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Happy October!
We’re are excited about this season and thrilled to present our October edition of Hooray for Family. Within these pages, you’ll discover a bountiful collection of handpicked activities, events, and resources tailored to make the season truly unforgettable for your children. From pumpkin patches to fall festivals, our guide is your compass to navigating the countless treasures this vibrant time of the year has to offer.
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Pumpkin Festival
Sept. 21st - Nov. 3rd
By Jessa McClure
Picking out the perfect pumpkin for your fall festivities is a perk of celebrating the season. And there’s no better place to go for your jack-o-lantern than Western Belle Farm in West, TX. Their annual Pumpkin Festival not only provides pumpkins for picking, but it also provides endless fall fun for the whole family.
“‘This year we have put a lot of work into growing our own pumpkins, so families can come and actually have the experience of picking their pumpkin from the farm,” said coowner of Western Belle Farm, Taylor Huffman.
The festival extends from Sept. 21 to Nov. 3, and includes hay rides, pumpkin shooting, farm animals, a Pumpkin Jump Pillow, zip lines, barrel train rides, a four-acre maze, and much more.
Not only are there fall-themed activities for the whole family, there’s also new food options that will keep you coming back for more.
“We’re going to be offering steak street tacos with homemade salsa and apple cider donuts that are fresh, delicious, and covered in cinnamon sugar,” Huffman said. “We want the food at Western Belle to be better than the typical festival food. We’re foodies, so we want to offer things we’d want to eat.”
During Pumpkin Festival season, the farm is offering free admission for grandparents on Sept. 21 and 22, teachers with a school ID on Sept. 28 and 29, and first responders Oct. 4 through the 6.
Western Belle is also hosting a Glow Night on Oct. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. where patrons can go through the maze by the light of the moon, make s’mores, and enjoy farm activities. The first 250 customers will also get a FREE glow stick.
“We love creating a place in a farm environment, where family and friends can make memories,” Huffman said.
For more information about Western Belle Farm and their other seasonal events, visit www. westernbellefarm.com, call 254-447-7422, or send an email to info@westernbellefarm.com. You can also follow the farm on Instagram and Facebook @WesternBelleFarm.
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