Good Shepherd Pumpkin Patch
Our Mission
With God’s help and gifts, we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to our community and invite all people into our loving fellowship.
Admission Is Free
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Admission Is Free --
General Admission Hours
Hours:
October 15th Noon to 7 p.m.
October 16th - 30th 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October 31st 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dates: October 15th – October 31st
Special Events
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Opening Festival
Join us for a day of community fun filled with games, great food, local vendors, and live music.
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Tickets for games and concessions will be available for purchase.
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Movie Night
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs! Join us for a cozy double feature under the stars! We will be screening It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown followed by How to Train Your Dragon.
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free
Concessions will be available for purchase.
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Trunk or Treat
Join us for a fun, safe evening of festive trunks and plenty of candy! Bring the whole family out for a great community night.
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Admission: Free
Pricing
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Get Involved
Join Our Team: Pumpkin Patch Volunteers Needed!
Are you energetic, friendly, and looking for a fun way to give back to the community? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring our pumpkin patch to life!
Whether you have a whole afternoon or just a minimum of 1 hour to spare, your time makes a huge difference. Check out our open positions below and sign up today!
Open Volunteer Positions:
Greeter
Welcome guests and provide helpful patch information.
Guide customers on pumpkin pricing and oversee ice cream purchases.
Cashier (Ages 18+)
Price and sell our patch merchandise.
Note: Requires training on our Square checkout system.
Kids' Corner Assistant
Watch over and actively engage with children in our play area.
Help manage the corn box and kid-friendly maze.
Floater
Keep the patch running smoothly by assisting wherever extra hands are needed.
🔒 Safety First
To ensure a safe environment for everyone in our community, all volunteers must be Safeguarded.
Future Leadership Opportunities:
We are actively looking for passionate people to join the pumpkin patch committee. If you want to help plan and shape the future of this community event, we would love to have you on board! For more information contact Melissa Amaya at melissa.amaya@goodshepherdkingwood.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Admission is free
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We feature a dedicated kids' corner with a fun corn box and a kid-friendly maze. You will also find festive photo opportunities set up all around the patch to capture your family memories.
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We provide complimentary water to all guests. While regular food and beverage sales are not available on-site, we do offer ice cream for purchase. Please note that full concession stands are available exclusively during our Movie Night and Festival events.
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We accept cash, all major credit cards, and Apple Pay.
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As one of our biggest fundraisers, proceeds support both our church and the Navajo Reservation.
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Our pumpkins travel all the way from New Mexico—the dry climate they’re grown in means they stay fresh and festive longer.
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Service animals and friendly dogs on leashes are welcome.
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We do our best to stay open, but safety comes first! If heavy rain or unsafe conditions force a closure, we will announce it right away on our Good Shepherd Kingwood Facebook page and the Pumpkin Patch Facebook page. Please check those pages before heading out if the weather looks questionable.
Pumpkin Patch Important Dates
Mark Your Calendars!
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Mark Your Calendars! --
2026 Pumpkin Patch Important Dates:
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Unload Storage & Help Set-up the Pumpkin Patch at 8am
Monday, October 12, 2026 Opening Luncheon and Workshop at Noon
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Unload the Pumpkins from the Semi-Truck at 4pm
Thursday, October 15, 2026 Pumpkin Patch Opens at Noon
Friday, October 16, 2026 The Pumpkin Patch Opens 10am to 7pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Pumpkin Patch Grand Opening 10am to 4pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Good Shepherd School Chili Cook-Off and Pumpkin Patch Movie Night at Dusk
Sunday, October 25, 2026 Trunk or Treat 5:30pm to 7pm
Friday, October 30, 2026 Alternative Movie Night
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Closing Luncheon at Noon for all Volunteers Patch Closes at 4:30pm
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Tear Down and Return Pumpkin Patch Supplies Back to Storage at 8am
Get in Touch
Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.
Contact the Pumpkin Patch Coordinators:
Melissa Amaya: melissa.amaya@goodshepherdkingwood.org
Trish Kessler: trish.kessler@goodshepherdkingwood.org