HUMC Pumpkin Patch 2026 Events Schedule
All activities are free unless noted; every day the straw maze, pumpkin jump pad, pumpkin bowling, and 5,000+ pumpkins are available and free to all!
SATURDAY 9/26
OPENING DAY
- 3 Blessing of the Patch
- 3-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 3-6 Twizted Sizters (frozen treats truck)
- 3-5 Kids Craft & Science
- 3-5 Face Painting (HB DuPont/Kennet HS students)
- 3-7 Photo Sessions (TMcCarthy Photography)
SUNDAY 9/27
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 12-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 12-4 Face Painting (HB DuPont/Kennet HS students)
- 2-4 Canvas Painting Workshop (Center for Creative Arts: all ages/family-friendly)
- 6-8 Youth Group in Patch (all welcome in grades 6-12)
FRIDAY 10/2
MOVIE NIGHT
- 5-7 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 5:30-6:30 Name That Tune Game
- 6:30-ish/Sunset: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown movie (center of patch)
SATURDAY 10/3
FARM DAY
- 11-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 11-4 Farm Magnets Board
- 11-4 Beanbag Bucket Game (farm theme)
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 12-2 Hannimal Farm Petting Zoo
- 12-2 Touch a Tractor (Woodside Creamery)
- 12-2 Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt
- 12:30 & 1:30 Farm-Themed Music Class (children of all ages, 20 min.)
- 4-4:30 Volleyball demo (Attain Volleyball Academy)
SUNDAY 10/4
GROW YOUR FAITH DAY
- 10:30 Community Worship in the Patch (inside if inclement weather)
- 11:30-1 Personal Prayer Station
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 12-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 12-2 Face Painting (HB DuPont students)
- 12-4 Find the Bible Verses
- 6-8 Youth Group in Patch (area youth groups)
FRIDAY 10/9
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
- 4-7 Pumpkin Painting
- 4-7 KOI on the Go Food Truck
- 4-7 Uncle John’s BBQ Food Truck
SATURDAY 10/10
HOMETOWN HEROES DAY
- 11-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 11-4 Emergency Vehicles Magnets Board
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 12-2 Obstacle Course
- 12-2 Troopers/Vehicles (NCC police, Mounted Patrol, DE State Police)
- 12-2 Fire Truck (Hockessin Fire Co.)
- 12-2 Military (DE Air National Guard)
- 2 Martial Arts Demonstration (DE Hapkido Martial Arts)
- 4-4:30 Volleyball demo (Attain Volleyball Academy)
SUNDAY 10/11
INTERNATIONAL DAY
(blends local autumn traditions w/ global cultural celebrations)
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside) OR Food Trucks
- 12-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 12-6 Global Trivia Passport Book
- TBD Dragon Lion Dance Club demo
FRIDAY 10/16
MOVIE NIGHT
- 5-7 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 5:30-6:30 Name That Tune Game
- 6:30-ish/Sunset: Spookley the Square Pumpkin movie (center of patch)
SATURDAY 10/17
PET DAY
- 11-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 12 & 1 Radiance Dance Studio
- 12-2 Paws for People
- 11-4 Beanbag Bucket Game (pet theme)
- 4-7 Photo Sessions (TMcCarthy Photography)
SATURDAY 10/24
- 11-1 TRUNK OR TREAT
- 11-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 11-1 Personal Prayer Station
SUNDAY 10/25
- 12-4 Kids Craft & Science
- 12-2 Face Painting (HB DuPont students)
- 12-6 Hungry Gourd (inside)
- 6-8 Youth Group Pumpkin Carving (all welcome in grades 6-12)
SATURDAY 10/31
CANDY CORN TRAIL 11-3