thoroughly impressed! It was like a Halloween themed Trail of Lights, but maybe better. It's $22 per person plus $10 for parking which is a little steep, but by the end I thought it was fine. Maybe just carpool. And get there early because the parking line was long, but moving. Super fun experience for the whole family! read more

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I love this place in October! They put on the Pumpkin Nights festival and its by far the cutest! Make sure you get a ticket in advance and show up on time because they do close the gates at the time stated online. This was my third year going and it never gets old for me. They have fire dancers at the beginning along with shopping and food venues. Its quite the walk so wear comfy shoes and get ready for dirt. This is great for family time, date night, or just a fun enjoyable night. The pictures do the justice there. read more

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I went with a big group of friends to see the Pumpkin Nights trail of lights for the first time and this is definitely going on my list of things to do every year! I was really impressed with the length of the trail and the complexity of the decorations, especially compared to Peppermint Parkway which I found to be disappointingly short last year. Parking is an extra $10 on top of the tickets but the white claws were 2 for $10 when I was expecting them to be more like $10 each so that was a nice surprise! It is very dusty, especially in the parking area, so be aware of that with regards to footwear and clothes. Definitely recommend this for the great photo ops and just a fun experience! Great for adults and kids. read more

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We loved pumpkin nights! Such a fun and unique experience for our family, my son's favorite part was the fire show! read more

Pumpkin Nights is wonderful--very organized, fun, and absolutely adorable. It's a great event that my family really enjoyed. That said, be careful with the Pioneer Farm area on the way out. They place pumpkins all over the exit path without any signs or pricing, which feels like a deliberate trap to push people into buying them. It came across as very misleading and left a sour note after such a great event. Pumpkin Nights itself is 100% worth it, but the Pioneer Farm pumpkin setup is something to watch out for. read more

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Went with my niece and my girlfriend very kiddish but still fun! A lot of spots to take pictures and staff to help you take them! read more

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It was super cute, went here on Friday with an old friend I haven't seen in 9 years... BUT the added cost for the haunted house and VR when you already are paying $44 to get in with general admission is INSANE!!! Everything was expensive, food and drinks were also insane... and the fire show was only lasted 3-4 songs! Personally, this is cute if you have littles so they can just run around but honestly if you're a grown adult, this is NOT gonna be fun for you! read more

Pumpkin nights was a blast and they went all out with the decorations. It was fun for everyone in my party from ages 18 to 65. I would say use caution if you have to have a wheelchair I did see someone struggling with that. The paths are quite rocky, but they do mention that when they advertise the tickets for pumpkin nights. We loved the fire dancers and the jack-o'-lantern tunnel and all the super fun surprises. It was a wonderful family friendly fun night would definitely go here again next year looking forward to it. read more

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Wow! This place is magical. Worth every penny. You can tell a lot of planning, a lot of work, went into this place to make us safe, family friendly, and just amazing. Some serious crafty, creative people. I'm super impressed. Parking is guided and it's all dirt. So know your car is going to get dirty. Lots of venders with cotton candy, some nachos and other items, Jenna art, pumpkin carving, and so many opportunities for family photographs. The walk around the whole park is long, but you're strolling along slowly so it doesn't really feel long. For the most part the ground is pretty flat, but it's dirty, dusty, a few small rocks here and there. Fantastic place to go to get into the spirit of the fall and Halloween season. read more

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This is one cool place to visit specially for Halloween! The whole farm was decorated all spooky. They had a bonfire and plenty of activities. We went as a small group with kids. It was one perfect evening. The buildings are well preserved and interactive. I highly recommend visiting this farm specially if you have kids read more

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My review is based on their Pumpkin Nights event! Pumpkin Nights was so fun to attend! It's really great for photo ops for friends and family because they have so many themes and even people to take picture for you! Wear comfy shoes for walking and something that you don't mind getting dirty. The wind was pushing dust everywhere so avoid wearing white. I even saw a proposal which was crazy and so unexpected ! The ticket was affordable, and it was $10 to park. I recommend to carpool to save money. They had people assisting in the parking lot so it was really easy. There were food and art vendors. The Turkey leg was $25 which is so expensive but it was juicy for sure! Make sure to bring your kids. They will love it read more

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We came in with low expectations as this was our first time attending a pumpkin light event here in Austin, but we had been to some extravagant ones in Denver. Pumpkin Nights exceeded our expectations! We first arrived while the sun was still up and we got some tacos and drinks while we settled in and waited for the sun to set. There was a good variety of drinks, but nothing fall themed, I would've loved if they had a spiked Apple cider or hot chocolate! Once we finished our dinner we walked around to some of the spooky shops and watched the fire dancers! Once we got into the Pumpkin Nights forest was when things really got interesting and enchanting! This is a nice walking event through multiple pumpkin light instillations, and everything is made out of pumpkins! From undersea, to gnome fairy forests, to a Chinese new year, and so much more, every stop was full of carved pumpkins! Our favorite was the gnome forest with the mushroom pumpkins and the little gnomes who lived in pumpkin houses. The path is a dirt road and it got super dusty, I was wishing I had a bandana or mask at some points! I should mention that we are adults and don't have kids, this was still a very fun date night! This event was so much fun and we will definitely be back next year! read more

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Might have been okay but so much was blocked off by an event they have in the evenings, made it really hard to navigate. Also, staff was not very engaging or helpful. read more

I grew up around Pioneer Farms so I am very familiar with what they organize here. Pumpkin Nights is by far their hit for the year (and is where I'm writing this review at). However, they host all kinds of events yearlong, including historic tours, workshops, interactive experiences, and many holiday events. They always put on a great show and host many local vendors for each of their events. They're a staple of Northeast Austin and a must visit for anyone living here. read more

First time going to a light trail! The pumpkin installations looked really cool, and they are separated by theme. They had a Latino theme, underwater theme, pirates, etc. There is a fire dancer show after walking through the trail. Lots of beautiful sights! There are portable restrooms and snacks to buy on site. Parking is $10 per vehicle so carpooling with friends is a good plan! read more

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I have never been to Pioneer Farms but came for the Celtic Festival. Before even entering the festival, I wasn't too pleased with the parking arrangements. While this was probably something out of their control because of the rain, there was mud everywhere! Enough mud to the point where a car could get stuck. Thankfully my small car didn't. Upon entering the fest, they had great live music set up in one of the houses as well as the main stage. They also had a parade with a live band as well as games. In addition to the entertainment, they had several vendor tents and food trucks of which i stumbled across the Mighty Mini Panquecas. This delectable dessert was to die for! They are mini pancakes and have various kinds of which I tried the berries & panquecas. This included strawberries, blueberries, Nutella and powdered sugar. The pancakes were so warm it just melts in your mouth. Overall the farm was clean, festival set up well. Wouldn't mind coming back for another event. read more

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We came to the farms for Halloween nights. It's a very interesting concept and our two kids 2 & 4 really enjoyed it. At the entrance there are live shows and pumpkin carving with some concessions. There weren't too many options ...maybe like 3-4. We ended up getting cotton candy for the kids with light up wands. After that you can start walking through the light experience. It's a bit of a walk from the concessions but there are some family photo spots along the way. There are also staff there to help take family photos which was super convenient! The actual Halloween light experience is cool. I never thought that so much could be done with pumpkins! There are fish ones, gnomes ones, music ones, and many many more. Lots of photo opportunities at the really large exhibits with staff to help as well. One very fun concept was at the pirate exhibit where kids had to go search for treasure and they'd get some treats! All in all it was a fun experience and would try it again next year if it's around again! read more

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According to the Pumpkin Nights website, visitors "journey through six magical pumpkin-themed lands" built using 5,000+ hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. This Halloween-themed event was closed for a bit due to the thunderstorms, but finally opened back up just in time for Halloween. Luckily, the dates were extended until early November 2023. We purchased tickets on the day of the event, just in case the weather had different plans in store for us. The half-mile trail was not stroller friendly and took us approximately an hour or so to complete at a leisurely pace. If you're looking for a Halloween experience, this is it! Photo ops, pumpkin games and activities abound. The 15++ photos and videos I posted (which hopefully posts with this review) don't do this place justice. Admission: $49.20 for 2 adults, weekday rate, including taxes and fees. Free for 3 & under. Tickets sold online only. Parking: $10 paid separately upon entry. Credit cards accepted. On a side note, upon entry, we were given raffle tickets by a vendor and found out we "won." However, to claim your prize, you must sign up for a presentation at their office. Sounds like a timeshare. Pass! read more

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Went for the pumpkin night event. VERY VERY COOL! Loved all the different themes of pumpkins. read more

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I've only been to Pioneer Farms for the Pumpkin Nights in the fall, but it was a great place. The venue can get dusty, especially if many people are attending all at once. I would bring boots or close-toe shoes, and I would not wear anything I would not be ok with getting dusty. The Pumpkin Nights is a great attraction! This event is excellent whether you are a family, a group of friends, or a date night! The walk is about half a mile and can get a little bumpy for strollers. I have seen this event three different years, and though it hasn't changed much, I still have a great time. I suggest getting there just before sunset and starting your walk just as the sun goes down. The main drawback of this event is that food is expensive. Expect to pay theme park or fairground prices for food. The event is not just great, it's a tradition! You'll come away with a number of cute pictures and memories. This has become one of my fall traditions here in Austin. read more

What a super cute Halloween events. Perfect for a family with kids! A big variety of pumpkins to look at and the path was very well decorated. We loved it! read more

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Don't waste your money on the weekend bladesmithing class!! I sent my fiance to this weekend class as a Christmas present. He literally didn't want to go the second day because it was that bad, despite having a half done knife. There's no organization. The class starts when the teacher shows up (so wait in the cold for an hour? Yup). The class was way overbooked, and the teacher made it seem like that happens all the time. So way too many people moving around one another with the forges and equipment. After the first day running an hour and a half long AND having homework of 2 hours oven, 2 hours wait x3 for the evening (oh ya, and bring snacks because there is no stopping for lunch) the teacher explained that because there was 14 of them and only FOUR grindstones, the Sunday class (10-6pm) would likely go until midnight or 1am. Because they'd just have to wait on each other. This wasn't a cheap class, and now I feel horrible about his 'gift'. I didn't see any reviews, so hopefully this helps someone else. If I could go back, I'd try to get him a class with a normal teacher and perhaps they'd be more organized. Two stars because I'm hopeful maybe other classes would be better. read more

Today, I came here with both Thing One and Thing Two. We have a family pass for this year so today we just walked around the front of the farm without a guide as we have more opportunities to come back. We looked at two different homes on the property, one of which belonged to a TX Supreme Court member and one to a family with less prominence in the Round Rock area. While my kiddos thought looking back in time was interesting, my take-away from looking at the homes was that regardless of the time period in which we review a country/city/town, the disparity between those who are The Have and Have Not's are glaringly obvious. Furthermore, I believe that looking at past allows us to appreciate what we have now. This location is what you make of it. Depending upon the time of the year you visit, there are various classes and interactive holiday festivals. *It must be noted that with the family pass, classes are not included (e.g., blacksmithing). read more

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Worth it! A must visit during the spooky season because they put SO much effort into it! When we first walked in we were kinda disappointed and though the open field area was all that it was but no! Going through the never ending trail with so many different theme areas each filled to the brim with intricately carved pumpkins made us change our minds! The under the sea section was my absolute favorite, the bubble machine was such a nice touch! The food options are good albeit very overpriced, as much as the glow in the dark cotton candy looks tempting, the sticky hands afterwards aren't worth it. We couldn't see the fire show that well (as someone who is short I saw nothing but from other peoples videos) since everyone crowded around quite early atleast 20 min before the show started. Nonetheless it was a great experience and I'd definitely recommend! read more

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Came here for Texas Pumpkin Nights! The tickets during the weekday were about $50 for 2. It's a cute trail with a lot of kid friendly spooky visuals. The path isn't the smoothest so I'd recommend tennis shoes that you don't mind get dirty. They have a few booths, like henna or tarot card readings. The hot chocolate was $8. Overall, I think the price isn't worth what you get but it was cute! read more

Cool place to go to for Halloween. Hubby and I enjoyed ourselves. The only negatives is paying $4 for a bottled water and people who help take pictures are not happy about it. Other than that I enjoyed the e read more

This a great value for money for families who like to walk, explore and think and talk about what it was like in "the olden days." The official website can be found under the name pioneerfarms.org or by searching Jourdan Bachman Pioneer Farm. Online you can get a printable guide booklet that will give you details about all the homes and buildings you'll see as well as questions to use as talking points. I visited with DIL and 3 kiddos age 7 and under Thanksgiving weekend. It was the perfect choice for stretching our legs and getting some fresh air. We had a great visit despite the chilly temps (mid to upper 50s) and some mud along the trail after recent rains. The wide gravel paths windng throughout the 90 acres took us back in time to the 1800s. Highlights for us included the Tonkawa encampment along the creek. read more

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Visited here for Pumpkin Nights and completely enjoyed it from beginning to end!! This is like Trail of Lights for Halloween. If you visit def wear comfortable shoes for walking and that you don't mind getting dirty. Parking is $10 and they take cash/card. We actually arrived about 10 mins before I time slot and they let us in which I appreciated. The entire site is well planned and each theme kept getting better and better. My girls really enjoyed the playground area with the pumpkin seesaws and bean bag toss. Each theme was decorated beautifully and was very interesting. There were so many photo ops. There were fire dancers that were amazing and a cute gift shop were we grabbed a few goodies. The food trucks were dope! We opted for the barbecue and the Turkey leg, chicken sandwich and sausage wrap didn't disappoint. This will def become a new tradition for us to enjoy each year. read more

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This year for Halloween I didn't want to take my kids to any old regular pumpkin patch so I came across pumpkin nights on their Instagram page. We actually drove all the way from Houston just to come to pumpkin nights! I would advise going on a weekday because it's cheaper the tickets were cheaper that we bought online we went on a Thursday evening and to get there early because even though we went on a weekday it was pretty crowded. This pumpkin patch was definitely worth the money for myself one adult and my two kids I paid less than $60 for this again remember I went on a weekday. This is not any old pumpkin patch you'll spend about an hour an hour and a half here there's food trucks there is an entertaining fire show and there's tons of different themes as you walk through out the farm it was awesome my kids loved it I loved it! This event was definitely worth the drive! read more

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Pioneer Farms has allowed predatory marketing into their Pumpkin Nights with the "raffle" and pricey food that doesn't represent local businesses. Festival prices for sub-par food. Raffle just gets you telemarketing calls. It feels manipulative in what otherwise would be a wonderful experience. Go for the creative pumpkin environments and the fire show, but eat beforehand and don't give out your info unless you want marketing calls. To Pioneer Farms: please consider what kind of experience and environment you want to create. Product giveaways are fine, but food prices and marketing in the guise of a raffle left a bad impression - might save my money for Dia de Los Muertos, trail of lights, or another community-based event next year. read more

Well this was a huge disappointment. My husband booked a backyard chicken class for $150. When we showed up they told us class wasn't happening, that we needed to book the class at least a week in advance. First, it doesn't say it anywhere on their website. Second, we got the confirmation email, if we couldn't book it, make it unavailable. They were very much not giving a damn that we spent so much money on our class and just told us someone will call us to reschedule. No gesture, no sorry. Insane. read more

Came for pumpkin nights and it was so cool! There is parking onsite and upon walking in there are food trucks. Lots of photo ops throughout and the walk way is lonnnggg! There are different themes throughout too which was really cool. My favorite was the Harry Potter one. There was really intricate pumpkin sculpting and a fire dancer act. read more

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We loved Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms. We went to entertain the 3 year old in our family and all the adults were thrilled by the wonderful light displays. Definitely recommend! read more

We came here for pumpkin nights. We went last year and wanted to come again. We thought it was really fun! It is very family friendly, there were a lot of families and it is stroller friendly too. They had multiple themes throughout the walk including Dia del Los muertos, Asia, under the sea etc. a lot of the themes were the same from last year but we still had fun. The fire show was also cool, but it was hard to see. I would definitely recommend coming to this place at least once! read more

These place is beyond beautiful and interesting. I have visited with my students as a class trip, and with my family during the autumn months. A must visit place! I will post pictures from both seasons. I plan to return this fall again. read more

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