The place we went had pumpkins lined up everywhere. All of them were for sale, and for the most part the large ones were sold by weight.
This pumpkin patch let you pick your own pumpkins to purchase, and you could make them into Jack-o’-lanterns right there, so our family decided to do it. My daughter had always wanted to make one, so we let her try it. It turned out that it was a really fun project for a six-year-old to dive into—everything except using the knife. It would have been a difficult thing to pull off at the house, so I was happy we could do it there.
A Jack-o’-lantern
They also had all kinds of events for kids—everything from mini soccer to a sandbox, ring toss, bowling, soft archery, trampolines, a petting zoo with rabbits and other animals, and pony rides. They sold snacks, and many people brought their own food and sat out on a tarp to enjoy a picnic. I was also impressed by the photo booth they had set up, where families could dress up in matching outfits or put on classic Halloween costumes and take pictures.
The photo booth
This particular pumpkin patch was open from 3 PM to 8 PM, and once it got dark, they showed a movie. Outdoor theaters seem to be relatively common in Monterrey, and I thought it was a wonderfully free feeling to watch a movie outside—much different from an indoor theater.
Outdoor movie at the end of the night
It was my first time visiting a pumpkin patch, but it was a great event that was fun for everyone—from babies to seniors, and even for pets.
Apparently they sell all kinds of pumpkins in America, where the tradition originated. The pumpkin patch event I went to only had the kind you use for Jack-o’-lanterns, but I’ll end by showing you some of the small decorative pumpkins that are sold at supermarkets as well.
Cute pumpkins used for indoor decorations
