Museum of Life + Science, 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, is presenting the Pumpkin Patch Express every Saturday and Sunday from September 26 to October 25, 2026.
Dates of Pumpkin Patch Express
- September 26-27
- October 3-4
- October 10-11
- October 17-18
- October 24-25
Pumpkin Patch Express Tickets
Every person attending must have a ticket; that ticket gets you into the event and allows you to take one pumpkin per ticketed person. Adults are welcome to share their pumpkin with children under 2 but still must purchase a ticket to attend the event.
Museum admission is not included. Non-members will need to purchase Museum admission at the door.
- Event tickets for all guests ages 3 and up (children and adults) are $16 per person on the 9:30 – 10:15 (Members only) and 10:30 – 2 pm trains
- Event tickets for all guests ages 3 and up (children and adults) are $13.50 per person on the 2:30 – 3:30 pm trains
- Event tickets for guests age 2 and under are free all day (children must ride on an accompanying adult’s lap; children must be supervised at all times)
Pumpkin Patch Activities
- Pick and decorate your pumpkin
- Hay Maze Scavenger Hunt
- Fall Science Explorations
- Mini Pumpkin Putt-Putt, Duck Races, Bowling, and other fun games
- Fresh popcorn
- One pumpkin per ticketed person
- A return train ride from the event to the Train Station on the Ellerbe Creek Railway
FAQ
- Pre-registration for tickets is required for this event and can be purchased online or at the front desk.
- Children 2 and under are free in an adult ticket holder’s lap. Ticketed adults are encouraged to share their pumpkins. One pumpkin per ticketed person.
- Please be prepared to purchase admission (or have your membership card checked) upon arrival at the Museum.
- Tickets are available for sale online until 2 hours before time slot.
- Tickets are purchased in advance. Any remaining tickets will be available for sale at the door.
- For accessibility questions, please contact reservations@lifeandscience.org.
Museum Admission Prices
- Members – Free
- General – $24
- Seniors (65+) – $22
- Children (Ages 3-12) – $19
- Children (Ages 2 and under) – Free
- US Military (with ID) – $22
Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of Raleigh area haunted trails and pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
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