Go big or gourd home 🎃

Pick your pumpkin at these 10 patches around North Texas

Give your Instagram followers pumpkin to talk about at these patches. | Photo courtesy of St. John the Apostle UMC

Oh, my gourd — It’s a breezy 75 degrees in Fort Worth and the perfect time to get out, take a walk among the pumpkins, and revel in other fall festivities. If you’re looking for the perfect place for a photo backdrop or to grab a pumpkin for decadent fall treats — check out these pumpkin patches around the area.

And before you head out, grab a pumpkin spice treat from one of these local spots.

The Shops at Clearfork Pumpkin Patch, 5141 Marathon Ave.
Take photos behind the fall-themed backdrops, shop thousands of pumpkins + let kiddos loose in the play area.

Drive: 10 minutes from downtown
Cost: $17
Open: Wednesday-Sunday
Closing date: Oct. 30

Texas Home and Garden, 4816 S. Hulen St.
Stop by for a photo in front of a Texas-themed pumpkin patch with a scarecrow, werewolf, and decorative pumpkins.

Drive: 15 minutes from downtown
Cost: Free
Open: Daily
Closing date: Oct. 30

Mainstay Farm, 1004 W. Bethesda Rd., Cleburne
Take a ride on the Ferris wheel, pet the farm animals, find your way through the corn maze, and take seasonal photos in front of the pumpkin house.

Drive: 25 minutes from downtown
Cost: $20-$25
Open: Daily
Closing date: Nov. 5

Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms, 4016 W. Division St., Arlington
The interactive pumpkin patch features a walk-through pumpkin tunnel, elaborate displays, and 5,000 hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins.

Drive: 20 minutes from downtown
Cost: $18-$26
Open: Daily
Closing date: Oct. 30

Hall’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze, 3420 Hall Johnson Rd., Grapevine
The working farm lets guests pick pumpkins off the vine + features a 2-acre maze of corn stalks and a petting zoo for the kids.

Drive: 30 minutes from downtown
Cost: $10-$15
Open: Wednesday-Sunday
Closing date: Oct. 31

Autumn at the Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
This year’s Pumpkin Village features the return of Cinderella’s carriage and 90,000 pumpkins, squash, and gourds. Guests can enjoy a hay bale maze, pumpkin patch, and music.

Drive: 45 minutes from downtown
Cost: $12-$20
Open: Daily
Closing date: Oct. 31

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Today

Four Day Weekend Comedy Show | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sat., Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | Four Day Weekend, 312 Houston St., Fort Worth | $25.00 | Enjoy a night of award-winning comedy built around audience suggestions and participation.
Stocktoberfest | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 12-9 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth | Explore the John Wayne: An American Experience Exhibit and receive a complimentary drink at the Cowboy Channel bar.

Saturday

Cowtown Taco Throwdown | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | River Ranch Stockyards, 500 NE 23rd Street, Fort Worth | $10.00 - $49.00 | Discover who makes the best taco in North Texas at the first year of this family-friendly event.
Family Festival and Celebration | Sat., Oct. 8 | 1-7:30 p.m. | Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Celebrate art and community with family-friendly activities, films, and a performance by Abraham Alexander.

Sunday

Jimmie Vaughan | Sun., Oct. 9 | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Suite 200, Fort Worth | $37.00 | The blues guitarist is taking the stage at Cowtown’s newest music venue in Mule Alley.

Monday

Pendleton Pop-Up | Mon., Oct. 10 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 5-11 p.m. | Refinery 714, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | The Kimpton Harper has partnered with Pendleton Whisky, and local florist Brandi Chapman Floral to transform its penthouse lounge into a boho-western meets disco-themed pop-up.

Tuesday

Noah Cyrus - The Hardest Part Tour | Tue., Oct. 11 | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Suite 200, Fort Worth | $30.50 | The “July” singer and sister of Miley Cyrus is bringing her show to Mule Alley with special guest Gigi.

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Weather

88º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Opening

Ryes and shine — Third Street Market is throwing a grand opening party on Sat., Oct. 15 from 4-7 p.m in Sundance Square. The sourdough bakery (425 W. 3rd St.) has a soft opening on Mon., Oct. 17 with a Latin-inspired breakfast, grab-and-go snacks, and homemade sandwiches + soups. 🍞

Eat

Popular Camp Bowie sushi bar Little Lily Sushi has reopened. The restaurant temporarily closed back in March to fix damage from a grease fire. Stop by 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd Tuesday-Sunday for sushi, maki, bento boxes, and dessert. 🍣

Biz

Gulfstream Aerospace opened a new $55 million service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, bringing 50 new jobs to the area. The facility features 80,000 sqft of hangar space and 32,000 sqft of offices. The company has partnered with Tarrant County College’s airframe and powerplant program for technicians. ✈️

Arts

Applications are now open to apply for Fort Worth Public Art’s underpass improvement projects. Two chosen artists will work with a team to create art at the South Main and Rosedale underpasses in the Near Southside. The deadline to apply is Sun., Nov. 6. 🎨 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Edu

Most Fort Worth ISD students will now get Election Day (Nov. 8) off. The Board of Education unanimously approved the decision last week. The day will instead serve as a Professional Learning Day for teachers and staff. See which students will not be impacted. 🗳️ (CBS DFW)

Development

Lone Star Candle Company is building a new 20,000-sqft warehouse next to its current facility at 5800 Park Vista Circle. According to a recent filing, the $3 million project will include a warehouse and office space + a remodel of the existing warehouse. 🕯️

Award

Valor — an oil and gas royalty management company — received the Small Business of the Year award from the Fort Worth Chamber. Valor ranked at the top for companies with 21-50 employees. The recognition highlights small businesses that show best practices of entrepreneurship, innovation + business planning. 🏆

Trending

The Fort Worth Police Department is using humor as a new recruiting tactic. The latest recruitment video is somewhat of a spin-off to a car dealership ad; only the officer is showcasing department vehicles like an armored car and Ford Explorers. Watch the video + apply. 🎬

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The final piece of the campus 🧩

American Airlines’ new hospitality complex to open early 2023

The Robert L. Crandall Campus is an ode to the former CEO who led the airline from 1985 to 1998. | Photo courtesy of American Airlines

A $250 million hotel at American Airlines’ corporate campus is expected to open in the first quarter of 2023.

The hospitality complex — known as Skyview 6 — will serve as a place for airline trainees to stay while on campus. Other amenities include a fitness center, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts + a ballroom where the company will host the annual State of the Airline meeting.

The hotel is replacing the airline’s old attendant hotel that was built back in the 1960s. It will serve as a training facility for crew members, pilots, and flight attendants. Currently, trainees are staying off-site and commuting, but officials hope the new facility will allow new hires to better integrate with the company’s 30,000 employees.

The 600-room hotel is the final piece of the $1 billion 300-acre Robert L. Crandall Campus located just a few miles south of DFW Airport’s southern entrance. The campus headquarters is made up of eight “Skyview” buildings with 8.3 miles of trails for employees to bike from building to building.

A new home for oneworld Alliance

Oneworld is moving its global headquarters from New York City to the Robert L. Crandall Campus in December. The new headquarters will enable the alliance to “tap into the significant aviation talent pool in the Lone Star State.”

Texas is currently ranked at the top in the country for the most air transportation jobs. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said: “The robust air service that American and other oneworld carriers provide connects our region to the world, and that connectivity is part of what makes Fort Worth such an attractive place for businesses to invest and grow.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: All this pumpkin talk has me thinking about jack-o-lanterns and Halloween. If you’re hoping to have an original costume this year — maybe stay away from these North Texas Google trends. According to DFW NBC, the most popular costume searches for the area include Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, Batman, cowboy, pirate, and dinosaur.

Now that we know what’s trending, we’re on the hunt to find the most original Cowtown-inspired costume ideas. Got any? Let us know what they are.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about the $34 million renovation plan for Heritage Park.

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